Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan called off reconciliatory talks with the government on Thursday, a week after a court handed him a 14-year jail term on graft charges, his party's chairman said.

The announcement by the party came shortly after it was confirmed that the fourth round of the talks between the two sides will be held on8

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has instructed his party to cease negotiations with the government due to its failure to establish judicial commissions. The talks aimed to resolve political instability,

It appears that the PTI’s engagement with government authorities will not shield Imran Khan from facing significant legal repercussions. His defense in various cases remains tenuous at best. Neither the government nor influential military factions seem inclined to consider leniency toward him.

Pakistan Prime Minister's Adviser on Public and Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, blamed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for ending the negotiations. He said that the government cannot be held responsible for it as they entered the dialogue and still seek to continue,