Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s advisor and senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah emphasized the necessity of dialogue among Pakistan’s top political leaders, including Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif, and Asif Ali Zardari, to address the country’s ongoing political crisis.
Speaking at a seminar in Lahore marking Khawaja Rafique’s anniversary, Sanaullah stressed the importance of acknowledging past mistakes as a prerequisite for meaningful discussions. He referred to the Charter of Democracy as a pivotal document in Pakistan’s political history, urging leaders to embrace its spirit for collective progress.
He highlighted that both the PML-N and PPP had admitted their past errors in the interest of political cooperation. Commenting on alleged false cases against PTI, he called for mutual acknowledgment of past grievances, adding, “If you want us to accept your truth today, acknowledge ours from the past.”
Sanaullah also condemned violence in political activities, urging that all actions must align with constitutional and legal norms. He criticized acts of arson and violence as unacceptable in a democratic society.
Meanwhile, PML-N’s Khawaja Saad Rafique described Pakistan’s political landscape as being in a state of “remote-controlled democracy,” warning of its detrimental effects on both politicians and the public. He stressed the need for dialogue among political leaders and highlighted the growing influence of non-political elements in national affairs.
Rafique also addressed the Kashmir issue, criticizing the appointment of officials unfamiliar with Kashmiri politics. He called for the formation of a national committee comprising leaders like Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Aftab Khan Sherpao, and others to resolve the crisis and ensure unity.
Both leaders urged political figures to come together to prevent further harm to the country and restore public trust in state institutions.
