Is PPP leadership capable of resolving long-standing issues, asks ex-PM
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Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressed a public Q&A session titled “Nazuk Mor Aur New Directions” at IBA Karachi, engaging with students and faculty on pressing national issues. Abbasi criticized the Sindh government’s failure to provide basic services in Karachi, specifically citing Baldia Town’s lack of water for years. He questioned the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) capacity to resolve long-standing public concerns and highlighted the need for action on the canal dispute through the Council of Common Interests. The session, moderated by Dr. Akbar Zaidi and Aliya Naqvi, also touched on governance, political accountability, and economic stability, with Abbasi warning that neglecting farmers could damage the economy. His remarks, laced with both candor and sarcasm, emphasized the need for responsible leadership, institutional reform, and public engagement.
Publication Source
The News International
Publication Date
4-24-2025
Pages
13
Disciplines
Leadership | Political Science | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
The News International's Correspondent. (2025, April 24). Is PPP leadership capable of resolving long-standing issues, asks ex-PM. The News International, . 13. https://ir.iba.edu.pk/press-media/136
Keywords
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, IBA Karachi, PPP criticism, Karachi governance, canal dispute, Council of Common Interests, political leadership, NAB, Baldia Town, PTI founder, economic collapse, student dialogue
