Voters warned of handing victory to failed politicians

Voters warned of handing victory to failed politicians

Incompetent cabal cannot revive recession-bound economy

May 09

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Thursday said masses would be responsible for country's failures in future if they again elected leaders without vision and basic competence.

A weak government will not be able to overcome challenges or initiate reforms which will accelerate economic contraction paving way for default, it said.

We must blame nobody but ourselves for sad state of education system, collapsing healthcare system, an overfed yet inefficient civil service, pervasive crime and terror, and corruption that has become endemic, said Dr Murtaza Mughal, President PEW.

That is because we had elected a government believed and behaved like it was unaccountable, he said while talking to Baig Raj, President Punjab Forum.

Dr Murtaza Mughal said that if masses continue endorse the failed leadership, the result would be continued chaos, extending inequality, burgeoning unemployment, poverty and the social evils that have become feature of our society.

Warning voters about handing victory to failed politicians, he said that the incompetent cabal that ruled country for five years cannot revive recession-bound economy or stand up to domestic and international challenges.

At the occasion, Mr Baig Raj said that economic revival plans of PML-N and PTI resembles to some extent therefore they should join hands in post-elections scenario for the sake of country.

A PPP-led coalition will fail the country therefore Nawaz Sharif and Imran should cooperate in the national interest, he said.

Following the injury of Imran during a rally, the reaction of PML-N leadership has not only sent very positive signals but it has also renewed hopes among the business community, he noted.

Masses are looking towards PML-N and PTI to forge a strong government to steer out country of current mess, said Baig Raj.