{"id":3859,"date":"2026-06-24T10:35:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3859"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:35:11","slug":"bilawal-bhutto-urges-prime-minister-to-rein-in-cabinet-warns-problems-could-grow-over-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3859","title":{"rendered":"Bilawal Bhutto Urges Prime Minister to Rein in Cabinet, Warns Problems Could Grow Over Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Islamabad:<\/strong> Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari<\/strong> has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif<\/strong> to exercise greater control over his cabinet, warning that conflicting statements by some ministers are creating political difficulties and could lead to bigger challenges in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking in the National Assembly<\/strong>, Bilawal praised the Prime Minister\u2019s efforts to engage coalition partners and the opposition but expressed concern over the conduct and remarks of certain federal ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praise for Prime Minister\u2019s Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bilawal said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif works hard and sincerely attempts to address national issues through consultation and political dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI appreciate the spirit with which the Prime Minister engages coalition partners and the opposition,\u201d he said. \u201cHe is trying to move the country forward through a positive political approach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PPP chairman added that the Prime Minister has made efforts to resolve issues in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)<\/strong> through political means and dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criticism of a Federal Minister<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without naming a specific minister, Bilawal criticized what he described as irresponsible remarks that aggravated tensions instead of helping resolve disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said that while efforts were being made to calm a situation, a federal minister chose to inflame it further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA federal minister added fuel to the fire instead of helping extinguish it,\u201d Bilawal stated. \u201cThat minister is still not prepared to apologize.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He questioned why ministers would make statements suggesting that citizens of Rawalakot<\/strong> were not Kashmiris, arguing that such comments were damaging and unnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call for Cabinet Discipline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The PPP chairman stressed that the Prime Minister should ensure greater discipline within the federal cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Prime Minister should control his team,\u201d Bilawal said. \u201cIf this is not done, the difficulties will increase with time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to him, contradictory statements from ministers undermine efforts aimed at political reconciliation and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He argued that while the Prime Minister is attempting to build consensus, some members of the cabinet are creating obstacles through their remarks and actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference to Parliamentary Debate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bilawal also referred to recent political controversies involving government ministers and coalition partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He questioned how allies could support statements implying that certain parliamentary seats were effectively guaranteed before elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf a minister says that we bring 12 seats in our pocket, how can we support such a position?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PPP chairman noted that former National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf<\/strong> had provided Defence Minister Khawaja Asif<\/strong> an opportunity to clarify or withdraw his remarks, but according to Bilawal, no apology had been offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remarks on Karachi and MQM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turning to Karachi-related issues, Bilawal addressed concerns frequently raised by MQM leaders regarding local governance and urban problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He argued that Karachi\u2019s challenges should not be blamed solely on the PPP and suggested that MQM members serving in the federal cabinet also share responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want to tell our friends from Karachi that their problems are not with the PPP alone,\u201d he said. \u201cSome of your own representatives sitting in the cabinet are misleading you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bilawal claimed that agreements reached during the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) era had faced obstacles from MQM ministers themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He challenged MQM leaders to decide whether remaining in government positions was more important than addressing Karachi\u2019s problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you believe Karachi\u2019s issues are not being resolved and you are only being given promises, then leave the government and sit separately,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat is more important\u2014Karachi or these chairs?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advocacy for Local Government Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The PPP chairman also emphasized the importance of local government institutions across Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He argued that provinces governed by the PPP have functioning local government systems and accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of being reluctant to empower local bodies through elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bilawal suggested that the local government model operating in Karachi should also be implemented in Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou talk about the Constitution and constitutional amendments, yet even Islamabad does not have a proper local government system,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He called for a stronger and more empowered local government structure in the federal capital and urged authorities to hold local body elections nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI demand local government elections across the country,\u201d Bilawal declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that following the formation of a government in Gilgit-Baltistan<\/strong>, local government elections should be held there within 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget Approval Before Ashura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bilawal concluded by urging the government to ensure approval of the federal budget before the observance of Ashura<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He informed the House that PPP lawmakers would not be available from the following day due to Muharram commitments and suggested that the government decide whether to continue lengthy debates or move toward final budget approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want the Prime Minister to succeed because if he succeeds, the country\u2019s situation will improve,\u201d Bilawal said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His remarks highlighted both support for the coalition government\u2019s broader objectives and concern over internal disagreements that, in his view, could complicate efforts to address political and governance challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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