Nawaz Sharif Vows to Tackle Inflation, Unemployment, and Boost Infrastructure

In an address at an election rally in Burewala town of Vehari district, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif expressed dismay over the current economic situation and pledged to address inflation, unemployment, and infrastructure challenges if his party is elected. He criticized the previous PTI government for the steep rise in prices and compared the cost of living during his administration to the present.

Sharif reminisced about the relatively lower prices of essential goods during his tenure and highlighted the stark increase in utility bills and agricultural costs under the PTI government. Mr Sharif said, “Don’t you remember my [last] rule when the prices of essential items were far less than the present day? Roti was available for Rs4, electricity bill of Rs500 is now touching Rs20,000, and farm inputs and machinery are now five times costlier.”

He empathized with the unemployed youth in the audience, attributing joblessness to the policies of the previous administration.

Following her father’s speech, PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the launch of the party’s election manifesto, emphasizing their commitment to improving people’s lives. She asserted that the PML-N had a track record of delivering development in South Punjab and criticized rival parties for their lack of significant projects in the region.

Maryam Nawaz highlighted her father’s efforts in developing cities like Multan, Bahawalpur, and Lahore during his tenure. She urged voters to scrutinize the development initiatives of all parties and emphasized the importance of informed decision-making.

For electoral information such as constituency and polling booth location, citizens were encouraged to SMS their NIC number to 8300 and utilize the ECP website to access candidate details and Form 33s by province.