Pakistan
Bilawal congratulates nation on announcement of election date
The PPP chairman says they have not decided yet to collaborate with any political party including the PTI.
Karachi: Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extended his congratulations to the nation on the Election Commission of Pakistan's announcement of the election date on Friday.
Speaking with the media, the former foreign minister also stated that it's the People's Party's turn to emerge victorious in the upcoming polls. Bilawal mentioned that it would have been preferable for the Election Commission to independently declare the election date, without any court involvement.
Responding to inquiries about potential alliances with PTI and Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Bilawal Bhutto clarified that no decisions had been made regarding such collaborations. He reiterated the party's commitment to human rights and its stance against supporting any unlawful activities.
During a media interaction, Bilawal Bhutto emphasized the significance of conducting fair elections, advocating for the scheduled election date of February 8. He acknowledged the historical challenges the People's Party has faced in attaining a level playing field in past elections but expressed optimism for a more equitable contest this time.
Bilawal Bhutto also raised concerns about the global community's silence regarding Israeli atrocities against Palestinians, underlining the need for a collective effort by all political parties to uphold democratic values. He criticized PTI's political approach, highlighting the absence of a level playing field in the 2018 elections, and expressed his apprehension about global issues such as the situation in Ukraine and the Palestinian conflict.