Islamabad, Dec 7 (UNI) Former Pakistan Foreign Minister and Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Shah Mahmood Qureshi, has termed it the current administration’s duty to create an environment conducive for holding talks between the two parties, currently embroiled in heated tensions .
Addressing the media in an Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore, the incarcerated PTI leader said a favourable response from the government can pave the way for dialogue with PTI. He once again forwarded the demand put by the party’s founder and ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan to conduct investigations into the May 9, 2023 riots, and punish those involved in violence, Dawn reported.
In addition, he also asked for relief for himself and all other imprisoned PTI leaders such as Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ijaz Chaudhry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema and Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed.