Put country before political agendas, Aun Chaudhry urges PTI leadership

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Jul, 2026) Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Aun Chaudhry Sunday called on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership to prioritize the country's interests by exhibiting political maturity and seriousness, actively participating in Parliament before putting forward its demands.

Talking to the media, Aun Chaudhry said the government was ready to listen to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf' s reservations, but stressed that the party must first demonstrate political seriousness and maturity.

He said PTI contested elections only to tender resignations later instead of fulfilling its parliamentary

responsibilities. "They neither ensure meaningful participation in Parliament nor raise public issues on the floor of the House. This is not the way democratic politics works," he remarked.

Aun Chaudhry said the government had repeatedly offered dialogue to PTI, but meaningful talks could only take place when the party adopted a serious and responsible approach. "The doors for dialogue remain open, but PTI must first prove its commitment to democratic and parliamentary politics," he added.

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Minister, while responding to a question about the Gilgit-Baltistan election results and Kashmir-related political narratives, said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is a respected political leader and that discussions with him had been

positive.

He said that during consultations, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had accepted certain reservations and demands related to Gilgit-Baltistan.

He expressed confidence that the PPP would continue to remain an allied party working together in the broader political framework.

Chaudhry added that if any political leader issues statements during an election campaign, it is their democratic right.

He further said that political narratives during election drives are common, including in Kashmir and if any region brings change aligned with its aspirations, there is no objection as long as it reflects the will of the people.

He concluded that national stability remains a priority for the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N), calling for political unity to strengthen the country’s direction.