Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday opposed any further constitutional amendments, saying one parliament has already approved two reforms and the Constitution should not be altered repeatedly.
During a conversation with senior journalists at the Governor House in Lahore, Bilawal categorically ruled out any proposal to divide Punjab. He said new provinces could only be formed through broad consensus.
“Instead of talking about creating 20 new provinces, we should first honour the earlier agreement on forming the South Punjab province,” he said.
Responding to a question about becoming prime minister in the current political climate, Bilawal touched his ears and remarked, “If the people vote for me, I will certainly become prime minister.”
He underscored the need for political allies to have adequate space, adding that progress in politics is only possible through compromise and dialogue.
Discussing governance, Bilawal pointed to differences between Punjab and Sindh, noting that Punjab had introduced a new local government law. “If I had done the same in Sindh, people would have opposed it.
They cannot digest my presence in Punjab. I tell them to come to Sindh,” he added.
“They cannot digest my presence in Punjab, I tell them to come to Sindh. I also say that they should appoint their own governor in Sindh, who has not been appointed yet.”
Bilawal also praised Punjab Governor Salim Haider and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for their performance, saying his party would not take ministerial positions in Punjab.
He urged politicians to focus on consensus-building rather than creating conflict over provincial matters.
