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Rana Sanaullah Urges PML-N, PPP to Reconcile, Denies Speculation on Army Chief’s Role
Rana Sanaullah calls on PML-N and PPP to resolve their political disputes and “move forward” amid tensions between Sindh and Punjab governments. He also dismisses rumors about the army chief’s political ambitions.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-08
Rana Sanaullah Urges PML-N, PPP to Reconcile, Denies Speculation on Army Chief’s Role

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has called on the ruling coalition partners — the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — to put aside their political differences and move toward reconciliation amid growing tensions between the Sindh and Punjab governments.

In recent days, the two parties have been locked in a war of words over issues including flood compensation and water distribution linked to the Cholistan canals project. The dispute intensified following remarks by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, which drew sharp criticism from PPP leaders in Sindh.

Speaking on Samaa TV’s program Nadeem Malik Live, Sanaullah urged both parties to prioritize dialogue.

“The current political leadership should sit down at the table and resolve their political issues. By resolving them, they should create the path forward,” he said.

Sanaullah further stated that there would be “no interference from the establishment”, suggesting that the institution would instead offer “help” if politicians worked together to resolve their issues.

Efforts to ease tensions have already been initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, with both leaders reportedly working behind the scenes to defuse the situation. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has also been asked to facilitate reconciliation between the two coalition partners.

Meanwhile, addressing widespread speculation regarding the role of Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Sanaullah categorically dismissed the rumors that the army chief could assume the presidency.

“The army chief has no personal agenda and absolutely no intention of coming to the Prime Minister’s House or President House,” he clarified.

He emphasized that the army chief would retire and “go home” upon completing his tenure, reiterating that such speculation was the work of those “conspiring against the ruling setup.”

Rumors had previously circulated that President Asif Ali Zardari might step down, paving the way for a presidential form of government. However, both Mohsin Naqvi and ISPR spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry dismissed these claims as “nonsense,” reaffirming the government’s commitment to the parliamentary system.

Sanaullah’s remarks reflect an ongoing effort by senior leaders to preserve coalition unity and prevent internal divisions from undermining the federal government’s stability.
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