Barrister Gohar, Ali Saif meet PTI founder amid ongoing Islamabad protest

ISLAMABAD: A crucial meeting took place at Adiala Jail between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, and Provincial Advisor for Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, lasting approximately 90 minutes.

According to sources, Barrister Gohar and Barrister Saif sought Imran Khan’s approval to engage in negotiations with government representatives.

As part of the discussions, a committee will be established to consult party members on the sit-in’s location. The government has reportedly proposed an alternative venue to D-Chowk and offered facilitation if PTI agrees to the suggested site.

PTI leadership has reaffirmed its demands, including the release of Imran Khan and all detained party members, emphasizing that they will not compromise until these conditions are fulfilled. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Barrister Gohar confirmed that the protest call issued by Imran Khan remains unchanged, dismissing rumors of its cancellation.

Talks with government officials are anticipated soon as PTI prepares its next steps for the protest.

Meanwhile, on November 25, an FIR was filed at Ghulam Mehmoodabad Police Station in Faisalabad against Imran Khan and 45 PTI workers. The case, based on a complaint by Sub-Inspector Ashfaq, includes 13 charges such as terrorism, vandalism, damaging public property, resisting police, and chanting anti-government slogans. According to the FIR, PTI protesters attacked police personnel with sticks. While 35 individuals were arrested, others managed to escape.

PTI workers staged protests nationwide on November 24, following a call from Imran Khan. Violent clashes were reported from various areas as protesters attempted to remove barricades and containers.