ISLAMABAD: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) on Wednesday unveiled its manifesto to reflect collective thinking and political character of the party leadership besides outlining a roadmap of public service and national development.
Sharing main features of the IPP’s manifesto, the party’s Central Information Secretary Firdous Ashiq Awan stated that at the heart of the IPP’s manifesto lies a strong emphasis on upholding the sanctity of Prophethood and defending it, making it the party’s foremost priority.
Moreover, the party’s focus on youth empowerment is evident through the introduction of special packages, which were unprecedented in previous party manifestos.
The youth will have access to easy loans to support their entrepreneurial ventures and benefit from innovative plans aimed at revolutionising the IT sector.
In an effort to uplift the poor and middle-class families, the manifesto promises to provide free electricity up to 300 units per household.
Additionally, the labourers will receive a minimum wage of Rs50,000.
To promote sustainable agriculture, the IPP intends to transfer tube wells to subsidised solar panels and implement agrarian reforms.
Healthcare and women’s empowerment are also high on the IPP’s agenda, with plans to establish modern and equipped free dispensaries at the Union Council (UC) level and provide opportunities for women to thrive in various fields.
Addressing environmental concerns, the IPP pledges to introduce air-conditioned electric buses for citizens’ convenience and undertake crucial dam and reservoir projects as part of their sovereign foreign policy manifesto.
The manifesto also underscores the importance of promoting sports and local tourism industries, protecting minority rights, and safeguarding the property and rights of overseas Pakistanis.
Concrete measures to combat terrorism in the country and improve the systems of the police department, administration, judiciary, and tax collection are among the IPP’s top priorities.
The manifesto pledges to engage in responsible foreign policy, promoting international cooperation and collaboration. It also stresses the significance of developing the sports industry and local tourism while protecting the rights of minorities and overseas Pakistanis.
On the national security front, the manifesto outlines concrete measures to combat terrorism, improve the police department, administration, judiciary, and tax collection systems, ensuring a safe and stable environment for citizens.
Awan declared the manifesto to be the foundation of a ‘Digital Pakistan’, and the IPP envisions becoming the pioneer in establishing a stable, strong, and prosperous nation.
She emphasised that the era of politics based on hatred and division has come to a close, and it is time to move forward with a united spirit of development and prosperity.
