Lahore, Rana Farooq Saeed, the Acting President of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Central Punjab, has accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of being solely responsible for the country’s current economic difficulties. He made these statements during a press conference, accompanied by Zulfiqar Ali Badr, Rana Jawad, Faiza Malik, and Neelam Jabbar.

According to Pakistan People’s Party, Saeed criticized PML-N for selling off vital national assets like cement, fertilizer, and sugar factories.Saeed appealed to the public to join the upcoming rally in support of Bhutto’s grandson scheduled for January 21. He highlighted the superior health facilities provided by the PPP in Sindh, contrasting them with the services available in other parts of the country. Saeed also commented on the pricing policies at Shaukat Khanum Hospital, founded by Imran Khan, noting the high costs now associated with treatment there.

In his address, Saeed further mentioned that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the PPP chairman, is contesting the election from Lahore, in response to the party workers’ appeal. He contrasted this with Nawaz Sharif’s apparent reluctance to participate in the election. When asked about the political symbols, Saeed expressed his opinion that the bat symbol should not have been taken away from Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Additionally, Zulfikar Ali Badr, in charge of the election campaign for NA 127, announced a new development for PPP. He stated that Khawar Naheed Mughal, a candidate for the Provincial Assembly from NA 123, has withdrawn in favor of PPP, marking another success for the party. Badr also noted the increasing support for PPP, particularly among the youth, attributing this to Bilawal Bhutto’s leadership. He reminisced about PPP’s historical connection to Lahore, recalling the legacy of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.