PTI to Join All Parties Conference: Imran Khan’s Statement – 2024

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced on Friday that his party would participate in the upcoming All Parties Conference (APC). This conference, organized by the government, aims to discuss Operation Azm-i-Istehkam, a renewed national campaign against terrorism.

Background of Operation Azm-i-Istehkam

• Announced by: The Central Apex Committee on the National Action Plan.
• Objective: To decisively defeat terrorism and extremism in Pakistan.
• Approach: The operation will utilize military, diplomatic, legislative, and socio-economic tools.

Historical Context of Counter-Terrorism Operations

• Operation Zarb-i-Azb (2014): Launched by General Raheel Sharif to combat militants in North Waziristan.
• Operation Raddul Fasaad (2017): General Qamar Javed Bajwa initiated to eliminate remaining terrorist threats.

Note: While these past operations achieved some success in reducing terrorist activities and eliminating key targets, they did not completely eradicate militancy in the country.

PTI’s Stance on the APC

• Announcement: through Imran Khan, PTI expressed readiness to participate in the APC to listen to the government’s position on Operation Azm-i-Istehkam.
• Concerns: Imran Khan mentioned that PTI has concerns about the operation, fearing it might increase instability in Pakistan.
• Commitment: Despite reservations, PTI will join the APC for the sake of national interest.

Government and Opposition Reactions

Government’s View:

• Information Minister Attaullah Tarar:
• Consultations: Ongoing talks with allies about the APC.
• Hope: Expressed optimism that Imran Khan will maintain his stance on participation, emphasizing the importance of including all political parties in the discussion.
• Defence Minister Khawaja Asif:
• Welcome: Welcomed PTI’s decision to join the APC.
• Past Invitations: Noted that PTI was invited to talks previously and appreciated their current willingness to engage.
• Importance: Stressed that national security issues should unite all political parties beyond their differences.

Opposition’s View:

• PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari:
• Participation: Confirmed PPP’s attendance at the APC.
• Focus: Will highlight Balochistan’s perspective on terrorism.
• Consensus: Emphasized the need for a unified approach to effectively address terrorism.

Looking Ahead

The APC is seen as a crucial step towards forming a unified national strategy against terrorism. With major political parties, including PTI and PPP, agreeing to participate, the conference aims to address security challenges and build a consensus on combating terrorism. (national security issues)

Key Quotes:

• Imran Khan: “The rule of law is a public issue. We will take part in APC for the country.”
• Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari: “We need to form a consensus to effectively deal with these issues.”

Source:

• Dawn. (2024, July 5). PTI to take part in All Parties Conference for country’s sake: Imran.

Conclusion

The participation of PTI in the All Parties Conference marks a significant step towards addressing terrorism in Pakistan. By bringing together different political voices, the APC seeks to create a comprehensive and united approach to national security.

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