Fatima Bhutto to embark on political career, says Ghinwa
Previously ruling a political career out entirely because of the “effect of dynasties on Pakistan,” Fatima Bhutto has decided to put long standing speculations to rest and embark on a political career – at least according to her mother.
Pakistan People’s Party-Shaheed Bhutto (PPP-SB) Chairperson Ghinwa Bhutto announced that Fatima – granddaughter of former premier Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and daughter of the late Murtaza Bhutto – will compete in the upcoming elections from Liaquatpur town of Liaqatpur tehsil in Rahim Yar Khan district of Punjab for the NA-192 seat.
Fatima, who has published a deeply controversial book on the life and times for her late father, has been a vocal critic of the current government run by her estranged relatives. However, she has, for years, rubbished the chances of entering politics.
Visiting the PPP-Shaheed Bhutto’s Divisional Secretariat, Ghinwa said that any constitutional amendment to be passed should be done so keeping in mind the resolution passed in the Punjab Assembly for the reinstatement of the Bahawalpur province and the creation of Southern Punjab province.
Interestingly, Ghinwa also directed that all PPP-SB offices should have a picture of the late Benazir Bhutto along with a picture of Shaheed Bhutto, after not seeing a picture of Benazir among those of the other Bhutto family members. Ghinwa and Benazir were known to have had a rocky relationship – particularly after the assassination of Murtaza at the hands of the police at the time when Benazir was prime minister.
She said that the “murderers of Murtaza and Benazir” have become the “fake heirs of the PPP” and are governing the country in the name of Bhutto. She added that finding Benazir’s murderer was the family’s duty.
Ghinwa claimed that the time was near when the truth would be disclosed and all criminals would be strictly punished for their crimes.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 2nd, 2012.
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Oh god forbid if another bhutto takes lead of the country, we, as Pakistanis are doomed for sure. We need to throw away this local desi version of dynasty-based-democracy. There is no true democracy until this family system of party control is over.
I have zero expectations from Bilawals and Fatimas and everyone else whose parents destroyed and brought Pakistan to the brink of financial destruction that it is on today.
These guys should stay abroad where they spent most of their lives (on our tax money, of course)
Excuse meva she is not a politician. She is a fantastic story writer. And, I am not going to vote for her because of her looks.
Fatima Bhutto has denied any such news in her twitter account. Another proof of E.T sub standards. E.T is not credible source of information at all.
Fatima Bhutto is a Liberal and talented girl, she has gained popularity all over the word due to his books & Poetry, if she had contested election from my constituency i wud definately vote for her.
Jiye Liberalism
Breaking News from a small station. I am sorry to say small because nowadays it is a small station otherwise Bahawalpur was a princely state in undivided India. I have interviewed Ghinwa Bhutto many a times. She has never been at good terms with Ms Benazir Bhutto and now she want her picture in each PPP-SB office. Change of heart, it could be said. However, Fatima Bhutto too has right to contest elections. I don't know if she is eligible to file nomination or not?
Dear God. Save us from these Bhuttos already.
Who needs another bhutto in this mess?
Take your pick people you have:
Bhuttos Sharifs Gillanis Ilahis
The new generation is ready to continue the good work of their people we should feel so lucky to have them.
She is the best option among the new breed of family politics in Pakistan. A beautiful mind and a SaneVoice. I think if the Establishment of Pakistan supports her then it would be their atonement of their all wrong doings with the democracy of Pakistan.
Welcome to the Jungle
Minions will be ready to vote for their overlords. There is no hope the cycle continues.
Imran Khan and Fatima would be a dream come true
You never know about these people but I feel, from everything I have read, she cares about the country and wants to make things better. This from a person who really dislikes everyone named Bhutto. She is educated and has established a life which doesnt require her to come into politics, i.e. she doesnt need politics as an income. Since she isnt a career politician, I would like to see her run in the elections...