Rana Sanaullah Defends Maryam Nawaz’s ‘Slap for Slap’ Remark, Says KP Governor’s Rule Could Continue for Six Months
ISLAMABAD:Federal Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has defended Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s statement advocating a “slap for slap” response, arguing that justice should be delivered promptly through the courts to protect victims.
Speaking on Hum News, Sanaullah questioned what punishment the law provides for someone who publicly humiliates another person by slapping them repeatedly. He said the justice system should ensure timely relief for victims.
Explaining the need for governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sanaullah said the matter had been discussed extensively and that the arrangement could continue for six months.
He alleged that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led provincial government had failed to cooperate in the fight against terrorism and had instead created obstacles to security operations.
Sanaullah said intelligence-based operations against terrorism had been underway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for a considerable period. He alleged that India was pursuing “Sindoor Phase Two” against Pakistan and using Afghan territory to facilitate terrorism inside the country.
He added that counterterrorism operations would be accelerated following the provincial government’s role in the matter.
Referring to a meeting of the Apex Committee in Peshawar, Sanaullah said Field Marshal Asim Munir had provided a detailed briefing on the locations from which terrorist activities were being directed from Afghanistan and the people allegedly involved. He said a period of three to four months had been outlined for the process, although it could take a few additional days.
The adviser further alleged that the PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had links with terrorists, claiming that evidence supported the allegations. He referred to speeches by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in which, according to Sanaullah, Afridi had opposed the operations.
Sanaullah also alleged that tribal communities previously cooperating with security operations had been urged not to cooperate.
On the possibility of linking former prime minister Imran Khan’s release to the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, Sanaullah said discussions were still taking place within the PTI parliamentary party. He added that the government would consider any proposal if the party formally presented one.
He said the political and military leadership could consider the possibility of political cooperation if the PTI contributed to the ongoing fight against terrorism.
However, Sanaullah maintained that there were currently no prospects for the 28th Constitutional Amendment, adding that the matter had not yet been raised in a parliamentary session.
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