Political parties that do not join the national agenda to eliminate terrorism will be sidelined, according to remarks made by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. Speaking on the Geo News programme 'Geo Pakistan', the PML-N senator emphasized that the entire nation must unite against the security threat to improve citizens' lives.
According to Geo News, Sanaullah's remarks followed a federal apex committee meeting in Peshawar chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to review the regional security situation. The prime minister's visit to Peshawar marked his first trip to the province since the imposition of governor's rule and emergency measures on October 11.
Geo News reported that the meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, federal ministers, and newly appointed provincial advisers. During the session, Prime Minister Sharif criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regarding the worsening security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, noting that the region had previously been a cradle of peace. The prime minister also stated that the federal government, which is currently overseeing the province under governor's rule, would make every possible effort to restore progress.
Sanaullah further stated on Geo News that any political party failing to stand wholeheartedly with security forces in counter-terrorism efforts would be excluded from the political mainstream. Additionally, he noted that KP Governor Kundi had requested Rs160 billion, which Prime Minister Sharif immediately approved.
Background
According to the source material, the recent political and security developments follow the imposition of governor's rule and an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif subsequently visited Peshawar to chair the federal apex committee, addressing security concerns and reviewing provincial affairs alongside military and civilian leadership.
Why it matters
Security and governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directly impact the safety, daily life, and economic progress of millions of residents in the region. Statements from federal leadership regarding counter-terrorism alignment and provincial funding highlight the ongoing administrative measures being implemented under the current federal oversight in the province.