MURREE: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has once again raised questions about the removal of his governments which he pointed out were democratically-elected, emphasising the adverse effects of the PTI government’s policies which, he claims, have significantly worsened the plight of Pakistan’s poor by driving inflation to record highs.
During a discussion with PML-N parliamentary members in the Senate, Nawaz scrutinised the potential repercussions of adhering to IMF conditions, pondering how they could further compound the challenges faced by the impoverished.
He urged PTI founder Imran Khan to stop blaming PML-N for harming democracy, asserting that it was Khan’s party, not his, that undermined democratic processes.
He referenced the Charter of Democracy signed with late premier Benazir Bhutto of the PPP, highlighting their mutual commitment to uphold democratic principles and respect the electoral mandate. Stating this, the former three-time prime minister advocated for an investigation to scrutinise the conduct of various individuals throughout Pakistan’s history.
Nawaz reminisced about his tenure, noting his efforts to end power outages and reduce electricity tariffs. He also praised Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for his loyalty and bravery during difficult times.
Nawaz commended the federal and Punjab governments under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz for their efforts in significantly reducing inflation and emphasized the importance of cutting energy tariffs. He lauded Maryam for her role in decreasing flour prices and acknowledged a consistent decline in food prices across the board.
Additionally, he praised Shehbaz Sharif’s dedication to alleviating the common man’s burdens, which he identified as a primary goal of their administration.
