Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah Khan, has said that Pakistan’s political and military leadership is united in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and shaping its independent future.
Speaking at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), the Senator underlined the strategic importance of Pakistan, citing milestones such as the nuclear tests of May 28, 1998, and the firm response to the Pulwama incident. “The world has seen that we neither yield to aggression nor compromise on national honour,” he remarked.
He described the recently signed Pak-Saudi defence pact as a “guarantee of the dignity and unity of the Muslim world,” adding that under the agreement, an attack on Saudi Arabia would be treated as an attack on Pakistan. He reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to protecting its borders as well as the holy sites of Islam.
Turning to the economy, Rana Sanaullah rejected speculation about default, terming such rumours unfounded. He said the government had made tough yet essential choices to stabilize the economy, and while IMF conditions limited the scope for immediate relief, he expressed optimism that results would become visible soon.
He called on the business community to adopt transparency in order to strengthen Pakistan’s global economic reputation and assured that the concerns of Faisalabad’s industrial base would be given priority.
During his visit, he inaugurated the FCCI’s real-time digitalization system, opened a NADRA office inside the chamber building, launched renovation work, and performed the groundbreaking of the chamber’s new plot at the Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (FIEDMC).
Answering questions from reporters, he confirmed that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had earmarked major development funds for Faisalabad, though part of the allocation was diverted to flood relief. He acknowledged long-standing gaps in local infrastructure and pledged to advocate for a cancer hospital in the city.
FCCI President Rehan Naseem Bharara welcomed the Senator and pressed for key projects, including the establishment of an Expo Centre, airport upgrades, and cargo handling facilities. The event was also attended by Prime Minister’s Coordinator Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan, Mian Abdul Mannan, senior FCCI officials, and other political and business leaders.
