Speaking at a gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh marking the 47th death anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the PPP chairman expressed concern over reported attacks, including a strike on a school in Iran that killed children, calling it a deeply tragic incident.
He criticised the ongoing aggression, saying the region was already facing a volatile security situation and its impact was no longer confined to Iran but being felt globally, including in Pakistan.
The former foreign minister stressed that war does not resolve disputes and instead causes the greatest harm to civilians.
He added that Pakistan, along with other countries, is supporting efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire and restoring stability in the region.
“We pray for all those forces, including the Pakistani government, who are working to achieve a ceasefire,” Bilawal said.
Referring to Pakistan’s defence capabilities, he said the country’s nuclear strength, envisioned by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, serves as a strong deterrent against external threats.
“Iran, Lebanon and Syria are under attack, yet the Zionist forces cannot even dare to set their sights on Pakistan,” he added.
Bilawal reiterated that his party has consistently promoted unity during challenging times and would continue to play its role in bringing the nation together.
On the domestic front, he emphasised the need for political consensus, noting that federal and provincial governments had worked together to provide public relief amid economic challenges intensified by Middle East tensions.
He urged all stakeholders to set aside differences and cooperate in the national interest.
Bilawal also said the PPP-led Sindh government is preparing a fuel subsidy plan for private transport firms to prevent fare increases.
His remarks came a day after Murad Ali Shah announced relief measures, including a 2,000 rupee subsidy for each registered motorcyclist for April following a sharp increase in fuel prices.
The relief package also includes support for the transport sector, with registered passenger buses to receive 100,000 rupees per vehicle per month, two-axle trucks 70,000 rupees, and heavy trucks 80,000 rupees, along with additional support for intra-city buses with higher fuel consumption.
