Bilawal for equal provincial representation, judicial reforms

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has called for equal representation for all provinces and reforms in the judicial appointment system.

He emphasised these demands were originally put forward by the late Benazir Bhutto.

He said this while speaking during the launch ceremony of the Hari Card, at the CM House on Monday.

Confronting his critics, Bilawal declared, “If not now, then when?” He criticised past judicial decisions, called for justice reforms, and urged the nation to unite for constitutional changes.

Bilawal shared his personal connection to the judicial system, recalling the time he accompanied Benazir Bhutto to the Sindh High Court and visited jails like Landhi. “I know the judicial system better than anyone,” he claimed.

Bilawal further condemned the judiciary for legitimising General Musharraf’s dictatorship and accused it of supporting authoritarianism while simultaneously being responsible for protecting people’s rights.

He highlighted the injustices faced by PPP members, stating, “We are hanged, our women are imprisoned in Sukkur Jail, and yet you call this justice.”

He called for constitutional reforms that PPP had proposed, originally introduced by Benazir Bhutto on October 18. Inviting the public to join him in Hyderabad on the upcoming anniversary of that date, Bilawal said they would demand these reforms.