Referendum on provinces, if held, will be decided by parliament: Rana Sanaullah

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah has said that even if a referendum is held on the question of provinces, the matter will ultimately be decided by parliament.

Speaking to a private TV channel, Rana Sanaullah said that both lawyers of Imran Khan had met him, and that their attitude would become clear in the coming days. He said the lawyers of the PTI founder had held political discussions after the meeting, which could become an obstacle to the next meeting.

Rana Sanaullah said the PTI had announced a long march, and efforts had been made to persuade the party and assurances of every kind had been given. He said the restriction on meetings was imposed because the party used such meetings for political purposes.

He said the decision on holding a referendum on the question of provinces rests with parliament, and that the matter has not yet come before parliament. When it does, a policy statement will be issued and there will be a debate, he added.