ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reportedly backtracked on its earlier commitment to submit its demands in writing, causing concerns about the future of the ongoing negotiations with the government.

Asad Qaiser, a senior PTI leader and member of the party's dialogue committee, expressed reluctance to formally present the party's demands in written form, despite earlier assurances given in joint statements. In a recent interview, Qaiser argued that the issues discussed in the talks with the government should be enough and should be considered as the formal demands.He downplayed the necessity of providing written demands, calling it a "mere formality" and suggested that the government's negotiating team should engage directly with the real decision-makers and power holders. Qaiser's comments signal a shift in PTI's approach to the negotiations, raising doubts about the smooth progression of talks moving forward. This change in stance has raised questions about the credibility and future direction of the dialogue between PTI and the government. The refusal to submit written demands could further complicate the already tense negotiations, which have struggled to make significant progress in recent days. The development also casts a shadow over the efforts to resolve the political impasse, with both sides struggling to find common ground. The government's negotiators had emphasized the need for formal written demands to ensure clarity and transparency in the discussions. However, PTI's backtracking suggests a potential breakdown in communication that could hinder further progress in the talks.