Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan has demanded a forensic examination of the mobile phone of Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah, saying that such an investigation could reveal alleged contacts with banned organizations.
Speaking about the political situation, Shafi Jan said that a forensic examination of Rana Sanaullah’s phone would help determine whether there had been any communication with proscribed groups.
He also rejected allegations that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was responsible for the events of May 9. Shafi Jan said that PTI had not carried out the May 9 incidents and that his party could not even think of such actions.
“If someone committed the May 9 incidents, bring forward concrete evidence and punish those responsible,” he said.
Shafi Jan further adopted a strongly confrontational tone toward the federal government, saying that his political movement was coming to challenge and overthrow the existing system.
He said they would move toward Islamabad with full political strength, signaling that the party intends to intensify its political campaign against the federal government.
His remarks come amid continuing political tensions between the federal government and the PTI-led political leadership in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The two sides have repeatedly exchanged allegations over political protests, law-and-order issues, and responsibility for past violent incidents.
Shafi Jan’s demand for a forensic investigation of Rana Sanaullah’s phone also reflects the broader political dispute over alleged links between political figures and banned organizations. However, any such allegations would require verification through an official investigation and concrete evidence.
The May 9 events remain one of the most contentious episodes in Pakistan’s recent political history. Following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan on May 9, 2023, protests erupted in several cities, with attacks reported against military and government installations. The government blamed PTI supporters for the violence, while PTI leaders have denied responsibility for the attacks and demanded evidence identifying those actually responsible.
Shafi Jan’s latest statement suggests that political tensions could remain high as opposition forces continue to challenge the federal government and call for accountability over the May 9 events. His warning that they would head toward Islamabad “with full force” is likely to attract further political attention as both sides prepare for possible new rounds of political mobilization.
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