No talks with PTI, but dialogue only solution to all issues: Naqvi

Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said there are currently no negotiations taking place between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), but stressed that dialogue remains the only viable solution to political issues.

Speaking to the media, the interior minister said that while backchannel or formal talks were not underway at present, the government believes that engagement is the way forward. “There are no talks happening right now, but dialogue is the solution to every issue,” he said.

Naqvi warned that protests and attempts to storm restricted areas would not help resolve matters. He said those who choose confrontation must also be prepared to face the consequences. Referring to recent unrest, he questioned why roads and bridges were being blocked despite what he described as the government’s efforts to address concerns through legal and constitutional means.

He said roads in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) had been blocked, causing inconvenience to the public, and there were attempts to block the Red Zone in Islamabad. The minister added that the government would ensure implementation of court orders directing authorities to restore traffic flow and maintain law and order.

During the interaction, Naqvi also touched upon the health of PTI founder Imran Khan, saying the government had fulfilled its responsibility by providing medical facilities in accordance with the Constitution and the law. He reiterated that the administration does not wish to politicise the matter and accused certain elements of using it for political purposes.

Separately, the interior minister alleged that India was involved in sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan, and claimed there was evidence to support the assertion. However, he acknowledged that Pakistan had not effectively presented its case before the international community.

Naqvi maintained that despite political differences, dialogue remains essential for stability, adding that the government is prepared to resolve issues through discussion rather than confrontation.