Rana Sanaullah holds grand 'debunking' press conference

E-Paper | April 26, 2026

FAISALABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah staged a symbolic court in front of reporters in Faisalabad on Tuesday and presented several of the suspected men alleged to have killed Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) activist Haq Nawaz in violent protests yesterday.

Sanaullah brought his guard, Nadeem Mughal, in front of the reporters and held up a picture of the gunman, asking those present to draw a comparison between Mughal and the man seen firing on TV.

The PML-N leader said PTI Chairman Imran Khan's party had implicated more than 300 men in the first information report (FIR) they had registered, which also include several top PML-N leaders.

He added that PTI's FIR implicated Imtiaz s/o Siraj as the man who had fired on PTI workers. Sanaullah said the Punjab police had found the suspect and, with an air of drama, Imtiaz was also brought in front of reporters for a comparison with the shooter's image.

The PML-N leader said that by implicating an innocent man, Imtiaz, PTI was trying to protect the actual murderer of Nawaz. He said the Punjab police would find the perpetrator, and for that several PTI workers will also be questioned, he said adding that the PTI has already been informed in this regard.

Clarifying his position again on PTI claims that Nawaz was shot by his family's guard, Sanaullah said TV channels caught that man live and National Database Regulatory Authority (Nadra) would soon identify him.

He alleged that PTI workers took the body of Nawaz by force from the hospital and brought it to his home on the orders of Imran Khan and PTI's leadership, adding that he would pursue a legal action against them.

The PML-N leader said Faisalabad was at peace by 11am on December 8, and that it was Imran Khan and his men who disrupted peace of the city.

Sanaullah alleged that part of Imran's Plan 'C' was to get PTI activists killed on their way to different cities.

Sanaullah did however admit there was a possibility of a militant organisation being behind the Faisalabad violence, given numerous looming threats.

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Abdullah

Dec 09, 2014 04:34pm

The firing culprit has been a runaway by Punjab Police help

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Hassan

Dec 09, 2014 04:42pm

Liar liar.... more lies to cover PML(N)'s original lies

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Karachities

Dec 09, 2014 04:44pm

NIce joke by PML (N) and Rana Sanaullah. "Sanaullah did however admit there was a possibility of a militant organisation being behind the Faisalabad violence, given numerous looming threats"

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Erudite

Dec 09, 2014 04:47pm

I don't believe a word you say. Sad indeed.

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ayesha hamid

Dec 09, 2014 04:50pm

Right so if your theory is correct then it was PAT workers too who were dressed as Punjab police with official uniforms and official wireless who did the model town massacre? Come on Mr.Sanaullah, please grow up.

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Riz

Dec 09, 2014 04:59pm

Rana sb let it go, you can't turn it around, too late

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Bilal

Dec 09, 2014 05:00pm

Now, will PTI supporters will ask their leaders why they implicated wrong persons in the FIR??

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Naxalite

Dec 09, 2014 05:00pm

Loss of words to describe this man.

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Muhammed Ali

Dec 09, 2014 05:00pm

So the threats that he was handing out 2 days ago was just hot air??

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Shuaib Bhat

Dec 09, 2014 05:03pm

Imran Khan is an anarchist and plays politics over the dead bodies of innocents :'( :'(!

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Ahmad

Dec 09, 2014 05:08pm

I belong to Faisalabad and it is a well known fact in the city that Rana Sana is the head of all goons and hooligans of Faisalabad. He harbours criminals and at many instances his guards have mistreated the common people. It is so shameful for me to see supporters of PMLN from Faisalabad, with the knowledge about this guy, to keep on supporting his actions.

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Arslan

Dec 09, 2014 05:32pm

Rana Sahab, repent before it is too late if there is any decency left in you. If you study History you will realize that these thugs only respect power. Once you lose power, they will be the first to turn against you in an effort to get forgiveness for themselves.

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Awais Ali

Dec 09, 2014 05:35pm

Rana Saab did the similar Press Conference after Model Town massacre. And we all know how innocent he was in Model Town along with sharifs

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zaki

Dec 09, 2014 05:41pm

Supreme can provide justice to Rana Sana ullah as they did today

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Farrukh ahmad

Dec 09, 2014 05:50pm

@Shuaib Bhat i would like to draw your attention to the fact that IK lead sit ins are now more than a 100 days old, one of the longest ever, if not the longest in known political history. Please do not imply that theory which a naive govt is trying to feed this nation because thanks to the media everyone can see the truth with their own eyes.

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Eng Arif

Dec 09, 2014 05:55pm

@Ahmad I also belong from Faisalabad and know other candidates of PPP and PTI. Rana is far better than other candidates. He stood infront of dictator Musharaf where army tortured him but he stood for the right,, didnt begged for seat and was thrown in jail bcz he didnt joined PML Q.

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Mustafa

Dec 09, 2014 06:04pm

@Shuaib Bhat Something we are often used to seeing from PML-N and PPP over and over and again... but somehow our blind love for the most corrupt leaders in this country finds a voice in their support...

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Azam Khan

Dec 09, 2014 06:08pm

@Shuaib Bhat, really !

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Fareed KN

Dec 09, 2014 06:10pm

114 were gunned down in Model Town , Lahore under your watch - You would say killers were PTI's agents !

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Dec 09, 2014 06:19pm

What a serious joke by one of the biggest jokers of the Iteefaq group?

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Shabbir

Dec 09, 2014 06:37pm

Why the police were silently witnessing the shooter? If someone takes out gun, police immediately shot them down. Rana ridiculing with the literate elite of Pakistan.. Irony!!!

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W.Shaikh

Dec 09, 2014 06:38pm

I read all the comments. Most of the people who posted comments here were not present at the incident site. All comments are based on media reports and he said -she said. It was a tragedy and an innocent young man was killed. We need to find out the killer and anyone else involved in this heinous crime. Blame game is not the right way to handle the situation. This crime should be investigated by independent commission and without any influence of party politics. Let the law takes its own course.

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Kanwarch

Dec 09, 2014 06:45pm

It is a great shame that people like Rana Sanaullah and Abid Sher Ali are in a position of responsibility in our government. That is the problem with democracy in poor countries like Pakistan where people are not educated and thugs and criminal elements with money and contacts come in politics and succeed by hook and crook. That is what IK is fighting against but it is going to be very difficult to change the status quo when all such elements combine to oppose one man. NS, Zardari, Maulana, ANP, Sherpao and list goes on. God help Pakistan.

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s chaudhury

Dec 09, 2014 06:52pm

This N league former law minister is a professional liar

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imran ali

Dec 09, 2014 07:00pm

"Sanaullah did however admit there was a possibility of a militant organization .....................and sanalluah.himself has link with militant group in Punjab

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ilyas

Dec 09, 2014 07:03pm

The picture and the gunman look like same :-)

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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali

Dec 09, 2014 07:11pm

Sanaullah's son in law is in question ad not Sanaullah, he is a spin doctor who can and will distort facts Put him in jail.

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Key Points

Dec 09, 2014 07:11pm

In absense of credible ACCOUNTABILITY for actions, country will keep going down, down and down. If law of land and good governance is confined to text books only, than forget about any progress or advancements of the country. Just keep voting for same political parties & expecting different results??

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Khan

Dec 09, 2014 07:15pm

Sanuallah should be investigated for this murder. This was all planned.

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nasiroski

Dec 09, 2014 07:18pm

Rana sahib has no credibility left anyways, and more he speaks worse it will get, it will make even a neutral person more suspicious. The footage is there, let the reality about the shooter come out and that will be it.

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Talha

Dec 09, 2014 07:19pm

@Bilal It was not just PTI but the victim's brother also agreed with the name mentioned in the FIR. Would a brother lie about who killed his brother? If the guys shown by Rana Sanaullah are really Nadeem Mughal and Imtiaz Siraj then why did they not clear their names yesterday as soon as their names were mentioned as murder suspects. Why did they wait for 24 hours before clearing their names. Any innocent man with morals would clear his name as soon as possible. In fact if Rana Sanaullah is right then he should have told the police and media about these facts yesterday so that they quickly directed their efforts in the right direction instead of looking for the wrong men. Was the police and media not told about this earlier so that the murderer could escape or was someone trying to buy some time to make fake ids or is a look alike being searched for the killer or is the killer being blackmailed to make him say that he belongs to PTI. Whatever the reason the delay in press conference and no immediate measures to clear these people's names tells that Rana Sanaullah's press talk can't be trusted and that his press conference was very weak. Dawn please post as I believe I have respectfully raised few very important questions.

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Hashim khan

Dec 09, 2014 07:27pm

He's right. PTI has reduced itself to an anarchist extreme leftist Marxist type of organization being fueled by over zealous Non Resident Pakistanis money.

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Rakaposhi

Dec 09, 2014 07:30pm

We are suppose to believe the one who should himself be in jail right now for model town murders!

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Asif

Dec 09, 2014 07:32pm

Why do these people even get airtime, every time they speak, lies come out. No one trust these people and with so many blatant lies, they have no principles either.

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VIP

Dec 09, 2014 07:38pm

Losing control over Punjab made PMLN furious, they are bad losers. I have seen same type of violent response by Noon when they lost NA56 in G.E. N league terrorist fired open shot on PTI supporters which caused one to die and left many injured.

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Goga Nalaik

Dec 09, 2014 08:02pm

The suspect is standing behind: first from the left... Am I wrong?

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Dr. Sadaf

Dec 09, 2014 08:04pm

All his life has been spent in mastering this art. Bravo.

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zaheer

Dec 09, 2014 08:16pm

@Ahmad. No wonder, he has all the qualifications to be the law minister of PML-N party.

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Key Points

Dec 09, 2014 08:22pm

After watching such a high calibre & intelligence level of Pakistani politicians, its hard to make up my mind, whether to laugh with false expectations or drown myself with sorrow first, before sstart crying for the nation. May Almighty have mercy on people of Pakistan.

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patrioticpaki

Dec 09, 2014 08:31pm

It is sad.We continue to loose innocent lives. It is the responsibility of the state to provide safety. For those in government who cannot do this need to leave. Oh God - Rid my country of these politicians who continue to use and abuse their motherland for their personal wealth and power. We all have to die one day! The land of Pak needs to be purified!

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Gopal Verma

Dec 09, 2014 08:56pm

@Shuaib Bhat Shame on you. You people would love to paint every new honest person trying to change the corrupt political scape of the country in same colour.

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Faraz

Dec 09, 2014 09:16pm

Ever word stated by Rana Sanaullah was 100% right. IK want dead bodies and become the PM. Javed Hashmi revealed the truth of 2014 and he is the most credible politician without any doubt

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Faraz

Dec 09, 2014 09:19pm

IK took revenge from Faislabad for not given vote to PTI. Mind my words Faislabad will never voted for PTI. Punjab is not like Karachi where shops and businesses closed and shut down by using weapons or burning tyres

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zak

Dec 09, 2014 09:46pm

40 years for Sanaullah

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Parvez

Dec 09, 2014 10:01pm

Once you lose your credibility........no amount of lies will bring it back.

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Abdul Manan

Dec 09, 2014 10:38pm

Real Anarchist Imran Khan

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Ahmer

Dec 09, 2014 11:06pm

How did the murderer get away with such heavy police presence?

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shafiq

Dec 09, 2014 11:09pm

Punjab police were helpless when that murderer started shooting on peaceful protesters & he fled from the crime scene in front of police. Non-senses....

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Liaquat

Dec 09, 2014 11:39pm

Now IK or some one from PTI should call press conference and prove what they are blaming on Rana is correct. Simply saying that model town was same way or police and nadra will hide things is not a argument. There should be clear evidence in favour of IK claim.

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Yar Nawab

Dec 10, 2014 12:26am

@Eng Arif So Nawaz and Shehbaz ran away overseas - are you saying Rana is better than Sharifs?

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Yar Nawab

Dec 10, 2014 12:28am

If Rana was that saint then why his master Shehbaz took his ministry after Model Town massacre? He is a repeat criminal !!!

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Farhan Wadood

Dec 10, 2014 12:34am

This guy was firing under the protection of Police, otherwise why didn't police stop and arrest him. Rana is trying to manipulate the case now as usual. Police is in control of Rana and punjab government therefor Rana and punjab government should be held responsible for killing innocents in Faisalabad. The dilemma is PM and CM of punjab control judiciary and policy, and independent inquiry is not possible, there is no law and order in Punjab.

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Ganga Din

Dec 10, 2014 12:35am

Well done Rana and welcome back.

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Asad kiyani

Dec 10, 2014 01:19am

No body trust you Mr Rana you are always the centre of all controversies why ??

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Ashfaq1

Dec 10, 2014 01:42am

Is there any investigation into PTI workers behaviour and if they operated within law. Reports are coming in that businesses were bullied and in some cases beaten up if they refused to shut down

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The point is

Dec 10, 2014 03:20am

@Asif why these people get air time because these people are powerful and resourceful. This is result of our own sins . the more we will accept them the more powerful they will get. May Allah help those who are standing against the tyrants. Ameen

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Vibhu

Dec 10, 2014 04:12am

There is tendency of driving maximum mileage from the incidence by political opponents. This is what PTI is doing over the dead body of victim. The rogue shooter is only wielding gun in the clipping and does not show if he took a direct aim on the victim that very moment. Its long shot to claim who is responsible in mayhem of political shoving.

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adil jadoon

Dec 10, 2014 04:40am

Was he the only one shooting? NO! Drama by the corrupt pml-n politicians.

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Jawad

Dec 10, 2014 05:09am

@Ashfaq1 Even if People were bullied into closing their shops --- and you shoot to kill?

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Zoab Khan

Dec 10, 2014 06:40am

nonsense.

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Dec 10, 2014 09:21am

@Ahmad : Thank you Ahmad for coming out and saying it out loud!!! Pakistan need more people like you. Pakistan Zindabad

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Engr Iqra

Dec 10, 2014 10:59am

Rana and all PML-N personnel are the real culprits of our nation.May Allah bless our dear homeland.

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Malveros

Dec 10, 2014 11:37am

Well done Rana Sb on calling a spade a spade. PTI in due time will fold like a deck of cards due to their agitational politics and their web of deceit.

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Mahrukh

Dec 10, 2014 12:52pm

Wish he had done the same when the model town incident happened. His casual tone about who benefits from the death of that young man was ridiculously disrespectful. That man was someone's son. Shame on Rana Sanaullah

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hasham khan

Dec 10, 2014 06:37pm

@Ahmad Ahmad no nonsense. Me also know very well that how much support mr imran have in faisalabad n how they tried to close the markets. .....

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hasham khan

Dec 10, 2014 06:41pm

@W.Shaikh very well said. This should be the first reaction.

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hasham khan

Dec 10, 2014 06:48pm

@adil jadoon yes dear. No doubt. This is a drama but this kind of DRAMAS have been playing for a long time and by all the parties,political or religious, including ........... !!

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syed wasim haider

Dec 11, 2014 01:45pm

@Hassan Mr. Rana is the best beneficiary for PTI and IK. If PML-N develops 2-3 more like him then NZ will not even complete 2 yrs. of his tenure.

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Engr Tayyab

Dec 12, 2014 12:34am

Rana sana ullah u r a senior leader of our Punjab and this does not suits you and you have to act like a sencible man and politition.donot promote violence and you wil not b able to control even punjab in this style...please try to come wid new policies and leave all old styles of overcoming your oponents.

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