Addressing a Senate session, Rana Sanaullah said all political parties and the public must unite on a common stance to eliminate terrorism from the country.
He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif remained willing to hold talks with the opposition, adding that the government was ready to engage in dialogue if all political parties were prepared to sit together on the issue of terrorism.
Referring to previous negotiations with the opposition, Rana Sanaullah said efforts had been made to reach an agreement despite political differences. He claimed that most points in the draft agreement had been settled, but disagreements emerged over cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
The adviser also referred to opposition leader Raja Nasir Abbas, alleging that he was unwilling to meet the prime minister. He stressed that political leaders should pursue dialogue to address national challenges.
Rana Sanaullah also highlighted the sacrifices of security personnel in counterterrorism operations, saying military personnel continued to lose their lives while fighting terrorism.
He argued that political confrontation and narratives directed against state institutions were further complicating the situation as security forces continued their operations.
Contrasting the provincial governments’ approaches, Rana Sanaullah said the Balochistan government was extending full cooperation to the federal government and armed forces in counterterrorism efforts, while accusing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government of not providing similar support.
He stressed that tackling terrorism required a unified national strategy that placed political differences aside and brought all political parties together.
