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PTI Launches Long March Following Failed Negotiations with Government

What happened

Negotiations between the Pakistani government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party concluded without an agreement, leading the party to initiate a long march toward Islamabad on October 4, 2026.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi launched the first phase of the march from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat at 1 pm, stating that the movement will continue until the party's demands are met.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi accused Chief Minister Afridi of sabotaging the talks, claiming 99 percent of a proposed agreement had been settled, and warned that the government would enforce an Islamabad High Court order prohibiting the occupation of public infrastructure.

Why it matters

The deadlock stems from fundamental disagreements over the release and medical treatment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as well as the federal government's demand that the provincial government endorse unilateral counterterrorism operations and a potential emergency declaration in tribal districts.

Context

The National Action Plan was established by the Pakistani government in December 2014 following the Peshawar school attack to combat terrorism, providing a framework for military courts and enhanced security measures.

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