Pakistan

PPP firm against security threats: Bilawal

Laments resurgence of terrorists defeated by the Pakistani people

Our Correspondent January 27, 2024

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the People's Party, addressing an election rally of People's Party in Peshawar Hayatabad. PHOTO: X/@BBhuttoZardari

PESHAWAR:

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has asserted that his party, despite facing security threats, stands undeterred refusing to use them as a pretext for delaying elections.

He said that, unlike other political parties, the PPP cannot be scared or intimidated.

Addressing a rally in Peshawar on Saturday, Bilawal expressed gratitude to the jiyalas for turning out in large numbers, saying their overwhelming presence served as a powerful response to those attempting to use terrorism and weather as pretexts for delaying elections.

"The jiyalas have compelled us to participate in the elections. We are the followers of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, ready to face any challenge for the sake of our country and its people," the Bhutto scion declared.

لائیو: پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی کا پشاور حیات آباد میں اتوار بازار کے مقام پر انتخابی جلسہ عام https://t.co/zeI861v07C
— Pakistan Peoples Party - PPP (@PPP_Org) January 27, 2024

Highlighting the challenges confronting the nation, Bilawal pointed to the economic quagmire and the looming threat of terrorism. He also lamented the resurgence of terrorists defeated by the Pakistani people.

He added that the very terrorists whom the people had defeated in a remarkable achievement for Pakistan, surpassing the efforts of the entire world's forces in Afghanistan, have been reintroduced in the country.

Addressing societal concerns, Bilawal criticised the PTI and PML-N for fostering a politics of hatred and division and fracturing society. He lamented the transformation of political opposition into personal vendettas, asserting that these practices were detrimental to the nation's well-being.

Bilawal underlined the PPP's commitment to modernise the country, rejecting the regressive politics of the '90s promoted by rival parties. He stated, "Our manifesto is not a copy-paste; we aim to double wages within five years and provide 300 units of free electricity to deserving citizens."

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Echoing the philosophy of the late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Bilawal announced the PPP's pledge to build three million houses nationwide, with a focus on regularising temporary housing and granting ownership to women.

He expressed his dedication to serving the women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, promising an expansion of the Benazir Income Support Programme and interest-free loans to empower women economically.

He further reiterated his commitment to steering the PPP towards a progressive and inclusive future, leaving behind the divisive politics of the past.