Former Federal Minister and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Rana Sanaullah, recently revealed new details concerning the heroin case filed against him.
In an interview with ARY News, Sanaullah asserted that the case was instigated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and carried out by former Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Sanaullah claimed that the issue resurfaced during a ceremony at Parliament House, during which Bajwa allegedly made severe allegations against Sanaullah, sparking a heated exchange.
Sanaullah recounted that Shahbaz Sharif defended his innocence to Bajwa during the ceremony. Bajwa retorted that if Sanaullah was not guilty, he must have erred elsewhere—an assertion Sanaullah claims to have overheard directly.
The altercation continued in Parliament days later, where Sanaullah confronted Bajwa, declaring, “God will judge the case you have concocted against me.” Bajwa denied initiating the case, prompting Sanaullah to challenge him, arguing that any subordinate acting without his consent should face court-martial within three days.
The tension escalated further until Saad Rafique and Azam Nazir Tarar intervened, advising Sanaullah to let the matter go. Sanaullah pointed out the pattern of PTI members causing disturbances but failing to make formal complaints. He emphasized that law enforcement has no right to breach individual privacy and home sanctity, recalling advice he gave to PTI leaders Azam Swati and Shahbaz Gill to file written complaints for a proper inquiry advice they initially ignored until they faced torture and subsequently pursued legal action.
Sanaullah also expressed his disillusionment with Imran Khan, noting his surprise at Khan’s resistance.
Sanauallah’s interview sheds light on the complex interplay of political and military influence in Pakistan, highlighting the ongoing disputes and the personal toll on those involved.
