PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday expressed strong disapproval of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan’s alleged statements targeting Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir and Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa cautioning that such actions would have serious consequences.
Addressing a National Assembly session chaired by Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa Shah, the PPP chief praised the people of Rahim Yar Khan for rejecting divisive politics, stating, "The people of Rahim Yar Khan have defeated the politics of hatred, division, and backbiting. I extend my gratitude to them."
Bilawal further noted the victory of the party’s candidate in Punjab, attributing it to the defeat of "the politics of backbiting and hatred." submission.
Turning his attention to Imran Khan, Bilawal alleged that the deposed premier had attacked constitutional institutions to further his political interests.
"Prisoner number 804 has attacked every institution in the country to secure personal relief," Bilawal said, referencing Khan’s criticism of the judiciary and military leadership.
PPP's Bilawal warned that if the PTI founder’s alleged statement was authentic, the consequences would follow, as mandated by the constitution. He urged PTI leadership to clarify whether the statement came from Khan or was the work of someone else within the party.
"Imran Khan and his party will be responsible for the consequences if the statement is proven to be his," Bilawal stressed, adding that the democratic system would withstand such challenges.
As the National Assembly session continued, reports emerged that both Houses of Parliament had been summoned later in the evening, only an hour apart.
Though the official agenda for the National Assembly session did not mention the proposed constitutional amendment, such matters are typically introduced through supplementary agendas.
Among the scheduled items is an MQM attention notice concerning capacity payments to independent power producers (IPPs) and a notice regarding the proposed privatization of Pakistan Development Minerals Corporation.
Party sources revealed that PPP MNA Nafeesa Shah had been asked to remain in Islamabad, despite her plans to travel to celebrate the birthday of her father, former Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, indicating the ruling coalition's focus on ensuring maximum attendance for important legislative matters.
