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Bilawal Launches Election Campaign with Ambitious 10-Point ‘Welfare’ Agenda

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Launching the ‘Bhook Mitao Programme’ to address and alleviate hunger-related issues in the country.

Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, Pakistan – On the solemn occasion of the 16th death anniversary of his mother, Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari officially inaugurated the party’s election campaign for the upcoming polls scheduled for February 8, 2024. Addressing a gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, Bilawal unveiled a comprehensive 10-point agenda, focusing on welfare initiatives that his party aims to implement if voted into power.

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Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key promises and proposals outlined by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari during the launch of the PPP election campaign:

  1. Salary Doubling Initiative: The PPP pledges to double salaries within five years, aiming to uplift the economic well-being of the citizens.
  2. Green Energy for the Poor: Introducing a plan to provide free solar energy of 300 units to economically disadvantaged individuals, along with the establishment of green energy parks in every district.
  3. Education for All: The party commits to enhancing the education sector by implementing projects aimed at improving the overall quality of education across the country.
  4. Universal Healthcare: Ensuring free healthcare services for all citizens throughout Pakistan to address health disparities and promote well-being.
  5. Housing for the Needy: Proposing the construction of three million houses for individuals affected by floods and those living in poverty.
  6. Welfare Expansion: Planning to expand the scope of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and introducing additional welfare schemes to support vulnerable populations.
  7. Agricultural Support: Introducing a program similar to BISP for farmers and implementing the ‘Hari Card’ initiative to enhance support for the agricultural sector.
  8. Laborer Welfare: Enhancing support for laborers through the Benazir Mazdoor Card to improve working conditions and workers’ rights.
  9. Youth Empowerment: Introducing the ‘Youth Card’ for unemployed youth and establishing ‘Youth Markaz’ to address youth-related challenges.
  10. Combatting Hunger: Launching the ‘Bhook Mitao Programme’ to address and alleviate hunger-related issues in the country.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s 10-point agenda underscores the PPP’s commitment to addressing economic, social, and welfare challenges facing Pakistan, setting the stage for a competitive election campaign leading up to February 8, 2024.

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