Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has urged political parties to unite against terrorism, accusing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of refusing to support counterterrorism operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking in the Senate, Sanaullah said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was ready to invite all political parties for consultations on the security situation. He said terrorism posed a national challenge that required cooperation across political lines. Sanaullah claimed that the Balochistan government was cooperating with state institutions in the fight against terrorism, while the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had failed to support operations against militants. The allegations were made by the adviser during his Senate address. He said the federal government remained willing to engage the opposition and build political consensus on counterterrorism measures. Sanaullah recalled the Army Public School (APS) attack in Peshawar, saying the tragedy had united the country against terrorism and led to the launch of Operation Zarb-e-Azb. He also referred to earlier confrontations between the PTI and the federal government, including protests outside the Prime Minister’s House. He argued that political disputes should not obstruct cooperation on national security. The adviser highlighted the sacrifices of security personnel, referring to the reported martyrdom of an army major in a terrorist attack a day earlier. He said military personnel continued to risk their lives while their families endured personal losses. Sanaullah urged political parties to recognise the scale of the security challenge and put aside differences to support efforts against militant violence. He also criticised the PTI’s approach to negotiations, alleging that the party had refused to engage meaningfully on counterterrorism issues. He called on its leadership to reconsider its position. Sanaullah further criticised PTI’s social media campaigns, accusing party supporters of targeting state institutions and their leadership. He said such campaigns were deepening political tensions and making dialogue more difficult. He linked the dispute over meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan, who is in prison, to the wider breakdown in relations between the party and the government. Sanaullah argued that restrictions on meetings had emerged amid continuing political confrontations. Tiger Shroff Actor escapes Mumbai shooting as driver and bystander injured The adviser also questioned the leader of the opposition’s stance towards the National Assembly speaker. He criticised the opposition leader for accepting the position while, according to Sanaullah, refusing to recognise the speaker’s authority in other matters. “If the leader of the opposition does not recognise the speaker’s authority, why is he accepting the associated privileges?” Sanaullah asked. He also referred to previous negotiations between the government and PTI, saying the talks had resolved several issues, including arrangements for meetings with Imran Khan. Sanaullah recalled earlier discussions about dissolving assemblies and holding general elections in the first week of September. He also referred to past disagreements involving PTI leaders and criticised the party’s repeated political marches towards Islamabad. Despite his criticism, Sanaullah reiterated that the government was ready to hold talks with the opposition on terrorism and other national issues. He said Pakistan needed a unified response to its security challenges and called on PTI to reconsider its approach to negotiations and counterterrorism cooperation. Post navigation Iran-Pakistan Trade: Banking restrictions threaten Iranian exports despite open border
