Unconditional dialogue only option to address political issues: Kaira.

ISLAMABAD -- Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira on Friday said unconditional dialogue was the only option to address all political issues and reaching to a consensus on all outstanding matters.

'We are ready to talk to them [PTI leadership] on their demands but unconditional. Consensus should be acceptable for all democratic forces in the country for strengthening of the democracy and the supremacy of law and constitution,' he said while addressing a press conference.

Kaira said, 'We never denied holding of dialogue with them but they have to justify their demands as here is a constitution and democratic institutions, which should be respected and obeyed.'

He said there should be no deadlock in political dialogues because it's a negative thing in the democratic system and all political issues could be resolved through dialogue and discussions. 'Deadlocks in dialogue create problems while discussions pave the way for positive outcomes.'

He suggested that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership should avoid issuing controversial statements which may harm the peace and stability of the country. 'Unfortunately, PTI leaders have been issuing irresponsible statements soon after the firing incident, which should be avoided.'

Kaira said changing the government was purely an undemocratic and unconstitutional demand of the PTI.

He said, 'We are a strong believer in peaceful dialogue with political parties.' Unlike PTI leadership, the government's representatives never issued any irresponsible statements and they only responded to their charges in a polite manner, he added.

Replying to a question, the PM aide said, 'We want to make the country's political atmosphere a pleasant and calm one. Our enemies are taking advantage of the situation to destabilize our country.'

To another question, he said, 'I will request the prime minister and my party leadership to visit Imran Khan to inquire about his health.'

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