Rise in inflation means failure of economic policies: Shehbaz Sharif
Monitoring Report
LONDON: Opposition leader Mian Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday criticized the government and said that rise in inflation means failure of economic policies of the government.
In his statement, President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif said that tsunami of inflations has devastated Pakistan’s economy and people of rural areas are suffering more due to rising prices of commodities.
He claimed that policy of destroying agricultural country is being followed by the government. He added that Pakistan’s percentage of people living below poverty line has increased by 18% due to economic destruction by current government.
Meanwhile, PML-N leader Muhammad Zubair lashed out at PTI led government for failing to curb inflation, poverty and corruption in the country.
While addressing a press conference, Muhammad Zubair said that masses are facing flour, sugar and tomato crises as inflation has reached its highest level in 12 years.
He further added that public is suffering from poverty, unemployment, corruption and inflation in ‘Naya Pakistan’.
Muhammad Zubair said that entire cabinet including Prime Minister are incapable to resolve national issues. Corruption in flour and sugar crises cost Rs40 billion to the public.
PML-N leader further added that Shehbaz Sharif has filed a case against Daily Mail.