Islamabad: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, delivered a poignant address to the National Assembly, celebrating Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem’s recent achievements and using this platform to call for greater support for the youth of Pakistan. He emphasized the need for establishing an endowment fund for sports and criticized the political and institutional divisions hindering the country’s progress.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, Chairman Bilawal praised Nadeem’s historic performance at the Olympics, which he cited as evidence of the potential of Pakistani youth when provided with opportunities. He discussed his recent interactions with young athletes across Pakistan, lamenting the lack of government support for sports and proposing the creation of a fund to nurture young talent for future Olympic games.

During his speech, Bilawal expressed concerns over the ongoing political strife and institutional conflicts within the country, which he believes are exacerbating crises like inflation and law and order issues. He highlighted the judiciary’s overreach in administrative domains, such as setting prices and managing infrastructure projects, and called for a recommitment to constitutional and democratic norms to alleviate the political tension and division currently plaguing Pakistan.

Chairman Bilawal concluded his address by urging a return to democratic discourse and respect for the constitutional roles of Pakistan’s institutions, aiming to redirect focus towards the substantive issues facing the nation and its people.