Sanaullah urges opposition to join political process

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Monday said that democracy is strengthened through dialogue rather than confrontation and deadlock.

Responding to various points raised by Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Raja Nasir Abbas, he urged the opposition to actively participate in the political process to help resolve national issues and reinforce democratic institutions.

He said the incumbent government had consistently invited the opposition to come forward and settle matters through dialogue. The government wants the opposition to play an effective role in the democratic process, he added.

However, he regretted that the opposition was not willing to become part of the political process, leading to repeated deadlocks.

Regarding the provision of health facilities to the PTI founder, he said all entitled facilities were being provided in accordance with the law. He said that medical assistance was extended to the PTI founder as per the directions of the Supreme Court.

On the directives of Supreme Court, a panel of doctors examined the PTI founder in Jail.

Regarding cases against the PTI founder, he said the courts were the appropriate forum and could grant relief in accordance with the law.