Rana Sanaullah Warns Parties Staying Out of Fight Against Terrorism Will Be Minus

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the whole country must stand together in the fight against terrorism. On Friday, he made it clear that any party staying away from this goal will be left behind.

He spoke on Geo News programme “Geo Pakistan.” The host asked him about the long-term political future of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He was also asked if PTI would keep its role in the province or be treated as “minus.”

The PML-N senator gave a short and direct answer. He said those who do not join the agenda to end terrorism will be minus.

Sanaullah said ending terrorism is the top priority of the government. In his view, the lives of ordinary people cannot get better until this problem is solved.

He added that a party which does not stand with the security forces with a full heart will also be pushed aside. His message was simple: peace comes first, and politics comes after.

His words came one day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a federal apex committee meeting in Peshawar. The meeting reviewed the security situation in the province.

This was the prime minister’s first visit to the province since governor’s rule was imposed. An emergency was also announced there on October 11.

Field Marshal Asim Munir attended the meeting. He serves as Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, federal ministers and newly appointed provincial advisers were also present.

During the meeting, the prime minister criticised PTI over the worsening security situation. He said the province had become a “cradle of peace” a few years ago.

He also promised that the federal government would do all it can to bring progress back. Right now, the federal government is overseeing the province under governor’s rule.

Sanaullah also spoke about money for the province. He said Governor Kundi had asked for Rs160 billion. According to him, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the amount right away.

The talk then moved to politics in the capital. Sanaullah was asked about the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment.

He said no talks had taken place on the matter so far. He also said no draft had been shared with anyone.

The government appears to be sending one clear signal. It wants all parties to back the security forces and focus on peace first.

Many people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have faced fear and loss because of attacks over the years. They want safe streets, working schools and steady jobs.

Leaders from the government say they are ready to work for that goal. Whether other parties will join this push is a question that remains open for now.

For now, all eyes are on the province. The coming weeks will show how the new setup works and how parties respond to the call for unity.