Elections issue become more economic and political than constitutional: Sheikh Rashid
The former interior minister says if the foundational electricity unit is operated at 55 rupees per unit, any government would find it challenging to control the debt cycle.


Rawalpindi: Pakistan Awami Muslim League chief and former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Sunday underscored that the electoral matter evolved beyond the constitutional domain, assuming greater economic and political implications.
Taking to X, Sheikh Rashid highlighted the potential economic ramifications, stating that if the foundational electricity unit is operated at 55 rupees per unit, any government would find it challenging to control the debt cycle.
He expressed deep concern over the severity of the prevailing economic and financial conditions, stressing that the primary focus should be on providing relief rather than exacerbating the plight of the people. He acknowledged that the livelihoods of the underprivileged are in jeopardy, and the people's hardships remain largely unabated.
The former interior minister commented on the political landscape, noting that in his 16-month tenure as Prime Minister Shehbaz could not bring his brother Nawaz Sharif back to the country. Now, Shehbaz Sharif himself departed for London. He observed that the political gatherings held in Dubai and London yielded little progress, resulting in political initiatives turning stagnant.
Addressing the recent Jaranwala incident, Sheikh Rashid emphasized its global ramifications. He expressed concern that the incident cast Pakistan in a negative light in international media outlets.

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