The PPP-Parliamentarians has announced its election manifesto with a special focus on a seven-point agenda pledging to fulfill basic needs of the poor.
The manifesto was released by party President Makhdoom Amin Fahim at a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday.
Former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani‚ Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira‚ Minister for Defence Naveed Qamar and Minister of State for Information Syed Sumsam Bukhari were also present.
The manifesto pledges to increase minimum wage to Rs 18‚000 per month by 2018 and enhance cash monthly grant under Benazir Income Support Programme from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000.
The manifesto pledges to create of a new province in South Punjab through necessary constitutional measures.
It further pledges that under the new NFC Award‚ Sindh will get special grant for Karachi‚ being mega port and economic hub of the country.
A mother and childcare programme will be launched to ensure healthcare for them through vouchers and cash transfers.
The manifesto commits to eradicate polio by 2018 and taking its coverage to 100 percent. Enhanced security cover would be provided to health workers.
Per constitutional requirements‚ the manifesto promises universal primary enrolment by 2018 and 10‚000 higher education and technical vocation scholarships for FATA and Balochistan.
Labour representatives will get four seats in the National Assembly and two seats in each provincial assembly through legislation.
There will be renewed focus on housing and the poor will be given priority for low-cost housing schemes to be launched through public-private partnership.
The party proposes to launch a youth employment initiative called ‘Peoples Employment Programme’. Farmers will be supported by charging flat rate for electricity for tube-wells and providing cheaper inputs.
Special Economic Zones would be established to promote industrialisation and create job opportunities.
The manifesto also pledges addition of 12‚000MW of cheap electricity by way of hydel‚ coal‚ gas and renewable energy by the end of next term of the government.
The national commission on minorities will be given statutory status and religious properties will be given protection, the manifesto adds.
