DHIRKOT: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will continue working with the federal government under the existing political arrangement, declaring that the party would “work on the same salary.”
Rana Sanaullah made the remarks while speaking to the media after addressing an election rally in Haveli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). His comments came amid heightened political activity in the region, with political parties campaigning for public support and highlighting their positions on governance and development.
The PML-N leader also criticised the role of certain members of the Action Committee, alleging that some individuals associated with the group were working on someone else’s agenda. He did not, however, provide further details about the individuals he was referring to or identify the alleged interests behind the agenda.
Rana Sanaullah said that the problems faced by the people of Azad Kashmir would be addressed on a priority basis after the formation of the government. He stressed that public issues would need to be dealt with promptly and that the new administration should focus on resolving the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens.
The PML-N leader also took aim at the PPP over allegations of electoral irregularities. He claimed that the party tends to accuse others of rigging whenever it loses an election.
“Wherever the PPP loses, it levels allegations of rigging,” Rana Sanaullah said.
He added that despite political differences, the PPP would continue working with the federal government under the existing arrangement. His reference to the party working “on the same salary” was a political comment concerning the PPP’s continued role and cooperation within the federal political setup.
The relationship between the PML-N and PPP has remained an important feature of Pakistan’s federal political landscape. While the two parties have cooperated on matters of governance and political stability at the federal level, they continue to compete with one another politically and maintain separate positions on a number of issues.
Rana Sanaullah’s remarks appear to underline the PML-N’s expectation that the PPP will maintain its cooperation with the federal government. At the same time, his criticism of the PPP’s approach to election results highlights the political rivalry that continues between the two parties.
The comments also come at a time when political developments in Azad Kashmir have attracted significant attention. Local political groups have been focusing on issues including governance, development, employment, public services and the resolution of longstanding problems faced by residents.
Addressing the gathering, Rana Sanaullah said that the people’s concerns would be given priority once the government was formed. He indicated that the administration would have to concentrate on practical steps to address public grievances rather than allowing political disputes to overshadow the region’s development needs.
His criticism of the Action Committee reflects another area of political tension. Action committees and other organised groups have periodically emerged around public demands and local issues in different parts of the country. Rana Sanaullah alleged that some people involved in the committee were pursuing an agenda on behalf of others, although he did not publicly present evidence or elaborate on the allegation.
The PML-N leader’s comments regarding alleged election rigging also reflect a recurring pattern in Pakistani politics, where losing parties frequently raise questions about electoral processes. Political opponents often reject such accusations, resulting in continued disputes over the credibility and fairness of election results.
Meanwhile, Rana Sanaullah reiterated the federal government’s political position regarding its relationship with the PPP. By saying that the PPP would continue to work “on the same salary,” he suggested that the existing cooperation between the two parties would remain intact.
The statement is likely to attract further political discussion because of the PPP’s role in the federal political structure and its relationship with the PML-N. Although the two parties have worked together, their political competition remains visible, particularly during elections and in their public criticism of one another.
Rana Sanaullah also sought to reassure residents of Azad Kashmir that their concerns would be addressed after the formation of the new government. He said that the region’s problems would be tackled according to their priority, signalling that governance and public welfare would remain central issues following the electoral process.
The PML-N leader’s remarks therefore covered several aspects of the current political situation: the future of federal cooperation with the PPP, allegations concerning the Action Committee, criticism of the PPP’s response to electoral defeats, and commitments to address public issues in Azad Kashmir.
As political activity continues in the region, statements from major political leaders are expected to remain focused on governance, development and relations with the federal government. The competing parties are also likely to intensify their campaigns as they seek to convince voters that they are best placed to address the region’s political and economic challenges.
Rana Sanaullah maintained that once a government was formed in Azad Kashmir, the people’s problems would be addressed on a priority basis. At the same time, his criticism of political opponents demonstrated that the electoral contest remains closely linked to wider political tensions between Pakistan’s major parties.
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