Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, has stated that the recent display of national unity during the military confrontation with India holds the potential for transformative progress if redirected towards addressing domestic issues, particularly the economy.
Speaking on ‘Red Line with Talat Hussain’ on Samaa TV, Rana Sanaullah remarked, “If the nation continues to advance together in this manner, what couldn’t be achieved in 76 years can be accomplished in just two.”
He attributed Pakistan’s recent military success to the restoration of the nation’s global standing. “Our victory has elevated Pakistan’s prestige. Today, our passport commands respect, and friendly countries are expressing happiness over Pakistan’s strength,” he affirmed.
Sanaullah emphasized that the solidarity demonstrated after the Pahalgam incident has instilled hope for deeper cooperation from Pakistan’s international allies. “The unity of the people and institutions will change this country’s trajectory,” he asserted.
However, he questioned why a similar level of unity isn’t apparent in resolving the country’s economic challenges. “If we can unite in times of war, why not for the economy?” he asked, noting that the government has been developing a “charter of economy” for over a year and is now seeing positive results.
Sanaullah highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also initiated efforts to address critical national issues, including water resource management. “The prime minister even directed us to engage in dialogue with the PTI. If they decline to sit at the table, the nation is observing,” he cautioned, advocating for consensus on key national matters.
Regarding regional security, Rana Sanaullah accused India of direct involvement in terrorist activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. “As long as India persists with its terror activities, there will be consequences,” he stated, confirming that Pakistan is undertaking intelligence-based operations and actively working to dismantle terrorist networks.
He concluded by stressing that national consensus and coordinated efforts are the sole path forward for tackling both economic and security challenges.
