Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has highlighted the necessity of establishing a Federal Constitutional Court, stating that the demand, initially made by former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, must be fulfilled.
Bilawal stated that the government would establish the court with a two-thirds majority if efforts to gather consensus among political parties fail.
Addressing a large gathering at a PPP rally in Hyderabad, Bilawal said, “Shaheed Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan with a vision—a manifesto that promised Roti, Kapra, Makhan for the people of Pakistan.
Among her key ambitions was the formation of a Federal Constitutional Court, where all provinces would have equal representation, and which would safeguard the Constitution of Pakistan.”
Benazir Bhutto’s legacy and vision for a Constitutional Court
Bilawal highlighted that creating the Federal Constitutional Court was a vital part of the Charter of Democracy, envisioned by Benazir Bhutto, to prevent a centralized, ‘one-unit’ mindset in the judiciary. “Benazir Bhutto understood the judicial system intimately. She knew that whenever the time came, courts would often side with dictators instead of the Constitution and the people. This was why she promised to establish this court to protect constitutional rights,” he remarked.
The PPP Chairman also reflected on the tragic events of October 18, 2007, when the country witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks. He paid tribute to the martyrs, stating, “The first to sacrifice their lives were those who protected Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.”
A Constitutional Court for equal justice
Bilawal delivered a message of optimism for PPP supporters and the people of Pakistan, stating, “We are moving forward with the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court, and the people of Pakistan stand united behind this demand. A court based on equal provincial representation will ensure swift and just decisions for all.”
In his concluding remarks, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari noted that this demand traces its roots to the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. “Today, we, along with the people of Pakistan, demand its establishment, and all political parties will work together to complete this unfinished mission,” he affirmed.
