Nawaz Sharif Acknowledges High Power Bills, Decries Current Economic Conditions

Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif criticized the decisions of previous rulers on Saturday, claiming they have not treated the country well, which was previously achieving its development goals and had freed itself from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

“Justice is offered to a man roaming in the street,” said Nawaz, who stepped down as prime minister in 2017 after being disqualified by the Supreme Court for not declaring a receivable salary.

Lamenting the decisions that have increased the country’s suffering, the former premier questioned their necessity, asserting that the nation was on the path to development and prosperity before his ouster from power.

He made these remarks while chairing a high-level session alongside Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to review matters related to the CM Solar Panel Scheme 2024 in Lahore.

“Electricity bills have become a burden for everyone, not just the poor,” he added. The PML-N president claimed that his government had eliminated load shedding and controlled electricity rates.

Sharif also took credit for maintaining low inflation, a stable currency, and getting rid of the IMF program. However, he lamented that these positive efforts were undone after the regime change in 2018. “We all know who brought the IMF back to this country,” he remarked.

Sharif insisted that decision-makers must now consider the welfare of the people. He urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration “to do everything to provide relief to the masses.”