Why did Bilawal call Zardari minutes after his interview went on air? In a recent interview with Geo News, former President and co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Asif Ali Zardari, made comments about his son and current PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, that have sparked rumors of internal discord within the party.
The interview, conducted by journalist Hamid Mir, aired on Thursday and touched on various issues, with Zardari notably expressing concerns about Bilawal’s political experience.
Zardari described Bilawal as “inexperienced” and “not fully trained” in politics, suggesting that the young leader would need time to gain expertise.
These remarks have fueled speculations of a potential rift between father and son, especially given the subsequent news that Bilawal had left for Dubai shortly after the interview aired.
According to Mir, who provided insights into the situation, there was a post-interview phone call between Bilawal and Zardari.
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During this conversation, Bilawal reportedly sought to clarify his perspective, emphasizing that his comments were not a personal attack but rather a critique of the broader political landscape over the past seven decades.
Mir highlighted the historical context within the PPP, citing past instances where family dynamics were openly addressed within the public domain.
He noted that while questions about the relationship between Bilawal and Zardari linger, the PPP has a tradition of resolving such issues transparently.
The journalist also suggested that Zardari’s primary message may have been related to the prospect of a national unity government, emphasizing the need for collaboration with the PPP. This interpretation adds a strategic layer to Zardari’s remarks, redirecting attention from the internal party dynamics to broader political alliances.
While the PPP grapples with the fallout from the interview, the party’s Secretary General, Nayyar Bukhari, offered explanations to Mir, emphasizing that the PPP and its splinter group PPPP (formed during Pervez Musharraf’s era) operate in alliance during elections, using the PPPP’s election symbol.
