Clash between the coalition partners of PDM government
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The previous coalition government partners are now pointing fingers at each other, blaming each other for the rising inflation. It's a blame game reminiscent of a game of tag. However, the public is witnessing that the very ministers who are currently indulging in rhetoric managed to secure positions of power and ministries when they joined the coalition government, but they did not take proactive steps to control the first and foremost issue affecting the public - inflation.
Firstly, the ongoing debate centers around the soaring electricity bills. All coalition parties have given the impression that the reason behind expensive electricity is the Muslim League-Nawaz. However, the Muslim League-Nawaz, while adopting a defensive position, repeatedly stated that it was not their government but a coalition government, so they cannot be solely responsible.
Nevertheless, due to the unrelenting rise in sugar prices, the Muslim League-Nawaz has also taken an offensive stance and laid the blame on the former Minister of Commerce, who was a part of the People's Party in the coalition government. Before delving into this tussle, let's talk about the increasing sugar prices due to smuggling and hoarding. Sugar prices are currently skyrocketing due to these factors. In just one week, the price per kilogram has increased by more than 50 rupees, and in many cities, the prices continue to surge even after the double-century mark. Just yesterday, Quetta witnessed a 15-rupee increase in the price per kilogram of sugar, and today another 15-rupee hike has occurred, bringing the price per kilogram up to 220 rupees.
Karachi has also seen sugar prices soar to 200 rupees per kilogram, but small shops and markets have run out of stock. The rising sugar prices are causing distress among the public. It was essential to control the rising sugar prices. The previous government could have played a part in this issue, but they have now turned it into a political blame game. This matter intensified when senior leader of the Muslim League-Nawaz, Ahsan Iqbal, discussed the issue in a program, stating that the permission for sugar exports was granted during the tenure of the People's Party's Minister of Commerce, who was responsible for the decision. Since the previous government was a coalition government, all responsibilities cannot be placed solely on the Muslim League-Nawaz.
At present, sugar prices are causing great concern among the public. Ideally, steps should have been taken to control the rising sugar prices. The previous government should have collaborated with the current government on this matter, but they have instead chosen to engage in political point-scoring. This issue became more intense when a senior leader of the Muslim League-Nawaz, Ahsan Iqbal, discussed it in a program, claiming that the permission for sugar exporrs was granted during the tenure of the People's Party's Minister of Commerce, who was responsible for that decision. Since the previous government was a coalition government, it's not fair to place all the blame solely on the Muslim League-Nawaz.
In conclusion, the blame game over rising inflation between the former coalition partners has escalated, with each side pointing fingers at the other. The public, however, is more concerned about the tangible impact of these rising prices, particularly when it comes to essential commodities like sugar. While the issue of expensive electricity bills and sugar prices needs to be addressed promptly, the political rhetoric and finger-pointing seem to be overshadowing concrete solutions. It remains to be seen whether the government can put aside its differences and take effective measures to alleviate the burden of inflation on the public
