# Bilawal urges Achakzai to use authority delegated by Imran > PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari demands opposition join parliamentary committees to address electoral reforms. - Title: Bilawal urges Achakzai to use authority delegated by Imran - Summary: PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari demands opposition join parliamentary committees to address electoral reforms. - Keywords: ppp, imran khan, mehmood khan achakzai, parliament, electoral reforms, national assembly, opposition, parliamentary committees, Dawn - Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2040707/bilawal-urges-achakzai-to-use-authority-delegated-by-imran-asks-opposition-to-play-role-in-parliament - Author: News Desk | Syed Irfan Raza - Published: 2026-10-29T11:30:47+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: ppp, imran khan, mehmood khan achakzai, parliament, electoral reforms, national assembly, opposition, parliamentary committees, news, politics ## PPP chairman addresses National Assembly PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari urged National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai to use the 'authority and power' delegated to him by jailed PTI founder Imran Khan. > If Parliament is powerful, we are all powerful; this is the power bestowed on us by the people of Pakistan. ## Bilawal calls for parliamentary unity Bilawal urged the speaker and government to fulfill responsibilities and called on opposition to play its role in House committees. > Those who want this House to remain dysfunctional and do not want the people of Pakistan to benefit from it have succeeded. ## Opposition boycott criticized Bilawal criticized opposition for boycotting committee proceedings, saying it weakened Parliament. > It is your responsibility to represent your party, the people and your constituencies in these committees. ## Electoral reforms committee urged Bilawal asked Achakzai to nominate a representative to the electoral reforms committee and discuss rigging concerns. > The opposition had described electoral rigging as its 'fundamental issue'. ## Parliamentary authority demanded Bilawal demanded opposition participate in committee proceedings to address alleged rigging before next elections. > If we make efforts to bring all stakeholders together in a committee... it will be pointless. ## Foreign ministry briefing requested Bilawal called for foreign, interior and defense ministers to brief Parliament on maritime threats and Iran war implications. > Tell this House about the potential threats facing Pakistan and the region, particularly as three key maritime routes are closed. ## PPP delegation meets Achakzai PPP delegation including Raja Pervez Ashraf and Syed Naveed Qamar met Achakzai to invite PTI to join committees. > The PPP wants the PTI to participate in parliamentary standing committees as well as the electoral reforms committee. ## Achakzai seeks consultation time Achakzai requested time to consult before responding to PPP's invitation to join committees. > The PTI will respond to the PPP after consultations. ## Governor's rule in KP Centre imposed governor's rule in KP on Oct 11 citing provincial government's 'deliberate disengagement' from counterterrorism. > The move had drawn criticism from the opposition. ## Bilawal's olive branch to opposition Bilawal suggested opposition engagement could reverse KP governor's rule. > Their positive engagement with the federal government could result in the reversal of governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ## Electoral reforms committee Parliament formed electoral reforms committee after PPP motion to address alleged rigging. > The opposition had described electoral rigging as its 'fundamental issue'. ## Bilawal's call for committee participation Bilawal stressed committee participation as fundamental step to restore Parliament's respect and authority. > I request the opposition to at least exercise the power it has. ## Parliamentary briefing on security Bilawal requested government brief on Iran war implications and defense pacts. > Every member of this House has the right to be informed about the challenges facing Pakistan. ## Opposition's role in Parliament Bilawal urged opposition to participate in committees to address national issues. > You have played a part in helping these people achieve their objective. ## Key takeaway PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari urged opposition leader Achakzai to use authority delegated by Imran Khan to participate in parliamentary committees on electoral reforms.