Celebrating the country’s 65th independence day in advance, since PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to leave for Saudi Arabia later this month, his party introduced a new logo at an event titled “We will change Pakistan” in which only the party’s top office-bearers from across the country participated.
Taking a jibe at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Nawaz termed slogans of changing the country within 90 days the ‘biggest lie of history’.
Without actually naming the PTI but referring to the party’s manifesto, the former prime minister warned the country’s youth against falling into the ‘trap of lies’ and urged them to support the PML-N — insisting that no one could end the country’s current crisis within 90 days.
Elaborating the new ‘three Es’ plan, he said that his party has completed its draft recommendations in the sectors of energy, education and economy which the PML-N would implement on the first day after coming into power.
Nawaz pledged to end load-shedding within two years if his party won the next general elections. He also vowed that he will make Pakistan one of the top 10 economies of the world, and said that in three years the state of education of the country would be equivalent to that of the developed world.
“I have prepared a package for industrialists and interest-free loans for youth which [we will offer] from the first day of [our] government across the country,” Sharif said.
He lauded the role of the judiciary and said Pakistan should stand proud since the “rule of law” was being exercised in the country. Lashing out at the incumbent government, he said that Pakistan has fallen prey to rampant corruption.
“Our country now remains energy starved and terrorised because of us and not others. Time has come to stand up and support PML-N’s manifesto and its strategies.”
The former prime minister said that the youth should not fall into the trap of lies and urged them to support the PML-N
Published in The Express Tribune, August 6th, 2012.
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The PML-N chief, Mian Nawaz Sharif has announced the election manifesto of his party in terms of three E’s: education, energy and economy. He has mentioned that the energy crisis would be solved in two years but has not specified any target for education and the economy. When will Pakistan achieve 100 percent literacy and become an Asian Tiger? People now wish to know the details of plans and how they would be implemented as it is known to every Pakistani that political parties forget their manifestos after winning the election. The PML-N has been ruling 62 percent of the Pakistani population and its performance in the field of education, energy and the economy has been pathetic. After the 18th amendment, provinces have been empowered to generate electricity; why so far not a single hydel project? Which power projects does the PML-N wish to implement to overcome the energy crisis? How will theft of electricity and line losses be controlled? The PML-N should also know that the new young voters want employment. The PML-N is already aware of the threat that the PTI poses in the upcoming elections and therefore should come up with a more impressive manifesto.
And I am tired of PML(N) targeting PTI, which is not the party in power. Its the PPP that they have win election from. It appears that PML(N) are resigned to fact that all they can do is to try prevent PTI from taking away its voters.
@Aslam: So right. Man proposes God disposes. Instead of putting your mind on doing something for Pakistan you lost all your energy in just bashing Musharraf in every single statement for 4 years. You couldn't think straight. You had lost the capacity to think in your vendetta of Musharraf. In the process you were taking revenge with the people of Pakistan and Pakistan.
Hate and revenge is not something Allah or the Rasool PBH like. Huzoor SAW farmathay hain " muaf karna apna sheva banalo". Make forgiveness your creed. It is so good. You are relieved and your mind is free to do positive things.
Instead you made revenge and vendetta of Musharraf the aim of your life. That was and is your undoing. You completely lost sight what forces were gathering while you were on the trip of hatred and revenge. Nawaz Sharif Sahab you lost the chance. You have missed the bus. The worst part is your corruption is exposed too.
This is a more pragmatic approach.. Much better than 90 days rhetoric. Now, my vote is for PML-N and no other tsunami or ilzami InshaAllah!!!
@Muhammad Umair Asghar: IK belong to average earning family, and in those days earning from cricket were not mush either, it bust be betting, gambling, or cheating in cricket otherwise from where the money will come? Ha one more source, his wife, but she already denied, may be zaka fund used for the buying of flat, yes it is also possible, otherwise he has to give his earning details which he will not.
@Saud: Like leader like followers, this what IK teach, abusive language accusation, blame and cheating of zaka, that what the PTI workers will do, I heard ik have phd in "how to use abusive language" and double phd in zaka stealing.
@Muhammad Umair Asghar, in seventies and eighties IK was playing for counties. Cricketers usually earn handsome money in Britain and he had paid taxes there. There is nothing like double tax. You pay tax in the country where you made the money.
PTI is loser without establishment backing and there are indications of establishments changing it's course.Good for pakistan bad for PTI.
3E plan's objective is to build make more steel plants in Jeddah and buy more properties in UK.
It is too late for PML-N. Now Imran Khan has filled the gap.
The three E's have been copy catted like everything else PMLN does from PPP's 5E's released a while ago!! Being in govt in the punjab i wonder whatever stopped them from showcasing this not so wonderful strategy there in the first place! A party that in 4.5 years has failed to implement its prior manifesto in the Punjab now wishes to spread the stench of its incompetence over the rest of the country!!
Guys, what we need is a principle-centred, yet people-focused government. A hard-working group of people in the government, who delivers and not just talk and blame. PML-N has delivered in the past and will deliver now. PML-N is popular because of its principle-centred stand on all important national/international issues, because of its hard work and efforts in the last 4 years. They have completed many useful projects within deadlines, they have eradicated corruption at the top level, they have honored and mobilised the students of this country. I believe in NS that he will be able to eradicate the energy-crises within two years as he has promised. Best of luck PML-N! I'm with you.
PML N comes up with 3 Es and all of these 3Es are absent in PML N leaders itself.
Energy: After 18th ammendment, province has authority to generate energy. Did Punjab Govt do anything about it? No, not a single MW was added to the energy.
Education: Failed projects like Danish schools which covers only 6-10K of children of punjab for education. What about rest of the 6 Lach unschooled children?.The unschooled children pool remained same, Govt schools in punjab further degraded.
Economy: Have you controlled the prices of things in Lahore? The prices are the seller prices not the govt prices? I am talking only of Lahore not of Punjab. You failed to do so and now, you are telling us you will solve whole economy of Pakistan?
PML-N's vision would have sound fantastic if they were not enjoying their government in 60% of Pakistan i.e. Punjab but since now they have enjoyed and failed miserably to prove any of their effectiveness to contribue to 3 E's. It's high time to say bye bye to PML N...
We want change. PTI's energy and local body government is execellent which will directly impact the 2 E's (Energy and Education) if not the 3 E's. Econonmy will automatically get better if a person like Imran rules Pakistan.
PTI wins over PML N anytime because PML N has already expired their choices.
Nawaz Sharif Sahab why does it look like hollow words. Coz you have such said such things multiple times before. God gave you chance twice to become the Prime Minister, twice you failed and failed miserably.
Instead of addressing the public issues you were busy in humiliating the COASs or attacking the Chief Justice or doing operations in far off places. Above all you were instead of governing too busy in expanding your commercial empire with corruption of unimaginable proportions. Why should we believe you?
You are not a good tax payer too. You have always lied in your statements.Once you come to power all this will fall flat. This time round the people are not going to be fooled by you Sir.
You have no great agenda. Where are the Structural Reforms? Where is the road map? I don't see them any where. Just tall claims without Structural Reforms don't mean any thing. Where are your land reforms. Do you have a bill for that? Or are you afraid that you might displease the landlords? So why talk of people? This is the clash of interest.
Either you are with people or with land lords? You are obviously with the land lords. If you are not then introduce Rural Land Ceiling Bill. Make legislation and then implement it when you come to power. Without solving the basic problems you cannot achieve any thing.
Then it is only hollow claims just to get votes not do any thing substantial that will positively impact our lives. Go and fool someone else Sir.
Takhte Lahore power will be gone and will be ruled by Non Punjabis in Next elections. The people of Punjab have looted Pakistan for more than 60 years and now it is the time to rule them by Others. Lahore now belongs to the rest of Pakistan not to Punjabis and Imran Khan will Inshallah will beat PMLN and will end their dominance for good and then Parties of Smaller Provinces and Imran Khan will make Alliance and will make a new Pakistan without Status Quo PMLN.
PTI idiots dont realize he is going to Saudi Arabia to do Umrah during last ten days of Ramadan. Plus, unlike your leader who is fond of calling names please grow up.
1) Egg fried rice 2) Eclair's 3) Edam cheese
The only three "E's" Mian Sahib knows.
lol, please Mian don't fool around with this A, B, and Cs..They r difficult to spell when it comes to implementation. Sorry no vote my dear, yes we can extend the courtesy to let u eat as much food as u like and stay in muree...but for God sake leave us alone...
@Ali tanoli: Becoz Mr. IK don't wana answer the four very pertinent questions raised by KA i.e. 1. why the funds were placed offshore when he keeps trumpeting that all the funds should be brought into Pakistan, 2. why the funds were invested in the company owned by one of the directors and freind of IK a clear cut conflict of interestr and 3. why were the funds invested in speculative investments which resulted in loss of value of upto 64% and 4. has the guarantee issed by Ik's freind been invoked, if not, why?
He is not again trying to Eject from Pakistan that's why he is focusing on E.
What hogwash!
hahhaaa.. good joke Mr. Sherif
Mian sb tell the nation that he could not do anything in 90 days. First he will enjoy govt. in 90 days and look into the affairs of nation in next 90 years.
Imran says he bought land in Islamabad after selling his flat in Mayfair-----Q : From where Did Imran Khan get Money to Buy MAYFIAR FLAT when he has not filed tax return from 1970-2002 ????
PML N has come up with the most uselss schemes over the past years. Namely, Yellow Taxi scheme in the 90s and Sasti Roti now. Both were big flops.
Not this time Shareef sb your hopes to become the Sultan of Pakistan will never come true.
Very well done and very impressive Nawaz Sharif is once again on the move to win the nation's hearts without giving Imran Khan's 11 questions' satisfactory answers directly and face-to-face with Imran Khan on the TV before the nation......... And in other words Nawaz Sharif is trying his best and utmost to play a new political game with the nation to divert the nation's attention from the allegations Imran Khan imposed on him and most especially importantly why Nawaz Sharif was silent till now in regard of giving plan to end energy crisis???????
Im voting for PPP. People will speak again and those who ae ruling punjab on the basis of a stay order will fall. Those who embezzle zakat money will have the air taken out of their ballooned up hype.
While PTI and its "youth" is busy name calling and blame gaming PMLN is actually thinking about this country. PTI and IK have no plans, no vision, just empty rheotoric and a penchant for lies. Keep up the good work PMLN and Nawaz Sharif. We trust you fully and InshaAllah you will deliver.
Bring back ur money form foreign then Pakistan will be stood in the top Ten Economies. These are the only election gimmicks.
Good sense of humour Very good dear.@Shock Horror:
At least Sharif's policies look more realistic than Imran's incredulous claims that he will remove corruption in 90 days.
90 days is a big lie but top 10 economy in 5 years is not?
Sorry guys, but the target audience were probably the people who cant read or write, which is fine, but unfortunately, those hard working people are being manipulated, just as in smkh case.
@Maria: and no one can deny the corruption they did on the motorway like any other projects is great ;-)
Collision partner with PPP, supported Zardari to become president, didn't changed anything in the Punjab and making the youth fool.
clearly stealing PTI's "change" slogan. such poor loosers!
Even in cricket you bat only twice life normally gives you one chance.
independence day in advance since he will be in saudi - what a leader!! and you, Sharif, should first worry about the water in people's homes in Lahore then we'll talk about E's and lies and traps mister
Isnt this copied from PPP 2008 Manifesto. 5Es Employment, education, energy, environment and equality.
COPY CAT LEAGE
Way to go NS. We are with you
Simply amusing...no load shedding in two years...on par with developed countries in education in 3 years...and the world's top ten economies within 5 years (from the current position of 47th)...but how??? please also give me that magic wand. On a side note, this was a failed attempt to pre-empt PTI economic policy that is coming out in few weeks.
why didn't you applied your triple 'E' plan in Punjab first . . .???
NS you are lying and now you are going to visit your true masters in Saudi Arabia! Please don't come back!
Well, why don't you choose Imran Khan as your PM and let him achieve those goals. You will make a good team. Thus, you won't have to compromise on corrupt politicians. Cleanse the country and also develop it at the same time. Imran Khan is far more capable than any member of your present team. Be the grand old man of Pakistan and let Khan and us work.
And please give part of your wealth to the Nation and be truly great.
lol @ Three E's Are we talking about a new Nestle juice over here? God damn Its a country, stop using the buzz words
@Shock Horror: In all fariness, Punjab remains the best managed and stable province in the nation largely due to the efforts of the Sharifs. Love them or hate them, no one can deny that the motorway they made is great.
Sir! Pakistan will be better off, if you return billions of dollars you skimmed from national projects. We can use it to resolve the circular debt.
ppl who dont even know what an endowment fund is cant change this country
@Ch. Allah Daad personal relationship with heads of many countries is his strogest plus point and its very important to build his three E’s. ...musharraf used to say the same thing......we all know what happened next.. pml n wont get my vote atleast..
so basically you just remembered this after almost 5 years of ruling punjab? will this be another one of your false agendas? you just want us to buy-in to this because elections are nearing? hard-luck! we're not that stupid, sorry.
Who says (E FOR) ELEPHANTS cant dance@?
"“Our country now remains energy starved and terrorised because of us and not others." Why did they have to go and say something respectable? Lack of accountability by the people of Pakistan has probably been more damaging than corruption in those areas. But, to be fair... "He also vowed that he will make Pakistan one of the top 10 economies of the world" I'd like to see that plan. Not because it's impossible for it to ever rank as such but because things have gotten so trashed that I can't imagine a single term bringing that about. They could certainly lay down the foundations for it to head that way, though. Maybe that's what they actually mean as well and I'm leaning a little in the wrong direction when it comes to the context. Nonetheless it's more realistic than PTI's claims.
The plan will be implemented right after he finishes with his 3 C's plan... Corruption, Corruption & more Corruption!
and he would do that by starting a new "Mulak Sanwaro" scheme
Independence day at Saudi Arabia what else we can expect from you Nawaz Shareef...... You Cant Fool The Youth...... My Vote My Choice Imran Khan.
sorry mian sb i wont vote for you !!!!!
Sorry NS, but your promises are just as impossible as Imran's.
Lol @ trap of lies. You are in government in Punjab for 4.5 years, how many "energy strategies and policies" you have implemented here? I agree with Dr. AQ for one thing at least k "Nwaz Sharif elections ke baad Mall road per srya (Iron) bechey ga"
Ha! Ha!! Haa!!! you make me laugh . . .;-) ..
Nawaz sharif you the one who made Pakistan Asian tiger as well? Lahore , Paris as well? You have been tested and tried. Sorry no vote for you this time. Need new people and new faces.
The only leader who can fulfill his promises. His personal relationship with heads of many countries is his strogest plus point and its very important to build his three E's. It will be a big mistake to vote for a speculator when we have an experienced and a credible leader. Voting PTI means electing PPP once again.
failed twice; not hearing you again!
PTI all the way!!! IMRAN KHAN ZINDABAD!!
HAHAAHAHAHAH!!!!! those that couldnt change punjab in 23 years of ruling and couldnt change Pakistan after becoming 2 time prime minister now asking youth to support them. Can any PMLN supporter present JUST ONE, JUST ONE QUANTITATIVE fact of good economic performance of PUNJAB in last 5 years?? Just one indicator either social or economic. Mian Sb, the Pakistani nation has given you too many chances. You and your brother zardari are done now. Its over better realize it now, it will ease the pain. No general gillani or zia to save you now, and guess what No JAved Hashmi to go to jail for you as well, just brainless gits like yourself that have led you to almost self extinction. You should be ashamed of even talking directly to th youth. What have you done for them in the past 23 years except a crappy laptop scheme, which you did out of fear of Imran. And the 3E plan is a copy of the PPP 5E plan in 2008. No to Nooraism!!!
Nawaz Sharif forgot the fourth E; ELEPHANTS will fly.
Bizzarre and Absurd. Same type of promises he made in his earlier regimes. We need atual change not you same old Mughal-e-Azam and Darbaaris.
Where is he going to get the funds for the loans he wants to give, maybe from Zardaris ill gotten gains
Only the most gullible believe these charlatans any more who have brought the country to its knees.
We believe you Nawaz Sharif!...A bit less than we believe Zardari!
I thought you will answer his 11 questions. Please come forward for live debate on national issues on TV and let the nation decide.
Every good step and research must be appreciated. I am happy that Punjab have a vibrant Opposition and Difference of Opinion in Democracy actually do wonders and PTI and PMLN are actually a blessing to Punjab in general as they both are striving against each other and brain storming and I am sure this will bring change in future. But it is my request to both PTI and PMLN that you both are In Opposition and your aim should be to change the government and PTI should try to align themselves with PMLN to bring the change in Politics so that we could get rid of PPP and its allied government. If PTI will be stubborn enough and their One Party bashing will not change then i am watching another PPP led government without any doubt and that will be a loss in general to Pakistan.
Mr. Sharif it would nice if you response to imran khans 11 questions rather than changing your partys slogan from Karz utaro mulk sawaro to we will change Pakistan enough for it not to exist no more. Thanks.
And they wont apply this ambitious plan(If any) in Punjab where they are the current rulers...It would b applicable only if you elect them in Next General Elections...!! Pakistanis are not fool to b caught in this trap..
I just hope whether its Nawaz or Imran that wins come election. Just for the love of God, rid Pakistan of the current incompetent government. Pakistan is on the verge of financial destruction and we might cross the point of no return if the power crisis and law&order situation isn't resolved soon enough. Pakistan is neck-deep in debt and investors moving their assets abroad (due to electricity / law&order) situation isn't a good sign either.
While the current leadership is too busy chanting their 'sacrifices' and martyrdoms, what Pakistanis need right now is a capable government that can resolve their biggest issues of sleepless-loadshedding-filled nights and the corruption as well as other issues mentioned above.
Last line sums it up
"The former prime minister said that the youth should not fall into the trap of lies"
Sorry Mr. Sharif If we can't end the prevailing crisis(corruption which IK actually meant) then we can't end it in two years either... People would b dumb to elect these tried & tested parties instead of voting those who have worked for the Nation even without being in the power..
We dont need interest-free loans. We need a country free of corrupt leaders like u. Keep dreaming PMLN. We have already madeup our minds.
We trust you Nawaz sharif, PML N have proofed record of development in Pakistan. Nation is waiting the day you will form the governament to turn Pakistan into new developed Pakistan.
That sounds like a realistic plan. "Three Es" must be the top priority of any new government.
Nice. The economy should be the most important election concern. Even though I'm not a very political person, I would vote for PML-N over PTI any day. The PML-N at least cares about the economy. The only thing PTI cares about are drones!
We are with you Nawaz Sharif. God willing, you will steer the country out of the current situation and the mess, which PPP has put the country in.
I dont really see anything in this article that constitutes a plan. At the most they are statements of intent but without an explanation of how such noble intentions will be implemented. For me, this so called plan is worthless.
3Es...... what happend to 11 Qs?
Is the E for Ephedrine included in those "E's" of PMLN?
Were any of these E's applied in Punjab where PMLN is currently ruling?
Tired of copying PTI, PML-N jumps to copy PPP manifesto of five Es.
Why Mr Sherif dont wanna answer the crruption charges made by Mr Imran khan against him.?