Voice For Peace

  In a jaw-dropping plot twist that would make even seasoned soap opera writers blush, Pakistan is about to embark on a hilariously unconventional political journey. The PPP has decided to spice things up by casting PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari as the aspiring prime minister and his father, the charismatic Asif Ali Zardari, as the presidential pick. Move over, political pundits; it's time for a laugh-out-loud family comedy in the world of Pakistani politics! Faisal Karim Kundi, the party's information secretary, broke the news, leaving the nation in stitches and wondering if they accidentally tuned into a political satire channel. "Bilawal can be the [candidate] and I can be too … Khurshid Shah also says he can be made [the prime minister]," quipped Asif Ali Zardari earlier, as if they were playing a game of 'Who Wants to be a Politician?' With aspirations to recreate the magic of 2018, the PPP is clearly on a mission to prove that politics isn't ju...

In a stunning turn of events, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa recently expressed his regret over the delayed fixing of a presidential reference regarding the controversial 1979 death sentence of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The case, which has been likened to a legal soap opera, was described by CJP Isa as the "oldest pending remaining presidential reference," making it the Methuselah of legal disputes. As the nine-member larger bench of the apex court convened, it resembled a star-studded cast with CJP Isa leading the charge, supported by a lineup including Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, and a host of other legal luminaries. One can only imagine the behind-the-scenes drama as the legal eagles prepared for this epic episode. The presidential reference, filed in 2011 by none other than former President Asif Ali Zardari, sought the Supreme Court's opinion on revisiting Bhutto's death sentence. This reference, ...

In a significant development, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has requested the Supreme Court to live telecast the hearing of a presidential reference revisiting the Zulfikar Ali Bhutto murder case. The case, which dates back to the tumultuous period of the late 1970s, has remained a subject of historical and legal scrutiny. Bilawal's plea for a transparent and open hearing underscores the importance of shedding light on a pivotal moment in Pakistan's political history. Background: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, a prominent political figure who served as the President and later as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, faced a tragic fate in the aftermath of the martial law imposed on July 5, 1977, by General Ziaul Haq. Bhutto was arrested on charges related to the March 1974 murder of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Khan Kasuri. Despite initial release due to contradictory charges, he was rearrested and later found guilty of the murder on March 18, 1978. The Supreme Court...

  In the lead-up to the next general elections, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has adopted a somewhat reconciliatory tone, emphasizing the need for disagreements with institutions to be addressed, while maintaining that there is no permanent enmity with anyone. However, a closer look at his statements reveals a carefully crafted narrative that raises questions about the party's stance and its commitment to democratic principles. Fazlur Rehman's assertion that "what is wrong will be called wrong" appears to be a nod towards accountability. Still, it is crucial to scrutinize whether such rhetoric translates into tangible actions, especially considering the JUI-F's role in the PDM-led coalition government and its previous statements about the constitutional boundaries of institutions. The chief's emphasis on protecting the party's mandate and rejecting fraud during the elections, regardless of the outcome, is a comm...

  In the convoluted landscape of Pakistani politics, the recent statements from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari present a perplexing puzzle. Zardari's optimistic outlook on the upcoming general elections, dismissing concerns about a "level playing field," raises eyebrows and demands scrutiny. Zardari's assertion that the environment in the country is conducive to transparent polls directly contradicts the prevailing narrative of many mainstream parties, including PPP until recently. While other political entities, most notably the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), bemoan the lack of fairness, Zardari's sudden faith in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) paints a starkly different picture. The PPP, once vocal about demanding a "level playing field," now appears to be singing a different tune under Zardari's leadership. This shift in stance, especially at a time when concerns about electoral transparency are at their...