According to the Dawn, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari declared that his father, Asif Ali Zardari, would run as the party’s presidential candidate.
During a Thatta event, Bilawal stated that the party would proceed with the people who approached them and requested their votes, without naming them.
“We refuse to accept any of their ministries. We will make sure that democracy is preserved and not [seek] our gain but the interest of the people.
“We have determined that Asif Ali Zardari will be our presidential candidate in an effort to put out the fire that is raging throughout the nation. He added, “And he will put out this fire, save the Center, and take care of the four provinces when he takes up the post.”
The PPP and PML-N held inconclusive negotiations the day before, despite both parties claiming “significant progress” in the talks. Bilawal made these comments.
To finalize the coalition government’s power-sharing arrangement, the parties agreed to get together again on Monday.
Following the meeting, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz released a brief statement stating that there had been “significant progress” in negotiations with both parties and emphasized the importance of having a “strong democratic government.”
Representatives from both sides asked for extra time to review the suggestions that were addressed in the first meeting on Thursday.
Dawn claims that the PPP has promised the PML-N that it will help them in forming the next government and choosing the prime minister, provided that it receives important constitutional positions in exchange, including as the presidency.
In addition, the PPP declared that it will not promote any ministries into the federal cabinet, even though it supports the PML-N in the center.
In his speech, Bilawal said that he was not entitled to run for prime minister following the results of the polls on February 8. Subsequently, he declared that “Pakistan was burning” and the PPP had resolved to “put out this fire.”
Bilawal went on to say that the PPP had no desire for a premiership or federal ministry. “We just want to solve the problems of the people,” he stated.
“If we have to give someone our vote for prime minister, then we will ensure that we get the flood victims in Sindh and Balochistan their due rights,” Dawn quoted him as saying.
Later, in a post on X, Bilawal said, “Thank you, Pakistan! Our campaign and results have proven, once again, that the Peoples Party is what binds this nation together.”
“We have reservations over these elections and will be taking them to the appropriate forums, and we believe the way forward is for all political parties to put aside their personal interests for the interests of the people of Pakistan,” he said.
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