KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan ‘danger’ to the democracy, economy, and the nation.
Addressing a press conference in Karachi today (Monday), Bilawal Bhutto has criticized the PTI-led federal government’s foreign policy on Kashmir. “Imran Khan is the first and last premier who failed to unite the nation on Kashmir cause,” he added.
Bilawal Bhutto further said that previous governments including dictatorship, democratic, selected, or elected have united the nation on Kashmir issue. “Despite all of this, PM Imran claimed that PTI’s foreign policy is the most successful,” he added.
The PPP Chairman said, “I am the only opposition leader to oppose Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has always maintained its stance against Modi.”
“The incompetent Prime Minister ran Modi’s election campaign indirectly, claiming that if Modi wins, the Kashmir issue would be resolved,” Bilawal remarked. He also said that the PTI-led government’s foreign policy has damaged Pakistan.
Referring to PPP leadership, Bilawal Bhutto said that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto had fought the Kashmir cause, and still Pakistanis and people of Kashmir remember his speeches on the international platforms. “Benazir Bhutto was engaged with all platforms of the Kashmiris, including the Hurriyat,” he added.
Commenting on the provincial budget 2020-21, Bilawal Bhutto said that despite hurdles and adversities, Pakistan People’s Party presented a people-friendly budget. “Sindh will provide loans to the businesses affected by the pandemic,” he added.
Bilawal also pointed out that in order to support the agriculture sector, the province will give subsidy in seeds, fertilizers, and pastiches to the small farmers. “Areas where water is scarce, the agricultural department is providing subsidy in drip irrigation and tube wells,” he highlighted.
The PPP Chairman also urged that the federal government to provide relief to the frontline workers, labourers, farmers, and those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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