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MULTAN: PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s waving to the crowd (on GT Road) has moved candidate for the Democratic US presidential nomination Hillary Clinton.
“I just saw Bilawal Bhutto on TV and he sounds just like his mother," her text message to former prime minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani reads.
“Tell him I said good luck and I hope he achieves the success his mother was trying to achieve”, the text goes on.
Mr Gilani told Dawn that he had received the text message from Ms Clinton on Tuesday.
On Monday, Mr Bhutto-Zardari took on his first ever road show from Islamabad to Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
At places, the PPP chairperson braved security threats and came out of his vehicle to wave to the charged crowds.
Mr Gilani was elated at the sentiments of Ms Clinton.
He wrote to her: “It’s a pleasure to hear such reassuring words from you. I have conveyed your sentiment to Chairman Bilawal and he is really happy to receive such encouragement from you. You have been a consistent friend of Pakistan and the PPP. We hope to see you as president soon and wish you all the success in the upcoming elections”.
Published in Dawn, June 1st, 2016
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Jun 01, 2016 10:21am
Thank you Madam Clinton, this world definitely same leaders like you and Bilawal. I hope Bilawal continue the mission of her mother and make Pakistan a moderate state.
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Jun 01, 2016 10:29am
Well, good luck to him but lets hope he turns out to be more of a Bhutto than a Zardari! Although there is still much to be desired from both characters.
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Jun 01, 2016 10:43am
so once she becomes elected will it help Bilawal to come into powers.
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Jun 01, 2016 10:47am
Another generation of dynasty coming up to rule us for next thirty years... Welcome Bilawal.
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Jun 01, 2016 10:56am
BB was more popular abroad than in Pakistan. 2013 showed that her name can't be cashed anymore and Bilawal is an alien.
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Jun 01, 2016 11:14am
bilawal is to pakistan what rahul gandhi is to india
both want to carry forward their dynasty rule but will people vote for
them ?
as for hillary clinton praising bilawal shows her desparation & insecurity
in coming usa elections
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Jun 01, 2016 11:17am
Bilawal's only qualification is being son of BB nullified by his father's lackluster performance at the helm during last term and the perception of corrupt practices he is credited for. The Bilawal can distance himself from his father better the chances of revival for PPP - he is young and has time.
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Jun 01, 2016 11:35am
Bilawal only succeed if and if he make his party clean of corruptions.
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Jun 01, 2016 11:41am
Thanks for your support to Bilawal. But i would request her to consider Nawaz Sharif as his ally too as he is proving to be equally corrupt and in competent.
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Jun 01, 2016 11:45am
She is right. He does sound feminine and certainly acts that way :)
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Jun 01, 2016 12:16pm
Why does the US support the corrupt and the feudals who have denied basic human rights and education to millions of Pakistanis despite their long rule in Sind and Islamabad.
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Jun 01, 2016 12:44pm
Success to Bilawal.
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Jun 01, 2016 12:49pm
She is going to loose.
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Jun 01, 2016 01:10pm
@naqeeb You mean get rid of Zardari :).
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Jun 01, 2016 01:13pm
American approval now we are totally in a mess
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Jun 01, 2016 01:17pm
@Hashim well said
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Jun 01, 2016 01:24pm
@Najaf Bilawal or any other so-called leader they all are feather of the same flock or chip of the same block he spoke against the sectarian / extremists organizations and his Government in Sindh fully facilitating the banned sectarian groups and on the other hand rampant corruption and sheer incompetence has turned the most wealthy province in a ruin
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Jun 01, 2016 01:28pm
US will be sympathetic to our Kashmir cause when Pakistan is ruled by Bilawal Bhutto.
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Jun 01, 2016 01:42pm
@prada thats because they want to keep Pakistan in the stone ages. can you imagine them supporting an able person with an independent mind who could be a threat to their hegemony?
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Jun 01, 2016 01:48pm
Nothing wrong in trying Bilawal and see how it goes.
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Jun 01, 2016 01:49pm
Congratulations. Next govt is for PPP!
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Jun 01, 2016 02:07pm
So Hillary has a lot of spare time Or she has a good team giving her global politics view.....
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Jun 01, 2016 02:09pm
Hillary is good leader and having positive thinking for the Bilawl is good but by addressing the public as like your elders addressed shall not make you great as like they were. You have to make more struggle and proof themselves by taking hard steps and by throwing friendly opposition so that people of the country could be aware about your positiveness that how you are against the corrupt and corrupt elements.
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Jun 01, 2016 02:13pm
Forgot to mention...... PPP has an exemplary performance in Sindh.... really Hats off..... Karachi the financial hub is in the worst condition, more then 150 children died in Thar, Funds released for investment in sindh's infrastructure vanish in thin air, Rangers have to do operation in Karachi & SIndh Police is sleeping....... Commendable performance of 2 consecutive terms....Way to go
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Jun 01, 2016 02:13pm
It seems Hillary had nothing important to do that day.
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Jun 01, 2016 02:39pm
hillary has clearly not heard Bilawal enough.
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Jun 01, 2016 03:03pm
I am amazed at the crowd cheering Bilawal Bhutto-Zardar and his endorsement by Clinton, looks like we have a new PM in making with both national and international support
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Jun 01, 2016 03:18pm
Bilawal Bhatti is more popular in Pakistan than him
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Jun 01, 2016 03:24pm
Good and kind words from the future president of America.
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Jun 01, 2016 03:24pm
Bilawal should show himself a man of the future and reconciliation, not of the past and revengeful.
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Jun 01, 2016 03:25pm
@romi silliest comment I have read today.
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Jun 01, 2016 03:31pm
Having relations with US politicians is important.
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Jun 01, 2016 03:50pm
People of Pakistan should do what is best for Pakistan. Foreign meddling in Pakistani affairs particularly by West, India and certain Arab countries has led to more problems. Curse of AlQaeda, Taliban terrorism has been created by our past leaders who blindly followed the edicts (now called text messages) from foreign leaders. Bilawal must stand on his own two feet and not need Clinton provided crutches to become popular. Mr. Gilani as in the past has simply proved to be an opportunist.
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Jun 01, 2016 03:52pm
@Zak US is sympathatic to its own interests and causes only
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Jun 01, 2016 03:57pm
The US is desperately trying to keep these corrupt politician in power so they can be easily manipulated for there own interest
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Jun 01, 2016 03:58pm
Had she sent the same text message, if she would have been the US President?
Certainly not; as it would have increased the stature of Bilawal....
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Jun 01, 2016 04:12pm
Gilani's endircement will kill her candidacy,good luck now
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Jun 01, 2016 04:37pm
Zardari Lobbyist are working hard to project Benazir's son in picture.
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Jun 01, 2016 05:03pm
Dynastic rule was popular in the 20th century. Pakistan needs a 21st century leader who is above corruption to progress.
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Jun 01, 2016 05:24pm
good news for Bilawal.
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Jun 01, 2016 05:34pm
Feel the Bern!!! Bernie is fighting against the corrupt WallStreet beneficiaries like Hillary. Corrupt everywhere back each other, proof.
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Jun 01, 2016 06:29pm
Because he speaks your language Clinton?
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Jun 01, 2016 06:41pm
"“I just saw Bilawal Bhutto on TV and he sounds just like his mother,"
Thank you for showing complete lack of understanding of Pakistani politics.. Every electricity bill reminds us the power tariff agreements signed by her government. These agreements ensure that Pakistan will lag behind India and Bangladesh as at our agreed rates, our products will never be competitive, our government will always struggle with circular debt and our people will never come out of blackouts.
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Jun 01, 2016 06:48pm
@Hashim So? That's the way God created him. You got a problem with that?
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Jun 01, 2016 06:47pm
That's a weird. I have heard Benazir Bhutto. Bilawal neither sounds like his mother nor does he have any brains. He is not one percent of his mother.
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Jun 01, 2016 07:01pm
I admire young Bilawal and want to see him in power, however, It is unfortunate that he is getting training from Zardari and clan instead of Bhuttos and jiyalas.
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Jun 01, 2016 07:39pm
West make fun of our Democracy and our politicians. Also west want such democracy so they could safe guard their interests. Sad but true reality
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Jun 01, 2016 07:40pm
“I just saw Bilawal Bhutto on TV and he sounds just like his mother,"
Pakistan needs a real tough manly leader, Bilawal has to work hard to develop this quality. Tweeting & talking from behind the glass wall criticizing peoples double his age is one thing & showing the metal of leadership quality is another thing.
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Jun 01, 2016 07:49pm
Only a strong, proactive and visionary leadership can revive PPP. Bilawal will have to be strong and proactive whereas he need a lot of visionary people around him, not Gilanis and Rajas. Unfortunately, it "is" like dynasty but Pakistani democracy is not mature enough to get rid of it at this point. If it continued for 50+ years then yes, dynasty will vanish by itself.
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Jun 01, 2016 08:05pm
@Muhammad still better than any of the current oldies. Educated, young and enthusiastic. I hope he is successful.
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Jun 01, 2016 08:32pm
There is no chance for Bilawal except a few seats in Sindh.
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Jun 01, 2016 08:54pm
She will never be elected as USA president, the world want Donald Trump even the North Korean leader recommend Donald Trump. He'll will good to Pakistan in cutting off all the AID and charity forcing Pakistan to be self reliance.
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Jun 01, 2016 09:03pm
Well, she's right. It's difficult to supresss a smile when we hear Bilawal talking. Same with Rahul Gandhi..
Delightful young politicians spreading happiness...
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Jun 01, 2016 09:06pm
@Najaf "still better than any of the current oldies. Educated, young and enthusiastic. I hope he is successful" how can he will be better when he was surrounded by the corrupt people he never spoke of corruption and incompetence in his party he never spoke about the dual standards of his own Government in Sindh when they facilitate banned sectarian outfits and even made alliances with them. Can you tell me how you judged that he is better ? quote any single action taken by him to rectify the disastrous governance in Sindh ?
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Jun 01, 2016 09:09pm
Bilawal is so disconnect with his people that even he do not know how they are surviving under the most corrupt and incompetent government
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Jun 01, 2016 09:25pm
@Harmony-1© "There is no chance for Bilawal except a few seats in Sindh" which will be shrinking too in next general elections
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Jun 02, 2016 01:43am
The hunger for power never ends, in India Indira Ghandhi's family was wiped out Pakistan's trend is no different. History repeats itself. Watch in the years to come.
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Jun 02, 2016 09:23am
I want Hillary to be the next Prime minister of USA.
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