Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, stated on Friday that the government is open to negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) if an offer is made.
“If PTI sends a message for talks, we will not refuse,” he said during an interview with a private news channel. He acknowledged that while PTI has established a committee for negotiations, no formal message has been received yet.
Sanaullah also questioned the rationale for negotiations, asking, “Why should we negotiate with you?” He revealed that PTI was contacted before its planned “final call” for a sit-in protest, but there was no proposal to release Imran Khan.
Holding PTI accountable for the May 9 violence, he urged the party to issue a “sincere apology.”
On madrassa registration, Sanaullah mentioned that the matter could be resolved through dialogue, emphasizing there is no deadlock. “Whether a madrassa is registered under the Society Act or the Ministry of Education, it doesn’t matter,” he said.
He reiterated that dialogue remains the best way to address political issues, noting that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership had previously invited PTI for talks, which were declined.
When asked about Imran Khan’s release, he clarified that the matter lies with the judiciary, and the government has no role in it. The courts will decide based on the evidence presented.
