Prime Minister’s Advisor Rana Sanaullah has claimed that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts played a key role in preventing a wider global conflict.
He said the contributions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir go beyond even the Nobel Peace Prize.
Speaking to the media at the Parliament House, Rana Sanaullah said Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement helped establish peace in the region through an Iran–US agreement.
He argued that these efforts were crucial in avoiding a situation that could have escalated into a “World War III”-type scenario. According to him, the leadership’s initiatives helped create a pathway toward regional stability.
Responding to a journalist’s question on whether Pakistan should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for mediation efforts, Rana Sanaullah said the decision rests with the Nobel Committee.
However, he added that the work carried out by Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir is “above the Nobel Peace Prize.”
Economic and energy implications
Rana Sanaullah said the end of war-like tensions could bring long-term stability to the region and benefit the global economy.
He also suggested that easing sanctions on Iran could open doors for energy-related projects.
He pointed to the Iran–Pakistan gas pipeline project, saying its revival could help address Pakistan’s energy challenges.
According to him, improved energy supply could also lead to reductions in gas and petrol prices in the future.
Azad Kashmir elections
Rana Sanaullah confirmed that the federal government will fully support free and fair elections in Azad Kashmir.
He said that the elected leadership would be responsible for addressing local issues, and no obstruction to the electoral process would be allowed to succeed.
He further said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the opposition for talks for the fourth time.
According to him, the opposition has indicated it will respond positively, and dialogue remains the only way to resolve major political issues.
Rana Sanaullah also addressed speculation about changes in the federal cabinet, saying no such decision has been taken.
He clarified that there has been no discussion on increasing, reducing, or reshuffling the cabinet, and any such decision remains the Prime Minister’s authority.
