Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari asserted on Thursday that obstacles, described as ‘some forces,’ impede the progress of leaders with a vision for the country’s advancement. Despite these challenges, he expressed confidence in the people of Pakistan, emphasizing his resilience in the face of such forces.
Speaking at a rally in Quetta to commemorate the party’s 56th foundation day, Zardari highlighted the importance of Balochistan, referring to it as the heart of Pakistan, a term typically associated with Lahore. He lamented the lack of recognition from Islamabad and other provinces regarding Balochistan’s significance.
Zardari affirmed the PPP’s commitment to rectifying this perception and acknowledged the necessity of winning the hearts of the people of Balochistan. He pledged that the PPP would empower the residents of Balochistan, ensuring their control over the province’s resources, including gas, petrol, and minerals. Zardari emphasized that these resources rightfully belong to the people of Balochistan, with no external claims.
The former president addressed the challenges faced by Balochistan, promising that the PPP would enable the province to determine its own destiny. He assured that resources such as gas, petrol, and minerals would benefit the local population, with a commitment to equitable distribution of water resources across all provinces.
Turning his attention to his son Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Zardari commended him for elevating Pakistan’s dignity at a young age. He called for support for Bilawal, envisioning him as a youth leader guiding the nation towards prosperity. Zardari concluded by emphasizing the need to groom Bilawal as a leader for both the present and the future, intending to transfer his ‘wisdom’ to his son.
In his address, Bilawal criticized political opponents, particularly the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), labeling them the “mehangai [inflation] league” and branding them as showbaaz (braggers) in Pakistani politics. Bilawal highlighted his own youthful identity, expressing his intent to represent the youth directly, as opposed to being a khiladi (player) like former prime minister Imran Khan.
Bilawal credited his father for ending the politics of hatred and revenge, marking the beginning of a new era. He announced the PPP’s intention to bring a new “charter of economy” if brought to power, criticizing the PML-N-led government for failing to address inflation despite holding the finance ministry. Urging the youth to reject divisive politics, Bilawal called for a new vision and politics in Pakistan, signaling the PPP’s commitment to initiating a fresh style of politics to empower people in facing economic challenges.
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