Maryam targets PTI’s manifesto at rally

Says one who prioritises education has buffaloes in schools of his province

ABBOTABAD:

Maryam Nawaz, the chief organiser of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Saturday took a swipe at former prime minister Imran Khan during a public meeting in Abbottabad, questioning the sincerity of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s manifesto.

In a scathing critique aimed at PTI founder Imran Khan, she highlighted the irony of a leader who had governed a province for 10 years presenting an education manifesto while the schools in his region remained occupied by buffaloes.

She questioned the legitimacy of an education manifesto when schools in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa were reportedly being used for unconventional purposes.

Addressing the gathering, Maryam expressed the PML-N's commitment to alleviating the people's sufferings while lauding the party's meticulously prepared manifesto aimed at addressing pressing issues.

نوجوانوں کے لیے مسلم لیگ ن نے شاندار منشور دیا ہے اگر مسلم لیگ ن کو انشاءاللہ 5 سال ملے تو میں وعدہ کرتی ہوں کہ ہر نوجوان کی تقدیر بدلے گی۔

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"The manifesto of the person, who ruled in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for 10 years, can only talk about watch theft and petrol bombs thrown at policemen," Maryam remarked.

She accused Imran of putting weapons in the hands of other people's children and criticised him for attacking the state and allegedly destroying memorials of the martyrs.

"Today, his children are sitting in London, and the children of others are in jails," she added, highlighting what she perceived as a stark contrast in the fates of political leaders' offspring.

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Defending the legacy of her father Nawaz Sharif, Maryam asserted that the former prime minister fulfilled promises made during his tenure.

She emphasised that the PML-N prioritised providing laptops to the people instead of weapons, advocating for a focus on education and technology rather than militarisation.

As the political atmosphere intensifies in the run-up to the general elections, Maryam’s speech unveiled the PML-N's vision and targeted the perceived shortcomings of rival leaders, setting the stage for a spirited political contest next month.