Adviser to the Prime Minister and senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah on Thursday blamed the past establishment under the PTI government for what he called Pakistan’s “destruction,” stressing that the current government’s top priority is national stability, not political revenge.
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament House, Sanaullah said the PTI founder and the powers that brought him to office in 2018 were responsible for the political and economic chaos the country suffered. He noted that despite the present government’s major efforts, the damage from that period has “not yet been fully reversed.”
He added that the “establishment of that time” was equally responsible, mentioning that former intelligence official Gen Faiz Hameed was already facing trial. However, he clarified that holding individuals accountable was not PML-N’s immediate focus.
“Our priority right now is to stabilise Pakistan,” he said.
Sanaullah expressed confidence that the coalition government, supported by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), would complete its term. He also confirmed that the government had held consultations with the PPP regarding a possible change in the Sindh governorship and was working to address the party’s concerns.
On the IMF’s recent corruption report, Sanaullah dismissed it as “insignificant,” claiming no corruption scandal had surfaced in the current or previous PDM government. His remarks came shortly after Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb vowed to address the IMF’s concerns. The IMF report had warned that deep-rooted corruption and weak institutions continued to undermine Pakistan’s economic progress.
Responding to rumours about Imran Khan’s health in Adiala jail, Sanaullah said Indian media was spreading baseless claims. “He is completely healthy and even exercising,” he stated. He denied reports of any plan to shift the PTI founder to another prison, saying no such proposal was under consideration.
Sanaullah also accused India of running “Operation Sindoor” through Afghanistan after failing in the May conflict. He said Islamabad had no intention of entering any war with Kabul but accused India of funding Afghan groups to destabilise Pakistan.
