The talks, facilitated by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, sought to address key demands from PTI, including the formation of judicial commissions and the release of political prisoners.
[1][3] In December 2024, PTI announced a civil disobedience movement, demanding the release of political prisoners and the formation of judicial commissions to investigate the May 9 riots and the November 26 crackdown.
[9][10] On 7 February 2025, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq reiterated the government’s openness to talks, emphasizing that the negotiation committee remains intact and communication channels with PTI are still active.
[9][13] PTI leaders, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Omar Ayub, rejected the offer, labeling it a "delaying tactic" and reiterating demands for judicial commissions and prisoner releases as non-negotiable prerequisites.
[12] However, PTI softened its protest plans for February 8—originally declared a "Black Day"—by limiting demonstrations to Swabi and southern Punjab, avoiding a direct confrontation in Islamabad.