Ex-FM says he will spend Rs1,500 billion subsidy given to elites each year on people\u2019s welfare
\nIslamabad
\nIn an apparent reference to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday dismissed any apprehensions of intimidation from \u201cpoliticians from Lahore,\u201d asserting that a vigorous contest awaits in the upcoming elections, scheduled to be held on February 8.
\n\u201cThe tiger finally emerged yesterday. I hope he does not retreat after seeing the number of people present here. I have a message for the \u2018politicians from Lahore\u2019 that we are not afraid and will take the challenge [to contest polls] head-on,\u201d he said while addressing a rally in Rahim Yar Khan, a day after Nawaz Sharif\u2019s maiden election speech in Hafizabad.
\nExpressing confidence in his preparations for the polls, Bilawal stated, \u201cGod willing, the victory will be yours, mine, and the PPP\u2019s.\u201d He acknowledged the public\u2019s distress due to unemployment and inflation, emphasising that only the PPP is earnestly contesting the elections based on its manifesto.
\nHe promised to implement his 10-point welfare agenda to combat inflation and poverty immediately after assuming government responsibilities if elected on February 8.
\nCritiquing former prime minister Imran Khan\u2019s pledge to build five million houses, Bilawal highlighted the PPP\u2019s initiative in Sindh to provide housing rights to the people. \u201cWe have initiated the process of building homes in Sindh and providing property rights to the people. We do not make empty promises; we take tangible action,\u201d he asserted.
\nTurning attention to fiscal discipline, the former foreign minister pledged to redirect funds from the seven federal ministries, costing an annual expenditure of Rs300 billion, towards the welfare of the people. He declared, \u201cWe will shut down these ministries and spend these Rs300 billion on the people.\u201d
\nThe PPP chairman vowed to empower women economically by providing interest-free loans, enabling them to initiate businesses. He concluded by emphasizing the need to align government expenditures with the priorities of the people, stating, \u201cOur mission is not just to govern; it\u2019s to serve the people. We will ensure that every rupee spent is in the best interest of the citizens we represent.\u201d
\nBilawal stated that every year, Rs1,500 billion is allocated for subsidies to the elites. \u201cIf our government comes into power, we will stop the subsidy to the elites and utilise the funds for public welfare,\u201d he asserted.
\nHe vowed to empower women economically by providing interest-free loans, enabling them to initiate businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ex-FM says he will spend Rs1,500 billion subsidy given to elites each year on people\u2019s welfare Islamabad In an apparent reference to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday dismissed any apprehensions of intimidation from \u201cpoliticians from Lahore,\u201d asserting that a vigorous contest awaits in the upcoming […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":381842,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-381820","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n