In the unfolding drama of the 2024 elections, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), the first party to present its election manifesto, has thrust its economic ambitions into the spotlight with a 10-point welfare manifesto ahead of the February 8 elections.
This manifesto serves as a roadmap for the PPP’s future vision, outlining a series of policy proposals aimed at fostering inclusive growth, reducing inequality, and promoting overall prosperity. However, the pivotal question on everyone’s mind is: Can the PPP effectively translate these ambitious promises into tangible economic realities?
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari unveiled an extensive election manifesto which can be summarised in the 10-point welfare agenda that he presented last month when he kickstarted his election campaign.
He claimed that PPP’s election agenda would help address pressing issues of poverty, unemployment, and inflation if his party is voted to power in the upcoming national elections.
Here’s a breakdown of what Bilawal promised his party would do if they came into power.
1. Double real income for wage earners — 8% increase every year
2. Free solar energy of 300 units for the poor; every district to have green energy parks
3. Education for all — rolling out projects for better education
4. Free health for all across Pakistan
5. Three million houses for flood affectees and the poor
6. Ghurbat Mitao: Expand BISP’s scope; introduce more welfare schemes
7. Khushhaal Kisaan: BISP-like programme for farmers and ‘Hari Card’
8. Enhanced support for labourers through Benazir Mazdoor Card
9. ‘Youth Card’ for unemployed youth an
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