ISLAMABAD: During a seminar on general elections 2024 in Islamabad, caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Murtaza Solangi, criticized political parties’ ambitious promises, specifically highlighting the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) commitment to providing 300 free electricity units if in power.
Solangi labeled such pledges as “cheap talk” and emphasized the need to address critical issues facing the country rather than spreading fake news.
He expressed skepticism about lofty election promises, citing examples of promises such as free education up to university, doubling salaries, and tripling salaries made by different political parties.
Solangi stressed that politics should not jeopardize the nation’s future, emphasizing that real issues revolve around health and education.
Solangi pointed out that a significant portion of the country’s necessities is currently met through foreign debt, urging political parties to present manifestos aimed at addressing economic challenges and reducing dependency on external sources.
He emphasized that economic improvement is crucial to resolving various conflicts.
Additionally, the information minister assured support from the caretaker government for the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), emphasizing the government’s responsibility to facilitate the state institution.
Solangi dismissed any concerns about a delay in the polls, reaffirming that the ECP would conduct the general elections on February 8.
