Imran just an excuse, real target is nuclear programme, says Bilawal on US statements favouring PTI founder
PPP’s supporters across country observing 17th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto
Apparently referring to the statements by President-elect Trump’s aide and other US lawmakers, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari wondered “why those who conspired against Pakistan are raising voice for PTI founder Imran Khan”.
“We have to get united to deal with the conspiracy being hatched against us [Pakistan]. We have to think about the Pakistan and its defence while keeping aside politics,” the PPP chief said.
“They [international powers] are casting an evil eye on nuclear technology gifted by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto.”
Stressing the need for making consensus decision, the PPP chairman said that that PML-N-led government doesn’t have mandate to take unilateral decisions.
The PPP leader made the remarks on Friday while addressing the public gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on the 17th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
Addressing the event, Bilawal paid rich tribute to his mother and the slain former prime minister, saying that her 30-year political struggle has become part of history.
He said that Benazir had never compromised on ideology, adding that she was the representative of the vulnerable segments of the society.
PPP and its supporters across the country are observing the 17th death anniversary of their slain leader with great devotion and respect.
A main congregation is being held in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, the hometown and the resting place of the Bhutto family. President Asif Ali Zardari, and central and provincial leaders of the party will address the gathering.
Benazir’s youngest child, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who is now the first lady of Pakistan and central president of PPP’s Ladies Wing and Asif’s sister and member of provincial assembly (MPA) Faryal Talpur, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had reached the Presidential House Naudero in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh a day ahead of the anniversary.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and other leaders are also present there.
At the gathering’s scene, a 60-foot-wide main stage has been decorated with party flags, portraits of Benazir and other party leaders. Famous poets of the country will pay tribute to their late leader through poetry on the occasion.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.
