Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has lambasted on an opposition party over comparison of May 9 incident to December 27 back in 2007 when his mother was martyred in Rawalpindi, urged the party to avoid practicing double standards in the politics.
Bilawal Bhutto addressing the today’s session of the National Assembly, termed it as non-serious party and asserted that they refuse to apologize for the May 9 incident.
He said that no one should be permitted to commit terrorism, but the opposition leadership committed terrorism on May 9 by disrespecting the monuments of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country.
He characterized the events of May 9 as an attempted coup in the country, highlighting that when Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was martyred, no martyr monuments were attacked.
He described the opposition members of the party as non-political and non-serious, lacking interest in the country’s politics.
He said that their leader is crying in jail for release. Bilawal Bhutto said that PPP is struggling to strengthen democratic institutions for three generations and this struggle for Pakistan would continue.
Bilawal said that During his address to Parliament, he remarked that the President effectively articulated Pakistan’s policy on Kashmir and Palestine, providing a clear narrative.
He criticized the opposition’s behavior, expressing dismay over their protests during the speech, which he believed sent the wrong message to the public and those witnessing the session..
The PPP Chairperson also highlighted the progress made in the health and education sectors in Sindh, urging other provinces, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to emulate these efforts.
He emphasized that Sindh boasts quality health facilities in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Gambat (Khairpur), where a policy of free treatment is extended to all Pakistanis.
He extended an invitation to the KP government to visit these hospitals in Sindh and observe how quality healthcare can be provided to the underprivileged.
Regarding education, Sindh addressed structural issues and advocated for the introduction of public-private partnerships rather than the privatization of educational institutions.
He mentioned various measures taken to enhance the quality of education, such as eliminating ghost teachers, implementing a biometric system, conducting training programs, and enforcing strict appointment criteria.
He also appreciated President Asif Ali Zardari and the government for promptly taking notice of and resolving the genuine issues faced by the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) through announcing a comprehensive package.
