PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Thursday said that party’s founder Imran Khan has decided to call off talks with the government due to a delay over the formation of a judicial commission.

Speaking to reporters outside the Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar said that the government had promised to form a judicial commission to probe the May 9 and November 26 protests within seven days, but it failed to do so.

“PTI was hopeful of continuing the talks,” Gohar said. “Negotiations were called off due to non-cooperation from the government.”

Negotiations cannot move forward if the commission is not announced, he said.

“Negotiations can be held if a three-judge commission is formed,” Gohar said.

According to the PTI founder, the party will continue its efforts under the law and constitution, Gohar said. “On the instructions of [Imran], we will join various opposition parties and struggle together.”

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