The PPP claimed on Monday that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif assured his top leadership to resolve his concerns about the canal plans during a period of tense relations between the two ruling coalition allies.
The PML -N, headed by the allies, and the PPP have been boiling for several months as the key allies have expressed disappointment over the incomplete promises. It is not being focused on it through the office.
The PPP has also repeatedly expressed concern over the construction of controversial canals in the Cholistan area of ​​Punjab. It has called for an immediate meeting of the Commonwealth Council, which has been pending for 11 months, and has demanded to take up the canal issue there. The Sindh government claims that the new canals will reduce the water part of the province and can replace the cultivated land barren. President Zardari also criticized his “unilateral” decisions against the government in a joint session of parliament and demanded that he not support the canal plan, saying he could not support it.
Between this environment, a Press release The coalition said that Prime Minister Shahbaz today hosted the PPP delegation of senior leadership under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for an Iftar dinner at the Prime Minister’s House.
The press release states that “Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif assured the PPP that it was assured to resolve his concerns about the controversial canals, maintain peace in the district and help the flood victims in Balochistan.”
However, a similar press release by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) does not mention the assurance of the canals regarding the canals.
“The PPP delegation raised objections about the controversial canals plan and expressed reservations.
It said that Prime Minister Shahbaz praised the PPP leadership for “active and dynamic role in meeting the expectations of the people in all four provinces” and the PPP leadership on the cooperation of the alliance with the federal government to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
The press release said that “the Prime Minister said that all political parties should work together to ensure the better future of the federation and the provinces.”
Meanwhile, the PMO Press Release said that the PPP expressed full confidence in the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shahbaz and praised the Prime Minister and his team for their “tireless efforts”, economic policies and the consequent financial stability in the country.
He added that the PPP assured the government of its full support in every move taken to improve the country’s development, economic stability and the lives of common citizens.
“The PPP thanked the Prime Minister for his move to consult the allies in government affairs, respect his opinion and take them into confidence.
The press release concluded that “the PPP delegation reaffirmed its commitment to provide full support for the development of the country’s economy under the leadership of the Prime Minister.”
