ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari expressed his anticipation of a deadlock in government formation.
Addressing reporters at the Supreme Court, the former foreign minister emphasized the unwavering stance of the PPP, asserting that it will remain unchanged under any circumstances.
“We are firm in our position,” Bilawal stated, stressing that progress could only be achieved if others are willing to reconsider their stance.
He cautioned that a failure to do so would lead to a stalemate, detrimental to democracy and the parliamentary system.
Bilawal underscored his commitment to uphold his terms rather than succumbing to external pressures. “If I extend support to the PML-N, it will be on my conditions, not theirs,” he asserted.
Attributing the delay in government formation to a lack of seriousness, Bilawal lamented its adverse impact on Pakistan’s democracy.
He urged for a swift resolution, emphasizing that it would enhance stability and facilitate the formation of the incoming government.
Meanwhile,
A second application has been filed with the Supreme Court against the alleged large-scale rigging during the 2024 general elections.
Citizen Mian Shabbir Ahmed has filed a petition with the Supreme Court’s Lahore registry today. He has mentioned in his petition the chief election commissioner and others as respondents. It contends that widespread rigging occurred throughout the country during the recent general elections.
According to the petition, a government official has publicly acknowledged the rigging, further reinforcing the need for a thorough inquiry and investigation into the matter.
The petitioner’s lawyer has requested that all election-related officials be made part of the investigation, with an inquiry conducted in accordance with legal procedures.
The petition emphasizes that an inquiry into the alleged fraud be conducted in light of upholding the fundamental rights of citizens.
On Monday, the Supreme Court’s principal seat in Islamabad heard an earlier petition filed against the alleged rigging in elections. The petitioner, Brig (retd) Ali Khan, however, did not turn up during the hearing and filed an application to withdraw his petition.
The chief justice of Pakistan ordered the police to find and produce the petitioner, adding that nobody would be allowed to file petitions with the apex court just to get some publicity.
