Public
Interest Law Association of Pakistan
PIL Issues covered in Political Party Manifestos Election 2018
Public Interest
Serial
Issue
Covering Public
1 52%
Interest
2 Access to Justice
3 Access to Water
4 Access to Food
PPP
Roti, Kapra Aur Makan
Ilm, Sehat, Sab ko kaam
PPP manifesto gives details about
protecting human rights but no plans for
judicial reforms to provide equitable
access to justice
The PPP recognises the gravity of the
issue and is cognizant that more need to
be done in terms of efficieny,
conservation, new technologies, water
quality management, and combating
waterlogging and salinity,. We will
address this in a comprehensive manner
across multiple domains: Efficiency &
conservation - Investing in new
technologies - Improve quality
management and address - waterlogging
and salinity.
We will establish a Bhook Mitao PML N is committed to a radical agenda of poor-
programme to address: -eradicate hunger centric economic transformation and social and a quality education should be available to all. Given
- boost domestic production, reforms of No mention, but plan for reduction of poverty protection in next tenure. By 2023, we will that we have limited funds and a burgeoning population,
food security system, - connect women
with the market economy ( "Benazir Food hunger-free Pakistan through support and showpiece infrastructure projects that fail to provide relief
Card" )
Scoring: Mention 1, Plan 2, Satisfactory 3, Good 4, Excellent 5 www.pilap.pk
Zero Score for No Mention at All www.fb.com/pilap.pk
Total Score (18x5) = 90
Score PTI Score PML N Score Jibran Nasir (Ind) Score
63% 66% 70%
Naya Pakistan Performance & Promise HumMeinSe#Aik
Equal access to justice is a fundamental right. Court delays
PML N's agenda for next term is people centric: and lack of access to legal counsel violates these rights,
Justice to you doorstep through local "Awami leading citizens to lose faith in the state and engage in
Adalats" near village and near service delivtery vigilante actions. It is incumbent upon the judiciary to set
We will launch a judicial reforms programme centers. Expeditious access to justice, backlog their house in order by enforcing costs against litigants
1 that will provide speedy and quality justice for 4 reduction through 3rd tier and ADR, common 4 who bring frivolous and vexatious cases and lawyers who 5
all citizens. case closure with a year, evening corts. Assert waste court time through the practice of repeated
all fundamental rights like education, full adjournments; by drafting rules to enforce provisions
health, occupational safety, protect pensioners, against perjury; by setting maximum time limits on cases;
translate laws into Urdu. and by providing the public with access to relevant court
statistics.
PTI will build dams and solve our water crisis As such I support water conservation, the construction of
with immediate steps to conserve and improve PML N claims proudly to develop first national environmentally sustainable dams, the construction of
management of water. We will expedite water policy and to tackle water crisis, 3- desalination plants, and the ruthless accountability of
development of requisite infrastructure and pronged approach centered around improving water usage in the agricultural sector where the vast
ensure implementation of Pakistan’s national storage, accessibility and conservation. We will: majority of wastage is taking place. I also support strict
3 water policy and our water plan for each 4 integrate water strategy and plans, bolster 4 enforcement of the policies suggested in the National 5
province. We will increase the supply of safe storage capacity, leverage technology for Water Policy 2018. I also support private-public
drinking water in urban slums and rural efficiency, develop water conservation partnerships, an end to political patronage of the tanker
communities by providing point-of-use solutions methods, supply clean water (desalination/RO2 mafia that has enriched itself by using its control over
and water treatment plants at the local level plants). scarce water resources as a weapon against the citizens of
through public-private partnership. Karachi.
No Pakistani should be without food, clothing, shelter, and
a clean environment . Electricity, affordable healthcare,
4 through better employment
1 double the farmer's income and guarantee a
3 these essential services must be prioritized over
4
doubling crops. to the suffering or develop the human capital of our young
population.
 Our resolve going into the next tenure is to
bring forth quality education and impart higher-
Our education policy will continue to order learning skill so that we are able to
show political will to fulfill the cultivate a skilled and globally competitive
responsibility of the state as per the workforce. PML N vision for 2023 is an I also support private-public partnerships to set up
constitution of Pakistan: providing "equal education system that is capable of producing a numerous neighborhood water sanitation plants to
PTI will put in place the most ambitious
opportunity for quality education to all citizen ground in values, driven by ambition and improve the quality of our drinking water. In addition,
education agenda in Pakistan’s history, spanning
5 Education childern so they can realise their 3 reform of primary, secondary, tertiary,
4 equipped with skill required to compete in the 4 I support an end to political patronage of the tanker 5
potential and contribute to the global marketplace through worldclass mafia that has enriched itself by using its control over
vocational, and special education.
development of society and economy, education system: universal enrollment in scarce water resources as a weapon against the
creating a sense of nationhood and primary till 2023, equitable access for girls, adult citizens of Karachi.
inculcating values of tolerance, social literacy, univeral access to vocational training,
justice and democracy. align with jobs, monitoring, spending 4% of
GDP, research & innovation, incentivise
performance
We propose a radical raft of measures to PML N will now move to from access and
expand health provisioning in order to fill PTI will ensure universal health coverage and coverage towards health outcomes and quality The best way to tackle our numerous health problems
missing gaps, join up the dots from enhance the focus on primary care while of care. We will make a radical transition
is through a national health service with its own
primary healtcasre to tertiary, effective upgrading secondary & tertiary facilities. We will towards an evidence based health system.By
dedicated infrastructure that provides free and
Access to Health health management system ("Healthcare expand the Sehat Insaf card to the poorest 2023 we will ensure health for all and assert
6 for All") through ELAJ program
4 families across Pakistan and launch special
4 quality of care. We can only achieve our vision
4 comprehensive healthcare to all, like the British NHS. 5
services However, as we all know, Pakistan lacks the funding
(Expanding, Linking up and Joining-In) assistance programmes for differently-abled 2025 of growth and sustainable development if
Also retain and improve and expand the persons. We will retain and strengthen the we slow down trajectory of rapid population to provide such a free service to all and to develop
Benazir Income Support Programme Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). growth for alleviation of poverty and good the nationwide infrastructure to deliver it.
(BISP). quality of environment.
I support the following measures to solve this crisis:
Good policy cannot be made on the basis of bad or
falsified data or by concealing information from
independent experts. A first step is to obtain reliable
statistics and releasing those statistics to the public
We will adopt a four pronged strategy for Introduction of clean, sustainable, and secure power
In next term, PML N would transition Pakistan sources such as wind, hydro, and solar
addressing the energy requirements of a
PTI will complete electrification of rural areas, from sufficiency to efficiency, affordability and Upgrading the national grid to prevent loss during
growing population and economy on
solve circular debt issue through reducing sustainability. More power to the poor,
sustainable basis by providing adequate, transmission
transmission and distribution losses, and Ubiquitous power, lowest cost to end-
7 Energy affordable and progressively cleaner 3 implement our plan to harness our natural
4 consumer, Go-Green Improve health and
5 Preventing distribution companies such as K-Electric 5
energy to all: - Diversification of energy from exploiting their consumers by illegally charging
resources towards a greener energy mix. environment (renewable share >10%), enhance
mix -prioritising efficiency and peak tariffs during off peak hours and using tampered
distribution. Improve Euro-2 to Euro-IV or better
conservation - revamping T&D and - meters to exaggerate their consumption. All
and decrease carbon footprint.
rationalising oil & gas policies consumers should be provided facility of Time of Use
Digital Meters with electricity bills providing proper
details breakdown of bill as per law, Ending circular
debt via institutional reforms and compelling
powerful consumers to pay their electricity bills on
time
The creation of a proactive monitoring and complaint
cell with judicial powers for both industry and
agriculture. Mandatory board seat for union
PML N's next economic agenda is to create mass leadership in all large enterprises.
employment through active labor policies and
PTI will strengthen the labour market and create Minimum full time wage of PKR 25,000 per month to
Linking minimum wage to living wage, unleash entrepreneurship through microcredit
10 million jobs over 5 years in key sectors: SME, reflect increased costs of living.
8 Employment univeralizing EOBI pensions, empowering 3 housing, ICT, health, education, green economy
4 and enterprize programs. Innovation centers, 4 5
An end to child labor. One estimate puts child labor in
women and more public office to women incubators and acceleraters will be set up
and tourism. Pakistan at 12.5 million children - these children need
around strong SME clusters. ( 2+ millions jobs in
housing & construction revolution.) to be in school.
An end to bonded labour.
Incentives to increase female participation in the
workforce, currently at 25%.
 No Pakistani should be without food, clothing,
shelter, and a clean environment . Electricity,
PTI will play the role of an enabler and Poor landless farmers will be given 5 acre land
affordable healthcare, and a quality education should
"Apni Galiyan Apna Ghar" program to facilitator, but not developer, to build 5 million parcels to launch their agriculture ventures with
be available to all. Given that we have limited funds
9 Shelter provide land and low cost housing to 3 low cost housing units. We will ensure the 3 interest-free loans to millions deserving. 2+ 3 3
and a burgeoning population, these essential services
poor and land less peasants development of 1.5 to 2 million urban and 3 to millions jobs in housing & construction
3.5 million rural housing units. revolution. must be prioritized over showpiece infrastructure
projects that fail to provide relief to the suffering or
develop the human capital of our young population.
Most of Pakistan's transport infrastructure has
been built by PML N. we believe that an
efficient, equitable and well connected
No mention as a separate plan, covered
transport system stimulates economic growth.
under reviving infrastructure policy
No mention as a separate plan, only planned We envision to create worldclass urban cities
Transport & framework and plan to establish "Task No Mention even discourages mega projects for
10 Force that will review the need, regional
1 under Revive Manufacturing & SME: Efficient 1 and connect them to smaller villages and towns 5 0
Communications Motorways & trains
transport & warehousing facilities through seamless transport system. The
considerations and federal balance to
motorways, highways, farm to market roads,
commit to a project.
metros, railways and airports build during our
tenure are part of an integrated masterplan of a
unified, inclusive Paistan
PTI recognises climate change and our I support the building of waste to energy plants with
Sustainability and Resilience: PPP will increasing environmental pollution; the damage PML N promise to reform under agreements along with recycling units so that our waste can be
plan early adaption framework and it is causing and the threat it poses to our and legal frameworks established. In 2023 we dealt with in a sustainable manner. I also support a
longterm mitigation plan to restore water future. We will take action to manage climate envision a greener Pakistan protected against government-run campaign to raise awareness and
reservoirs, prevent drought/flood and change and make Pakistan greener under our climate change, not only industry, agriculture
Environment, civic responsibility regarding sustainability and
climate change effects. Plans include Green Growth Agenda by investing in long term but also our future generations. Implement
recycling. I will strongly campaign for the effective
11 Pollution, Waste sprinkler irrigation, better seed and 3 adaptation to climate change, addressing the 4 adaption and mitigation measures, monitor air 4 4
enforcement of legislation against Single Use Plastics
Management modernizing weather forecast and root causes of environmental pollution, pollution, fund INDC commitments,
monitoring. Urban transit to reduce strengthening our institutions, planting 10 reforestation "Green Pakistan Program, green and for same will advocate incentives and subsidies
motorised transport, industry standards billion trees in 5 years, and by improving our energy production, cutting carbon emission, 10 for producers of biodegradable materials as well as
to reduce pollution and promotion of disaster relief management and risk reduction. protected Marines Areas , ban on plastic bags, retailers for adopting environmentally friendly
clean energy. Environmental conservation will be at the core wetland conservation. practices.
of PTI’s governance.
I would support legislation that would make it illegal
for both private and public organizations to refuse
employment to people with disabilities as well as
A more inclusive society with integration Create a more caring Pakistan for people with affirmative action measures to ensure that they can
of differently abled people as per UN special needs: We will take a rights-based compete with their peers on an equal footing.
Persons with CRPD and involve them in national approach to provide the necessary resources Mentioned under Monority and Vulnerable Furthermore, the Government must introduce
12 decision making, legislative measures,
4 and infrastructure to diagnose, facilitate/assist
4 sections of society, not separately addressed
2 5
Disabilities schools and a proper curricula for those who are
equal opportunities at workplace and and integrate differently-abled persons into intellectually challenged. Every citizen must be
special educational needs. mainstream society. allowed to realize their maximum potential and in
this sphere we can all learn from the remarkable
success and achievements of our athletes of the
Special Olympics Pakistan Team.
The security, safety and well being of journalists
To revive and promote arts, culture and is of paramount importance to PML N. we will
heritage through, Arts Councils at District We will provide state patronage to sports, arts reduce invsible and visible censorship, engage
Level, attracting youth to impart art and and culture by providing the necessary youth in dialogue of cultural identity, heritage Mentioned under freedom of press but no plan for
13 Cultural & Heritage culture studies, protect languages and
4 resources alongside local and international
2 grounded in regional and linguistic diversity. We
1
promotion of culture & heritage.
promotion of theatre, cinemas, parks and exposure to athletes, artists and artisans. will initiate a pluralistic discourse that
public spaces celeberates freedom. creativity, informed
decision making and socio-political change:

Basic rights protection and framework for
women, childern and minorities through
Security to Minorities, rights of minorities; their places of worship, Interfaith harmony, special welfare programs details breakdown of bill as per law. I support mass
14 legislation, advocacy and institutions. Set 4
Women and Childern
up Truth and reconcilliation Commission
for Karachi, FATA and KP areas.
15 Right to Information No mention 0 support transparency and accountability in
PPP will create and support devolution at
Local Bodies province level and increase women share
16 in process. Also will bring harmony
1 and decision-making to the people through an 3
Restoration
between people and institutions.
Pledge to reform police through training,
monitoring and improve effectiveness in
17 Police Reforms community protection. Take care of
3 building upon KP’s successful police reform 5
widows and martyres family.
Kissan Card and subsidised fiscal program Digitizing Pakistan, expand e-Governance, public funds, we should rely on progressive income
18 Others for poor farmers and relevant services 3
with Bhook mitao program
Total Score 47
PML N aspires to cater the needs of vulnerable
groups by enacting legislation, creating
Preventing distribution companies such as K-Electric
econominc empowerment opportunities, from exploiting their consumers by illegally charging
ensuring their assimilation in society and peak tariffs during off peak hours and using tampered
granting them equal rights. Women rights, Anti- meters to exaggerate their consumption. All
Harassment Cells, awareness, transgender consumers should be provided facility of Time of Use
PTI will protect the civil, social and religious rights, inclusivity, 6 months maternity leave etc. Digital Meters with electricity bills providing proper
property and institutions as laid down in the
3 for uplift of minorities. Scholarship of minority
4 5
rural plantations as well the creation of urban forests
Constitution. students, employment quota and pilgirmage to address the alarming levels of air pollution in our
facilitation. - review legislations, institutional major cities such as Lahore and Peshawar. I also
framework, policy framework, reforms film & support a massive campaign to raise awareness of
cinema industry, enahnace art, culture., climate change in both rural and urban areas, and
National Heritage Fund to protect heritage,
empower the Ministry of Climate Change to strictly
digital National Heritage archive and "Showcase
implement its policies.
Pakistan" initiative.
We will abolish the culture of secrecy and will As such, the censorship of the press, the intimidation
ensure that all government actions, records and
of journalists, and the promotion of fake news are not
information are open to public scrutiny. PTI will Given details about acts passed but no future
4 promises made
1 just a threat to democracy but also a gross violation 2
government as per standards practiced
of every citizen’s fundamental constitutional rights to
internationally. information and choice.
Ensure a strong and effective Local Government
We will transform Pakistan by devolving power (LG) system across Pakistan. Develop functions
of healthcare, education and policing in LG, 4 No Mention 0
empowered local government. increase capacity and financial autonomy to
allow property taxation.
Complete Administrative and Financial Autonomy of
the Police Force Citizens Police Liaison Committees to
promote closer cooperation between citizen
stakeholders and the police Special Cells within Police
with authority to investigate police brutality,
enforced disappearances and extra judicial murders
Complaint Officers with the authority to investigate
We will enforce depoliticisation of police by Reform the police service through smart police brutality, enforced disappearances, and police
policing, community policing, citizen friendly, 4 encounters Induction of more women police officers 5
model, which will be replicated nationally. efficiency in crime fighting. Impart civil society. as well as police officers from minority communities
Digitization of police records including all cases
registered, monthly crime reports of areas and special
investigation reports and the same should be
publically accessible, Gender sensitization and
training for police officers Training of all Police
Officers in all recent legislations which have revised
Penal Laws
In order to provide such services, it is the
responsibility of the government to broaden the tax
base, clamp down on tax evaders, and bring untaxed
sectors into the formal economy. In order to raise
We will transform public administration with E-
Governance initiatives to facilitate citizens’
access to justice, rights and other public
3 bridge digital divide, unleash IT industry growth 4 tax rather than sales taxes and excessive borrowing. 4
and expand support for IT entrepreneurship. Great extremes of wealth and poverty are not
services.
conducive to human welfare or economic growth.
The rich must pay their fair share so that the poor do
not go without basic amenities and we are able to
pursue development in a manner that is sustainable.
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