Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Friday announced a generous relief of Rs14 per unit for households consuming up to 500 units of electricity.
The much-needed relief will be available for the months of August and September.
The former premier, flanked by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, addressed a press conference where he passionately spoke of the masses’ struggles amid rising inflation.
He underscored the rising cost of living, a topic he vividly highlighted during his October 21st speech at the iconic Minar-e-Pakistan.
Sharif reminisced about 2017, stating, “I feel deeply for the people grappling with exorbitant power bills. It is worth noting that in 2017, inflation and power bills were exceptionally low.”
He lamented that his ouster from power in 2017 was unjust and merely a result of victimization by powerful forces.
Alluding to the IMF without naming names, he pointed out that it was brought into the country by the individual who now finds himself in prison.
Sharif also fervently urged both the prime minister and the Punjab chief minister to make relentless efforts towards reducing inflation and ensuring that relief reaches the common man.
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