Firdous blasts opponents over 'shedding crocodile tears' for the poor.

ISLAMABAD -- Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan took to Twitter on Monday to criticise political opponents for what she said shedding crocodile tears for the poor.

The entire nation has been bearing the brunt of policies of past rulers who are now sympathising with the poor, she said.

In an apparent reference to the Sharif family, Ms Awan said shrieks of the people who couldn't remain in jail for just four days are not stopping.

The SAPM said the incumbent government took timely and bold decisions to pay off loans...