Imran had closed his doors to talks with all the parties, including the military establishment, signalling a hardened stanc. He said all leaders had been advised not to hold any discussions, saying the establishment is acting like a 'third umpire'.

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Imran Khan said this during an informal chat with the media person in the Adiala Jail Rawalpindi where he has been imprisoned for more than a year and where he often interacts with media on the occasion of hearing of cases against him in the jail premises.

RAWALPINDI: Imran Khan, the founder of the PTI and former prime minister who is currently jailed, has instructed the leadership of his party to immediately halt all attempts at negotiation with the es