{"id":2602,"date":"2026-05-31T08:30:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T08:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=2602"},"modified":"2026-05-31T08:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T08:30:16","slug":"talks-between-public-action-committee-and-federal-negotiating-team-conclude-in-muzaffarabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=2602","title":{"rendered":"Talks Between Public Action Committee and Federal Negotiating Team Conclude in Muzaffarabad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MUZAFFARABAD:<\/strong> Negotiations between the Public Action Committee (PAC)<\/strong> and the federal government\u2019s negotiating committee<\/strong> have concluded in Muzaffarabad, with both sides agreeing to continue engagement in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the discussions, the Public Action Committee announced that it would maintain its call for a strike and long march on June 9<\/strong>, indicating that key issues remain unresolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Action Committee Maintains Protest Call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the talks, representatives of the Public Action Committee stated that their planned protest activities would continue as scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The committee reaffirmed its decision to hold a strike and long march on June 9<\/strong>, saying that its demands had not yet been fully addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement suggests that negotiations have not yet produced a final breakthrough, although communication channels remain open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rana Sanaullah Says Talks Have Not Failed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister\u2019s Adviser Senator Rana Sanaullah<\/strong>, who participated in the discussions, emphasized that the negotiations should not be viewed as a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stated that both sides had exchanged views and that dialogue could resume at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTalks have not failed and can restart whenever necessary,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rana Sanaullah also stressed that elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)<\/strong> would be conducted in accordance with constitutional and legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Parties Conference Planned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Rana Sanaullah, the Government of Azad Kashmir has decided to convene an All Parties Conference (APC)<\/strong> in light of the current political situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He indicated that another round of negotiations could take place on June 6 or June 7<\/strong>, raising hopes that outstanding issues may still be resolved through dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political observers view the proposed APC as an effort to build broader consensus among stakeholders and reduce tensions ahead of important political decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Demands Discussed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sources familiar with the negotiations said the talks focused on the Public Action Committee\u2019s 38-point Charter of Demands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the most significant issues discussed was the proposed abolition of 12 refugee seats<\/strong> in the Azad Kashmir legislative framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The broader charter reportedly includes constitutional, administrative, political, and governance-related demands that the committee has been pursuing through public mobilization and negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Election Schedule Linked to Negotiations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sources indicated that the announcement of the Azad Kashmir general election schedule<\/strong> may depend on progress in negotiations and political consultations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials are reportedly considering the outcome of the dialogue process before making a final decision regarding the election timetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This has added further importance to the ongoing discussions between the government and the Public Action Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Leaders Participated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The negotiations brought together senior political leaders and government representatives, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n