Sheikh Rasheed Hints at Ongoing Talks, Says “Only Parties Can Reveal Who They’re With

Rawalpindi:Former federal minister **Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed** on Saturday hinted at ongoing **political negotiations**, but refrained from revealing the stakeholders involved. “Talks are underway — who they are with, only the concerned parties can disclose that,” he told reporters outside an **anti-terrorism court** in Rawalpindi.

Speaking to the media, Rasheed emphasized the need for improving **national stability** and the **economic well-being of the common citizen**. “The country needs to move forward, and the condition of the ordinary man must improve,” he stated.

Touching upon the **judicial backlog**, Sheikh Rasheed revealed that there are **36,000 active cases**, with over **25,000 individuals still at large**, reflecting the **challenges facing the justice system**.

His brief remarks come amid widespread speculation about **behind-the-scenes political dialogues**, particularly in light of growing tensions between political parties and the establishment.

As always, Rasheed left room for interpretation — a hallmark of his political commentary — fueling curiosity about **who’s talking to whom** behind closed doors.