Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Babar Ghauri on Tuesday said time is running out for the resolution of a political deadlock, adding that his party's priority is to save the state. Ghauri said this while addressing mediamen. He said quid pro quo is the way to go in this situation, adding that the deadlock will not end without flexibility.
"We do not see flexibility from either side but we are trying to work out the situation," Ghauri said. He said MQM leaders are holding meetings with a number of politicians with the objective of finding a way where all parties engage and dispense fairly. Ghauri said MQM Chief Altaf Hussain's statement of late Monday was a policy statement, adding that PTI should also try to resolve the issues through talks.
He further said the allegations of former election commission official Afzal Khan should also be investigated, adding that democracy can only work if we have a democratic attitude towards our opponents. It will be wise for the government to take a step back in order to save the country, the MQM leader said, adding that if Qadri's deadline of tomorrow night passes without any changes, things are likely to quickly deteriorate.