Mohammad Malick Criticizes Government Priorities, Says Many Pakistanis Can No Longer Afford Basic Food
ISLAMABAD: Senior anchorperson Mohammad Malick has strongly criticized the country’s economic conditions and the government’s policy priorities, alleging that public welfare has been sidelined in favor of publicity-driven projects while rising inflation, electricity tariffs, and fuel prices continue to burden citizens.
In his analysis, Malick said the priorities of the Punjab government are evident from its spending on projects worth billions of rupees, including the purchase of aircraft and the launch of public transport initiatives prominently displaying official images. He remarked that photographs can be seen on everything from buses to garbage bins, suggesting that public resources are being spent on promotional campaigns rather than meaningful relief for the people.
Drawing a comparison with Bangladesh, Malick claimed that an administrative order there prohibits displaying the Prime Minister’s photograph at government offices and public places. He argued that, in contrast, Pakistan appears to be more focused on projecting a favorable image than addressing pressing public concerns.
He further stated that Pakistanis are paying some of the highest electricity and petroleum prices in the region, while soaring power bills have placed millions of households under severe financial strain. According to Malick, inflation has reached such levels that many people have reduced their consumption of wheat flour and bread because they can no longer afford them.
“People have started eating less bread because they cannot afford it,” he said, highlighting what he described as the growing erosion of the public’s purchasing power.
اینکر پرس محمد مالک حکومت پر برس پڑے !!!
پنجاب میں ترجیحات ہیں کہ اربوں روپے کے جہاز لے لو، بسیں چلائیں جن پر فوٹوز لگی ہوں حتیٰ کہ کچرے کے ڈبوں پر بھی تصویریں لگا رہے ہیں، بنگلہ دیش میں ایک ایڈمنسٹریٹو آرڈر جاری کیا ہے کہ وزیراعظم کی تصویر کسی جگہ پر نہیں لگے گی لیکن وہ بنگلہ…— Ehtsham Kiani (@ehtshamkiani) July 29, 2026
The senior journalist maintained that the country’s real challenges lie in addressing inflation and improving living standards rather than prioritizing image-building initiatives.
It is worth noting that the government has faced persistent criticism in recent months over rising electricity tariffs, petroleum prices, and the increasing cost of essential commodities. Opposition parties and economic experts have repeatedly called for more effective public relief measures.
The government, however, maintains that it is pursuing economic stability through fiscal reforms and development projects aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth and long-term improvement in living standards.
