———- PPP Secretary General Nayyar Bukhari calls for National Assembly dissolution
———- Emphasizes need for a fresh mandate if govt feels ‘threatened’
———- Adds govt will be on better terms if goes for fresh polls
From Zeeshan Mirza
KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has urged the federal government to dissolve the National Assembly and hold new elections amidst growing political tensions.
This advice came from PPP Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, who emphasized the need for a fresh mandate if the government feels threatened.
In an interview with a private television channel, Bukhari stated, “If the government perceives a threat, it should dissolve the assembly and initiate new elections.”
He suggested that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should send an advisory to President Asif Ali Zardari to dissolve the assembly and pave the way for elections.
Bukhari expressed concerns about the government’s reluctance to communicate its issues with the PPP. “PPP is ready to strengthen the government in Parliament, but it should deliver something meaningful. President Zardari has repeatedly stated his willingness to mediate discussions and play a constructive role, but there must be a willingness to engage in dialogue,” Bukhari said.
He cautioned that any derailment of the political system could harm the country.
The PPP leader also reflected on the party’s acceptance of the election results, despite having reservations. “We accepted the election results with reservations. If we hadn’t supported the PML-N, would the parliament and the Chief Executive’s office be functioning today?” he questioned, underscoring the PPP’s role in stabilizing the government.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday chaired an important huddle in Model Town to discuss the political and economic situation of the country.
Senior PML-N leaders including federal ministers Khawaja Asif, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Rana Tanveer, Atta Tarar, Musadiq Malik and Ali Pervaiz Malik were present on the occasion
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Rana Mashhood and Shaza Fatima Khawaja were also present on the occasion.
Earlier, the prime minister had decided to consult the government allies over the current political situa-tion.
According to sources, the prime minister will meet the parliamentarians hailing from the allied parties to discuss the political situation. The members from both the National Assembly and Senate hailing from PPP, MQM-P, IPP, NP and PML-Zia will call on PM Shehbaz Sharif.
The sources said that the prime minister wanted to take the government allies on board regarding the political situation of the country.
