Advisor to the prime minister on political affairs Rana Sanaullah predicted on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder mran Khan may be released from jail on June 27.
However, Sanaullah speaking to a private TV channel emphasised that the government will make every effort to keep Khan detained, citing concerns over his agenda to spread chaos.
Despite the potential release, he assured that it would not cause any significant upheaval.
"Imran Khan's sole message is chaos and anarchy," Sanaullah said, adding that in a democratic setup, there is no alternative to dialogue. However, he noted that negotiations could only occur if Khan moves away from his current stance of promoting disorder.
Sanaullah reiterated that the government’s response will be firm if Khan continues to aim for chaos, but indicated openness to dialogue should the circumstances permit. "Our attitude will mirror his actions. We are ready to talk whenever there is an opportunity," he said.
The advisor further criticised Khan for not believing in democratic principles, stating 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.
When questioned about parliamentary seats, Sanaullah affirmed that parties with specific seat entitlements are legally entitled to them. He suggested that amendments to the Election Act could be considered if necessary.
Discussing internal party matters, Sanaullah shared that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif consults with Nawaz Sharif on every decision. He 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 the latter’s tenure as the head of an institution, stating that such meetings are routine as members of the establishment are integral to the country.
