Bilawal urges Sindh to ignore Imran Khan

KARACHI:

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday urged the Sindh government to prioritize addressing the public’s issues instead of focusing on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. He emphasized that the needs and concerns of the people should take precedence.

Bilawal highlighted that engaging in political rivalries distracts from the government’s ability to serve its citizens effectively. Speaking at a PPP parliamentary party meeting in Sindh, he stressed the necessity of moving beyond mudslinging.

“The people of Pakistan are not interested in the politics of hatred. They want solutions to their problems. Our information department should focus on resolving issues, not on what Imran Khan is doing. It makes no difference to people,” he remarked.

Emphasizing the importance of genuine democratic behavior, Bilawal warned that neglecting this would result in continued setbacks. “We must focus on our work. It’s our responsibility to deliver results,” he urged.

Bilawal acknowledged the public’s high expectations and noted that Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had informed him of the difficult economic situation and the uncertainty regarding federal funding for various projects.

“We will leave no stone unturned to address these challenges. I know Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will make good on his promise and resolve these issues before the budget,” he assured.

Stressing the need to improve services despite limited resources, Bilawal called for all ministers to roll up their sleeves. “Our ministers must work diligently and visibly,” he said, urging an end to the politics of transfers and postings and the selection of capable individuals to boost performance. “We must give our teams a fair shake to complete their tasks.”

Bilawal also addressed internal party conflicts, cautioning that such issues should not affect party and government performance. “During elections, I refrained from discussing this, but now it should not impact our performance,” he stated.

Expressing dismay over the prevalent politics of hate, Bilawal said, “The public is very disappointed with the politics of hate happening in Islamabad, and truthfully, this kind of politics is prevalent across the country. The government, assembly, and everyone should focus on public issues and be their voice. We will work together to find solutions.”

He expressed confidence in the Sindh police’s ability to combat terrorism, linking regional circumstances to the crime situation. Bilawal instructed the chief minister to review cabinet performance every six months.

“We will review reports like a school assessment. I will take reports from the chief minister on all ministers. All members should maintain public contact, ministers should be accessible, and specific days should be allocated for public availability.”

He also directed ministers to ensure that party organizations and workers have no complaints about their interactions with assembly members or ministers. “If they want to meet you, be available. If they have any work, make an effort to assist them,” he instructed.

 

 

 

 

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