The Pakistan Peoples Party | PPP Expresses Doubts on government assurances to address their concerns.
Key Meeting in Karachi
A crucial meeting took place in Karachi, chaired by Bilawal Bhutto. Attendees included Chief Ministers Sarfraz Bugti (Balochistan) and Murad Ali Shah (Sindh), as well as Governors Faisal Karim Kundi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Sardar Saleem Haider (Punjab).
Discussion on Political Situation
Senior party leader Syed Naveed Qamar was also present. The meeting involved a detailed discussion on the overall political situation in the country. The status of the talks with the government was reported to the participants.
Briefing on Proposed Legislation
Participants briefed the PPP chairman on the PPP Expresses Doubts on legislation by the government in the coming days. They expressed a lack of confidence in the progress of government assurances.
Bilawal’s Directives
Bilawal Bhutto directed to intensify contacts with the government. He emphasized the need for positive outcomes before the Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting of the PPP.
Previous Statements
Bilawal Bhutto claimed last month that the PML-N was disregarding the PPP’s expressed doubts about the government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. He mentioned that the PPP was supposed to be a part of administrative matters in these provinces, but the PML-N was not consulting their governors.
Allegations Against PML-N
Speaking at Bilawal House in Karachi on November 16, Bilawal charged that the PML-N had broken pledges following the 26th Constitutional Amendment’s adoption. He clarified that there was no question of being upset with the government. Politics is done for respect, not out of anger. Unfortunately, there is neither respect nor proper politics in the federal government at present.
Call for Agreement Implementation
Bilawal emphasized that in any minority government with an alliance, agreements must be honored. The PPP is providing moral support by sitting on the government benches and expects the agreed-upon terms to be implemented.
Judicial Commission Withdrawal
He mentioned that the PPP withdrew from the Judicial Commission of Pakistan in protest. The government backed out of its commitments during constitutional amendments.
Possible Reconsideration of Alliance
Bilawal hinted at a possible reconsideration of the alliance with the PML-N at the upcoming CEC meeting. He formed a committee for negotiations with the federal government and the Prime Minister. Bilawal stated that voters and provincial governments have complaints against the PML-N.
Prime Minister’s Response
Following this statement, on November 17, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assigned Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to address Bilawal Bhutto’s concerns. The Prime Minister formed a committee including Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahsan Iqbal.
Committee Members
Other members included Federal Minister Engineer Amir Maqam, Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah, Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan, Senior Minister of Punjab Maryam Aurangzeb, Bashir Ahmed Memon, Balochistani Governor Jafar Khan Mandokhail, and Senior Leader Khawaja Saad Rafique.
Conclusion
The PPP’s lack of confidence in government assurances highlights ongoing political tensions. The upcoming CEC meeting will be crucial in determining the future of the PPP Expresses Doubts over PPP-PML-N alliance.
Summary
- PPP expresses dissatisfaction with government assurances.
- Bilawal Bhutto chaired a crucial meeting in Karachi.
- Chief Ministers and Governors attended the meeting.
- Senior leader Syed Naveed Qamar was present.
- Discussion on the overall political situation took place.
- Participants briefed on negotiation progress with the government.
- Briefing on proposed legislation by the government.
- Participants expressed lack of confidence in government progress.
- Bilawal directed to intensify contacts with the government.
- Bilawal emphasized the need for agreement implementation.
- Bilawal hinted at reconsidering the alliance with PML-N.
- Committee formed to address PPP’s concerns.
- PPP dissatisfied with government assurances.
- Bilawal Bhutto chaired a key meeting.
- Chief Ministers and Governors attended.