Advisor to the Prime Minister, Rana Sanaullah, has said that no province or individual has the authority to stop any ongoing operation, emphasizing that national security decisions are made at the federal level.
Speaking on Samaa TV’s program Samaa Debate, Sanaullah said that terrorists were receiving full support from India and that the fight against terrorism would continue until the menace is completely eliminated.
He stated that provincial governments or chief ministers are not allowed to engage in direct communication with foreign countries, including Afghanistan. “No province will be permitted to hold talks with Afghanistan,” he said, adding that coordination on such matters rests solely with the federal government.
Sanaullah commented on the political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), saying that Sohail Afridi might not be able to handle the challenges in the province. He said Ali Amin Gandapur was removed from the position because he failed to fulfill the party’s expectations.
He noted that it was still uncertain whether Sohail Afridi would be appointed as KP’s new chief minister, adding that opposition parties were becoming more active. Discussions were taking place with a group of 8 to 10 individuals who had shown interest in meeting with the opposition. However, he clarified that no agreement would move forward without proper communication.
“If the entire provincial opposition unites, the situation can be managed,” Sanaullah added.
Criticizing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Sanaullah accused the party of spreading unrest instead of engaging in constructive politics. He said PTI’s actions were undemocratic and based on confrontation. “There is a constitutional and democratic government in place. PTI can sit with the government to resolve national issues,” he remarked.
Speaking about Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sanaullah said that public demands related to health, infrastructure, and development had been shared with the prime minister. He added that the issue of refugee seats in AJK was constitutional and that an agreement had been reached to form a six-member committee to resolve the matter.
