Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said that celebrations will be staged instead of a protest if there’s a breakthrough in the PTI-government talks, his lawyer said, hinting at calling off the protest.
Following a meeting with Khan at Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, lawyer Faisal Chaudhry said: “If there’s headway in talks by tomorrow, there’ll be celebrations instead of protests. Otherwise, we are prepared for peaceful demonstrations.”
The lawyer went on to say that the PTI founder has said that this was the second time he had given a protest call since the May 9 protest — which saw state installations being ransacked.
Khan also said that there is no option left except for protests, emphasising that political parties are crucial in keeping the country united.
The PTI founder also expressed concerns over restrictions faced by the party, saying, “We are not allowed to hold rallies or gatherings.” Play Video
“I have always called for peaceful protests,” he claimed.
The former premier further stated that he had given time for the negotiations until tomorrow.
“Talks will only take place with those who hold the real power,” the deposed prime minister’s lawyer quoted him as saying.
