The political deadlock between the government and PTI continues, but Prime Minister’s aide Rana Sanaullah has stated that PTI’s demands could still be accepted—if they can present convincing arguments. His remarks come amid stalled negotiations over key political disputes.
Talks Remain Stalled Over Key Issues
After over a year of escalating tensions, the government and PTI initiated negotiations in December 2024 to ease the political crisis. However, discussions hit a standstill due to two major disagreements:
- Judicial commissions to investigate the May 9, 2023, and November 26, 2024, protests.
- Release of PTI prisoners held on political charges.
PTI recently boycotted the fourth round of talks, scheduled for January 28, following directives from party founder Imran Khan. The decision stemmed from frustration over delays in forming judicial commissions.
Government Prefers Parliamentary Committee Over Judicial Commission
On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proposed forming a parliamentary committee to continue talks, instead of a judicial commission. However, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan rejected the offer, insisting on their original demands.
Speaking on Geo News, Rana Sanaullah defended the government’s stance, emphasizing that if PTI had joined the discussions, they might have found common ground.
“If PTI had sat with us on January 28, or even now, we could discuss this. We might convince them, or they might convince us,” he stated.
He also criticized PTI for avoiding meaningful negotiations. “After waiting ten years for dialogue, they abandoned it in just ten days,” he remarked.
Read: PTI Boycotts Talks as Government Pushes for Dialogue
Parliamentary Committee as a Fact-Finding Body
Explaining the government’s approach, Sanaullah clarified that judicial commissions do not conduct investigations.
“No inquiry commission can investigate. When an FIR is lodged, the police or institutions like the FIA handle investigations,” he explained.
Instead, a parliamentary committee could conduct fact-finding more effectively, as it consists of elected representatives.
PTI’s Past Stance on Election Rigging Investigations
Sanaullah also recalled PTI’s approach to election rigging allegations in 2018. At the time, Imran Khan proposed a parliamentary committee to examine election irregularities and improve election laws.
“The committee, led by Pervez Khattak, held just one meeting. Then for four years, they did nothing,” he pointed out.
KP Government’s Political and Economic Impact
Commenting on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s leadership, Sanaullah dismissed speculation that the government wanted a leadership change in the province.
“Ali Amin Gandapur is fine. If PTI replaces him, that’s their decision,” he said.
However, he criticized PTI’s governance in KP, blaming them for economic mismanagement and instability.
“The provincial government has damaged KP’s economy and security. PTI will pay for this politically,” he concluded.
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