--- title: "PM Shehbaz urges PTI to end long march and return to talks" description: "Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the PTI to end its long march and return to dialogue, with many emphasizing the conditional nature of the government’s offer — that talks would only proceed if the PTI halted its protests. Several outlets highlighted warnings about the economic impact of continued demonstrations, while others noted the government’s readiness to engage if the PTI “comes to its senses.” A few also mentioned the Interior Minister’s statement that “law will take its course” if the protests continue. The framing was largely consistent, though some outlets placed more emphasis on the economic concerns, while others focused on the political overture." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12620-pm-shehbaz-again-offers-talks-to-pti-if-it-calls-off-long site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM Shehbaz urges PTI to end long march and return to talks pakistan · updated 7 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM PKT · 6–7 Oct 2026 · 21 articles from 17 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 17 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the PTI to end its long march and return to dialogue, with many emphasizing the conditional nature of the government’s offer — that talks would only proceed if the PTI halted its protests. Several outlets highlighted warnings about the economic impact of continued demonstrations, while others noted the government’s readiness to engage if the PTI “comes to its senses.” A few also mentioned the Interior Minister’s statement that “law will take its course” if the protests continue. The framing was largely consistent, though some outlets placed more emphasis on the economic concerns, while others focused on the political overture. ## Same story from 17 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Daily Times** — [Ditch march and let’s talk, PM tells PTI](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563581/ditch-march-and-lets-talk-pm-tells-pti/) · 7 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to abandon its agitational politics and call off its long march, saying that dialogue could only take place if the party ended its protests. He warned that continued agitation would severely harm the country’s economic growth and international standing. “I still ask them to […] - **Business Recorder** — [First end ‘long march’ then talk, PM tells PTI](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443022/first-end-long-march-then-talk-pm-tells-pti) · 7 Oct 2026, 7:17 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday told the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to end its long march and sit-ins before seeking dialogue, warning that continued agitation could put the country’s economic recovery at risk and undermine its standing abroad. “End your long marches and sit-ins. Once you end them, we will certainly sit down with you and talk,” the prime minis... - **The Nation** — [Come to your senses: PM Shehbaz urges PTI to end protest march](https://www.nation.com.pk/07-Oct-2026/come-senses-pm-shehbaz-urges-pti-end-protest-march) · 7 Oct 2026, 6:58 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Shehbaz Sharif says govt will certainly hold talks but PTI must end long marches, sit-ins first Warns protesters law will take its course Agitation severely damages economy and govt will not allow this to happen PM orders third-party audit of all NHA Projects, directs steps for uninterrupted gas import, seeks winter gas load management. - **Pakistan Today** — [PM offers PTI talks to end Islamabad march, warns ‘law will take its course’](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/07/pm-offers-pti-talks-to-end-islamabad-march-warns-law-will-take-its-course) · 7 Oct 2026, 12:39 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz offers talks to PTI to end its Islamabad long march, warning that protests threaten economic stability and lives of citizens. Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry says further dialogue depends on PTI calling off marches, while political and constitutional options remain open. - **The Express Tribune** — [Offering talks, PM asks PTI to 'come to its senses'](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633394/offering-talks-pm-asks-pti-to-come-to-its-senses) · 6 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > PM says dialogue possible if long march is called off Warns agitation could hurt economy, global standing Says g - **Profit** — [Shehbaz urges PTI to call off long march, warns of economic disruption](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/06/shehbaz-urges-pti-to-call-off-long-march-warns-of-economic-disruption) · 6 Oct 2026, 10:19 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > PM says protests could hit trade and workplaces as government seeks renewed talks with opposition - **Abb Takk News** — [Shehbaz Sharif urges PTI to end long march, offers talks](https://abbtakk.tv/shehbaz-sharif-urges-pti-to-end-long-march-offers-talks/) · 6 Oct 2026, 8:33 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government would not let protests undermine Pakistan’s economy, adding that authorities would act to safeguard lives and property. Speaking at the groundbreaking of the Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad, he cited gains in economic stability, exports and remittances over the past two and... - **Aaj News (English)** — [PM asks PTI to come to its senses, cancel long march](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475453/pm-asks-pti-to-come-to-its-senses-cancel-long-march) · 6 Oct 2026, 4:35 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to abandon its agitational politics and cancel its long march, conditioning dialogue on the cessation of protest, saying that agitation would inflict heavy damage to national economic growth and the country’s international standing. “I still ask them to come to their senses. End your long marches and sit-ins. ... - **BOL News** — [PM Shehbaz Sharif opens door to PTI talks and sets long march-ending condition](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pm-shehbaz-sharif-opens-door-to-pti-talks-and-sets-long-march-ending-condition) · 6 Oct 2026, 3:26 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offers fresh talks to PTI if it ends its long march to Islamabad, warning that protests could hurt Pakistan’s economy. - **Pakistan Observer** — [PM Shehbaz once again offers talks to PTI to end Islamabad long march](https://pakobserver.net/pm-shehbaz-once-again-offers-talks-to-pti-to-end-islamabad-long-march/) · 6 Oct 2026, 3:22 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again renewed his offer to hold talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)… - **Dawn** — [PM Shehbaz urges PTI to call off long march, resolve issues through dialogue](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035154/pm-shehbaz-urges-pti-to-call-off-long-march-resolve-issues-through-dialogue) · 6 Oct 2026, 2:59 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the PTI to end its long march to Islamabad and invited the opposition to sit with the government to resolve contentious issues through political dialogue. The opposition has gone ahead with its march despite warnings from the Centre, which has vowed to prevent any gatherings in Islamabad. The protest aims to demand the release of jailed party found... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM asks PTI to come to its senses, as long march to damage economy, country’s int’l standing](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-asks-pti-to-come-to-its-senses-as-long-march-to-damage-economy-countrys-intl-standing/) · 6 Oct 2026, 2:57 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to abandon its agitational politics and cancel its long march, conditioning dialogue on the cessation of protest, saying that agitation would inflict heavy damage to national economic growth and the country’s international standing. “I still ask them to come... - **24 News HD** — [PM Shehbaz again offers talks to PTI if it calls off long march](https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Oct-2026/pm-shehbaz-offers-talks-pti-calls-long-march) · 6 Oct 2026, 2:39 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has again offered talks to the Opposition, saying the PTI should abandon the path of sit-in protests and the government is willing to sit with it if the party calls off its long march, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Geo News** — [PM Shehbaz links fresh talks with PTI to end of Islamabad long march](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685224-pm-shehbaz-links-fresh-talks-with-pti-to-end-of-islamabad-long-march) · 6 Oct 2026, 2:30 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses an event in Islamabad, October 6, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsPM Shehbaz urges PTI to "come to your senses, end long march".Ruling coalition collectively decided to hold talks with PTI: PM.PM warns protest could affect exports,... - **ARY News (English)** — [PM Shehbaz calls on PTI to end protests and return to dialogue](https://arynews.tv/pm-shehbaz-calls-on-pti-to-end-protests-and-return-to-dialogue) · 6 Oct 2026, 2:29 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Addressing the ceremony of Kashmir Chowk expansion in Islamabad, Shehabz Sharif said the government had made serious and... - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz renews talks offer to PTI, urges end to...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-renews-talks-offer-to-pti-urges-end-to-long-march-640348/) · 6 Oct 2026, 2:16 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday once again invited Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold talks with the government, urging the opposition - **Hum News English** — [PM Shehbaz tells PTI to end long march, says govt will sit down for talks if it does](https://humenglish.com/latest/pm-shehbaz-tells-pti-to-end-long-march-says-govt-will-sit-down-for-talks-if-it-does/) · 6 Oct 2026, 1:57 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the PTI to end its long march and sit-in, saying the government would sit down and talk to it if it did. Speaking at a ceremony to lay the foundation stone of a road project, the prime minister said he was appealing to the party even now to "come to its senses". "For God's sake, end your long march and sit-in, and if you end it, we will certainly s... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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