Bilawal says only Sindh’s people can decide province’s future

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Tuesday only the people of Sindh could decide the future of the province and people and elected representatives had already made clear their views.

Bilawal while talking to reporters in Karachi voiced his concerned over the economic status of the country and said inflation and unemployment were creating a huge burden on the populace.

He said the federal government was making efforts to bring down inflation while the Sindh government was also taking steps to alleviate the economic hardships being faced by the population.

Bilawal lauded the reopening of Spencer Eye Hospital in Karachi under a public-private partnership and said it will give free treatment for eye problems.

He appreciated the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) for taking practical initiatives for provision of public services. “Local governments that work actively to facilitate citizens are a rarity.

The PPP chairman stated that costly medical treatment had created major problems for many families, adding that it was the duty of governments to make healthcare more accessible.

He said that improving healthcare facilities and easing the financial burden on citizens were still the primary priority of the Sindh administration.

Bilawal seeks relief against exorbitant power bills

Talking about the growing electricity rates, Bilawal claimed that common people were not able to pay the power bills.

“I wish the whole Lyari area could be converted to solar energy so that the residents could get rid of the burden of high electricity bills,” he added.

He added that Sindh government was striving hard to offer solar energy facilities to the people of Lyari. He also said the PPP would request the federal government to provide relief to the parts of Lyari hit by power shortages.

He said steps must be taken to solve the economic difficulties, improve health services and lower electricity prices for the public.

Asked about the proposed 28th constitutional amendment, Bilawal claimed there had been no talks between his party and the administration over the issue.