Times of Islamabad

Bilawal Bhutto comes in defence of Maryam Nawaz

Bilawal Bhutto comes in defence of Maryam Nawaz

*ISLAMABAD – Bilawal lashes out against the government for barring MaryamNawaz Sharif from meeting ailing father in prison.*

Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari tooktremendous offense to Maryam Nawaz not being allowed to meet jailedPakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo, calling it ‘intolerable’.

Admonishing the government Bilawal retorted, “What message is thegovernment trying to give from stopping a daughter from meeting her fatherin jail?”

Bilawal demanded that Maryam be allowed to meet Nawaz Sharif as soon aspossible.

“When humanity and emotions are at stake, then political differences haveto be set aside,” said Bilawal.

Bilawal taking a jibe at the government said that first the governmentneeds to learn humanity and then indulge in politicking.

Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawazexpressed regret that she was not allowed to meet former prime ministerNawaz Sharif in Kot Lakhpat Jail earlier in the day where he is serving hisseven-year term in the Al-Azizia reference.