In a recent media briefing in Lahore, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Central Secretary of Information Nadeem Afzal Chan made several pointed remarks about his party's position within the current political landscape.

"We are allies of the system, not the government," Chan stated clearly, emphasizing that PPP's primary goal is ensuring constitutional supremacy and democratic principles. "Our collective target is the supremacy of the constitution and democracy."

Chan highlighted that the party's greatest priority is demonstrating why the PPP remains essential for the country and its institutions. He maintained that the party would continue addressing public issues without being accountable or bound to any specific entity.

Defending his party's record, Chan challenged critics to identify any PPP member who had amassed significant wealth between 1988 and 2024. He suggested conducting surveys to understand how students affiliated with PPP have suffered career setbacks. "PPP has been a victim of a murky system, but even today, many things remain intact because of the People's Party," he asserted.

The press conference was attended by several party officials including Shahzad Saeed Cheema, Rana Jawad, Mian Ayub, Faiza Malik, Nayab Jan, Nasira Kafeel, Azeem Hafeez, Sibt Hassan, Shehryar Chaudhry, and Allama Tanveer.

Chan also addressed electoral reform, stating that genuine electoral commission reforms are necessary. "As a political party, we have not been successful in bringing about electoral reforms," he admitted candidly.

He claimed that the PPP has been systematically weakened in Punjab through calculated measures. "If we succeed in establishing our narrative, you will see the People's Party emerge in Punjab," Chan predicted confidently.

The PPP leader demanded greater access to government offices for party workers and called for development agencies to consider their input. He criticized the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), claiming they "have not yet come into line."

Water distribution emerged as a critical issue in Chan's address. "The irrigation system is a matter of life and death for us," he emphasized, explaining that they need water from the Upper Jhelum Canal via the Rasul Branch. Chan expressed gratitude to Sindh province for raising irrigation issues while lamenting the severe water injustice faced by Punjab.

"Punjab has suffered tremendous injustice. Its water supply is already 35 percent below requirements, while Sindh's is 40 percent deficient," Chan explained. He challenged critics to drink the groundwater from rural Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sargodha to understand the severity of the problem.

Chan concluded by criticizing agricultural policies that have promoted water-intensive crops while eliminating those requiring less water, exacerbating the region's water management challenges.