--- title: "Government seeks political consensus on counterterrorism strategy" description: "Most outlets reported that Rana Sanaullah, the Prime Minister’s adviser, stated the government is ready to invite all political parties to build consensus on counterterrorism. Several emphasized the call for unity and dialogue, particularly urging the PTI to support the effort, while others framed it more generally as an offer of dialogue with the opposition on national security. The framing of the initiative as a strategy against terrorism or as part of broader anti-terrorism talks varied slightly, but the core message of seeking political cooperation remained consistent across the coverage." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15422-shehbaz-ready-for-counterterrorism-consensus-sana site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Government seeks political consensus on counterterrorism strategy pakistan · updated 21 Oct 2026, 2:22 AM PKT · 20–21 Oct 2026 · 8 articles from 8 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 8 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Rana Sanaullah, the Prime Minister’s adviser, stated the government is ready to invite all political parties to build consensus on counterterrorism. Several emphasized the call for unity and dialogue, particularly urging the PTI to support the effort, while others framed it more generally as an offer of dialogue with the opposition on national security. The framing of the initiative as a strategy against terrorism or as part of broader anti-terrorism talks varied slightly, but the core message of seeking political cooperation remained consistent across the coverage. ## Same story from 8 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Business Recorder** — [Strategy against terrorism: PM ready to hold talks with opposition: Sana](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445178/strategy-against-terrorism-pm-ready-to-hold-talks-with-opposition-sana) · 21 Oct 2026, 2:22 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is ready “even now” to invite all the political stakeholders to formulate a collective strategy against terrorism, PM’s Political Advisor Rana Sanaullah has said, in an indication that the government is ready to take the opposition on board in this regard. “How the nation has to proceed with its support to military operations against terrorism — he (PM) ... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan PM’s aide says ready to build consensus with opposition on counterterrorism](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-pms-aide-says-ready-to-build-consensus-with-opposition-on-counterterrorism-3004721) · 20 Oct 2026, 6:20 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing - **Abb Takk News** — [Govt offers dialogue with opposition on national security, says Rana Sanaullah](https://abbtakk.tv/govt-offers-dialogue-with-opposition-on-national-security-says-rana-sanaullah/) · 20 Oct 2026, 5:09 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan has called on all political parties to unite against terrorism, saying the federal government is willing to hold talks with the opposition and other political forces on national security. Speaking in the Senate, Sanaullah said Prime Minister Shehbaz... - **Daily Times** — [Rana Sanaullah invites opposition to join anti-terrorism talks](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569806/rana-sanaullah-invites-opposition-to-join-anti-terrorism-talks/) · 20 Oct 2026, 3:34 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is ready to meet all political parties to discuss terrorism, Senator Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday. The prime minister’s adviser on political affairs invited political leaders to work together against growing security challenges. He made the remarks during a Senate session on October 20. Sanaullah said political cooperation could help address […] - **24 News HD** — [Govt ready to invite all parties to build consensus against terrorism: Rana Sana](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Oct-2026/govt-ready-invite-parties-build-consensus-terrorism-rana-sana) · 20 Oct 2026, 3:28 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah informed the Senate on Tuesday that the federal government was ready to invite all political parties and build consensus on counterterrorism, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Minute Mirror** — [Shehbaz ready for counterterrorism consensus, Sana...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/shehbaz-ready-for-counterterrorism-consensus-sanaullah-says-648018/) · 20 Oct 2026, 2:47 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was - **Hum News English** — [Rana Sanaullah urges political unity, asks PTI to back counterterrorism operation](https://humenglish.com/latest/rana-sanaullah-urges-political-unity-asks-pti-to-back-counterterrorism-operation/) · 20 Oct 2026, 2:37 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Senator Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday urged political parties to set aside their differences and unite against terrorism, accusing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of refusing to endorse the ongoing counterterrorism operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during negotiations with the government. Addressing the Senate, Sanaullah said counterterroris... - **Dawn** — [PM Shehbaz ready to build consensus on counterterrorism if opposition willing to: Sanaullah](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038516/pm-shehbaz-ready-to-build-consensus-on-counterterrorism-if-opposition-willing-to-sanaullah) · 20 Oct 2026, 2:31 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said the federal government was ready to invite all political parties and build consensus on counterterrorism. Speaking in the Senate, the PML-N leader also urged the opposition to “set other demands aside”. “Even now, if all parties [..] can agree to sit down to discuss this issue, then Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif i... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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