Serious’ negotiations can only be held with PM Shehbaz: Interior Minister

The statement came when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb and PDM-led cabinet ministers gave statements that dialogues could not be held with anarchists.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted that dialogue was a deeply embedded in the political process, which helps democracy mature and evolve.

“Many political and constitutional breakthroughs occured when political leaders sat across the table to craft a consensus.”

Shehbaz Sharif said there is a major difference here, the anarchists and arsonists who wear the garb of politicians and attack the symbols of the State do not qualify for a dialogue.

“They should rather be held to account for their militant actions. This is the prevalent practice even in developed democracies,” he added.