Achakzai tells opposition to engage with government if contacted for talks

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Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai directs opposition to respond positively to government talks.
A key precondition for dialogue is a meeting with the PTI founder.
Achakzai stated a meeting with the PM would be 'meaningless' otherwise.

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According to reports, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, has directed the opposition to be open to talks with the government. He conveyed a message to opposition leaders that they should give a positive response if contacted. This move is conditional, with Achakzai insisting that a meeting with the PTI founder must take place before any meaningful dialogue, such as a meeting with the Prime Minister, can occur.

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Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai has reportedly instructed opposition parties to respond positively if the government makes contact for dialogue. However, he has set a primary condition that any talks must be preceded by a meeting with the PTI founder.