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Rana Sanaullah Calls for Joint Anti-Terror Strategy, Rules Out Any Deal with PTI
Rana Sanaullah says govt and military are united against terrorism, urges PTI to engage politically, rules out any “deal” with party founder.
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by News Desk
2026-02-21
Rana Sanaullah Calls for Joint Anti-Terror Strategy, Rules Out Any Deal with PTI

Senator and Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has called for a joint national strategy to combat terrorism, stressing that both the government and military leadership are united on the issue.

Speaking on SAMAA TV’s programme “Mere Sawal,” Sanaullah said that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been taken into confidence and had recently met the Prime Minister. He revealed that a policy decision regarding safe havens for terrorists had been finalised, underscoring that terrorists would not be given any further time or space.

He stated that Pakistan had conveyed a clear message to Afghanistan: it must choose between supporting Pakistan or siding with terrorists. According to him, national unity is essential to confront the growing threat of militancy.

On the political front, Sanaullah criticised the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for refusing dialogue. He said the government had formed a parliamentary committee to initiate talks, but PTI members declined to proceed during their second meeting, saying “not now.”

Sanaullah maintained that the government wants PTI to remain politically engaged but urged its founder to step back from what he termed an “anti-state narrative.” He also rejected claims of any backchannel deal, stating that neither the government nor the establishment had offered any agreement to PTI and that no such deal was under consideration.

“The establishment is not ready for any deal, and PTI will not be offered one,” he asserted, adding that press conferences and social media posts often follow meetings with the party’s founder.

Addressing concerns about the PTI founder’s health, Sanaullah said the government had facilitated medical treatment, including hospital visits, and would continue to cooperate in this regard.

On the economic front, the adviser claimed that Pakistan had successfully avoided default for the past year and a half and was making progress on both global and economic fronts. He appealed for political stability and public support, saying the country needs continuity to move forward.

Referring to criticism about government projects, he clarified that state assets belong to the province and the people, not to any individual, adding that public resources are not the personal property of any political leader.

Sanaullah’s remarks come amid ongoing political tensions and renewed security concerns, with the government seeking consensus on counterterrorism measures while navigating a challenging political landscape.
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