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“The Peoples Party doesn’t believe in running away, even if the dice are loaded against us”

&#; Naheed Khan, Political Secretary to Benazir Bhutto

Q: It is said in PPP circles that all power flows from Naheed — that even party heavyweights like Makhdoom Amin Fahim and Aitzaz Ahsan cannot take a step without first getting the nod from you.

How much substance is there in such reports?

A: It is incorrect. The Pakistan Peoples Party functions as a democratic institution where instructions are issued and decisions are taken by the Chairperson after developing a consensus and in consultation with the Central Executive Committee, senior party colleagues and the federal council.

Where necessary, the party organisation at the provincial, division, district and tehsil levels are also consulted before a final decision is taken.

Q: Do you have faith that the forthcoming elections will reflect the will of the people?

A: The regime has set into motion a machinery fo