PM Shehbaz ready to build consensus on counterterrorism if opposition willing to: Sanaullah
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said the federal government was ready to invite all political parties and build consensus on counterterrorism. Speaking in the Senate, the PML-N leader also urged the opposition to “set other demands aside”. The PM’s aide’s remarks come after the Centre imposed emergency and governor’s rule in KP on October 11, citing…
Federal government counsel Rana Sanaullah expressed on Tuesday the willingness of the PM to build consensus on counterterrorism with all political parties, urging opposition to set aside other demands. Sanaullah's remarks followed the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in KP on October 11, attributed to the PTI-led provincial government's detachment from the fight against terrorism.
The decisions were endorsed by Parliament amidst opposition protests. Sanaullah further criticized opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai for refusing to meet the PM and speaking negatively about the institution. He also criticized non-functional KP government members for missing apex committee meetings, noting only one such meeting in 11 months with the CM present.
Recalling earlier talks with the PTI, Sanaullah mentioned an agreement on a political committee but the breakdown due to PTI's refusal to support counterterrorism efforts. He stated that the PTI was excluded from security decisions in KP, a claim the Centre contradicted and demanded a review of the counterterrorism policy. Following the talks' failure, the Centre authorized the deployment of Pakistan Army troops in KP, alleging a nexus between the PTI-led government and terrorist groups.
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