ISLAMABAD: Prospects for formal talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have brightened, following quiet but consistent backchannel contacts in recent days. A growing number of PTI parliamentarians — including some recently convicted members — are now openly in favour of initiating structured dialogue. According to sources, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq is playing […]
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq
NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq distances himself from salary hike, leaves decision to PM
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has stepped away from the controversy surrounding the recent salary hike for top parliamentary officials, stating that the matter should be decided by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a letter addressed to the premier, Sadiq expressed no interest in the pay raise and made it clear that he is not […]