Federal government has its priorities wrong: Bilawal Bhutto

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has criticized the PTI-led federal government for having ‘its priorities wrong’.

Bilawal Bhutto took to Twitter and said that the federal government did not announce relief packages for frontline workers such as doctors, nurses, or daily wagers.

He further said, “However, a major relief package for the construction sector has been announced during the ongoing coronavirus situation.”

PPP Chairman also said, “Our value for profit over human life is driving our response to a health crisis.”

In the middle of global pandemic, we have not announced major relief packages for our doctors, nurses, frontline fighters or even daily wage earners who have been hardest hit by lockdown. However, Pakistan has announced major relief for construction industry during #COVID2019 1/2

— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) April 17, 2020

He also cautioned that the entire country could suffer due to the flawed policies of the federal government.

He also urged the leaders to support the healthcare system and labourers. “Support our health care system. Support our laborers. Support those who need it most,” he said.

Earlier today (Friday), the federal cabinet approved an ordinance for the construction industry as businesses suffer due to the spread of the novel coronavirus in Pakistan and across the world.

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that the government would announce an Rs100 billion package for the construction industry as it tries to keep the country afloat amid the coronavirus epidemic.