ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 :Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday called on the PTI to abandon its hostile stance toward the state, cautioning that it risks Imran Khan’s political influence, the KP government’s stability and his popularity and encouraged engagement through dialogue.
While speaking to a local news channel, Rana Sanaullah stated that as a political leader operating under a democratic system, he feels compelled to advise Imran Khan to abandon his entrenched 13-15-year-old confrontational approach and adopt dialogue instead.
He warned that continuing on a hostile path risks the stability of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and damages Khan’s popularity.
Rana Sanaullah criticized this attitude as undemocratic, saying that persistent clashes with the state only invite political danger and weaken public trust.
He emphasized that leadership in a democracy requires compromise and engagement not repeated confrontation that jeopardizes governance and political standing.
The adviser highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has repeatedly and categorically extended an official offer for table talks, yet PTI has failed to take the initiative seriously, instead resorting to criticism and negative
rhetoric.
Rana Sanaullah called on the party to seize the opportunity for dialogue before their continued stance causes irreparable political harm.
In response to a query, Rana Sanaullah said that PTI claims to be “afraid” of any so-called Tehreek, but he challenged them to go ahead and hold any gathering they wish, stressing that the state is not intimidated.
He added that once their events conclude, PTI should seriously reconsider its stance on dialogue, emphasizing that confrontation only invites risk and that meaningful engagement remains the democratic and prudent path forward.
Responding to a query about PTI meetings for Imran Khan, Rana Sanaullah said the Islamabad High Court had set a procedure for the party to hold meetings, which the PTI General Secretary had formally agreed to follow.
He added that the party must operate within the constitutional and legal framework, but they have repeatedly violated these undertakings, which is unacceptable.
He emphasized that jail authorities have the right to restrict any gatherings where disorder or the risk of anarchy exists.
He further replied back to a question that Imran Khan himself has refused to agree to dialogue and responded negatively when the offer was made.
