PM’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah: PTI Unlikely to Stage Another Protest, Calls for Accountability of Those Responsible

Islamabad:Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will not be in a position to stage another protest anytime soon, and it is possible that the party may never call for another protest in the future.

Speaking to a private TV channel, Rana Sanaullah mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had extended an invitation to PTI for talks, but the party refused. “We were always ready for dialogue in the past and we are still ready now,” he added.

Regarding the ongoing controversy over the treatment of Pashtuns, Rana Sanaullah dismissed allegations of targeting the Pashtun community, clarifying that there were no such actions being taken against the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He emphasized that the government had no intention of targeting Pashtuns and condemned the spreading of negative propaganda against them.

**Addressing the Islamabad Incident**
Rana Sanaullah also responded to the recent violent protests in Islamabad, saying that PTI has consistently incited unrest and agitation against the government. He explained that the authorities’ actions in Islamabad were not at fault, but rather the responsibility lay with those who brought armed groups into the city. “The fault lies with those who misled innocent people and brought them to Islamabad with the intention to disrupt peace,” he said.

He further stated that the protesters, who were armed, were responsible for the violence, leading to the martyrdom of security personnel and injuries to around 250 others. “The security personnel were targeted by gunfire from the protesters. Those who bring harm to society should be held accountable,” he stressed.

Rana Sanaullah’s comments reflect the government’s continued stance on holding those responsible for unrest accountable while reiterating its openness to dialogue, even in the face of PTI’s continued refusal.