Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has denied speculation about the party joining the federal cabinet and dismissed reports of his attendance at US President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Speaking to reporters after meeting the Senate President in Islamabad, Bilawal said: “The news about attendance at the inauguration came from the media. They should be asked about it. I could visit the United States for breakfast and meet some friends; “This has been a tradition since my mother’s time.”
Clarifying the PPP’s position on joining Shehbaz’s cabinet, Bilawal stated, “The People’s Party will not join the cabinet. I am not a minister nor do I hold any government position. Therefore, my visit to the United States will have no official commitments.”
Bilawal’s comments come amid continued speculation about the PPP’s political strategy and its potential role in the coalition government.
Earlier, the PPP chairman slammed the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PMNL-N)-led federal government for taking “unilateral decisions without consulting its political allies”, warning that such actions are causing unnecessary challenges for the administration.
Speaking at an event in the federal capital, Bilawal Bhutto underlined the importance of consensus-based policymaking, emphasizing that Pakistan’s political system thrives when the government listens to the people and collaborates with key stakeholders.
“Every time the government makes decisions without consulting its allies or without considering the wishes of the public, it ends up complicating the situation,” he commented.
The PPP leader also recalled the party’s long-standing support for workers’ rights and the struggle of Pakistan’s working class.
He noted that the efforts of three generations of PPP leaders have led to the establishment of important rights for the nation’s workers, beginning with the historic contributions of his grandfather, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who helped secure the Constitution, and continuing with the leadership of his late mother, Benazir Bhutto, who stood firm against the military dictatorship.
