National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq clarified on Friday that no formal invitation had been extended to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for political talks, saying he had also stopped commenting on the possibility of negotiations.

Speaking to journalists at Parliament House, Sadiq said his recent meeting with PTI leader Aamir Dogar was limited to National Assembly affairs and did not include discussions on initiating dialogue.

He added that if any conversation regarding negotiations took place between Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and Aamir Dogar, he was not aware of it.

Reaffirming his position, the speaker said dialogue remains the best way to address political differences. He noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had previously invited the opposition to engage in talks through the parliamentary forum.

"The solution to every issue lies in sitting together and holding meaningful discussions," Sadiq said.

He also offered Parliament's committee room as a venue for any future negotiations, saying opposition leaders were welcome to use the facility. "If required, I am even prepared to vacate my chamber for talks, but the opposition is not willing to engage," he remarked.

The clarification comes a day after the federal government reiterated its willingness to open dialogue with PTI during a meeting attended by Ayaz Sadiq, Aamir Dogar and Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.

After the meeting, Tariq Fazal said the government was ready to hold negotiations at any location within Parliament House suggested by PTI, adding that the next move rested with the opposition.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, however, maintained that the government must first demonstrate serious intent before any negotiations could begin. He said key questions—including who would participate, what issues would be discussed and when the talks would take place—remained unanswered.

Barrister Gohar stressed that PTI was not interested in symbolic meetings or photo opportunities and would only participate in talks backed by genuine commitment and practical outcomes.