MULTAN: Former chief minister Pervaiz Elahi says the nation is looking up to the Supreme Court regarding a decision of Panama case.

“Irrespective of the decision the Sharifs have been proved guilty,” he said at a workers’ convention here on Sunday.

He said commission was being earned on all projects and Rs28 billion had been spent on metro bus project in Multan while on other hand hospitals are being given on contract by the chief minister.

“The elder brother is distributing health cards while the younger one is giving the hospitals on a contact. Similarly, the educational institutions are being auctioned,” he said.

He said farmers were financially prosperous during his tenure and availability of irrigation water was ensured to end user.

“Watercourses were cemented, scholarships awarded to schoolgoing girls and 40 dams were constructed in Potohar,” he said.

“All the wings of party have been activated and workers should concentrate on preparation of elections,” he said.

Published in Dawn, March 27th, 2017

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