Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has underscored the urgent need for a constitutional court to address and bridge the disparities among Pakistan’s provinces.
Speaking at a gathering of lawyers at the Sindh High Court on Tuesday, Bilawal emphasized that such a court would be pivotal in ensuring equitable governance and resolving inter-provincial differences. His call for this judicial reform reflects a commitment to strengthening the constitutional framework and promoting national unity. Bilawal criticized past periods of authoritarian rule in Pakistan, pointing to instances where judges permitted constitutional amendments while neglecting their responsibilities, thus granting excessive power to dictators.
He reaffirmed the PPP’s longstanding association with the legal community and its role in shaping Pakistan’s constitution over three generations, crediting the 1973 Constitution with maintaining the country’s unity and resilience. He recounted how, during authoritarian regimes, judges often overlooked constitutional principles and facilitated dictatorial amendments. Bilawal noted that leaders like his late mother, Benazir Bhutto, faced undue scrutiny and imprisonment aimed at silencing dissent during those turbulent times.
In contrast, he highlighted the PPP’s efforts towards democratic reforms, including the Charter of Democracy, which aimed to address and rectify the shortcomings of previous governance structures. Bilawal reiterated the PPP’s commitment to judicial reforms and the upholding of democratic values.
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