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ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):Secretary General Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab Chapter, Syed Hassan Murtaza Wednesday said that the ongoing issues of smog and fog are the direct consequences of climate change and Pakistan, particularly Punjab is bearing its brunt.
Addressing a press conference here, he emphasized that Pakistan is not seeking charity or aid from anyone but demanding its rightful due.
“International industries are earning massive profits, while countries like Pakistan are paying the price for their emissions. Our leadership must make the world realize that Pakistan deserves its fair share for the losses caused by climate change,” he said.
Hansaan Murtaza said that the PPP never wanted to derail the democratic system, as the party has rendered countless sacrifices for the sake of democracy.
He said that during the Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting of PPP, all the members expressed their views openly and the Executive Committee took decisions with consensus.
“The PPP continues its democratic struggle and will keep working for the strengthening of democracy in the country,” he added.
Asked about the recently passed Local Bodies Act, Hussain Murtaza said that the PPP had serious reservations about the legislation, as non-party-based elections are the beginning of pre-poll rigging.
He said that if the governor had refused to sign the bill, the PPP would have been accused of opposing the democratic process. “Despite our objections, we respected the process and signed the bill,” he added.
Murtaza announced that the PPP would soon present its strategy regarding the Local Bodies Act. “Even if our concerns are not addressed, we will not leave the field open. The PPP will actively participate in the upcoming local government elections,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to the Punjab Chief Minister for eventually accepting a stance the PPP had long advocated — recognizing that farmers are the backbone of the economy.
Discussing post-flood rehabilitation, Murtaza said the PPP had presented a detailed relief plan to the government.
“We suggested using the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) database for immediate cash assistance to affected farmers so they could meet urgent needs,” he said.