Upset on how Gulalai is attacked for raising voice: Bilawal

CHITRAL: The way Ayesha Gulalai has been attacked for raising her voice is upsetting, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Sunday.

“If we want women of the country to progress, we should [at least] not malign them for raising their concerns,” Bilawal said during his visit. He added comments such as those making rounds should not be hurled upon women — their families — who come forward.

He added an impartial probe should be conducted in the allegations, without involving politics.

While talking about the parliamentary committee formed to probe allegations levelled against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan and leader Naeem-ul-Haq, Bilawal said he did not much about the panel. However, he added, there is a law on sexual harassment that suggests such committees.

‘Mian sahab going on farewell tour’

When asked to comment on Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s trip to Lahore via GT Road, Bilawal said he thought it to be a farewell tour. “It is his right and should be left to do so and since he has the state apparatus within his control, he can properly arrange such a tour.”

About accountability, the PPP chairperson said laws should be made through the Parliament that assure everyone is questioned when need be. “No one should be immune from accountability be it lawmakers or people from other sections the society.”