Imran Khan refuses to negotiate with govt
August 21, 2014  01:09
The protest against the Nawaz Sharif regime took a new turn today with cleric Tahirul Qadri opening a dialogue with government and Imran Khan sticking to his 'no-talks' position unless the Prime Minister resigns as the supreme court summoned both the leaders tomorrow for hearing a petition against the siege of Parliament.

The apparent difference in the approach of the two leaders came after the powerful army counselled a peaceful resolution of the week-long crisis, even as Khan said he would abide by the verdict of the Supreme Court on the protest. The cricketer-turned-politician and Pakistan Tehreek-i- Insaf (PTI) chief, who had threatened to storm Sharif's residence at 8 pm tonight, instead addressed his supporters conscious of the court hearing tomorrow which observers feel may provide him with a face-saver.

"We have decided to negotiate with you Nawaz Sharif, but listen carefully '"- the negotiation will start with the resignation of Prime Minister Sharif. How can a probe under Nawaz Sharif be transparent?" Khan said.

Khan said his party has prepared a committee to negotiate with the government, but it will not move ahead unless the prime minister steps down.
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