Bilawal Bhutto Confirms Participation in APC on National Security

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has announced his party’s participation in the upcoming All Parties Conference (APC) called by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The conference will focus on the country’s law and order situation and the recently launched Azm-e-Istehkam operation.

Speaking at a news conference in Quetta alongside Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, Bhutto outlined his party’s clear stance on terrorism. He stressed the need to address security concerns in Balochistan and pledged to engage with all political forces at the APC to improve the national security situation and build consensus on combating terrorism.

Bhutto shared insights from his briefing with the Balochistan chief minister, highlighting their focus on providing financial support to women in the province. “Fifty per cent of Pakistan’s population consists of women,” he noted, emphasizing the crucial role of women’s economic participation in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy.

The PPP chairman criticized the government’s dismantling of national institutions while praising his party’s efforts to support the poor through green energy initiatives. He acknowledged the unique challenges facing Balochistan after receiving a detailed briefing on the region’s law and order situation.

Expressing satisfaction with his visit to Balochistan, Bhutto commended the chief minister’s scholarship initiative and the increased representation of women in local projects. “This scholarship programme can help young people pursue their studies and advance,” he stated.

Bhutto also highlighted the PPP’s progress in Sindh and expressed his party’s commitment to improving Balochistan’s health system. He noted the chief minister’s decision to increase the province’s health budget as a positive step.