Bilawal rules out immediate polls, advocates for political reconciliation

Urging political parties to prioritise dialogue and reconciliation, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated on Sunday that it is “written on the wall” that general elections will not be held anytime soon.

During a media interaction in Larkana, the PPP chairman noted that expanding the political landscape is essential for national interest. He emphasised that while the state must strictly address extremism within political ranks, democratic space remains available for those who adhere to constitutional norms.

Addressing the status of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Bilawal remarked that the party has not faced undue hardship. However, he warned that if any political entity functions like an extremist organisation, the state is obligated to respond in accordance with the law. He identified President Asif Ali Zardari as a key figure who could facilitate political harmony, while cautioning against early elections that lack transparency or remain clouded by allegations.

Political parties should find political ways out, he said, adding that the PTI should bring its politics within the ambit of politics.

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Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s message was of political reconciliation for progress of the country and for that the government and its coalition parties as well as the opposition would have to play their roles, he maintained.

“Resolution of the troubles facing the country doesn’t lie in one party’s long term innings but genuine political stability and for that all the political  powers should think what steps can be taken for the country’s betterment,” he said.

Economic recovery and PPP

On the economic front, Bilawal acknowledged that while the country still faces significant challenges, the immediate threat of default has been averted. He championed the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as the most successful administrative framework in Sindh and urged the federal government to adopt similar strategies. “The permanent solution to our national crises lies in the continuity of policies, which is the only guarantee for stability,” he noted.

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The former foreign minister also highlighted the transformative impact of the 18th Amendment on Sindh’s healthcare sector. He cited the establishment of world-class medical facilities and a marked decrease in infant mortality rates as evidence of provincial success, adding that patients in the province are now receiving comprehensive, free-of-cost medical services.