Bilawal’s absence: Conflicting remarks add to confusion
PPP leaders issue contradictory statements to justify Bilawal’s absence at Benazir's mausoleum
KARACHI:
A day before the death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, PPP Co-chairman Asif Zardari visited her mausoleum, laid a floral wreath and offered fateha on Friday.
He was accompanied by his elder daughter Bakhtawar. For the first time, PPP Chairperson Bilawal and Assefa Bhutto Zardari were not seen with their father. Confusion reigned as PPP leaders issued contradictory statements to justify Bilawal’s absence.
PPP Secretary General Latif Khosa said, “Chairman is unwell in London, therefore, he cannot attend the event.” But Sherry Rehman said that Bilawal would not arrive back to the country due to security concerns.
There were reports of differences between Bilawal and his father but the PPP leaders bluntly rebutted the suggestion, calling it a mere speculation.
Unlike every year, Garhi Khuda Bux and Naudero will not witness a big crowd from other parts of the country as the party has decided to organise the events at divisional levels.
Apart from Naudero, an event is to be held in Liaquat Bagh Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Quetta.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 27th, 2014.
A day before the death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, PPP Co-chairman Asif Zardari visited her mausoleum, laid a floral wreath and offered fateha on Friday.
He was accompanied by his elder daughter Bakhtawar. For the first time, PPP Chairperson Bilawal and Assefa Bhutto Zardari were not seen with their father. Confusion reigned as PPP leaders issued contradictory statements to justify Bilawal’s absence.
PPP Secretary General Latif Khosa said, “Chairman is unwell in London, therefore, he cannot attend the event.” But Sherry Rehman said that Bilawal would not arrive back to the country due to security concerns.
There were reports of differences between Bilawal and his father but the PPP leaders bluntly rebutted the suggestion, calling it a mere speculation.
Unlike every year, Garhi Khuda Bux and Naudero will not witness a big crowd from other parts of the country as the party has decided to organise the events at divisional levels.
Apart from Naudero, an event is to be held in Liaquat Bagh Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Quetta.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 27th, 2014.