Maryam Nawaz 'laughs' at Sindh CM’s criticism of Punjab’s electricity relief

Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah had labelled Punjab's announcement of electricity relief for consumers as "foolish".


News Desk August 20, 2024

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has strongly criticised Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah for his remarks calling the reduction in electricity prices "foolish."

Addressing an event in Lahore, where she honoured top-performing students, CM Maryam Nawaz expressed her disbelief at CM Murad’s comments, questioning the priorities of the Sindh government.

During the ceremony, CM Maryam Nawaz awarded cash prizes, medals, and certificates to the position holders and urged them to respect and serve their parents and teachers.

She highlighted that the electricity relief provided in Punjab— Rs 14 per unit reduction for two months—was not a short-term measure but part of a larger plan to introduce a solar energy project that would permanently reduce electricity bills for consumers.

In response to CM Murad's criticism, CM Maryam Nawaz remarked, "I laughed when I heard someone say it’s foolish to reduce electricity prices. Isn’t it foolish to pocket money from corruption and spend it on protocol, planes, helicopters, and convoys while denying relief to the public?"

She further emphasised that the relief in electricity bills for two months was a source of pride and happiness for her, adding that she wishes such relief could be extended to all of Pakistan, not just Punjab.

Her comments came after CM Murad Ali Shah's recent statements criticising what he termed as "foolish announcements" without directly naming the Punjab government.

CM Murad expressed concern over such decisions, stating they cause unease in Sindh.

COMMENTS (4)

Baheej Alam | 1 month ago | Reply It is quite funny that Bhutto Sarkar has nothing to present as their performance. Their ministers prefer to make mockery out of Punjab and Federal ministers. Instead they should focus on providing relief to the public.
Omi | 1 month ago | Reply It is not foolish to pocket money from corruption and spend it on protocol planes helicopters and convoys. That money is not spent on protocol planes helicopters and convoys those are from public funds. That money is sent abroad. A CM should know such basic things.
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