{
  "id": 17057438,
  "title": "Bilawal urges Achakzai to use ‘authority’ delegated by Imran, asks opposition to play role in Parliament",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/bilawal-urges-achakzai-to-use-authority-delegated-by-imran-asks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T12:03:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2040707/bilawal-urges-achakzai-to-use-authority-delegated-by-imran-asks-opposition-to-play-role-in-parliament"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Chairman of the PPP, urged National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai to exercise the authority and power delegated to him by jailed PTI founder Imran Khan. Bilawal made this appeal during a session of the National Assembly, chaired by Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa. He called for strengthening Parliament by addressing matters of national interest collectively on a single platform. Bilawal criticized the opposition for boycotting committee proceedings, which he believed weakened Parliament. He specifically urged Achakzai to nominate a representative to the newly constituted committee on electoral reforms and participate in its discussions, as the opposition had previously described electoral rigging as its \"fundamental issue\". Bilawal emphasized that participation in the committee was crucial for restoring Parliament's respect and authority. He also called for a briefing from the foreign, interior, and defense ministers on the challenges facing Pakistan, particularly in light of the closure of key maritime routes and developments related to the war in Iran.",
  "summary": "PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday urged National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai to use the “authority and power” delegated to him by jailed PTI founder Imran Khan to direct opposition members to participate in House committees and discuss pressing national issues. He made the remarks while addressing the National Assembly during a session chaired by Deputy Speaker…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bilawal urges Mehmood Khan Achakzai to use authority delegated by Imran Khan.",
    "Calls for opposition participation in Parliament to address national issues.",
    "URGES Achakzai to nominate representative to electoral reforms committee."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}