No consensus in cupboard on PTI ban: Rana Sanaullah

PMs Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah speaks during a press conference in Islamabad. — AFP/File
PM’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah speaks throughout a press convention in Islamabad. — AFP/File
  • Sanaullah says cupboard determined to proceed dialogue on PTI ban.
  • Sees no want for governor’s rule in KP ‘underneath present scenario’.
  • Declares FIR towards journalist Matiullah Jan as ‘concocted’.

Two days after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) formally referred to as off its much-hyped protest demonstration in Islamabad following a crackdown by the safety forces, adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has stated that there isn’t a unanimous opinion amongst cupboard members relating to the ban on the previous ruling celebration.

The politician’s assertion comes after the Balochistan Meeting sought, by means of a decision on Thursday, a ban on the Imran Khan-led celebration following the current “violence” in its protest march within the federal capital on November 26.

The decision said that the PTI, which has been at loggerheads with the federal government, was chargeable for the Could 9 occasions — a reference to the violent protest that broke out final 12 months following PTI founder Imran Khan’s arrest and noticed assaults on public properties together with navy establishments in lots of components of the nation.

“As soon as once more, it [the former ruling party] is finishing up violent actions,” it said, including that the PTI’s “anarchist agenda” has affected the nation’s system and each sector, together with the judiciary, media and the economic system.

Showing on Geo Information programme ‘Capital Discuss’ on Thursday, the PM’s adviser didn’t rule out the potential of imposing a ban on the PTI.

“This matter (the PTI ban) got here earlier than the federal cupboard yesterday. The cupboard members mentioned the problem however no consensus may very well be developed,” he stated whereas replying to a query.

“Opinions have been divided on the problem. Nonetheless, the members determined to additional deliberate on the matter.”

The veteran politician stated the Balochistan Meeting had expressed its opinion on the proposed PTI ban. It needs to be talked about right here that the meeting accepted the decision to slap a ban on the previous ruling celebration.

The same decision looking for a ban on the PTI has been submitted to the Punjab Meeting Secretariat late Thursday.

Responding to a different query, the PML-N’s stalwart addressed hypothesis concerning the imposition of the governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

“There may be an opinion that governor’s rule may very well be imposed within the PTI-ruled province, because the Structure offers a mechanism for it,” he confused.

“Nonetheless, the present scenario doesn’t warrant such a measure,” he stated as in keeping with him, the governor’s rule has each political and constitutional challenges.

The previous safety czar confused the significance of dialogue as the one viable resolution. “There is no such thing as a different choice than negotiations,” he stated.

Commenting on the PTI’s “do-or-die” march in Islamabad, Rana Sanaullah stated that these protesters weren’t coming for a peaceable demonstration as they have been armed.

Meantime, the PM’s adviser additionally dismissed the FIR lodged towards journalist Matiullah Jan as fabricated. The Islamabad IG is the complainant on this FIR therefore, he’s answerable because the Islamabad police function underneath his command.

He famous that this FIR needs to be handled on advantage.

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