Known as ardent defender of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Rana Sanaullah served as Law Minister Punjab from 2013 to 2018. He is one of the close aides to the Sharif brothers.
Son of Sher Muhammad Khan, Rana Sanaullah Khan was born on January 1, 1955 in Faisalabad, Punjab. He hails from a Rajput family.
A practicing lawyer, he holds bachelors in commerce from Government College, Faisalabad and an LLB from Punjab Law College, Lahore.
After education, Sanaullah began his political career from his native town of Faisalabad. Initially, he entered Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) later joining Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
He has been an elected member of the Punjab assembly four times since 1990 and has served as the deputy opposition leader and minister for law and parliamentary affairs.
Sanaullah, during his career, has been put behind bars many times for his strong stance against dictatorship; however he has always stood firm against all odds, never compromising on his principles.
Sanaullah continues to play a constructive role in the politics of Punjab.
One of the controversies surrounding his career, that Sanaullah termed Babar Awan as ‘Wajibul Qatal’ (liable to be killed) on account of corruption charges. This statement of his was condemned all over the country.
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Rana Sanaullah was embroiled in a controversy in the Model Town firing case. The inquiry report prepared by Justice Ali Baqar Najfi implicitly pointed finger at the police and Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, holding them responsible for the Model Town killings that could have been “easily avoided”.
Rana Sanaullah – Born, Age, Political Party and Education
| Complete Name | Rana Sanaullah Khan |
| Age | 68 years |
| Born | January 1, 1950, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political Paty | Pakistan Muslim League |
| Education | Punjab University Law College |
