PML-N's Sana says K-P direct rule can be reversed

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday hinted that the federal government could consider foregoing interim governance in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) if the PTI agreed to support law enforcement agencies in their fight against terrorism.

Speaking to a private news channel, Sanaullah said the government wanted all political parties to reach a consensus on counterterrorism, arguing that growing security challenges required a unified response from the federal and provincial governments.

He said the government's primary demand from the opposition was that it stand with Pakistan, its law enforcement agencies and armed forces. The fight against terrorism had cost the country precious lives, including those of military personnel, he added.

Sanaullah maintained that political differences should not undermine ongoing counterterrorism efforts, stressing that the strategy adopted to combat terrorism should not be questioned or made conditional on political demands.

Responding to questions about why the government was pursuing negotiations despite parliament's ratification of the emergency measures and governor's rule, Sanaullah said the administration continued to seek consensus among political parties on matters of national security.

He argued that the evolving security situation demanded cooperation rather than confrontation, adding that the federal and provincial governments needed to adopt a common strategy to counter the threat. "Everyone should stand with Pakistan, its law enforcement agencies, and its armed forces," he added.