Islamabad [Pakistan], Janu 15 (ANI): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that no deal has been offered to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) founder Imran Khan, reported.
Asif said on Tuesday that the government could not strike any deals with Imran Khan, emphasising that decisions will be made by the courts, as per .
Khawaja Asif remarked that if PTI genuinely sought fruitful dialogue, it must end its “sideshows”. He added that the actions witnessed in the National Assembly raised serious questions about PTI’s commitment and intentions toward negotiations.
Asif criticised the language used during recent parliament sessions, calling it evident that talks are being used as a mere “smoke screen.” He stressed that serious negotiations require both sides to halt aggressive behaviour.
“We cannot make any deals with him; it is for the courts to decide,” he said. He acknowledged that on multiple occasions, statements from the PTI leader hinted towards his intent for a compromise, but no backdoor communication is underway with PTI, as per .
Asif clarified that while certain official interactions with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister exist, the connections involving Ali Amin Gandapur are often exaggerated beyond their actual significance, reported.
In a separate incident on Janu 12, Khawaja Asif said that the US did not demand relief to Imran Khan, reported.
Asif accused PTI of spreading false information and trying to damage Pakistan’s reputation by wrongly linking their political issues to the US Congress.
He criticized Imran Khan and PTI for shifting from their earlier “Absolutely Not” stance to “Absolutely Yes,” saying this shows a complete change in their position.
He also accused PTI of staging fake dramas, including claims about congressional hearings, to gain public sympathy and political advantage, as per .
The US, however, expressed concerns on December 27, 2024 over the conviction of 25 civilians by milit courts for their participation in the nationwide riots of May 9 last year, as per Dawn.
In a post on X on Tuesday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “The United States is concerned by the sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a milit tribunal and calls upon Pakistani authorities to respect the right to a fair trial and due process.” (ANI)
