Govt raised power tariff to repay IMF: Imran
"The government asks for the loans and enjoys them, but makes the public suffer when the IMF wants them paid back," he alleged.
"Internationally, the prices petrol and diesel have decreased by 25%, but in Pakistan, the price of petrol has only been decreased by Rs9," said the PTI chief.
"Mian sahib, you have misunderstood what 'Go Nawaz Go' means," the PTI chief said while addressing a rally in Nankana Sahib. "It does not mean you travel to China, Germany and England. When I said it, I meant for you to resign... not travel abroad."
"After November 30, if we are not given justice, you will find it impossible to run your government," Imran warned.
Imran said Nawaz was blaming all failures of the country on PTI’s protests.
"We have done nothing to stop your government from functioning. If the country is in trouble, it is because of your policies," Imran said.
Imran, reiterating his demand for the prime minister to resign, told the mammoth crowd that the government had agreed to five out of six demands he had proposed -- the last one being the resignation of the prime minister.
Further, in regard to the judicial commission to probe electoral rigging, the PTI chief claimed that the government was backtracking on a demand which it had previously agreed to. "I have evidence which proves Finance Minister Ishaq Dar had agreed to form the judicial commission. According to Article 190, officials from any agency -- whether it is ISI or MI or IB -- could be a part of the investigation. You had agreed to this."
He went on to state that his dharna would continue even as investigations into electoral rigging proceed. If the investigations prove that the May 2013 general elections are rigged, the prime minister would have to resign.
The PTI chief also alleged that the Pakistan Peoples party (PPP) were complicit in rigging.
"Both parties, together, were complicit in 'match fixing'," he said.
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@ S.Malik Yes, you prefer paying for higher petrol prices even though globally the prices are down. You prefer paying extra tariff just so that your precious leaders could enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply in their palaces. Please grow up. Bring some facts. IK brings facts upon facts but your leaders have nothing but excuses. Please explain what public humiliation was brought about by SS on Zardari after elections. The guard of honor? Load shedding was to be finished in six months. You can blame KP issues all you want on IK. This is their first year of rule ever. PMLN has been in Punjab for 15 years. We still see flooding every year in the province. Open you eyes or you just in denial?
IK is a trying to appeal to the masses using populist rhetoric, little does he know that masses are not as foolish as he things and will now fall prey to his garbage. Every time I see IK he reminds me of a child who does not get his candy and starts lashing out on others plus a heroine addict who will do or say anything for his next dose.
@Fed Up: Ever herd of the goldsmith billions? wikipedia it please. Imran Khan's "london meetings" are arranged and financed by them
@Fed Up: 1 - Govt can stop electricity theft (mainly by rich and powerful people as themselves) to increase revenue. 2 - His ex-wife bought the so-called "mansion" (which by the way is a 5 bedroom house) from her money.
Next question.
@unbelievable: Study the facts and keep the "maybes" to yourself. As per the state banks report almost Rs. 300B is the cost of electricity stolen per year. There is no question about electricity subsidies here.
Rise in tariff is to shorten the trade deficit and pay off the interest on IMF loans. Plain and simple.
Two questions for the naya leader to show his intelligence and honesty: 1- How else does he expect the government to pay back the loans it has to take to keep operating? 2- What's his source of income that enabled him to build his posh mansions in Lahore and Islamabad? He doesn't have a running business or ever held a job.
No hope from Tsunami Khan. Only hope is Nawaz Sharif.
This man is always busy in abusing and blaming others. He has nothing else to do.
Ro Imran Ro. I have never seen Imran speaking truth. He is the biggest liar in Pakistani politics.
The govt should not pay IMF back only continue to take it. Just like IK collected monies from all around the world never to return even a dime even when he married in one of the richest families of the world. Or even when he has been living in a mansion without ever working to make a living. Most honorable people and nations would return their loans to remain creditable.
Maybe they raised power tariffs to reduce the subsidies which they can no longer afford - something they promised the IMF as a condition to get IMF loans which maybe unpopular but critical to Pakistan's survival? IK likes to pander simplistic solutions to garner votes ... but short on substance.
This man needs some lesson else..
Through thick and thin I will support you IK.
Geo Imran Khan. Will always support you in every tough time.
Written documentation means nothing to PMLN...remember nawaz also singed a document saying he will leave pakistan for 10 years...and then denied it when he came back....even after the document was made available.
30th November will witness a tsunami in Islamabad. PTI Zindabad!! Imran Khan Zindabad!! Go Nawaz Go!!