By Prensa Latina
Islamabad : The son of assassinated Pakistan former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was elected on Sunday as president of the People’s Party of Pakistan, the group which was led by his mother.
After his appointment was announced in the southern city of Naudero, 19-year old Bilawal Bhutto read the will of the late opposition leader.
The PPP vice presidential post is now in the hands of Asif Ali Zardari, Benazir Bhutto’s widower.
“It has been decided that Bilawal should be the president and Mr. Zardari the co-president,” a party official said.
At a meeting, an overwhelming majority of the PPP pleaded for not to boycott legislative elections scheduled for January 8.
Bhutto’s death on Thursday triggered violent disturbances, which make many to wonder whether the polls can be held.
Pakistan, a key US ally, is immersed in a profound political, social crisis, which threatens to frighten investors away and affect the economy.