ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan after four years and addressed a public gathering at Minar-i-Pakistan. During this rally, he presented a comprehensive nine-point agenda aimed at addressing the ongoing crises in the country, including economic challenges and the well-being of its people.
In his speech, Sharif adopted a reconciliatory tone, highlighting the importance of economic stability and hinting at the normalization of relations with India. While refraining from directly naming individuals involved in his ouster, he questioned their role in what he referred to as “trumped-up charges.”
The critical aspect of his speech was the future plan of action for the PML-N, with Sharif emphasizing the following key points:
- Reducing government and administrative expenditures.
- Increasing income, revenue, and implementing fundamental tax reforms.
- Taking urgent measures to boost exports, recognizing their significance for sustainable economic growth.
- Revolutionizing the information technology sector to enhance economic development.
- Lowering energy (electricity and gas) prices.
- Addressing the management of loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which have become a significant burden on taxpayers.
- Creating employment opportunities for youth and women, particularly in light of recent poverty indicators.
- Modernizing the agriculture sector through technological advancements.
- Promising reforms in the justice system, an issue he has championed for several years.
This nine-point agenda underscores Sharif’s commitment to tackling Pakistan’s challenges, including economic recovery, employment generation, and judicial reforms. As Pakistan gears up for high-stakes general elections scheduled for January, Sharif’s return marks a significant development in the country’s political landscape.
