ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said government will not negotiate with PTI Chairman Imran Khan until he “accepts defeat” and corrects his mistake. language and behavior.
Aurangzeb’s remarks came after Imran, in press conference earlier in day, said he was open to “any kind of negotiations” if it leads to fair and transparent elections.
information minister addressing the press secretary, he said: “Let him (Imran) admit defeat first least. He accepts defeat and changes his behavior and language then he will see us won’t disappoint him.
Aurangzeb said PTI chairman would have to apologize and respond for his “language behavior and injustice with in people of Pakistan for four years”.
“We cannot forget this, and any injustice, whether with in media or people or parliamentarians or political opponents was a loss for Pakistan,” she said. added.
information minister criticized the PTI chairman for blowing off appeals of the then opposition for negotiation on in economyCovid-19, Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering and national security issues when he was in power myself.
“You won’t get an NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance). We can’t negotiate with you if they are based on threats and dictation.
Responding to the statement by the head of PTI that negotiations are not possible until a date has been set in June for elections, Aurangzeb said: “I give you the date of elections. write it down down: August 2023 on your mind and heart.”
She said government and this coalition allies give in next election date after completing their constitutional term.
“Listen with both ears. Not one will fall in your threats, dictation, swearing or bad behavior. Change your behavior. Wait for elections. Learn to wait, she said.
Aurangzeb told the PTI chairman to “stay home”if he wanted a dialogue over elections. “If you are set out of your house with weapons, bullets, sticks and with en announcement of then the bloody march will be worse than before,” she warned.
information minister called on Imran will refrain from “dividing the nation and spreading instability and chaos” in society.
She said the dialogues took place when both political parties had intent and behaviour, not when there was “guilt and hypocrisy”.
Aurangzeb told Imran not to initiate any organized social media campaign against police. “If there is movement against police on social media …then you will have to suffer the consequences,” she said. added, further stating that there will be “zero tolerance”.
