Government offers alternative protest venue as negotiations with PTI continue

The Pakistani government has proposed Sangjani as an alternative venue for the PTI's protest, as negotiations appear to be underway. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the talks, while PTI leaders consulted with Imran Khan in prison about the government's offer. Protesters have begun arriving at the outskirts of Islamabad, with PTI leaders reportedly trying to persuade their supporters to accept the new venue. The government has warned it will respond firmly to any violence during the protests. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the protests, linking them to the death of a police officer and calling for accountability. The U.S. has urged both protesters and authorities to exercise restraint and respect human rights.