What Happened: Imran Khan criticizes the PML-N for avoiding dialogue and using the May 9 events to deflect, while calling for a judicial probe and pushing for key reforms, as PML-N denies any interest in negotiating with PTI.
What you need to know: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has criticized federal ministers for using the May 9 events to avoid discussions, asserting that he is always open to dialogue, but prefers to engage with those who brought the PML-N to power rather than the current government. Speaking after a court hearing, Khan accused the PML-N of abandoning their commitment to respecting the vote and instead supporting the establishment.
What more: He also claimed that the PML-N used fraudulent votes to win and criticized their leaders for seeking his apology over May 9 protests. Khan called for a judicial probe into the protests and alleged that those who removed CCTV footage were behind the conspiracy. He outlined the PTI’s goals for an upcoming public meeting, including the return of a stolen mandate, ending corruption, and judicial independence.
Also: Meanwhile, PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui denied that Nawaz Sharif had extended any offer for talks with PTI, dismissing suggestions of dialogue through third parties and stating that the current environment is not suitable for negotiations.