\u201cWe don\u2019t need to abuse them, they themselves are abusing each other,\u201d says defence minister
\n Sialkot
\nReferring to recent infighting among senior figures of the former ruling party, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) fragmented into various factions.
\nAddressing an event in Sialkot, the defence minister took a jibe at the Imran Khan-founded, saying: \u201cThe party is as divided as the number of its members is.\u201d
\n\u201cWe don\u2019t need to abuse them, they themselves are abusing each other,\u201d he added.
\nIt is pertinent to mention here that a tug-of-war is currently underway between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati and former Senator Azam Swati.
\nAlso, former minister Taimur Saleem Jhagra is engaged in a war of words with the party\u2019s internal accountability committee. Local media has also been reporting rifts between KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur and PTI provincial chapter President Junaid Akbar.
\nLast week Akbar confirmed that he had differences with CM Gandapur when he was taking over the office of the party\u2019s KP president, adding that they buried the hatchet in line with Khan\u2019s directions.
\nMoreover, following a fresh statement from Gandapur, rifts within the PTI have intensified, prompting the party leadership to instruct its senior members to refrain from issuing public statements.
\nPTI Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Asad Qaisar, Shahram Khan Tarakai, and Atif Khan have demanded an inquiry into Gandapur\u2019s statement. Atif said the chief minister\u2019s remarks could damage the PTI founder\u2019s movement, and the ongoing efforts for his release should not be undermined.
\nAddressing the event today, Asif said: \u201cPTI members have started calling each other thieves.\u201d He dubbed the PTI founder an \u201cinternational thief\u201d.
\nHighlighting the PML-N-led government\u2019s achievements, the minister said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif steered the country out of the difficult situation.
\n\u201cNo one could even think that prices of electricity would be decreased in the country,\u201d he added.
\nLast week, PM Shehbaz announced a significant reduction in the electricity prices of up to Rs7.41 per unit for residential consumers, pledging to provide further relief in near future through structural reforms in the power sector.
\nThe defence minister said that inflation also decreased due to the government\u2019s effective policies in recent months. The security czar also lauded the unmatched sacrifices rendered by the armed forces.
\nPublic support crucial to tackle challenges
\nEarlier in the day, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that the strength and resilience of the people of Pakistan continue to serve as the biggest source of inspiration for the government.
\nAddressing a workers\u2019 convention in NA-127, Lahore, he said that with public support and determination, even the most complex national challenges can be overcome.
\nTarar said that the true strength of any government lies in its people, and when the leadership demonstrates firm resolve, sincere intentions, and a clear direction, divine support follows and success becomes inevitable.
\nHe noted that the government, under PM Shehbaz, was working round the clock to provide real and sustainable relief to citizens. \u201cDespite inheriting a fragile economy, widespread inflation, and political polarization, the government made tough but necessary decisions in the interest of the nation,\u201d he added.
\nTarar said that when Pakistan was confronted with unprecedented challenges, the prime minister prioritised the state over political gains and refused to jeopardize the country\u2019s future for short-term political advantage. He remarked that elements responsible for economic and institutional destruction are now facing political isolation. \u201cThe people of Pakistan have rejected those who prioritized chaos and conflict over development and stability,\u201d he said.
\nThe minister said that PM fulfilled his promise of providing affordable electricity to the people.
\nThe information minister mentioned that Pakistan\u2019s economic performance is now being acknowledged internationally. He pointed out that with lower electricity costs, inflation at single digits, and a booming stock market, all economic indicators reflect a prosperous future for Pakistan. He said, \u201cPakistan is taking off, and under the \u2018Uraan Pakistan\u2019 initiative, the country is poised to achieve unprecedented economic development.\u201d
\nTarar also announced that industrial consumers will benefit from a reduction in electricity prices by Rs7.69 per unit, which he described as a positive sign for the country\u2019s economic revival. He emphasized that cheaper and low-cost electricity will stimulate economic activity and generate employment opportunities.
\nHe noted that the policy rate has been reduced from 22% to 12%, contributing to a more favorable business environment. He stated that the government\u2019s economic successes have played a key role in providing relief to the people. \u201cServing the people is our political focus and obligation,\u201d he said.
\nTarar stressed that the government\u2019s achievements are the result of teamwork and collaboration, and they remain committed to working together to make Pakistan a great nation. He also acknowledged the significant role of the Pakistan Army in ensuring national security and contributing to economic stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cWe don\u2019t need to abuse them, they themselves are abusing each other,\u201d says defence minister Sialkot Referring to recent infighting among senior figures of the former ruling party, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) fragmented into various factions. Addressing an event in Sialkot, the defence minister took a jibe at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":458103,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-470881","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n