Interior Minister briefs Bilawal Bhutto on internal security measures, stresses collective action

KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari at Bilawal House on Monday, ARY News reported.

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During the meeting, the two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, the overall political situation, and the country’s internal security. Mohsin Naqvi briefed Bilawal Bhutto on the government’s ongoing measures for maintaining law and order and improving internal security.

Bilawal Bhutto emphasized that the challenges facing Pakistan could only be overcome through unity and consensus among all political forces. The interior minister reiterated that collective efforts were essential for ensuring the country’s internal stability.

Bilawal Bhutto expressed satisfaction over the government’s recent security initiatives and appreciated the steps taken under Mohsin Naqvi’s leadership to strengthen peace across the country.

Earlier, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari  held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where he conveyed his party’s reservations and grievances regarding the functioning of the coalition setup, particularly in Punjab and at the federal level.

According to reports, Bilawal Bhutto complained that the PPP was not being given due importance as a coalition partner, both by the Punjab and federal governments. He told the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that his party wanted to continue working with the government as an ally, but doing so had become increasingly difficult due to what he termed as disregard for the party’s role and input.

Bilawal Bhutto also expressed disappointment that while the PPP praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her governance, the gesture only drew criticism from within the ruling party’s circles, sources added.

The meeting, which included detailed discussions on Punjab-related political matters, also saw PM Shehbaz Sharif assure the PPP leadership once again that their concerns would be addressed.

According to government sources, most of the PPP’s complaints were linked to the PML-N leadership, and the Prime Minister maintained that only party leadership-level engagement could resolve those issues.

PPP representatives also complained that they were not being taken into confidence on legislative matters in both the federal and Punjab assemblies.

Both sides reportedly agreed to maintain a ceasefire in public statements and continue regular communication on Punjab-related matters to avoid further misunderstandings.