Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has stated that the government is going strong and remains committed to upholding constitutional principles.
Speaking on the program 'Red Line' on Samaa TV, he dismissed allegations of government involvement in taking journalists off air, clarifying that such decisions are made solely by media owners.
Addressing concerns over the size of the federal cabinet, Rana Sanaullah emphasized that the number of ministers is in accordance with the Constitution. However, he asserted that ideally, one minister should handle only one portfolio, as managing multiple ministries gets challenging for anyone.
"If the federal cabinet is expanded, the prime minister can be questioned," he maintained.
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Commenting on the raid at the residence of PTI leader Aon Abbas Bappi, Rana Sanaullah strongly condemned the act, calling it inappropriate to enter someone's bedroom. He stated that if authorities intended to arrest Bappi, they should have formally informed him. He also suggested that those responsible for the raid should be summoned before the Privileges Committee.
Rana Sanaullah stressed that until political leaders sit together and resolve such matters through dialogue, such incidents will persist.
Regarding political dialogue, Rana Sanaullah reiterated the government's willingness to engage with the PTI. However, he criticized PTI’s fixation on past political narratives, particularly the incidents of November 26 in Islamabad, questioning how the government could assist them under such circumstances.
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"We are still ready to sit with the PTI, but they are not," he insisted.
Dispelling rumours of any rift between PML-N and PPP, he clarified that if there could be an issue between the two parties, it would pertain to water disputes. He acknowledged that the PPP is compelled to adopt a stance on the controversial canal projects and highlighted the importance of building the Kalabagh Dam to address water shortages.
