Rana Sanaullah, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, has firmly rejected the notion of ongoing discussions between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the government, or the establishment.
In a recent interview with a private news channel, Sanaullah clarified that while informal conversations may occur, they should not be mistaken for formal talks. He emphasized that PTI has not engaged in any discussions with either the establishment or the government. “Informal exchanges should not be confused with official negotiations,” he explained, highlighting that although differences between the parties can be resolved, PTI needs to change its approach first.
Sanaullah further elaborated that PTI had not initiated any formal communications with the Speaker’s Office or organized any official meetings aimed at dialogue. However, he expressed confidence that should PTI’s leadership reach out, the government would respond positively. “If PTI contacts us, our leadership will be ready to engage,” he affirmed.
Addressing the issue of Faiz Hameed, a former high-ranking official of the military, Sanaullah referred to the statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) which dismissed the possibility of Hameed becoming an approver in any investigation. He stressed that if Hameed were found guilty of violating the Official Secrets Act, he could face trial alongside PTI’s founder, Imran Khan.
Sanaullah’s remarks have set the stage for further clarification on the political situation, signaling that while the door to dialogue is open, the terms of engagement will require significant changes from PTI.
