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.
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.
