Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari on Tuesday shut down rumors about President Asif Ali Zardari’s future, firmly stating that the government needs PPP support to function.
“There is no truth to the speculations about President Zardari’s removal. The government cannot function without the support of the PPP,” Bukhari declared, stressing the party’s crucial role in the current political setup.
The clarification comes during growing gossip in the wake of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) increase in parliamentary strength. With the restoration of reserved seats by the Election Commission, the incumbent alliance has a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, up from 218 to 235 members.
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The moves triggered unfounded speculation of an imminent amendment to the Constitution to oust President Zardari. However, Bukhari had rubbished such reports, stating that the people behind the speculations evidently have no understanding of the law and Constitution.
He also made it clear that the PPP has no intention of joining the federal cabinet, reinforcing that the party will remain a supportive yet independent partner in the ruling coalition.
Meanwhile, PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui also denied any proposal to replace the president. “No such suggestion is under consideration at any level,” he told a private news channel, defending Zardari’s effective performance as head of state and criticizing misleading media narratives.
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also addressed the issue, labeling the reports as “social media noise.” During a visit to Sindh’s Rohri city on the eve of Ashura, Naqvi said, “Some people are disturbed because, for the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are aligned. These elements are spreading misinformation.”
Despite differences on certain issues, Siddiqui reiterated that the PPP remains a vital ally in the coalition. “Being in government together doesn’t mean we agree on everything,” he added.
