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Bilawal may attend Trump's breakfast event in Washington

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has denied speculation about the party joining the federal cabinet and dismissed reports of his attendance at US President Donald Trump's inauguration. Speaking to journalists after meeting Senate Chairman in Islamabad, Bilawal said, “The news about attending the inauguration came from the media. They should be asked about it. I might visit the US for breakfast and meet some friends; this has been a tradition since my mother’s time.” Clarifying PPP’s position regarding joining Shehbaz cabinet, Bilawal stated, “The People's Party is not joining the cabinet. I am neither a minister nor hold any government position. Therefore, my US visit will have no official engagements.” Bilawal’s comments come amid ongoing speculation about PPP’s political strategy and its potential role in the coalition government. Previously, Chairman PPP strongly criticised the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PMNL-N)-led federal government for making 'unilateral decisions without consulting its political allies', warning that such actions are causing unnecessary challenges for the administration. In a speech at an event in the federal capital, Bila­w­al Bhutto underscored the importance of consensus-based policymaking, emphasising that Pakistan's political system thrives when the government listens to the people and collaborates with key stakeholders. "Whenever the government makes decisions without consulting its allies or considering the public's wishes, it ends up complicating the situation for itself," he remarked. The PPP leader also recalled the party’s long-standing support for workers' rights and the struggle of Pakistan's working class. He noted that the efforts of three generations of PPP leaders have led to the establishment of significant rights for the nation's workers, starting with the historic contributions of his grandfather, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who helped secure the Constitution, and continuing with the leadership of his late mother, Benazir Bhutto, who stood firm against military dictatorship.  

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