Imran Khan ready to talk with army

ISLAMABAD, July 30: Former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan has expressed his readiness to engage in negotiations with the military, provided that the army appoints a representative for discussions.
In an informal chat with journalists at the court, Khan reiterated his willingness to talk, emphasizing that his criticisms of the army have never amounted to accusations. He likened the army to a "spoiled child," arguing that criticism is an inherent part of democracy.
When asked about his recent remarks suggesting a desire to mend ties with the army despite previous criticisms, Khan clarified, "I've never blamed the army, only criticized it. Don't teach us that the army is infallible." He cited historical events, including General Zia’s role in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s conviction and General Yahya Khan's part in the fall of Dhaka, to underline his point.
Khan also took a swipe at current political figures, questioning the roles of Mohsin Naqvi and the SIFC, and accusing them of enforcing undeclared martial law. He criticized Naqvi for allegedly oppressing PTI supporters and expressed a lack of faith in his capacity to negotiate, calling for a representative not tainted by such issues.
On a related note, Khan voiced strong support for the Jamaat-e-Islami’s sit-in and condemned the government's handling of rising electricity bills and taxes. He also expressed solidarity with the Baloch community's struggle for missing persons and criticized the handling of PTI workers.
Additionally, Khan has filed a reference against Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq, accusing him of bias and requesting his recusal from ongoing cases.
Khan remains firm in his stance that the first step towards negotiations is the return of what he describes as a stolen mandate, followed by the release of arrested workers and transparent elections.