Rulers’ wrong policies put country’s economy on peril: Faiq

F.P. Report
PESHAWAR: The Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) chairman Muhammad Faiq Shah said wrong policies of present and former rulers have put the country’s economy on peril. Talking to a group of media persons here on Sunday, Shah said his party has already given a comprehensive roadmap for bringing economic and political stability in the country.
He said the people were bearing the brunt of the wrong decisions made by previous rulers.
The ATP chairman said the people had lost faith in the political setup due to the prevailing uncertainty and inflation.
He added prices of electricity, gas and petroleum products frequently rising, resultantly hitting poor masses hard.
Shah blamed former rulers for pushing the people into a blind alley and now the masses were cursing them for their wrongdoings.
He said the heart of the poor people can be won only by people-friendly decisions.
“Our manifesto is to ensure provision of economic and social justice, public authorities and solving their basic public problems at doorstep”,
The party leader said the people have been bombarded with petrol once again.
He asserted that the caretaker government should try to provide relief to the people despite all the difficulties.
Replying to a question, Shah said timely elections are essential to avert the country from further damages.
He said that an enabling environment should be created so that the political parties could reach out to the voters.
Furthermore, he said uncertainty prevailed in the country after the president wrote a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan, suggesting the election date.
“The president’s letter has added to the confusion surrounding the election,” he remarked.
Faiq said economic, political stability is the dire need of the hour.
He urged all political parties and stakeholders to work together for the country’s peace, economic prosperity and progress.
The ATP chief re-emphasized that only sincere and honest leadership can steer the country out of the current crisis.