Imran Leghari credits Bilawal Bhutto’s leadership for political consensus

Liaquat Ali

Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Imran Leghari has lauded the recent Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting as a triumph for constitutional supremacy and political consensus, attributing the breakthrough to the leadership and efforts of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Leghari said the long-overdue CCI session was a response to the PPP’s consistent demand, and the decision to cancel the controversial canal projects marks a major win for democratic principles and inter-provincial harmony.

“Bilawal Bhutto Zardari played a decisive role by engaging in a comprehensive and constructive dialogue with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,” Leghari noted. “His clarity of vision and unwavering commitment to the Constitution helped pave the way for this crucial outcome.”

Leghari emphasized that it was Bilawal’s firm and principled stance that brought clarity to the matter and enabled the CCI to reach a consensus. “Under his leadership, the PPP once again demonstrated its legacy of prioritizing national unity and resolving issues through dialogue,” he said.

He also commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for embracing the spirit of consensus, which, Leghari said, reinforces the unity of the federation. “This decision shows that when political will exists, even contentious issues can be resolved through consultation.”

Welcoming the CCI’s resolution to halt the construction of disputed canals and establish a consultative mechanism for future decisions, Leghari applauded the adoption of Chairman Bilawal’s position advocating for the full enforcement of the 1991 Water Accord. He highlighted that IRSA’s controversial certification has been withdrawn, and ECNEC’s earlier approval stands nullified.

Leghari reaffirmed that Bilawal stood firmly with the people throughout the dispute, ensuring their voice echoed in the country’s highest decision-making forums.