Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser on Wednesday said the party seeks a national dialogue that includes all relevant stakeholders, not just political parties or the current government.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Qaiser called for the declaration of an emergency to address the construction of dams, especially small-scale dams. He said all provinces and the federal government must prepare a comprehensive plan for water resource development.
He said the PTI is open to talks on the economy, border security, and other national matters but underscored that the conversation should extend beyond political actors and official channels.
“We ask what system they intend to continue with,” he said, criticising recent political decisions and questioning the "legitimacy" of the current setup.
Meanwhile, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, also speaking at the press conference, said Ali Amin Gandapur’s comments on the Kalabagh Dam and a presidential form of government reflected his personal views. He said no such plans should be made until political consensus is reached and all sides are satisfied.
Raja said PTI will not accept any constitutional amendments passed by the current parliament. He described the system installed through the 8 February elections as a failing structure, characterising it as anti-people and anti-poor.
He urged policymakers to act responsibly and show regard for the public mandate. “We want an economy and a society that support the poor,” he said. “Policies must not benefit only the wealthy or industrialists.”
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