Prime Minister's Adviser Rana Sanaullah informs Senate that PTI founder and spouse are receiving best medical care, with meetings regulated under court-approved procedures.
Prime Minister's Adviser Rana Sanaullah informed the Senate on Friday that Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is being provided the best available medical treatment in Pakistan. Additionally, meetings between PTI leaders and officials are now regulated under court-approved procedures.
In response to questions raised by opposition lawmakers, Rana Sanaullah emphasized that political parties should adhere to democratic norms and refrain from actions that could destabilize the country. He highlighted that the events of May 9 were considered attacks on national institutions, which carry significant consequences.
Rana Sanaullah the issue regarding meetings with PTI founder had been resolved through proceedings before the Islamabad High Court after multiple petitions were filed. A larger bench of the court devised a mechanism allowing meetings to occur twice weekly, with separate days allocated for lawyers and family members, and lists of six visitors provided in advance.
The adviser PTI leaders, including party secretary general Salman Akram Raja, had assured the court that meetings would not be used for political messaging or media campaigns against state institutions. However, he these agreed-upon understandings were repeatedly violated through press conferences, international media campaigns, and anti-state propaganda following meetings.
Regarding the PTI founder's health and jail conditions, Rana Sanaullah informed that the matter had also been reviewed by the Supreme Court, which sought reports from jail authorities. The court directed lawyer Salman Safdar to independently inspect the facilities and submit a report, with findings matching those provided by jail authorities.
Rana Sanaullah assured that both Maulana Fazlur Rehman and his wife Bushra Bibi were receiving the best possible medical care available in the country. He mentioned that a five-member medical board formed based on recommendations from PTI's own doctors had endorsed the treatment being provided, stating that it was in line with what jail authorities reported.
The adviser emphasized that the Rules of Business of Parliament did not provide room for forming committees to interfere in executive matters related to prison administration. Later, the Senate session adjourned until Monday at 5:00 p.m., pending further developments.
