Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari and sister of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has criticised the current economic situation in Pakistan, highlighting record-high inflation and unemployment.
Speaking in the National Assembly on Sunday, the PPP member said the new budget does not represent the public and should have provided relief for farmers and ordinary citizens.
“Do the people of Pakistan deserve this anti-people budget?” she asked. “We need to move forward to provide relief for the common man and strengthen our farmers. The people of Pakistan deserve better, and we should work together to achieve improvement.”
Aseefa emphasised the importance of unity during times of ideological division and conflict. “At a time when people are divided by their ideological beliefs, when disagreements are weaponised, and dissent is met with violence, it is crucial for us as elected members of this house to rise and discuss these issues,” she said.
She urged for tolerance to extend beyond speeches and words, calling for action and the rejection of divisive politics. “We must unite for the people’s sake and find ways to provide them with relief,” she added.
