Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah has rejected claims that the government or establishment offered any deal to jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, calling such assertions baseless.
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Sanaullah said discussions held on November 24 should not be termed a deal. He explained that an understanding had been reached for PTI supporters to gather in Sangjani rather than march toward Islamabad’s D-Chowk. He said the arrangement could be confirmed by Ali Amin Gandapur and Mohsin Naqvi, who were aware of the talks.
According to Sanaullah, Imran Khan initially agreed to the plan but later changed his stance. He alleged that Bushra Bibi subsequently insisted on heading to D-Chowk. Sanaullah added that Mohsin Naqvi was directly involved in negotiations, while National Assembly Speaker and several PTI leaders, including Asad Qaiser, Gohar Ali Khan and Aamir Dogar, participated in some meetings.
Addressing the PTI founder’s eye treatment, Sanaullah said communication between PTI representatives and authorities took place to facilitate medical procedures but stressed this should not be labeled a political deal. He said treatment was conducted according to rules, though PTI later expressed dissatisfaction.
The adviser said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had offered dialogue three times and remained open to talks if PTI was willing to engage for the country’s benefit. He urged political forces to focus on counterterrorism and other national challenges through dialogue.
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Commenting on PTI’s so-called “Rehaai Force,” Sanaullah described it as a failure similar to the February 8 wheel-jam strike call, which he claimed politically harmed the party. He added that no formal meeting had yet occurred between the prime minister and Mahmood Achakzai, though one could take place before or during the next National Assembly session.