Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said the government may consider negotiations with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) if the opposition party agrees to work within constitutional and legal boundaries.
Speaking on a private television programme, Sanaullah said PTI’s current political approach was harming the party itself. He contrasted the conduct of former prime minister Imran Khan with that of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying Khan had not contacted the opposition leader by telephone during his tenure, while Sharif had greeted the opposition leader and spoken with him upon his arrival at the National Assembly.
Sanaullah Expresses Regret Over Detention of Imran Khan’s Sisters
Sanaullah expressed regret over the detention of Imran Khan’s sisters, saying the government was also saddened by the situation.
However, he referred to statements allegedly made in connection with PTI’s long march, claiming that Khan’s sisters had spoken about storming the Governor House. He said the authorities considered their detention necessary to maintain control of the situation.
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The adviser also criticised statements attributed to PTI’s social media network. He maintained that if the party had agreed to pursue its political activities through constitutional and legal means, an interim arrangement would not have been necessary.
He added that the government could still reconsider the matter, leaving the possibility of a renewed political engagement open.
Adviser Calls for Unified Policy Against Terrorism
Addressing the security situation, Sanaullah warned that Pakistan’s stability could face serious consequences if terrorism was not eliminated promptly and the nation failed to unite against the threat.
He stressed that federal and provincial governments needed to adopt a consistent policy to tackle terrorism more effectively.
Sanaullah also accused India of supporting terrorist activities in Pakistan. He claimed that India was no longer in a position to confront Pakistan through conventional warfare and alleged that it had established bases in Afghanistan to support its activities.
He further alleged that India was financing terrorism in Pakistan, while describing Pakistan as a security provider in the wider region. These claims were presented as Sanaullah’s assertions.
Maryam Nawaz Criticises PTI Over Political Strategy
Separately, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz criticised PTI over its political conduct, claiming the party had brought down its own government.
Addressing an event in Sahiwal on Friday, she referred to the long march and described it as a political campaign that had ended with the fall of PTI’s own government.
Maryam also contrasted Punjab’s development agenda with the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying Punjab was entering an era of artificial intelligence while KP remained in what she described as the “Stone Age.”
She said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would now see what development meant.
The remarks reflect continuing political tensions between the federal government, PTI and the Punjab government, alongside renewed discussion about the possibility of negotiations and the need for a coordinated response to security challenges.
