Government Rejects Opposition Leader’s Demand for Third-Party Meeting Venue with Prime Minister; Insists PM House Belongs to the State, States Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader’s demand for a meeting at a neutral or third-party venue with the Prime Minister has been refused by the federal government on the grounds such locations are not acceptable.
In his interview with a news channel, PM’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah said that any meeting between the PM and the opposition leader would be held in the PM’s House only. He said that the condition imposed by Mahmood Khan Achakzai for meetings at a third party venue is impossible as the Prime Minister’s House is a state property, not his private house.
Rana Sanaullah’s interview and political stance highlights several key points.Several key points were highlighted in Rana Sanaullah’s interview and political stance.
Stance on Meeting Venue: Sanaullah noted that there was no reason for holding official consultations in another venue, clearly indicating respect for official protocols.
Letters on ECP Appointments: Sanaullah said two formal letters have already been sent to the opposition on appointments in the Election Commission (ECP) and the government is waiting for their reply.
Political Dialogue: On the possibility of negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Sanaullah said it was possible, but not possible on “pre-conditions” which include the withdrawal of the state of emergency. He said that PTI leadership has never allowed for a true and fair chance to the political dialogue.