Rana Sanaullah, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, labeled U.S. President-elect Donald Trump a liar and likened him to PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking on a prime-time show, the senior PML-N member said both Trump and Imran Khan use misinformation, mock opponents, and challenge institutions to hold onto political influence, citing the January 6 Capitol riot as an example of Trump’s actions.
When asked if Pakistan might release Imran Khan at the U.S.’s request, Sanaullah expressed doubt but said he would support an extradition if it included a swap for Aafia Siddiqui. He added that Pakistani leaders’ congratulatory messages to Trump are routine diplomatic gestures without deep political implications.
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These statements come amid heightened political tensions in Pakistan, with Imran Khan facing legal challenges and an increasingly volatile political environment.
