PPP supporters observe 17th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto
Our Correspondent Garhi Khuda Bakhsh
Apparently referring to the statements by President-elect Trump’s aide and other US lawmakers, Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday 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 Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto.”
Expressing annoyance over “foreign interference” in Pakistan’s internal affairs, the PPP chairman said: “Statements are being issued from US about our internal politics; these statements are just excuses.”
He said that the US lawmakers had nothing to do with democracy in Pakistan, adding: “PTI founder is just an excuse, their real target is Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programme.”
“PTI founder should clarify his position about these statements.” The PPP leader wondered that why those who had been issuing statements against Pakistan’s nuclear programme are now raising their voices for Imran’s release.
He said that PTI and its founder should condemn these statements.
“There is an impression that a certain lobby wants to bring a government [in the country] that is ready to make a deal on anything [including nuclear programme].
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.
Addressing the public gathering, President Asif Ali Zardar promised the people of Sindh that their water and gas “would not go anywhere” apparently referring to the federal government’s project for constructing six canals on the River Indus.
“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh will also get their rights,” he said, urging the people to refrain from getting panic.
“We reversed the verdict of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’case after 43 years, now it will always remain a judicial murder,” he added.
Furthermore, he said that they have to save the country from the hands of “anti-Pakistan elements”.
PPP and its supporters across the country are observing the 17th death anniversary of their slain leader with great devotion and respect.
