Rana Sanaullah, the political affairs advisor to the prime minister, said on Tuesday that Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is likely to be released from prison on June 27.
Nevertheless, Sanaullah, in conversation with a private TV channel, stressed that the government will use all possible efforts to detain Khan, expressing concerns over his objective to propagate disorder.
Notwithstanding the potential release, he provided assurance that it would not result in any substantial disruption.
“Imran Khan’s only message is disorder and lawlessness,” Sanaullah stated, emphasising that in a democratic system, there is no substitute for engaging in discussion. Nevertheless, he observed that discussions could only take place if Khan deviates from his present position of advocating chaos.
Sanaullah emphasised that the government will respond firmly if Khan persists in seeking instability, but expressed willingness to engage in conversation if the situation allows. “Our demeanour will reflect his behaviour.” “We are prepared to engage in conversation at any available opportunity,” he stated.
The advisor further condemned Khan for his lack of faith in democratic values, asserting that no individual has the authority to inflict harm upon the nation. “We will ensure that Imran Khan remains detained in accordance with legal regulations,” he stated.
In addition, he discussed the potential for initiating legal actions by launching cases and conducting searches.
When asked about parliamentary seats, Sanaullah said that political parties with designated seat allocations have a legal right to those seats. He proposed that revisions to the Election Act could be contemplated if deemed appropriate.
Sanaullah revealed that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif seeks consultation from Nawaz Sharif on every move, specifically on to internal party affairs. He denied the allegations of a meeting between Nawaz Sharif and former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa during the no-confidence motion.
“Muhammad Zubair’s statements were based on conjecture and were factually inaccurate,” he declared.
He confirmed that Shehbaz Sharif had a meeting with General Bajwa while the General was serving as the leader of an organisation. He explained that such meetings are customary as members of the establishment play a crucial role in the country.
