Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah Khan, has called for national unity and political consensus to ensure sustainable economic growth, following what he described as unprecedented achievements in defense and diplomacy.
Speaking to the media after offering Eid-ul-Azha prayers at his public secretariat in Faisalabad on Saturday, Rana Sanaullah said that Pakistan has successfully overcome a phase of economic distress and is now transitioning towards steady economic progress.
He emphasized the need for a long-term, stable economic foundation.
"After making national defense invincible and securing historic gains on the diplomatic front, it’s time we focus on stabilizing the economy on a sustained and permanent basis," he stated.
He said that the collective strength of the people and the Pakistan Armed Forces (PAF) had played a crucial role in preserving national integrity and deterring external threats.
Commenting on recent developments, Rana said that India, without any provocation, attempted an assault on Pakistan last month only due to arrogance. However, the valiant response by the PAF, backed by the nation’s unflinching support, thwarted the aggression and shattered the nefarious designs of the enemy, he added.
He hailed the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos and termed it a landmark victory that has solidified Pakistan’s image globally as a strong nuclear power.
He congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with every soldier involved, for this significant achievement.
Rana Sanaullah further said that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister(PM) Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan has embarked on a journey of sustainable economic development.
He called upon all political parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to join hands in the national interest and reach a consensus on a “Charter of Economy” similar to the unity demonstrated between May 6 and 10.
He appealed to all political parties to put their political differences in the backseat for the greater national interest and forge unity for economic reforms in the country, as 240 million citizens were grappling with inflation and rising living costs.
He urged the opposition leaders to respond positively to the invitation of the PM for dialogue and work together to establish a neutral and transparent election commission so that fair and indisputable future elections could be ensured.
Highlighting Pakistan’s improved global standing, Rana Sanaullah said that now Pakistan enjoys respect and recognition from international stakeholders who previously ignored its concerns.
However, he warned that if political actors continue to prioritize personal or factional interests over national welfare, it could endanger the national future.
He called upon the citizens to pressure political leaders so that they could prioritize the national interests against their personal vendetta.
Commenting on PTI’s protest movement, Rana Sanaullah described it as ineffective and said that it lacks preparation and public support. It is widely known who supported PTI from their 2011 rally up to the 2018 elections.
“It will be a grave injustice to the nation if Imran Khan’s release is conditioned on the national economic progress”, he added.
Responding to a question about India’s aggressive posture, Rana Sanaullah said that the Modi government was operating under a radical RSS-driven agenda that is hostile towards Pakistan and Muslims.