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Pakistan’s ruling government has been at the center of controversy over reports of a potential deal with the opposition party, PTI. However, PM’s Advisor on Political Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah, has rejected these claims, stating that no offer was extended to PTI and that there is no deal option on the table.
Speaking during a segment of Geo News program, “Jirga,” Rana Sanaullah emphasized that the founder of PTI was neither offered a deal by the government nor the establishment, and there is no such deal in place. He further stated that any decision regarding the PTI leader’s sentences will be made in the courts, similar to the cases of Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari.
Geo News will air Rana Sanaullah’s full interview on Sunday at 10:05 p.m. In a separate statement, Minister of State for Interior, Tallal Chaudhry, said that Pakistan is a responsible state, always striving to maintain better relations with its neighbors. He added that the export of terrorism from Afghanistan has been ongoing for a long time.
Meanwhile, leaders of the opposition alliance, Movement for the Protection of Pakistan’s Constitution, addressed a news conference in Islamabad. PTI leader and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Minister, Imran Khan, criticized the government’s claims of economic improvement, calling them baseless. Khawaja Asif described the ongoing situation as a crucial turning point, emphasizing that the country needs to make a decision.
Hafeez Ullah Niazi said that the Afghan government’s failure to curb terrorism will result in a response from Pakistan. He emphasized that the country cannot afford to be vulnerable to terrorism. The opposition leaders expressed their commitment to peace and stability.
In other news, a 1-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to indecent assault in Karachi’s Liaquatabad area, and the police have arrested one person in connection with the case. Shandana Gulzar, a social activist, attributed such incidents to mental trauma, depression, and old age.
Sindh’s Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that some individuals are politicizing every issue and spreading despair. NADRA has submitted its annual report to the Ministry of Interior. Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, inaugurated the CM Green Tractor Program Phase 3.
A dry spell is expected to hit Lahore today. According to the police, the murderers of a woman escaped after killing her. In a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, on the sidelines of the UN Security Council meeting, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, expressed gratitude for Turkey’s support on the Palestine issue.
An Iranian flight made an emergency landing due to a passenger’s health issues. A gas leak caused a fire in an apartment in Karachi, resulting in damage to a flat on the 10th floor. According to Afghan media, the Taliban launched attacks on the Barmal and Orgun districts in Paktika province and also targeted the Nangarhar province districts of Khugyani, Behsud, and Ghani Khel.
Khawaja Asif emphasized that any issue can be resolved through dialogue, and Pakistanis are peace-loving people who want to live in harmony. The country has reached a critical juncture, and now it’s time to make a decision.
In cricket news, England has set a target of 147 runs for Sri Lanka in the second match of the T20 World Cup 2026’s Super Eight stage, Group 2.
