Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed his offer to hold talks with jailed former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), but has made it clear that negotiations can begin only after the opposition calls off its long march towards Islamabad.&nbsp;The offer comes amid a fresh escalation in political tensions, with thousands of PTI supporters continuing their march through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government has warned that prolonged protests and sit-ins could further affect Pakistan’s already fragile economic recovery.&nbsp;Addressing the PTI leadership on Tuesday, Sharif urged the opposition to end its protest before returning to the negotiating table.&nbsp;“I still ask them to come to their senses. End your long marches and sit-ins. Once you end them, we will certainly sit down with you and talk,” he said.&nbsp;The latest appeal followed several rounds of talks between the government and the opposition that failed to resolve their differences. Discussions held in the chambers of National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq recently ended without an agreement. Sharif has accused the PTI of altering issues that had already been discussed and negotiating in bad faith.<h3>PTI dismisses offer as ‘merely symbolic’</h3>PTI chairman Gohar Ali Khan rejected the government’s latest offer, saying it remained “merely symbolic” and that no concrete step had been taken apart from extending an invitation for talks, local media reported.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters in Rawalpindi, Gohar also raised the issue of access to Imran Khan, saying PTI leaders had not been permitted to meet the party founder for a year. He said their last meeting with Khan took place in October last year.&nbsp;Gohar’s remarks came only hours after Sharif again called on the PTI to abandon its march and sit-in before negotiations could resume.&nbsp;Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Sharif said the politics of long marches and sit-ins could have an adverse impact on Pakistan’s economy.&nbsp;“I urge you to come to your senses, end the long march and sit-in, and then we will sit with you,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/earthquake-tremors-felt-across-delhi-ncr-after-4-9-magnitude-quake-hits-uttarakhand-1791306947777">Earthquake tremors felt across Delhi-NCR after 4.9-magnitude quake hits Uttarakhand</a><h3>PTI march moves through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa</h3>The latest standoff began on Sunday when PTI supporters set out on a long march demanding Imran Khan’s release. The protest had initially been planned for September 27 but was later postponed as authorities prepared for a possible mobilisation in Islamabad.&nbsp;Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday called on PTI workers to join the march as the convoy reached Kohat.&nbsp;The continuing march has added to the political confrontation between the PTI and the government, with Sharif insisting that the opposition must first end its street agitation before the two sides can return to formal negotiations.

Shehbaz Sharif has renewed his offer for talks with Imran Khan’s PTI on the condition that it end its Islamabad-bound march, but the opposition has dismissed the offer as “merely symbolic”.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed his offer to hold talks with jailed former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), but has made it clear that negotiations can begin only after the opposition calls off its long march towards Islamabad. The offer comes amid a fresh escalation in political tensions, with thousands of PTI supporters continuing their march through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government has warned that prolonged protests and sit-ins could further affect Pakistan’s already fragile economic recovery. Addressing the PTI leadership on Tuesday, Sharif urged the opposition to end its protest before returning to the negotiating table. “I still ask them to come to their senses. End your long marches and sit-ins. Once you end them, we will certainly sit down with you and talk,” he said. The latest appeal followed several rounds of talks between the government and the opposition that failed to resolve their differences. Discussions held in the chambers of National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq recently ended without an agreement. Sharif has accused the PTI of altering issues that had already been discussed and negotiating in bad faith. PTI dismisses offer as ‘merely symbolic’ PTI chairman Gohar Ali Khan rejected the government’s latest offer, saying it remained “merely symbolic” and that no concrete step had been taken apart from extending an invitation for talks, local media reported. Speaking to reporters in Rawalpindi, Gohar also raised the issue of access to Imran Khan, saying PTI leaders had not been permitted to meet the party founder for a year. He said their last meeting with Khan took place in October last year. Gohar’s remarks came only hours after Sharif again called on the PTI to abandon its march and sit-in before negotiations could resume. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Sharif said the politics of long marches and sit-ins could have an adverse impact on Pakistan’s economy. “I urge you to come to your senses, end the long march and sit-in, and then we will sit with you,” he said. Also Read: Earthquake tremors felt across Delhi-NCR after 4.9-magnitude quake hits Uttarakhand PTI march moves through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa The latest standoff began on Sunday when PTI supporters set out on a long march demanding Imran Khan’s release. The protest had initially been planned for September 27 but was later postponed as authorities prepared for a possible mobilisation in Islamabad. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday called on PTI workers to join the march as the convoy reached Kohat. The continuing march has added to the political confrontation between the PTI and the government, with Sharif insisting that the opposition must first end its street agitation before the two sides can return to formal negotiations.

Shehbaz Sharif has renewed his offer for talks with Imran Khan’s PTI on the condition that it ends its Islamabad-bound march, but the opposition has dismissed the offer as “merely symbolic”.

Pakistan PM offers talks to Imran Khan supporters marching towards Islamabad; PTI calls it ‘symbolic’

Pakistan government has directed hospitals in Islamabad to prepare for the possibility of a “mass casualty incident” ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) protest scheduled to be held on September 27. All the hospitals in the capital city have been instructed to postpone all scheduled elective surgeries indefinitely, and surgical departments were asked to remain prepared for a possible rise in patients, according to documents reviewed by Drop Site. Officials also directed hospitals to suspend all forms of leave for the medical and support staff and asked to recall those already on leave. Following the notification, the preparations have already begun affecting patients. People said surgery procedures for patients scheduled for Monday have been postponed.<h3>No official confirmation of the move linked to PTI protest</h3>The government has not publicly confirmed that these preparations are specifically linked to a crackdown on PTI protesters. However, the notified documents explicitly indicated that preparations are for a potential “humanitarian crisis” and “mass casualty incident”. The development comes as officials detained former PM Imran Khan’s three sisters, Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Dr Uzma Khan, along with other members of his family.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/france-uae-us-to-join-india-s-tarang-shakti-exercise-with-f16-f35s-rafales-1790076274398">France, UAE &amp; US to join India’s Tarang Shakti exercise with F16, F35s, Rafales</a> Additionally, several PTI leaders and workers were also arrested ahead of the planned march on Islamabad. Eight members of Khan’s family have been reportedly detained within 24 hours. Later, the children were released after several hours, while Khan’s sisters remained in custody. According to documents obtained by Drop Site, Aleema Khan was taken into custody under Section 3 of Pakistan's Maintenance of Public Order law, with Lahore's deputy commissioner issuing a formal order sanctioning her 30-day detention. Comparable detention orders were also reported for Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan. These arrests followed a broader crackdown by authorities on PTI members in the run-up to the September 27 mobilisation. According to PTI, party offices were raided and several elected representatives and workers were taken into custody nationwide. The detentions come at a time when Khan's family and supporters continue to voice concern over his health and the conditions of his imprisonment.

The government has not publicly confirmed that these preparations are specifically linked to a crackdown on PTI protesters. However, the notified documents explicitly indicated that preparations are for a potential “humanitarian crisis” and “mass casualty incident”.

Pakistan government has directed hospitals in Islamabad to prepare for the possibility of a “mass casualty incident” ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) protest scheduled to be held on September 27. All the hospitals in the capital city have been instructed to postpone all scheduled elective surgeries indefinitely, and surgical departments were asked to remain prepared for a possible rise in patients, according to documents reviewed by Drop Site. Officials also directed hospitals to suspend all forms of leave for the medical and support staff and asked to recall those already on leave. Following the notification, the preparations have already begun affecting patients. People said surgery procedures for patients scheduled for Monday have been postponed. No official confirmation of the move linked to PTI protest The government has not publicly confirmed that these preparations are specifically linked to a crackdown on PTI protesters. However, the notified documents explicitly indicated that preparations are for a potential “humanitarian crisis” and “mass casualty incident”. The development comes as officials detained former PM Imran Khan’s three sisters, Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Dr Uzma Khan, along with other members of his family. Also read: France, UAE & US to join India’s Tarang Shakti exercise with F16, F35s, Rafales Additionally, several PTI leaders and workers were also arrested ahead of the planned march on Islamabad. Eight members of Khan’s family have been reportedly detained within 24 hours. Later, the children were released after several hours, while Khan’s sisters remained in custody. According to documents obtained by Drop Site, Aleema Khan was taken into custody under Section 3 of Pakistan's Maintenance of Public Order law, with Lahore's deputy commissioner issuing a formal order sanctioning her 30-day detention. Comparable detention orders were also reported for Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan. These arrests followed a broader crackdown by authorities on PTI members in the run-up to the September 27 mobilisation. According to PTI, party offices were raided and several elected representatives and workers were taken into custody nationwide. The detentions come at a time when Khan's family and supporters continue to voice concern over his health and the conditions of his imprisonment.

The government has not publicly confirmed that these preparations are specifically linked to a crackdown on PTI protesters. However, the notified documents explicitly indicated that preparations are for a potential “humanitarian crisis” and “mass casualty incident”.

Islamabad hospitals told to prep for 'mass casualty incident' ahead of PTI protest

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Pakistan PM offers talks to Imran Khan supporters marching towards Islamabad; PTI calls it ‘symbolic’

Islamabad hospitals brace for 'mass casualty incident' ahead of PTI protest