Efforts to resolve the disqualification issue of 26 suspended PTI lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly are set to resume today, as representatives from the ruling coalition and the opposition prepare for a second round of talks.

The meeting, scheduled for 4 PM at the Punjab Assembly, will be chaired by Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. Despite the impending session, the opposition has yet to officially submit the names of its negotiation committee to the assembly secretariat, casting uncertainty over the proceedings.

Sources suggest that if the talks yield positive outcomes, the government may reconsider and possibly withdraw the disqualification references filed against the suspended legislators.

The ruling alliance has already formed and notified its negotiation committee, which includes Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman, Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, Industries Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, as well as Samiullah Khan and Rana Muhammad Arshad.

Other prominent members of the government’s committee include Syed Ali Haider Gilani, Chaudhry Iftikhar Chhachhar, Raheela Khadim Hussain, Amjad Ali Javed, Ahmad Iqbal, and Shoaib Siddiqui.

The 26 suspended opposition lawmakers, led by Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, held a comprehensive meeting with Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Friday. The session, which lasted over an hour, reportedly helped thaw tensions and laid the groundwork for continued dialogue.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman and Chief Whip Rana Muhammad Arshad were also present to assist in the discussions, signaling the government’s willingness to engage.

The suspension of the 26 lawmakers stems from an incident on June 28, when they were penalized for disrupting proceedings—accused of shouting slogans, tearing documents, and violating assembly decorum. The action was taken under Rule 210 of the assembly’s procedural code, resulting in a ban from 15 sessions.

Despite the disciplinary measures, both sides appear eager to avoid further escalation. Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has emphasized that while parliamentary discipline must be maintained, open dialogue remains essential.

With today’s session seen as a potential turning point, all eyes will be on whether both camps can reach common ground and move past the political standoff.