No single party forming govt in next elections,Zardari

Bilawal is much more talented than I am, but he isn’t experienced,

PPP has no plan to make alliance with PTI in general polls: Kundi

ISLAMABAD – Former president Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday expressed his belief that no single party would secure a government on its own in the next general elections.

In an interview with a private news channel, Zardari emphasised the inevitability of alliances, stating that no party would secure the required 172 seats in the National Assembly independently.

Contrary to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s stance against older politicians, Zardari acknowledged his son’s inexperience and “the time it takes to gain political acumen”. He noted that Bilawal’s call to sideline “old politicians” echoed sentiments of many from the younger generation.

Bilawal has been actively campaigning nationwide, positioning his party as the solution to Pakistan’s challenges. He has targeted the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in his campaign and urged older politicians like Nawaz Sharif to step aside and allow the new generation to lead in the upcoming February 8 elections.

Zardari nevertheless supported the PML-N’s approach, advocating for a conducive environment where mutual respect prevailed, hinting at potential future alliances.

The former president highlighted the differences in mindset within the PPP leadership, distinguishing between PPP and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP).

As the president of PPPP, Zardari asserted authority in ticket allocation for elections, including his ability to issue tickets for Bilawal.

Reflecting on his previous coalition experience with the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), Zardari hinted at a varied political landscape, suggesting Nawaz Sharif might not necessarily lead the alliance.

He praised Shehbaz Sharif’s work ethic during their coalition, but mentioned their disagreements, stating that Shehbaz did not accept several proposals, impacting the nation.

Zardari also disclosed an offer from the PTI for the PPP to join the government. He recalled the need to remove the PTI chairman from power, citing the country’s isolation and economic woes under his rule as the prime minister.

Asked about PTI’s participation in the upcoming elections, Zardari affirmed their involvement in the electoral process.

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Secretary Information Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Faisal Karim Kundi Thursday said that PPP is not going for a political alliance with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the upcoming general elections, scheduled in the month of February.

Addressing a press conference here, Faisal Kundi said that PPP would contest the upcoming general polls according to its manifesto that is given by party chief Bilawal Bhutto.

“All the political forces should respect the mandate of the masses and PPP will contact all the political parties for making Bilawal Bhutto as Prime Minister after the general elections in the country,” he added.

Highlighting their confidence on the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Faisal Kundi said that the ECP would take all possible measures to ensure free, fair and transparent elections across the country.

“PPP respect the senior politicians of the country but believe that now youth should be given chance to play their active role in the politics”, he said.

Faisal Kundi said that Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had addressed the six workers convention in which he briefed about the performance of 16 months of the government.

Secretary Information appreciated the office bearers and party workers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter for conducting a successful ‘Workers Convention’ of the party chief in the province.

He said that the public gathering in Lahore was an eye opener for those comparing the return of Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif with Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.

Faisal Kundi alleged that the narrative of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif ‘Vote Ko Izzat Do’ (Respect the Vote) ended after his return to Pakistan from London.

“No political victimization has been witnessed during the tenure of the PPP government unlike the rulers of Punjab who always remained involved in such victimization when came into power”, he added.

To a question, Faisal Kundi said that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Steel Mill (PSM) have beenprivatized through proper planning however the PPP would not allow anyone to privatize these national assets.

 

 

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