Leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have responded critically to the recent statements made by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Expressing reluctance to engage with Bilawal’s remarks, PML-N leaders questioned why they should take Bilawal seriously when his own party does not consider his father, Asif Ali Zardari, seriously.
Javed Latif, a senior PML-N member, asserted that the PPP had drowned Sindh in problems and claimed that unless there is a transparent election, Bilawal would not easily secure a government in Sindh. He accused the PPP of creating difficulties for the people during its 15-year rule in Sindh and emphasized that any electoral contest should be based on performance.
Abid Sher Ali, another senior leader of the PML-N, alleged that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had conspired with others during the 2018 elections but failed to form a government. Javed Latif highlighted that the PML-N continues to adhere to democratic principles, claiming that the party is still playing fair.
The senior leaders of the PML-N expressed that Bilawal Bhutto had been given leeway in Sindh. Initially praising Shehbaz Sharif as superior, Bilawal is now criticizing him. They argued that for Bilawal to be taken seriously in Sindh and have an easy path to power, there needs to be transparency in the election process.
Javed Latif criticized the PTI’s chairman, claiming that he had made baseless allegations against Nawaz Sharif regarding the incidents of May 9th. He accused Imran Khan of losing mental balance and pushing the country towards chaos, stating that he is once again dragging the nation into uncertainty.
Javed Latif emphasized the need for a level playing field for all political parties, stating that those engaging in violence against sensitive installations should not have the right to participate in the political process. He underscored that the PML-N is yet to receive a level playing field.
The PML-N leaders’ responses highlight a dismissive stance towards Bilawal Bhutto’s statements, questioning the sincerity of his remarks and emphasizing the importance of transparent elections for political legitimacy.
