Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has dismissed the opposition’s calls for fresh elections, questioning their motives and strategy.
Speaking on the Samaa TV program 'Red Line with Talat Hussain', he emphasised that the opposition should focus on constructive engagement rather than political agitation.
"What is wrong with the opposition demanding new elections? And what else will they do if not saying such things? We should not be worried about the opposition's demands," Sanaullah remarked, stressing that the government and opposition should sit down and take decisions on national issues.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to consultation and political alliances, particularly with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, saying, "We should continue to meet Fazlur Rehman and seek his guidance. Whenever we raise concerns with him, he considers them sympathetically."
Rana Sanaullah also revealed that PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif plans to meet MNAs after his discussions with MPAs, indicating efforts to strengthen party coordination.
Regarding objections raised by the Punjab governor, Sanaullah said, "We visited the Governor House, and it was decided to address their concerns. The governor’s objections were valid, and they have now been removed."
He said the PM had also formed a committee to hold discussions with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), reinforcing efforts to maintain coalition stability.
Criticism of PTI and Imran Khan's letters
Addressing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan's recent claims, Sanaullah accused him of targeting the military through propaganda.
"The PTI founder is not writing letters; this is merely a propaganda tool. He is trying to defame the army, but such actions will not create a divide between the public and the military. This will not have good effects for him either," he warned.
He went further, stating, "What he is doing is a national-level crime. The PTI’s claims of formal contact with the establishment are false. The establishment has never approached PTI."
PTI’s political future
Rana Sanaullah advised the PTI to engage with political parties instead of relying on the establishment, emphasizing that the only path forward for them is through political dialogue.
"The PTI should talk to political parties. Create alliances if it wants. Otherwise, there is no way out for them," he asserted.
He also criticized PTI’s strategy, stating, "PTI has forced itself into isolation. If others want to experiment with this approach, they are free to do so."
