Bilawal calls Taliban out

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Shahzada Anees Waqar
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  • PPP patron-in-chief says his destiny is ‘martyrdom and Garhi Khuda Bux’
  • Assails Imran Khan’s blockade of NATO supplies ‘to mourn Hakeemullah Mehsud’s killing’
  • Zardari reaffirms support to Nawaz govt, says politicians must stop infighting to bring political stability

In a fiery speech at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh to mark the sixth death anniversary of his mother Benazir Bhutto on Friday, patron-in-chief of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari declared war against Taliban militants while announcing the start of his political career.

He also indicated that his two sisters, Aseefa and Bakhtawar will participate in practical politics before next elections, scheduled to be held in 2018.

Accepting that the path he has chosen was full of dangers, Bilawal, in an obvious reference to the tombs of his mother and grandfather Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, said his destiny was “martyrdom and Garhi Khuda Bux”.

Besides criticising his political rivals, especially the government’s policy of negotiating with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, he tried to reduce prevailing despair in traditional workers and jiyalas of the PPP.

On behalf of his party, he suggested strict conditions for dialogue, if any, with the proscribed TTP. They include surrendering arms, blood money for victims of terrorist attacks and respect for minorities among others.

ESTABLISHMENT RESPONSIBLE:

Bilawal blamed the ‘Punjabi Establishment’ for his party’s defeat in the May 11 general elections by conspiring against it. However, he said that his party would support the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government against any conspiracy to derail democracy in Pakistan.

Lauding his father for his efforts in the first-ever democratic transition of power in Pakistan, he said Asif Ali Zardari did what everyone thought was impossible.

With a touch of ZAB’s style and enunciation of Benazir, the PPP patron-in-chief eloquently used Urdu in his speech to the surprise of many. He used political chants and slogans along with poetry throughout the speech.

Ruling out the notion that the PPP has changed, he said traditions do not change. “People’s Party is passion….its zeal and a tradition,” he added.

Assailing ideology of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Bilawal said the complicated issue of terrorism and extremism was not going to get resolved through sit-ins and long marches.

“It’s not kids’ game of cricket which can be resolved through a magic bat,” he said in an obvious reference to Imran Khan.

“Tsunami cannot be brought by pouring water in four Lotas,” he added.

Bilawal rejected Imran Khan’s perception of a ‘link’ between prevailing terrorism and drone strikes. He said Pakistan was a victim of terrorism before drone campaign started and that terrorist attacks will continue even if the US drone strikes end.

“Buzdil (coward) Khan has stopped NATO supplies to mourn Hakeemullah Mehsud’s killing,” he said.

Bilawal said it will take several generations to resolve the issue of terrorism from the country. “Friends of terrorists are traitors,” he chanted.

“Only by eradicating terrorism from society, Pakistan can become prosperous and peaceful,” he said, adding that People’s Party was standing in front of terrorists and blocking their way.

ZARDARI CALLS FOR UNITY:

Meanwhile, former president Asif Ali Zardari during his speech said his prayers were with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his success in bringing back peace in the country.

He, however, added that the government alone could not achieve such a big objective without the support of all political forces of the country. “We will have to stand by the government to make it successful,” he added.

“Whenever politicians get embroiled in in-fighting, the sneaky cat appears on the scene; something we have to stop,” he said.

The former president also spoke about how power is unpredictable in Pakistan as it can fluctuate and there is no political certainty.

In his speech Zardari also emphasised that the main problem in Pakistan, across all the provinces, is poverty, which in turn has led to the rise of Talibanisation in the country.

“I pray for the success of this PML-N government, and availability of one hundred billion dollars forex reserves,” he said, adding that privatisation of national assets was a blunder on part of the government, which “we would continue to resist, guiding the government towards a better solution”.

He also expressed his dislike for any ‘short-term or mid-term situations’, “nor do we relish any long marches towards Islamabad”, he vowed.

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29 COMMENTS

  1. Son of a crooked father who uses the grandfathers name for votes. There hasn`t and never will be an honest member of the PPP. I normally abhore violence but on this occasion I hope the Taliban OBLIGE him.

  2. great speech by the great son of soil. he proved that he speaks Pakistan's language. he has the blood of patriots… wat an elegance, great charisma, unmatchable bravery…. beware haters, PPP is going to knock down all corrupt, terrorist minded schmucks.

    • Speaking of schmucks lmfao,son of soil ? he has blood of patriots ? how about he has people of Pakistan's blood money running through his veins,he said Zardari did what everyone thought was impossible LOL,thats right,he stole billions and got away with it BWAHAHAHAHAH.GIVE ME A D…N BREAK.

  12. nawaz sharif and imran are both very coward and confused,we should try to get rid of nawaz sharif as he is ruining pakistan

  13. Good to hear something clear and unambiguous views on TTP and other terror groups of Pakistan.

  16. Speaks more like a woman than man, maybe he should learn how to talk talk first before trying to take on a great leader like Imran Khan.

  19. Another crook in the making, surprised no one threw a shoe at this moron. Talks big but hides behind daddy.

  20. a very balanced and intellegent speech,very clear about taliban terrorists,a true reflection of people,s feelings

  21. peoples party is the only true political party more and more people are realising that now,bilawal is the future prime minister

  23. I am not a PPP person, but what a stirring, great speech. What bravery this young man has. Imran Khan and other agents and apologists of Taliban butchers should be ashamed. Like her great and immortal mother, we are lucky to have a leader like this. Actually our nation do not deserve superb,, brilliant leaders like Bilawal and BB. Pakistan is indeed lucky to be blessed with the. Imran is the biggest coward.Where is his polio campaign gone, just after one threat from Taliban he disappears from the scene..Well done Bilawal.

  24. What bravery?????? he was surrounded by more guns than Wagha border lol,his speech was written for him,he has never spent a day hungry,he does not know what its like to o hungry for few hours.He has spent most his life outside Pakistan,all of a sudden he woke up and grew a conscious?????? You PPP morons still haven't learnt a d..n thing.

  25. Oh and Zardari said that he wanted one hundred billion dollars in forex reserves,you know why??? so he can get elected again and loot it…….AGAIN.

  26. speech writer must be sacked.BIlawal is immature to come in national politics.

    He shpuld be taught to respect seniors.Calling Imran khan Buzdil khan is no to way to be appreciated.PPP tenure of 5 yrs was considered worst period. of History/

  27. Let him go and fight with Taliban; enough Punjabi soldiers have laid their life to protect the state.

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