National ( The cow news digital ) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has made a major revelation regarding post-election government formation, claiming he turned down an explicit offer to serve as Prime Minister under a power-sharing arrangement with the current ruling coalition.
Speaking during an interview on a private television channel, Bilawal disclosed the behind-the-scenes negotiations that took place amid intense political and constitutional challenges following the general elections. He revealed that a proposed formula advocated splitting the premiership term evenly, allowing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to hold office for two and a half years, followed by the PPP taking the prime ministerial role for the remaining two and a half years.
The PPP chief stated that he firmly rejected the offer, refusing to include the split-term arrangement in the final political agreement. Explaining his decision, Bilawal stated that he declined to assume power under the proposed terms because he did not view the setup as morally or legally legitimate.
Bilawal emphasized that serious concerns surrounding the constitutional legitimacy and public credibility of the government were the primary reasons for stepping back from taking top executive power in the coalition administration.
