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Bilawal blames PTI for KP emergency calling it political suicide attack

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressed the National Assembly in Islamabad on Wednesday to blame PTI for the emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

PTI carried out 'political suicide attack' on its own KP govt, says Bilawal
File photo PTI carried out 'political suicide attack' on its own KP govt, says Bilawal Photo: Dawn

Opposition leader addresses parliament session

Bilawal spoke during a question hour that was suspended for discussions on the federal measures. He stated that the central government tried to engage opposition parties before taking action. The National Assembly members remained calm while debating the proclamation of emergency and governor's rule.

Claims regarding provincial leadership role

The PPP chief asserted that PTI leadership played a key part in the current situation. He argued that responsible leaders within the party know they carried out an attack on their own government. Bilawal maintained that the opposition should have offered legal or political reasons if they opposed the decision.

Context of terrorism fight measures

Federal officials cited the provincial government's disengagement from anti-terrorism efforts as a reason for the emergency. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar opened the discussion on the motion tabled by Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. The session focused on constitutional provisions allowing the president to sign such orders.

2 outlets, different leads

  • Dawn

    PTI carried out 'political suicide attack' on its own KP govt, says Bilawal

  • Associated Press of Pakistan

    Bilawal blames PTI for KP emergency, calls it a ‘political suicide attack’

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