Former President Asif Ali Zardari has shared his insights on the upcoming general elections in Pakistan, scheduled for 2024. He doubts any single party’s ability to form a government independently, highlighting the necessity of alliances in the future political scenario.
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), under the leadership of Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, is actively campaigning across the country. Despite Bilawal’s efforts to position the PPP as the solution to Pakistan’s challenges, Zardari pointed out his son’s political inexperience. He noted that while Bilawal possesses talent, he lacks the experience necessary for effective political leadership.
In his interview with Hamid Mir on Geo News’ “Capital Talk,” Zardari emphasized that no party would achieve a majority in the National Assembly, making alliances inevitable. He also mentioned the cordial stance of the PPP towards its former allies, including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), indicating potential collaborations in the future.
The former president highlighted the distinctions between the PPP and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP), explaining his role in the latter as the authority responsible for allocating election tickets. With the general elections approaching, Zardari confirmed the PPP’s active engagement in the electoral campaign, anticipating the elections to occur as scheduled.
Zardari shared his views on the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) coalition, expressing his impressions of former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussing the challenges during their tenure. He conveyed optimism about future coalitions, albeit with reservations about repeating past experiences.
In response to rumours about a “minus-Zardari PPP,” he revealed past offers from the PTI for PPP to join its government. He discussed the implications of the PTI-led government’s policies on Pakistan’s global standing and economy. Zardari’s insights reflect his deep understanding of Pakistan’s complex political landscape and his strategic thinking about the PPP’s role in the upcoming elections.
