The Chief Minister of Sindh has announced that the assassins of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto have been “sent to hell,” while also revealing that the government has lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the acting British High Commissioner in response to threats received from abroad.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, the Chief Minister emphasized that the entire Pakistan Peoples Party, including President Asif Ali Zardari, played a crucial role in bringing the culprits to justice. He condemned individuals residing abroad for maligning the country and dismissed their actions as “hollow threats” that will yield no results.
These statements come as the death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto is being observed.
A high-level delegation from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is also expected to attend in a show of solidarity. The event will be attended by several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Balochistan, the Governors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, and the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir.
Commenting on domestic political matters, the provincial head criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), suggesting they should “demonstrate realism” and stated that their representatives “never speak straightforwardly.” He expressed ignorance regarding the potential transfer of the PTI founder from jail.
The Chief Minister maintained that voters cast their ballots to have their problems solved, not merely to register protest.
Highlighting his government’s development initiatives, he reported that over one million houses have already been constructed for flood victims, with more under construction.
In the energy sector, he detailed a major plan to distribute solar home systems for affordable electricity. In the first phase, 1.6 million units have been provided, while the second phase aims to supply free electricity to 250,000 households. He also mentioned a special subsidy in Tharparkar, where the government pays the electricity bills for consumers using less than 100 units.
Regarding regional infrastructure, the Chief Minister acknowledged the “dire need” for a hospital in Larkana and confirmed that the PPP has initiated several projects in Sukkur, though he conceded that more is needed. He clarified that the temporary closure of the Sukkur Barrage is due to necessary repair work.