Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges suspension of long-term KP projects

Criticism of PTI governance record

Shehbaz Sharif questioned whether the funds available to the provincial government had been used transparently for public welfare over the last 13 years. He asked how many universities, hospitals, or schools were built despite numerous promises made by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party during its tenure.

Defense of federal intervention

The prime minister defended the imposition of governor's rule on October 11 as necessary to protect lives and the economy after negotiations failed. He stated that a joint committee between the PPP and PML-N held talks but did not receive approval for an agreed draft before the decision was made.

Call for immediate relief steps

Shehbaz Sharif told party members to focus on small steps like improving law and order and ensuring medicines reach hospitals immediately. He argued that people deprived for over a decade would appreciate these immediate measures rather than waiting for long-term infrastructure projects.