ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, stated that if any institution other than Parliament attempts to repeal the 26th Constitutional Amendment, it will not be accepted by anyone. Speaking to the media after meeting with the Chairman of the Senate in Islamabad, Bilawal clarified that the news about his participation in the inauguration of US President Donald Trump had been reported by the media, so the media should be clarified about it. He added that he would definitely visit the US for breakfast, which has been a tradition since his mother’s time, and that he would meet with some friends as well.
Bilawal further stated that the PPP is not joining the federal cabinet. He is neither a minister nor holding any government position, so there is no official program for him during the US visit. Regarding the 26th Amendment, he reiterated that only Parliament has the authority to amend or repeal it, and if any institution tries to do so, neither they nor anyone else will accept it.
When asked about the completion of five years of Shehbaz Sharif’s government, Bilawal responded, “Inshallah,” but clarified that his party would not be a part of the federal cabinet. He also spoke about the judiciary, saying that when any judge assumes office in the Supreme Court, other judges should make it easier for them, not more difficult. Both the bench of the Supreme Court and any constitutional bench must respect the constitution and the law.
Bilawal emphasized that Pakistan’s foreign policy is strong and clear, and the country’s nuclear assets and missile technology are a gift from the late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and a legacy from the late Benazir Bhutto. Regarding the approval of the PICA Act, he suggested that it would have been better if consultations had been held with media and digital media representatives beforehand. He recommended that the government build consensus before making decisions, which would make the process easier.