ISLAMABAD: The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) emir Sirajul Haq said on Monday that the third round of talks between the protesting Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) proved to be fruitful.

While talking to media, the JI emir said that the efforts of the PTI leadership and supporters need to be applauded for preventing violence during their protest.

“There were many who wished for violence to break out,” said Haq adding, “Patience showed by PTI leadership and supporters foiled that bid.”

Haq said that PTI was now realistic in its demands, which is a good sign for the resolution of this ongoing political crisis.

He said that PTI was now considering for Nawaz Sharif to resign for a time period of 30 days until court verifies the outcome of the May 2013 general elections.

However, PML-N did not want to discuss the resignation of their premier and wants him to stay in the office while the verification takes place, the JI emir said.

He reiterated that there were people who wanted to become part of this crises and said that they should instead play their role for its resolution.

Haq also discussed his meeting with the National Assembly speaker and said that he asked Ayaz Sadiq not to accept the resignations of PTI MNAs straight away "as it will only escalate the crises further”.

The JI emir also said that these protests have brought the country to a standstill, adding that it has caused a great loss to the national economy.

He emphasised on the issue of North Waziristan IDPs, that it was the responsibility of everyone to look out for them.

While concluding his address to the media, the JI emir said, "We all want this crisis to be over soon...the one who takes a step backon its demands will come out victorious before the people."