Pakistan, Feb. 18 -- Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur has acknowledged shortcomings in efforts to secure the release of party founder Imran Khan, while highlighting internal divisions and disputes among key figures during a wide-ranging television interview.

Gandapur said negotiations with authorities had largely proceeded on Khan's terms but ultimately failed to achieve the desired outcome. He accepted partial responsibility, describing some decisions - including defying instructions during protests to halt at Sangjani - as disastrous. He maintained, however, that his loyalty to the jailed leader remained unwavering.

Gandapur said talks intensified after October 5 protests reached D-Chowk, with draft term...