Baby Bhutto is expected to be in Lahore in the near future. This has made the provincial government a little nervous. But it has also made the party’s Punjab chapter a little apprehensive as well. Because there has long been the imminent reshuffle looming there. Asif Zardari spent his last bit as president in Lahore and had announced that he would return after some time and take care of things to that end. But he never came.
Bilawal’s arrival is being deemed as a sign of that. Given the party’s dismal performance in the Punjab, heads will roll and it is rumoured that PPP Punjab president Manzoor Wattoo is going to be on the chopping block.
The League has prepared a response as well. No, not Hamza Shahbaz, who isn’t known for his wit, or Maryam Nawaz, who isn’t tested, really, in anything. But Rana Sanaullah. The law minister, who doubles up as the government’s spokesperson, has a bit of a don look to him. His posse/entourage, coupled with his shades, certainly promote that look. He is said to be sharpening the barbs for Bhutto’s arrival.
Pigdin Urdu and burgereeyat notwithstanding, the kid can make heavyweight politicos nervous. Something to be said for that.
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Well, the former chief justice’s penchant for sweet, sweet rides was known to all. But it has made another appearance. Remember that court order? The one which asked the government to provide a bullet-proof vehicle to him? Well, the issue now is the make and model of this car!
Would be pertinent to mention that this fondness for expensive cars was one of the things that were highlighted during his original scuffle with the then president.
In both these cases, it is OPM. Other People’s Money. The government’s specifically. How about if dutiful Arsalan Iftikhar arranges some of this cash?
