Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari presided over a meeting of the Parliamentary Party held at Bilawal House here on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by the President Asif Ali Zardari, First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, and President of the PPP Women Wing Ms. Faryal Talpur.

According to the press release issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, the meeting was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, President of PPP Sindh chapter Nisar Ahmad Khuhro, along with members of the Sindh Cabinet and PPP members of the Sindh Assembly.

While addressing the meeting, President Asif Ali Zardari said that they were carrying forward the mission of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. He said that the country was currently facing a challenging and war-like situation, and emphasized that unity and collective resolve were the need of the hour.

President Asif Ali Zardari expressed full confidence in CM Murad Ali Shah and his cabinet, appreciating their performance. Addressing the Chief Minister, he said that he and his team were doing commendable work and should continue their efforts with the same dedication. The President also directed members of the Sindh Assembly to remain actively engaged in serving the people and to ensure maximum possible relief to the public despite difficult circumstances.

Addressing the meeting, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the world was currently witnessing an atmosphere of conflict and uncertainty, and that in such circumstances all political forces must stand united. He said he was satisfied with the performance of the PPP government in Sindh and appreciated the manner in which CM Murad Ali Shah was defending the province’s case despite numerous challenges.

Referring to the Gul Plaza Fire, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that “we are among those who extinguish fires, not those who ignite them,” adding that criticism of those responding to the tragedy was difficult to understand. He said Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab was being unfairly targeted because some elements could not tolerate a jiyala serving as the mayor of Sindh’s capital. Expressing satisfaction over the Mayor’s performance, he said that development activities in Karachi would soon gain momentum. He vowed that the Sindh government and the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) would respond to propaganda through their performance.

President Asif Ali Zardari meeting Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi and Chairman MQM-Pakistan Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui.

President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party and its leader Balendra Shah on their historic electoral victory.

President Zardari said the active role of young people in the electoral process was very encouraging and reflected a wider regional aspiration for accountable governance and reform. He noted that the emergence of youth-driven leadership sent a positive signal across South Asia and the world at large. The President also recalled that Pakistan takes pride in the legacy of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, who became the youngest Prime Minister of Pakistan, and said that the emergence of a young Prime Minister in Nepal was a welcome development for the region.

Recalling the warm and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Nepal since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1960, President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further deepen bilateral cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, goodwill and shared interests.

President Zardari conveyed his best wishes for the success of the new leadership in fulfilling its reform agenda by advancing Nepal’s progress and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding friendship with Nepal.

Nayyer Hussain Bukhari, Secretary General of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, has condemned the recent increase in petroleum prices, stating that the government should avoid burdening the people and instead provide relief.

The PPP strongly rejects the petrol price hike, which will exacerbate inflation and worsen the economic difficulties faced by the people. Bukhari emphasized that the party had previously proposed transferring the savings from reduced government expenses to the people.

He urged federal and provincial governments to pass on the benefits of a 60% reduction in petrol and diesel consumption to the people. Bukhari stressed the need for a simple lifestyle, abandoning extravagance and showmanship.

The PPP leader stated that the people have made enough sacrifices and it’s time for the elite and administration to minimize their burden on the national treasury. He proposed using government buses for transportation in state institutions and educational facilities.

The increase of rupee 55 per liter in petrol and diesel prices is unbearable for the people, Bukhari said, urging the government to reconsider its decision.

President Asif Ali Zardari in a meeting with Mr Naveed Kamran Baloch who called on him following the administration of his oath as Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Nayyer Hussain Bukhari expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He visited the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad to offer condolences, stating that Ayatollah Khamenei was a leader of the Islamic world and will remain in the hearts of the Iranian people. Bukhari, Secretary General of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, conveyed his party’s condolences to the Iranian government and people.

He described Ayatollah Khamenei as a highly respected and valuable personality, saying such wise and guiding figures are born once in centuries. Bukhari also met Iranian Ambassador Dr. Reza Amir Moqaddam, expressing condolences and writing in the book of condolence that Ayatollah Khamenei’s religious and scholarly services will always be remembered.

The Iranian Ambassador appreciated the condolences, stating Iran and Pakistan share Islamic brotherhood ties. Bukhari condemned US and Israeli brutality against Iran and Palestine, saying Iran was a frontline state advocating for Palestine’s rights.

Nayyer Bukhari believes victory belongs to Islam and its advocates, and peace-loving people worldwide won’t let this sacrifice go in vain.

Syed Nayyer Hussain Bukhari expresses deep sorrow over the martyrdom in a recent attack on Iran. “Pakistan has extended its full support to Iran through diplomatic and moral means,” says Bukhari.

Pakistan has condemned the attack on Iran at the United Nations and other international forums, Bukhari adds.

Bukhari appeals to Pakistan’s religious parties and the public to exercise restraint. “If we turn protests into violence or take the law into our own hands, it will benefit the enemy’s agenda,” he warns.

“We all must control our emotions and ensure protests remain peaceful,” Bukhari says, urging the public to avoid any kind of unrest or damage within the country.

“National unity and stability is Pakistan’s real strength at this time,” emphasizes Bukhari.

According to the press release issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, the PPP Chairman termed the Israeli aggression against Iran a grave escalation with dangerous implications for regional peace and stability. He said the Israeli attack appeared to be an attempt to divert global attention from the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called upon the international community to take notice of the blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity committed by Israel. He urged the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take all possible measures to halt Israeli aggression against Iran.

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Army for launching ‘Operation Ghazab Lil Haq’, saying that the swift and decisive response to the unprovoked attack by the Afghan Taliban has once again demonstrated Pakistan’s resolve and defensive strength in the region.

According to the press release issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, the PPP Chairman said that the Afghan authorities must refrain from acting as a proxy for hostile interests and cease policies that risk further destabilizing the region. He added that the Kabul regime’s misguided approach left Pakistan with no option but to undertake a firm and measured response.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari further said that from the eastern borders to the western frontiers, the Pakistan Army remains fully prepared to defend every inch of the homeland. He emphasized that while Pakistan does not seek escalation or conflict, any act of aggression will be met with a resolute and befitting response.

The Secretary General of Pakistan Peoples Party, Muhammad Humayun Khan, has stated that the recent press conference held by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Mustafa Kamal reflects a clear lack of understanding of the Constitution and constitutional principles.

He said that both leaders appear not to have undertaken a serious study of the Constitution and the law. Had they understood constitutional requirements and democratic norms, they would have refrained from issuing such irresponsible statements. As Federal Ministers, such remarks are not only inappropriate but also risk creating misunderstandings between the Federation and the provinces.

Muhammad Humayun Khan has called upon the federal government to issue an immediate and clear response on the matter. He questioned whether the statements made by the two Federal Ministers represent the official policy of the federal government. If not, he urged the government to clarify why its ministers and an allied party are continuously engaged in propaganda and conspiratorial politics against the Sindh government.

He further stated that the Governor House is a constitutional office and a symbol of the state’s dignity. It should not be turned into a center for political confrontation or activities directed against a provincial government. At a time when the country is already facing serious political and economic challenges, creating tension between the Federation and the provinces is neither wise nor responsible.

The Pakistan Peoples Party expects the federal government to take serious notice of the situation and ensure that its ministers act responsibly and remain within constitutional limits.