Bilawal Bhutto urges action for children’s future

Liaquat Ali

Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week underscored the critical importance of safeguarding, empowering and fostering the holistic development of children.

He stated that children embody the aspirations for a brighter future, and their well-being must remain a national priority.

In a statement on Universal Children’s Day, the PPP chairman extended heartiest greetings to children across Pakistan and around the globe. “I wish all the little angels a joyous International Children’s Day. You are the heart and soul of our future,” he remarked. Reaffirming the PPP’s unwavering commitment, he emphasized ensuring access to quality education, healthcare and opportunities for growth for every child regardless of their socio-economic background. “Children are our greatest asset, and investing in their potential is the most impactful contribution to our nation’s progress,” he added.

Expressing concern over persistent challenges such as poverty, malnutrition, lack of education and exploitation, Bilawal called for collective action. “These challenges demand a united response from policymakers, educators, civil society, and every citizen,” he said. “Let us pledge to build a Pakistan where every child is valued, protected and provided the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a better world.”

He also described the international community’s silence on the ongoing atrocities and exploitation of children by occupying forces in Gaza and the Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as a glaring example of indifference “in our times a stain on humanity that will forever remain a source of shame.”