LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that he has been nominated for the prime minister’s slot by party’s Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and his nomination has been endorsed by the party’s central executive committee. Bilawal revealed that the party’s central executive committee unanimously endorsed his name for the prime ministerial candidacy. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Bilawal expressed his commitment to fulfilling any responsibility entrusted to him by the party, emphasizing that the PPP consistently participates in elections based on its ideology and manifesto. He conveyed the party’s desire to move away from divisive politics, aiming to introduce an economic plan that benefits the common man. Presenting a 10-point manifesto in Garhi Khuda Baksh, Bilawal said he made promises to the people of Pakistan, including salary increases, the introduction of solar power in remote areas, and the provision of 300 units of free electricity through a solar park. Under the manifesto, the PPP plans to offer free education and healthcare facilities, construct houses for flood victims in Sindh, grant land ownership rights nationwide, and introduce the Kisan Card for farmers after the Benazir card, he said adding social security cards for workers and financial assistance to youth for one year are also part of the agenda, along with providing loans to students.
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Bilawal announced the PPP’s intention to conduct an election campaign across all four provinces, urging a collaborative approach to problem-solving. He emphasized that despite existing challenges, unity is crucial, and internal conflicts would only be advantageous to external forces. Bilawal asserted that the PPP has a comprehensive plan to address the country’s issues, promoting unity as the party’s unique strength. Referring to legal challenges faced by leaders of other political parties, Bilawal accused historical figures like General Zia-ul-Haq, General Shuja Pasha, and Faiz Hameed of manipulating elections to hinder the PPP’s path in Punjab. He positioned the PPP as the party representing the common man, distinguishing it from the ‘elite-focused representation’ of PTI and PML-N. Bilawal extended an open invitation to potential competitors from PTI or PML-N to contest against him in Larkana, emphasizing that the ultimate decision lies with the people. He concluded by expressing the PPP’s commitment to democracy and advocating for equal opportunities for all political parties in the electoral process.
