Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan vowed on Friday to make the petrol available at half the current price.

Addressing the public gathering in Hafizabad, Aleem Khan fired a broadside at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The corruption that the PTI-led government had done, nobody had done.

At the outset of his speech, he expressed his gratitude to the party workers and supporters for showing an overwhelming response on Friday.

– PTI responsible for inflation –

He took a swipe at the PTI, saying, “Someone should ask what the PTI had done for three and a half years. Who is responsible for the ballooning inflation? The PTI is responsible for the inflation”.

حافظ آباد کی عوام تاریخ بنانے کے لیے گھروں سے نکل پڑی ہے. کولو تارڑ کے دور دراز قصبے میں عوام کا اس بڑی تعداد میں نکلنا ان کے باشعور ہونے کو ثابت کرتا ہے. pic.twitter.com/pptRHFu4fg

— Istehkam-E-Pakistan Party (@istehkamPK) November 3, 2023

– Petrol prices –

Recalling the prices of petroleum products, Aleem Khan said: ‘’In 2018, the price of petrol was Rs 95 per litre. Now the petrol is available at Rs290.”

– Youth’s potential –

He underscored the importance of the potential of youth, saying, “The success of the country’s youth is directly linked to the country’s progress.”

قومی ترانے کے بعد حافظ آباد جلسے کا باقاعدہ آغاز. الحمداللہ آج حافظ آباد کی تاریخ کا سب سے بڑا جلسہ ہو رہا ہے. pic.twitter.com/0YBGkyVMRG

— Istehkam-E-Pakistan Party (@istehkamPK) November 3, 2023

– Cardiology hospital, clean water supply –

Aleem Khan resolved to form a new cardiology hospital in Hafizabad and ensure a clean supply of water.

– Minimum wage –

Aleem Khan reiterated his commitment to raise the minimum wage to $50,000.

– Schools Buzdar –

Aleem Khan lambasted former Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar, saying, “It had been said that Buzdar would be brought into power every time. Today, Usman Buzdar is sitting at home and relaxing.

JAHANGIR KHAN TAREEN'S SPEECH

IPP patron-in-chief Jahangir Khan Tareen said that the political parties’ tussle and allegations had harmed the country. But there is a dire need to lead the country towards prosperity by uplifting political stability.

– National interests –

"The national interests should be the priority of everyone. We don’t need superstars, but a super system. The personalities are not important, but the masses and the country are," Jahangir Khan Tareen added.

– Development process –

He made it clear the process of development should never be stopped, irrespective of who is coming or leaving power.

– Praises Army –

He heaped praise on the Army. "Our soldiers are sacrificing their lives for the sake of the country," Jahangir Tareen added.

– Promises –

The IPP patron-in-chief said: “In the past, many promises were made but not fulfilled. But we will make only those promises with you [masses] that we can fulfil”.

– Youth’s potential –

Jahangir Tareen underscored the importance of youth, saying, ‘’We will not let the country’s youth remain in a state of disappointment.

– Women empowerment –

He vowed to provide all-out facilities for women in terms of business, health, and other sectors.

The standard of the public schools should be equated with that of the private schools.

– Air quality problems –

He also underscored the air quality problems faced by Lahore and other areas of Punjab. He vowed to address the problems.