Rana Sanaullah
Coverage of Rana Sanaullah in the Nexus archive.
- Sanaullah says JUI-F chief's remarks against martyrs were 'inappropriate', but unintended
Rana Sanaullah, a PML-N leader, criticized JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's remarks about army martyrs as 'inappropriate' but claimed they were unintended. Sanaullah condemned planned JUI-F protests near GHQ as an 'attack on Pakistan' and rejected claims of media propaganda against Fazl. JUI-F's Maulana Attaur Rehman accused critics of misrepresenting Fazl's speech and called for potential marches to Islamabad.
- PM directs formation of committee to review PML-N lawmakers' suggestions for GB's welfare
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the formation of a committee to review suggestions from PML-N lawmakers in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for regional welfare. The committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, will address development priorities including infrastructure, education, energy, and employment, with initiatives like cadet schools and a 100-megawatt solar project highlighted.
- PM Shehbaz arrives in Quetta on day-long visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta for a day-long visit to chair a meeting on the law and order situation. He was welcomed by Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and senior officials. Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and PM Adviser Rana Sanaullah accompanied him.
- Finmin to discuss extension of Fata tax exemptions with IMF, says Sanaullah after PTI-govt meeting
The government assured the PTI that it would discuss with the IMF the extension of tax exemptions for the merged Fata and Pata districts, which expire on June 30. A meeting between government officials and PTI representatives highlighted concerns over the tax exemptions and emphasized dialogue as a democratic foundation.
- AJK refugee seats cannot be abolished, Senate told
The Senate was informed that 12 reserved seats for AJK refugees cannot be abolished, as they represent families displaced from India-occupied Kashmir. Opposition leader Raja Nasir Abbas alleged 'massive rigging' in Gilgit-Baltistan elections, leading to a PTI protest walkout. A fuel subsidy of Rs5.4bn was also disclosed.
- BISP head urges apology after Rana Sanaullah's beggar remarks
BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid urged an apology for remarks that hurt beneficiaries' sentiments, specifically referencing Rana Sanaullah's claims that the program's data is inaccurate and corrupt, turning people into beggars. Khalid defended BISP, stating it prevents people from becoming beggars and emphasized political support from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.