Manzoor has strongly criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, claiming that the government is waiving electricity bills in areas where electricity was not available at all.
According to ARY News, while addressing the media in Lahore, Chaudhry Manzoor said the Prime Minister’s announcement makes little sense. “The government is granting relief in places where there was no electricity. This is nothing but mockery of the people,” he remarked.
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Floods Severely Damage Economy and Agriculture
Highlighting the devastation caused by recent floods, Chaudhry Manzoor said that the national economy has suffered the most. He added that crops in eastern Punjab were completely destroyed. “If the Punjab Chief Minister (Maryam Nawaz) was unaware of the situation, she should have consulted a few farmers to understand the reality,” he said.
Punjab the Worst-Hit Province
The PPP leader explained that floods struck Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh as well, but Punjab bore the heaviest losses. “We are left to wonder whether we drowned on our own or were pushed into destruction. Were we ruined by nature or ruined deliberately?” he questioned
Farmers Facing Unprecedented Losses
Chaudhry Manzoor further said that farmers’ fields and orchards have been completely wiped out. He suggested that the government should at least announce compensation of PKR 500,000 for each affected farmer. He also pointed out that several villages are buried under five to six feet of sand due to the floods and need urgent attention.
Fertilizer Price Disparity with India
Comparing fertilizer prices, the PPP leader noted that in India, a bag of urea costs INR 500, while in Pakistan the same costs PKR 5,000. Similarly, a bag of DAP fertilizer costs INR 1,400 in India, but PKR 14,000 in Pakistan. He added, “When we question the government or demand answers, instead of addressing the issues, they resort to misbehavi.
It is important to note that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently announced the waiver of August electricity bills for domestic consumers in flood-affected areas. However, this move has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who argue that it does not reflect the ground realities.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Which political party does Chaudhry Manzoor belong to?
A1: He is a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
Q2: What allegation did Chaudhry Manzoor make against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif?
A2: He claimed that the Prime Minister waived electricity bills in areas where electricity was not even available.
Q3: Which region suffered the most damage from the recent floods?
A3: According to Chaudhry Manzoor, eastern Punjab faced the heaviest losses.
Q4: Which other areas were affected by the floods?
A4: Floods also struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Sindh.
Q5: What compensation did Chaudhry Manzoor demand for farmers?
A5: He suggested that at least PKR 500,000 should be announced for each affected farmer.
Q6: What happened in villages after the floods?
A6: Several villages were buried under 5 to 6 feet of sand.
Q7: What did Chaudhry Manzoor say about fertilizer prices?
A7: He highlighted that a bag of urea costs INR 500 in India but PKR 5,000 in Pakistan.
Q8: What is the price difference of DAP fertilizer between India and Pakistan?
A8: In India, a bag of DAP costs INR 1,400, while in Pakistan it is priced at PKR 14,000.
Q9: What advice did Chaudhry Manzoor give to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz?
A9: He suggested she should have consulted farmers to better understand the situation.
Q10: When did the Prime Minister announce the electricity bill waiver?
A10: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently announced the waiver of August electricity bills for domestic consumers in flood-affected areas.
Source: ARY News
