He made the remarks while addressing a federal cabinet meeting, referring to reports about the opposition PTI and its allies discussing the idea of dialogue. The prime minister recalled that he had invited the opposition for talks many times in the past, including on the floor of parliament.

“If they are ready for this, the government of Pakistan is definitely ready,” he said, adding that harmony among political parties is vital for the country’s progress and prosperity. However, he made it clear that dialogue cannot proceed under pressure and must remain focused on “legitimate matters”.

Recently, opposition leaders at a national conference agreed that dialogue should never be closed in a democratic system and called for a new ‘Charter of Democracy’ to deal with the ongoing crisis.

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On the same day, leaders from across the political spectrum, including senior figures from the ruling party, urged restraint and dialogue to restore stability and reduce violence.

Talks between the government and the PTI have been discussed since last year. After long tensions, both sides briefly entered negotiations in late 2024, but the process stalled over key demands. These included calls for judicial commissions to investigate past protests and the release of PTI prisoners, issues on which ‘no agreement was reached’.

The government renewed its offer earlier this year, insisting that the door to talks had never been closed. The PTI, however, rejected the proposal, citing arrests and crackdowns on its workers.

More recently, fresh calls for talks were made during heated parliamentary sessions, with government leaders again saying all issues could be resolved through dialogue. The government maintains that it is ready to move forward, while blaming the opposition leadership for refusing negotiations.