Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called on the federal government to engage all political parties—including those that skipped the recent national security meeting—to build consensus against the rising tide of terrorism.
Speaking at a ceremony at Governor House Lahore on Monday, Bilawal urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to convene another security meeting, even if delayed by a month, to ensure all political stakeholders are included. “We hope to build a national consensus to combat terrorism,” he said.
The recent in-camera security meeting was attended by top civil and military leadership, including the prime minister, COAS General Asim Munir, and DG ISI Lt Gen Asim Malik.
However, the major opposition bloc, Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), boycotted the meeting over the absence of PTI founder Imran Khan, currently jailed in Adiala.
Bilawal stressed the need to prioritise security in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning that political divisions are making national consensus increasingly difficult.
He urged the opposition to rise above narrow political interests and focus on public welfare, particularly in the face of terrorism and economic challenges.
Clarifying PPP’s position, Bilawal said the party is neither part of the government nor opposition but remains willing to support dialogue for the country’s greater good. He reiterated the PPP’s commitment to confronting terrorism and said the party is ready to play a facilitating role in national dialogue.
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