Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has hinted at the possibility of filing a judicial misconduct reference against two senior Supreme Court judges. While speaking on a TV show, he alleged that these judges frequently write letters on various issues, which often surface in the media before reaching official channels.
“In my view, their conduct may fall under judicial misconduct in some form,” said Sanaullah, who also serves as the President of PML-N Punjab. He accused the judges of disrupting the smooth functioning of the Supreme Court. According to him, they raise concerns on every matter and later resort to boycotts.
He praised Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi for maintaining neutrality in judicial affairs. Addressing the potential appointment of a judge to the Islamabad High Court, he said the Chief Justice has the authority to make such decisions, and his discretion should not be challenged.
Sanaullah also discussed his party’s stance on constitutional courts. He stated that while they support the idea, a special constitutional bench was formed due to the demands of PTI and JUI-F. He also hinted at discussions regarding early elections but criticized PTI for refusing to engage in meaningful dialogue.
Speaking on electoral issues, he expressed willingness to investigate election rigging and the events of November 26 through a parliamentary committee. He further accused PTI Chairman Imran Khan of writing letters aimed at spreading propaganda against the judiciary and military. He added that if Maulana Fazlur Rehman joins the opposition alliance, more constructive discussions could take place.
Commenting on the recent meeting between the Chief Justice and the IMF delegation, Sanaullah dismissed concerns. He clarified that it was a routine engagement, initially planned for April or September, but postponed. He explained that the IMF agreement includes provisions requiring judicial consultation, and politicizing the matter is unnecessary.
Regarding the concerns of the legal community, he assured that any dissatisfaction could be addressed if its reasons were identified. He also questioned why the principle of seniority was considered violated, urging critics to review Article 200, which explicitly permits judicial transfers.
In a sharp remark against legal expert Salman Akram Raja, he accused him of having a political agenda. However, he acknowledged Raja’s right to express his views but questioned whether the Constitution mandates disclosing the reasons behind judicial transfers.
