Imran Khan major hurdle in political reconciliation in Pakistan, says Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan’s former PM Nawaz Sharif has said his successor Imran Khan was the main hurdle in political reconciliation in the country and underscored the ruling PML-N party’s commitment to dialogue and not indulging in vengeance.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said his successor Imran Khan was the main hurdle in political reconciliation in the country and underscored the ruling PML-N party's commitment to dialogue and not indulging in vengeance, according to media reports.

Mr. Sharif's remarks came during a meeting with party senators on Friday evening, where the issue of negotiations with Mr. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) party was extensively discussed.

Mr. Sharif, the president of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, said that Mr. Khan, also a former Prime Minister, himself was not displaying seriousness in the negotiation process, which posed a significant challenge to fruitful discussions.

He questioned the feasibility of negotiations when one party involved was not committed to the process.

"How can one negotiate when he is not serious?" Mr. Nawaz responded to the party lawmakers.

Mr. Sharif, 74, referenced past instances where Khan had rejected offers of friendship, indicating a pattern of reluctance to engage in constructive dialogue.

"I travelled to Bani Gala (Imran Khan's house) myself. Our sincerity is considered our weakness," the former premier stressed.