Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, predicted on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan might be released from jail on June 27.
Speaking to a private TV channel, Sanaullah stressed that the government will strive to keep Khan detained, citing concerns about his agenda to create chaos.
Despite the possible release, he assured that it would not cause major disruption.
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“Imran Khan’s sole message is chaos and anarchy,” Sanaullah said, emphasizing that dialogue is essential in a democratic setup, but negotiations could only occur if Khan abandons his current stance promoting disorder.
Sanaullah reiterated that the government’s response will be strong if Khan continues to incite chaos but indicated a willingness to engage in dialogue if the situation allows. “Our attitude will mirror his actions. We are ready to talk whenever there is an opportunity,” he stated.
The advisor criticized Khan for disregarding democratic principles and stated that no one has the mandate to harm the country. “We will ensure that Imran Khan remains detained within the bounds of the law,” he said.
He also mentioned the possibility of opening cases and conducting searches as part of lawful proceedings.
On parliamentary seats, Sanaullah affirmed that parties are legally entitled to their specific seat entitlements and suggested that amendments to the Election Act could be considered if necessary.
Regarding internal party matters, Sanaullah shared that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif consults with Nawaz Sharif on every decision and refuted claims of any meeting between Nawaz Sharif and former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa during the no-confidence motion.
“Muhammad Zubair’s statements were speculative and incorrect,” he asserted.
He acknowledged that Shehbaz Sharif met General Bajwa during his tenure as the head of an institution, noting that such meetings are routine as members of the establishment are integral to the country.
