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Bilawal warns federal government against ‘rigging’ AJK elections

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Bilawal warns

MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warned the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) that any attempt to manipulate the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections would trigger political consequences for the federal government.

Addressing a public rally in Muzaffarabad, Bilawal urged the government to ensure free, fair and transparent elections, saying the PPP would safeguard its electoral mandate.

 He warned that if the party’s mandate was “stolen,” it would challenge the federal government politically.

Bilawal said the people of Kashmir should decide their future through the ballot box, adding that election results must reflect the public’s vote.

He also called for greater representation of Kashmiris in institutions responsible for decisions affecting the region and proposed the formation of a truth commission to address longstanding issues facing Kashmir.

The PPP chairman accused the ruling party of treating the AJK elections as a matter of political survival and claimed that a defeat in the region was being viewed as a threat to its position at the federal level. He said the government would face no political difficulty if the elections were conducted transparently but warned against alleged electoral interference.

Bilawal also criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for what he described as a politics of boycott, urging the party to actively participate in elections and parliamentary politics instead.

 He invited what he called “serious politicians” within PTI to work with the PPP in defending democratic processes and opposing electoral manipulation.

Bilawal says dialogue is only solution to Balochistan’s political challenges

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Bilawal says

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that dialogue remains the only solution to Balochistan’s political challenges, reaffirming his party’s commitment to engaging with all political forces regardless of whether they are in government or the opposition.

Bilawal made the remarks during a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti at Zardari House, where the chief minister briefed him on the province’s administrative, political and security situation.

Bugti informed the PPP chairman about the recent wave of terrorism in Balochistan and said the provincial government had played an active role in supporting the families affected by the deadly Ziarat attack and addressing their demands. He also announced that a judicial commission had been established to investigate the incident.

The chief minister said an all-parties conference would soon be convened in Balochistan to discuss the province’s challenges, adding that political parties outside parliament would also be invited to participate in the dialogue.

Bilawal paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps and police personnel, saying he shared the grief of the families who lost loved ones in the recent attacks. He praised Bugti’s efforts to assist the bereaved families and advance the dialogue process.

Trust deficit biggest challenge in US-Iran talks, says Bilawal

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Trust deficit

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the lack of trust between the United States and Iran will be the biggest challenge in upcoming negotiations.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, he noted that the recent conflict involving Iran has impacted the entire world, triggering global economic challenges. He expressed hope that the ceasefire would evolve into a stable and lasting peace.

Bilawal highlighted that Pakistan is facilitating direct talks between the two sides, adding that global attention is now focused on delegations arriving in Islamabad. He termed reaching the negotiation stage itself a significant achievement.

He further expressed optimism that both parties would choose diplomacy and dialogue as the path to peace.

Emphasizing the importance of peaceful resolution, he stated that the international community currently has no alternative plan, making dialogue the only viable option. He added that the outcome now depends on the commitment of both sides and the broader global community.

Bilawal reiterated that Pakistan wishes to see the issue resolved through peaceful means and sustained diplomatic efforts.