The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) revealed an election manifesto under the banner ‘Pakistan Ko Nawaz Do’, introduced with a commitment to its implementation. The manifesto focuses on the nation’s economic challenges.
Sharif, criticizing the PTI government for increased inflation and power issues, emphasized his party’s different approach. He reflected on past governance, noting the affordability of tractors and cars during his tenure compared to now.
Addressing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s residents, Sharif urged them to recognize their responsibility, implicitly criticizing PTI’s governance. He stressed his commitment to development politics over retribution, stating that uninterrupted governance could have transformed Pakistan.
Senator Irfan Siddiqui, chairman of the Manifesto Committee, assured that the manifesto contains achievable promises. Sharif instructed the committee to avoid unrealistic commitments, emphasizing honesty in the manifesto.
Siddiqui mentioned the manifesto’s delay due to its focus on reforms and its composition involving 32 committees incorporating past performances.
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif, present at the launch, announced plans for a special body to ensure the manifesto’s effective implementation. He highlighted the need for accountability in fulfilling manifesto promises.
Ahsan Iqbal, PML-N leader, differentiated between social media myths and reality, referencing PTI’s online campaigns.
Key points of the PML-N manifesto include:
- Interest-free loans for small farmers.
- Modern technology to mitigate crop damage.
- Eco-friendly government offices.
- Parliament’s supremacy and restoration of Articles 62 and 63.
- Panchayat System introduction for dispute resolution.
- Reforms in judicial, legal, and justice systems.
- Fast and efficient judiciary with time-bound adjudication.
- NAB abolition and strengthening anti-corruption bodies.
- Amendments in procedural laws and live telecast of court proceedings.
- Establishment of commercial and overseas Pakistani courts.
- Digital judiciary system.
- Inflation will be reduced by 10% by 2025 and decrease to 4-6% in the next four years.
- Create over 10 million jobs in five years and maintain a low Current Account Deficit.
- Targeting over $58 billion in exports by 2029.
