Negotiations to be held under constitutional framework: Qureshi
Pakistan
Qureshi urges Bilawal to engage with Hurriyat leadership
MULTAN (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Saturday that the talks with the government will take place within the parameters of the constitution and not outside of it.
Speaking to media following the Eidul Fitr prayer, former foreign minister said, "The relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have improved and that there is a new warmth between the two countries. A new journey between Saudi Arabia and Turkey has also begun".
He prayed for the nation, saying, "Hope that Allah Almighty will bless the country during this holy month".
Discussing the potential visit by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to India, Mr Qureshi said, "Bilawal is travelling to India. He needs to engage with the Hurriyat leadership. I hope he won't forget the people of occupied Kashmir. A further expectation is that Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will emphasise Pakistan's prior stance on Kashmir".
Earlier today, Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that there were no chances of success in dialogue between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and government, which are at odds over holding of elections in the country.
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The statement from the former interior minister comes as both sides have assured the Supreme Court of holding talks to end deadlock on elections date.
Talking to media after offer Eidul Fitr prayers, he said the talks will be fruitless without taking public onboard and warned of chaos in the country if politicians failed to make a headway.
The close ally of PTI Chairman Imran Khan lashed out at the government for engaging in confrontation with judiciary. He said the top court will rid the country of the corrupt government.
Sheikh Rashid said there way no an instance where the judiciary was confronted. “May Allah help us to take Pakistan out of this quagmire”. He also said there was no any security threats instead lack of will for holding elections.
He lamented that masses were reeling under plethora of problems as uncertainty clouds still overhung revival of the IMF loan programme. The AML chief said, “World has rejected us and asking us to fix the national issues”. He said all parties had united to defeat single person, Imran Khan.
