Islamabad, In a profound address following the Supreme Court hearing on the Presidential Reference regarding the late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, expressed confidence in the ongoing legal proceedings. He highlighted the unanimous opinion among amici curiae that the trial and subsequent execution of Bhutto were unjust, signaling a potential miscarriage of justice motivated by bias.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, Bhutto Zardari detailed the evidence being presented to demonstrate the flawed nature of the trial that led to his grandfather’s execution, asserting that it amounted to judicial assassination. He also touched on the broader implications of this case for Pakistan’s institutional integrity and the need for rectification to heal historical wounds.

In response to media queries, Bhutto Zardari elaborated on various political matters, including the appointment of provincial governors and the PPP’s stance on inter-institutional respect and constitutional adherence. He underscored the importance of politicians respecting each other to foster a culture of mutual respect across all institutions, thereby strengthening the country’s democracy, economy, and federation.

Bhutto Zardari also defended the PPP’s decision to engage in government formation talks, emphasizing the party’s commitment to national stability over political gain. He praised the democratic process that led to the unopposed election of key provincial and national leaders, attributing this to the cooperation between different political entities.

Addressing the challenges faced by President Arif Alvi, Bhutto Zardari criticized his actions as unconstitutional, forecasting legal repercussions. Furthermore, he reiterated the PPP’s dedication to democracy as the solution to Pakistan’s challenges, lamenting the PTI’s refusal to recognize its faults or engage constructively in reconciliation efforts.

Finally, Bhutto Zardari celebrated the PPP’s electoral success in Sindh, attributing it to the party’s governance record and signaling intentions to advocate for the release of political prisoners, marking a continuation of the party’s long-standing commitment to justice and democratic principles.