Sanaullah links reversal of K-P governor's rule if PTI supports counterterrorism efforts
PM’s adviser urges political consensus on security, saying federal govt remains open to cooperation with opposition
Rana Sanaullah, a key adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, suggested on Friday that the federal government might forgo interim governance in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) if the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) agreed to assist in combating terrorism. This came after parliament adopted two resolutions ratifying the state of emergency and governor's rule in K-P, following unsuccessful negotiations between the government and opposition parties.
The emergency and governor's rule were imposed on October 11 after a long march by PTI towards Islamabad, sparked by protests against the measures.
Sanaullah argued that the opposition should support Pakistan's law enforcement agencies and armed forces in the ongoing fight against terrorism, as the security challenges required a unified response from both the federal and provincial governments. He stressed that political differences should not impede counterterrorism efforts and that the nation's security strategy should not be conditional on political demands.
The adviser attributed the recent surge in terrorism to India's defeat in Marka-e-Haq, alleging a covert campaign by India against Pakistan under "Operation Sindoor 2". He accused India of providing sanctuary and training to terrorists in Afghanistan, including using Afghan Taliban as proxies. Sanaullah also claimed that Israel was providing technical training to terrorists in Afghanistan, enabling them to operate drones.
He emphasized the need for a collective effort between central and provincial governments to address what he described as a threat to Pakistan's sovereignty. However, Sanaullah criticized the PTI's response to legal proceedings against its leaders, arguing that allegations of political victimization should be addressed through the judicial system. He dismissed the PTI's social media tactics as "mafia-like" and accused the party of manipulating images using artificial intelligence.
Sanaullah also addressed the detention of PTI leaders, asserting that the authorities took action against those involved in unrest planning or support. He dismissed the PTI's disavowal of Imran Khan's involvement in inciting violence, stating that cases should be resolved through the legal system.
Written by urgent.news from The Express Tribune - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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