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Islamabad(Staff Reporter);PPP Ready for Early Elections,Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari has announced that his party is prepared for early elections if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decides to dissolve the National Assembly. This statement comes amidst growing political uncertainty and frustration within the federal government over the delayed Supreme Court verdict on reserved seats. The ruling coalition’s two-thirds majority in the National Assembly is at risk, according to political observers.
In a statement, Nayyar Hussain Bukhari questioned why the government has not shared its concerns with them if it feels threatened.
He proposed that if there is a threat, the Prime Minister should advise accordingly, and upon his advice the PPPP will be ready to support the government in Parliament, provided it delivers on its promises.
Bukhari further suggested that if the government perceives a threat, it should dissolve the assembly and arrange for new elections.
He drew a comparison with past events, recalling how an international conspiracy was alleged when the late Benazir Bhutto was removed from office.
He added that President Asif Ali Zardari was willing to mediate, but it required all parties to be willing to sit down for discussions.
He criticized Imran Khan for being unreliable, stating that Khan’s stance changes frequently. At one time, Khan express willingness to negotiate with the establishment, and the other time delegate authority to Mahmood Achakzai, only to reverse his position later again.
Bukhari emphasized that negotiations should be with those on whom one can trust.
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The PPPP Secretary General also criticized Khan’s tendency to take U-turns, labeling it as a hallmark of his politics. He reaffirmed the PPPP’s commitment to upholding the Constitution, stating that solutions should be found within its framework.
He warned that derailing of the system would harm the country significantly.
Bukhari praised Benazir Bhutto for her role in facilitating Nawaz Sharif’s return to Pakistan and argued that if General Pervez Musharraf had not been removed from office, Nawaz Sharif might not have returned.
He noted that prior to the general elections, the party had decided that Bilawal Bhutto would be the candidate for Prime Minister.
He also mentioned that the PPPP accepted the results of the February 8 elections with reservations, alleging that some seats were deliberately withheld from their party.
Bukhari questioned the PML-N leadership for not sharing details of any political danger they may be facing. He emphasized that the PPP, as a major coalition partner, is ready to strengthen the ruling party in parliament but expects delivery. He also criticized PTI founder Imran Khan, calling him “untrustworthy” and accused him of taking U-turns in politics.
The PPP believes in constitutional supremacy and advocates for solutions derived from the Constitution. Bukhari warned that the country would face severe consequences if the system were derailed. Concerns are growing for the coalition government after the reserved seats’ verdict, which has resurrected the PTI in national and provincial assemblies.
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