Pakistan People\u2019s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari disclosed that he has declined a proposed power-sharing arrangement, wherein the prime minister\u2019s office would be shared between two parties. Bilawal firmly stated that his father, former president Asif Ali Zardari, would be the PPP\u2019s candidate for the presidency, Dawn reported.<\/p>\n
Addressing a Yaum-i-Tashakur rally in Thatta to commemorate the PPP\u2019s electoral victory in Sindh, Bilawal shared insights into the negotiations with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). He revealed that the PML-N suggested a time-sharing formula, proposing that they lead the government for three years, with the PPP taking over for the remaining two years.<\/p>\n
However, Bilawal rejected this proposition, emphasising that he aspires to become prime minister through the electoral mandate of the people. \u201cI said no to this. I said I do not want to be a prime minister like this. If I become the prime minister, it would be after the people of Pakistan elect me,\u201d Bilawal asserted during the rally, as reported by Dawn.<\/p>\n
Despite Bilawal\u2019s public disclosure, PML-N leader Ishaq Dar urged caution, emphasising that discussions between the political parties aspiring to form the next government should not be disclosed prematurely. Dar acknowledged Bilawal\u2019s mention of the time-sharing formula but suggested that it was only one aspect of the dialogue, indicating that alternative formulas could be considered.<\/p>\n
In outlining the PPP\u2019s stance, Bilawal announced that the party would move forward with those who sought their votes, refraining from seeking ministerial positions. He declared that Asif Ali Zardari would be the PPP\u2019s nominee for the presidency, emphasising Zardari\u2019s role in defusing political tensions and restoring stability to both the central and provincial levels.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo control the fire spreading in the country, we have decided that Zardari will be our candidate for the presidential election. And when he takes up the post, he will put out this fire and will save the Centre and the provinces,\u201d Bilawal explained, highlighting the need for a political focus on addressing the challenges faced by the people rather than personal gains.<\/p>\n
Bilawal expressed concern about the economic and political crises dividing society, urging politicians and political parties to prioritise the interests of the people. He accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidate of winning against a PPP leader and pledged to gather election complaints from party workers nationwide to address them through appropriate channels.<\/p>\n
In a call for unity, Bilawal appealed to all political parties to \u201cstay within the system\u201d and work together for the betterment of the country. He cautioned against divisive tactics based on religion, ethnicity, or sectarianism, stressing the need for a united political front.<\/p>\n
Responding to Bilawal\u2019s remarks, Ishaq Dar reiterated that the plan to form a government with the PPP and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) was still under consideration. Dar noted that the committees of both political parties had engaged in four rounds of meetings but emphasised that nothing had been finalised yet.<\/p>\n
While acknowledging the public disclosure of the time-sharing formula by Bilawal, Dar cautioned against revealing more details, stating, \u201cNone of the committee members of both parties will make anything public till it isn\u2019t final.\u201d In his post on social media platform X, Bilawal reiterated the PPP\u2019s reservations over the elections and pledged to take them to appropriate forums.<\/p>\n
He called on all political parties to set aside personal interests for the greater good of the people, emphasising the need for unity in the face of immense challenges, Dawn reported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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