Bilawal says Centre was ready to impose emergency in KP but PPP sought 'political solution'

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), stated on Saturday that the federal government had made up its mind to impose emergency or governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). However, the PPP suggested finding a political solution to combat terrorism in a "better way". Speaking at an event in Karachi, Bilawal mentioned that the federal government had been in communication with President Asif Ali Zardari and his party regarding the country's political situation.

He emphasized that the federal government was "100 per cent ready" to impose emergency or governor's rule in KP to address the terrorist attacks emanating from Afghanistan.

While acknowledging that imposing governor's rule or emergency in a province is a Constitutional tool, Bilawal stated that the PPP believed political parties should find a political solution to fight terrorism in a more effective manner. The PPP leader proposed holding talks with the political party organizing a long march to Islamabad on October 4, before taking any decision.

Bilawal also addressed the PTI, acknowledging that their protest had been somewhat successful, as the capital had been shut for 10 days, even though the protesters had not yet entered the city.

Bilawal stressed that while the PTI had achieved political success, they should also focus on the issue of terrorism in KP, which occurred "every other day". He pointed out that if the provincial government did not consider the issue of terrorism and law and order important, and if there were allegations that they were not standing with the federation, the PPP might be forced to declare emergency or governor's rule.

Bilawal urged not to view terrorism through a political lens, highlighting the terrorist threat from Afghanistan and India's role in supporting it.