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| PML-N, JUI-F hit back at Bilawal as electioneering picks up pace |
| 2023-11-22 |
| [GEO.TV] The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) have hit back at Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari after the latter raised concerns over upcoming general elections' transparency and the “denial” of the level-playing field to all political parties. Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Tuesday, senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah said he would not resort to using Bilawal’s language to respond to his criticism, Geo News reported. The PPP chief in his recent public addresses launched a tirade against the PML-N leadership, calling it “mehangai [inflation] league” and accusing its supremo Nawaz Sharif of receiving preferential treatment from the caretaker government. Bilawal has also cast doubts on the transparency of the upcoming general elections, claiming that no one would accept the results of the polls if results were manipulated in favour of any political party. “The PML-N does not want to increase bitterness that’s why we are not responding to Bilawal’s [criticism] in his own language,” Sanaullah said in today’s media talk. Despite adopting anti-PML-N rhetoric, the former security czar said the ex-foreign minister would not be able to woo anti-PML-N voters by “heaping praise” on the PML-N. Besides Punjab, he said the PML-N would secure a majority from other provinces as well in the upcoming elections. The PML-N stalwart also emphasised the need for working together for the country’s betterment. “We have to work together If the country has to move forward.” Sanaullah said that his party exercised restraint as both parties were allies in the previous coalition government led by the PML-N. Fazl advises against political bitterness Meanwhile, speaking to the media after meeting Nawaz Sharif, Maulana Fazl said his party would not adopt an aggressive stance against the PPP and would maintain contact with other political parties as well. “There is a difference between the thinking of an elderly person and a child. This difference is visible in the statements of Bilawal,” the JUI-F chief said referring to his statement that youth should be given a chance to lead the country instead of the elderly. Fazl called for promoting reconciliation and harmony in order to avoid confrontational politics during the election campaign. He also advised against casting aspersions on the transparency of polls saying that the country cannot afford the disputed elections. The JUI-F said his party has decided to work together with PML-N in the future and would also enter into seat adjustment with its ally. Political activities are on the rise in the country after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), following the Supreme Court's intervention, announced that the polls in the country will take place on February 8, 2024. Related: PML-N: 2023-11-18 After blasting old-timers, Baby Bhutto says old politics Pakistan's worst enemy PML-N: 2023-11-17 'Old politicians ought to be sent home,' Bilawal stresses need for new leadership PML-N: 2023-11-12 Dar says 2018 deal with Kabul, release of militants behind rise in terrorism Related: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl: 2023-07-30 Suicide bomber suspected as explosion at Islamist rally in Pakistan kills at least 40, wounds more than 150 Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl: 2019-12-02 Fazl reiterates demand for new elections, warns govt of serious consequences Listen Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl: 2016-11-13 Rangers kill Jundallah chief in Hub Related: Pakistan Peoples Party: 2023-08-28 Nawaz Sharif has no plan to return to Pakistan soon: Khursheed Shah Pakistan Peoples Party: 2019-12-04 Mob besieges Dawn offices in Islamabad Pakistan Peoples Party: 2019-10-21 JUI-F threatens road blockades if marchers stopped Related: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari: 2023-11-18 After blasting old-timers, Baby Bhutto says old politics Pakistan's worst enemy Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari: 2023-04-25 427 Pakistanis reach Port Sudan for repatriation Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari: 2023-04-17 IMF wants ‘more guarantees’ as PM insists all demands met Related: Lahore: 2023-11-11 Court orders to unseize Nawaz Sharif's properties in Toshakhana case Lahore: 2023-10-31 Parvez Elahi sent on 14-day judicial remand in illegal appointment case Lahore: 2023-10-30 CTD nabs 10 members of banned outfits across Punjab Related: Rana Sanaullah: 2023-09-04 'Puppet being used to defame Pakistan globally,' Sanaullah slams Imran for hiring UK lawyer Rana Sanaullah: 2023-08-04 Midnight Raid: Pakistani Police Descend on Afghan Refugee Homes in Islamabad, Detentions Reported Rana Sanaullah: 2023-06-26 FIA arrests 8 for alleged involvement in smuggling of Greece boat tragedy victims Related: Nawaz Sharif: 2023-11-18 After blasting old-timers, Baby Bhutto says old politics Pakistan's worst enemy Nawaz Sharif: 2023-11-17 'Old politicians ought to be sent home,' Bilawal stresses need for new leadership Nawaz Sharif: 2023-11-11 Court orders to unseize Nawaz Sharif's properties in Toshakhana case |
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