Chakwal: Former president and Pakistan Peoples’ Party co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari addressed gathering of ‘Jiyalas’ here, expressing his commitment to serving people of region.

“I am among my own people,” remarked Zardari, highlighting his connection to Chakwal. “My sons from Chakwal invited me and I had to answer their call,” Zardari said, adding that he has made commitment to serve people of Chakwal.

Zardari underscored PPP government’s achievements, particularly initiation of the Benazir Income Support Programme and doubling of government employees’ salaries. However, he acknowledged current challenges faced by people, citing high inflation that outpaces salary increments.

“These rulers do not want to give due prices of your crops,” stated Zardari, addressing economic concerns of agricultural community in Chakwal.

He pledged to prioritise welfare of people, promising to ensure fair prices for agricultural produce and provide essential facilities such as gas connections and infrastructure once PPP government is established.

He reiterated his commitment to addressing needs of community and striving for economic relief and development in Chakwal.

in Talagang, he promised people chance to earn money in Pakistan instead of going abroad. “We will give you chance to earn here,” he said, adding that he would give them their due agricultural earnings.

Earlier, Asif Ali Zardari said that PPP could enter in alliance with any party after elections. In an informal conversation with journalists, Zardari said that he was working on strategy for Bilawal Bhutto to become Prime Minister of country.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 05 2024

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