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Bilawal outlines PPP election agenda

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December 27, 2023

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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari launched his party’s election drive for the Feb 8 elections by unveiling a comprehensive 10-point agenda focused on welfare initiatives.

Speaking at a gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on the 16th death anniversary of his mother, Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal outlined the party’s electoral goals.

Bilawal Bhutto said, “The time has come to form a government of the Pakistan Peoples Party in the country. The solution to inflation, poverty, and unemployment is present in the manifesto of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. We are ready to contest the elections. It is our demand to hold fair elections. We won’t be like those who manipulate election dates and snatch nomination papers. This time, too, we will stand firm and fight till we win.”

He stated that this is the message for the other political parties to come and contest the elections. “We will bury the politics of hatred,” said the PPP chairman.

“We are not running away from any challenge. There is a need for seriousness for the difficulties Pakistan is facing today. If we have to tackle inflation and counter terrorism, we have to leave behind our internal disputes,” said Bilawal.

Here are the key pledges Bilawal made regarding his party’s commitments if elected:

Doubling salaries within five years.
Providing 300 units of free solar energy for the impoverished and establishing green energy parks in every district.
Initiating educational projects to ensure universal access to education.
Implementing free healthcare nationwide.
Constructing three million homes for flood victims and underprivileged individuals.
Expanding the reach of BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme) and introducing additional welfare initiatives.
Introducing a program similar to BISP for farmers along with the ‘Hari Card.’
Strengthening support for labourers through the Benazir Mazdoor Card.
Launching a ‘Youth Card’ to assist unemployed young people and establishing ‘Youth Markaz.’
Implementing the ‘Bhook Mitao Programme’ to alleviate hunger.

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Dar meets Azeri counterpart on margins of OIC Summit, discusses bilateral cooperation

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May 5, 2024

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Dar meets Azeri counterpart on margins of OIC Summit, discusses bilateral cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, the capital of Gambia.

According to a spokesperson for the Foreign Office, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations during the meeting.

Dar and Bayramov expressed their commitment to further promote bilateral cooperation in various fields, including trade and energy.

The spokesperson said that the leaders agreed to enhance political relations and dialogue during the meeting.

Ishaq Dar, on this occasion, congratulated Jeyhun Bayramov on Baku’s nomination to host COP29.

The foreign minister expressed Pakistan’s keen interest in cooperation and exchange of experiences to address climate change.

He also commended Azerbaijan for its strong and principled stance on the Kashmir conflict.

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Two key TTP operatives killed in Rawalpindi operation

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May 5, 2024

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Two key TTP operatives killed in Rawalpindi operation

Two key terrorists were killed as a result of gunfire from their own associates during an operation carried out by personnel of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Sunday.

According to CTD officials, the dead terrorists, Naseebullah and Ihsanullah, were affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Both were wanted for the murder of a cop during an attack on a Dolphin Force team in Rawalpindi.

A huge stash of explosives, including hand grenades, heavy weaponry and ammunition, was seized.

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Aimal Wali Khan elected ANP president

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May 5, 2024

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Aimal Wali Khan, the son of veteran politician Asfandyar Wali Khan, has been elected as the central president of the Awami National Party.

According to a report by Dunya News, Aimal Wali Khan was elected as the central president in the ANP’s intra-party elections, while retired brigadier Saleem Khan was elected as the general secretary.

Similarly, Sardar Hussain Babak became the secretary for external affairs, Engineer Ehsan the secretary for information, and Dr Meerab Awan as the central secretary for transgender rights.

On Saturday, Senator Zahid Khan resigned as the ANP spokesperson due to apparent differences with the party leadership. He did not even participate in the intra-party elections.

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