Are you satisfied with PTI government's performance in first 100 days of power?

[MenInG]

So we have reached a milestone and now it's time to assess how they have done.

 

[Bewal Express]

A good start- the immediate economic disaster created by Noora theft and incompetence has been averted but big challenges remain. Main failure- the big fish of corruption are still free to walk around.

 

[Mamoon]

They have predictably embarrassed themselves. Their incompetence, inexperience and “hot air” politics are there for everyone to see.

Their decision-making has been poor and they have shown the spine of a jellyfish when it comes to standing their ground.

The star of the show so far has been the Minister of Misinformation/Propaganda Fawad Chaudry. I can write an essay on his gems, but his latest one was his attempted defense for the failed KP Ehtisab Commission and how it does not matter if we have lost over 800m.

Furthermore, Pakistan’s biggest problem is extremism and you need firm leadership to deal with it, which they lack.

Most of their policies and reforms so far are only good for show-off and are nothing but meek attempts to paper over the cracks - the cracks that they have inherited admittedly, but also the cracks that they have created in no time.

Junoonis are quick to dump all of this on PMLN’s head, but we will see what PTI achieves after 5 years or even 10 years if they ever get to that point.

My early assessment is that they are only good for opposition politics - they are at their best at spreading propaganda, false accusations, recycling rhetoric and creating anarchy and chaos.

It is certainly the best opposition party in the country, but leading the country is beyond their capabilities. Unfortunately, the only that matters to their supporters is the honesty of our Savior.

They cannot look beyond honesty and corruption (while ignoring the dishonest and corrupt members in their party) because that is the depth of their thinking.

I cannot wait for 2023. I believe the time has come for a proper statesman like Bilawal to take the reigns. I believe he has matured now and has managed to step out of his father’s shadow, a man who is still walking a free man in spite of PTI’s so-called zero tolerance against corruption.

I voted for PTI because they deserved a chance to prove that they can walk the talk. They botched KP, but perhaps they were going to use that experience to mend their ways. However, that has not been the case.

They are simply not upto the task, but I would to have them in the opposition. No party can compete with them on that front.

 

[King-Misbah]

They performed brilliantly!

-They quickly stopped the country defaulting due to the econonic mess created by PMLN.

-Pakistans relationships have improved with Saudis, UAE and China under IK.

-They have rightly took on land mafia in Pakistan and succeding.

-Mullahs are kept under control with Rizvis arrest and other senior TLP leadership arrested.

-There is visible change. For an example, the airport staff is now curteous and reluctant to take bribes. Punjab Police seems better too

-The civilian/ military relationship is at an all time high. This is good for the country.

-Media mafia is being clipped.

Importantly, almost all PM IKs foreign visits have resulted in capital or investments. Well done, all this in 100 days! Some who are calling Bilawal a statesman need a reality check. For someone who hasnt worked a day in his life; he needs to find a job first.

 

[Bewal Express]

They performed brilliantly!

-They quickly stopped the country defaulting due to the econonic mess created by PMLN.

-Pakistans relationships have improved with Saudis, UAE and China under IK.

-They have rightly took on land mafia in Pakistan and succeding.

-Mullahs are kept under control with Rizvis arrest and other senior TLP leadership arrested.

-There is visible change. For an example, the airport staff is now curteous and reluctant to take bribes. Punjab Police seems better too

-The civilian/ military relationship is at an all time high. This is good for the country.

-Media mafia is being clipped.

Importantly, almost all PM IKs foreign visits have resulted in capital or investments. Well done, all this in 100 days! Some who are calling Bilawal a statesman need a reality check. For someone who hasnt worked a day in his life; he needs to find a job first.

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] essay was on par with his saplings claim but the Billo sentence made me laugh. As Billo is in charge of the PPP, May be he can give the achievements of the PPP not in 100's days, not in the last 10 years but over the best part of 30 years. I await with anticipation.

 

[Eagle_Eye]

They have predictably embarrassed themselves. Their incompetence, inexperience and “hot air” politics are there for everyone to see.

Their decision-making has been poor and they have shown the spine of a jellyfish when it comes to standing their ground.

The star of the show so far has been the Minister of Misinformation/Propaganda Fawad Chaudry. I can write an essay on his gems, but his latest one was his attempted defense for the failed KP Ehtisab Commission and how it does not matter if we have lost over 800m.

Furthermore, Pakistan’s biggest problem is extremism and you need firm leadership to deal with it, which they lack.

Most of their policies and reforms so far are only good for show-off and are nothing but meek attempts to paper over the cracks - the cracks that they have inherited admittedly, but also the cracks that they have created in no time.

Junoonis are quick to dump all of this on PMLN’s head, but we will see what PTI achieves after 5 years or even 10 years if they ever get to that point.

My early assessment is that they are only good for opposition politics - they are at their best at spreading propaganda, false accusations, recycling rhetoric and creating anarchy and chaos.

It is certainly the best opposition party in the country, but leading the country is beyond their capabilities. Unfortunately, the only that matters to their supporters is the honesty of our Savior.

They cannot look beyond honesty and corruption (while ignoring the dishonest and corrupt members in their party) because that is the depth of their thinking.

I cannot wait for 2023. I believe the time has come for a proper statesman like Bilawal to take the reigns. I believe he has matured now and has managed to step out of his father’s shadow, a man who is still walking a free man in spite of PTI’s so-called zero tolerance against corruption.

I voted for PTI because they deserved a chance to prove that they can walk the talk. They botched KP, but perhaps they were going to use that experience to mend their ways. However, that has not been the case.

They are simply not upto the task, but I would to have them in the opposition. No party can compete with them on that front.

Merely 3 or 4 months ago, you were offering your services to your leader..... Maryam Nawaz Sharif..... )

Dear oh Dear.....

 

[Mamoon]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] essay was on par with his saplings claim but the Billo sentence made me laugh. As Billo is in charge of the PPP, May be he can give the achievements of the PPP not in 100's days, not in the last 10 years but over the best part of 30 years. I await with anticipation.

Yes, the 30 year old Bilawal is responsible for PPP’s 30 year old failures.

 

[Mamoon]

Merely 3 or 4 months ago, you were offering your services to your leader..... Maryam Nawaz Sharif..... )

Dear oh Dear.....

I revisited my viewpoint. I am now firmly in the Bilawal 2023 camp.

 

[Eagle_Eye]

Yes, the 30 year old Bilawal is responsible for PPP’s 30 year old failures.

But but 2 month old elected PM is responsible for 30 years of failures.....

 

[Bhaijaan]

This poll does not represent those who are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied and those who are somewhat unsatisfied. It's a shame.

 

[Eagle_Eye]

I revisited my viewpoint. I am now firmly in the Bilawal 2023 camp.

Maybe you can offer your services as his interpreter......

I have friend who is now firmly in Bilawal camp.... hedging bets for a windfall

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

I revisited my viewpoint. I am now firmly in the Bilawal 2023 camp.

Like I said, gentlemen.

Worse than a chameleon, unfortunately.

 

[Mamoon]

But but 2 month old elected PM is responsible for 30 years of failures.....

Perhaps not, but strong decision-making is in his hands. The biggest highlight of his tenure so far has been bending over backwards to please the far right.

 

[Mamoon]

Like I said, gentlemen.

Worse than a chameleon, unfortunately.

You can call me what you want, but this shows that I am not rigid and am willing to reconsider my views if required.

If Imran delivers as PM, I will be the first to praise him. However, I do not see it happening.

 

[IMMY69]

Perhaps not, but strong decision-making is in his hands. The biggest highlight of his tenure so far has been bending over backwards to please the far right.

I suppose who you end up voting for will depend on what your mummy tells you before you head off to the voting booth.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

They have predictably embarrassed themselves. Their incompetence, inexperience and “hot air” politics are there for everyone to see.

It seems everyone in the world (cricketers and politicians alike) is there to witness their utter embarrassment and humiliation at the hands of Mamoon himself.

Their decision-making has been poor and they have shown the spine of a jellyfish when it comes to standing their ground.

All talk and nothing to show for it. Just like his ex-leader Maryam.

The star of the show so far has been the Minister of Misinformation/Propaganda Fawad Chaudry. I can write an essay on his gems, but his latest one was his attempted defense for the failed KP Ehtisab Commission and how it does not matter if we have lost over 800m.

By that measure you'd be 90 years old by the time you finish writing a volume of books on Ahsan Iqbal's, Ishaq Dar's and Rana Sanaullah's hypocrisy and lies.

Furthermore, Pakistan’s biggest problem is extremism and you need firm leadership to deal with it, which they lack.

Which is exactly why Khadim Rizvi is in jail and Asia Bibi might well be on her way to Canada or Australia. Unlike you, we don't live under a rock Mamoon.

Most of their policies and reforms so far are only good for show-off and are nothing but meek attempts to paper over the cracks - the cracks that they have inherited admittedly, but also the cracks that they have created in no time.

This reminds me of something......ah ofcourse the best excuse that NS always had up his sleeve

Junoonis are quick to dump all of this on PMLN’s head, but we will see what PTI achieves after 5 years or even 10 years if they ever get to that point.

Oh they will. I'm eagerly waiting to see your face on that day

My early assessment is that they are only good for opposition politics - they are at their best at spreading propaganda, false accusations, recycling rhetoric and creating anarchy and chaos.

It is certainly the best opposition party in the country, but leading the country is beyond their capabilities. Unfortunately, the only that matters to their supporters is the honesty of our Savior.

Nawaz Sharif aik nasha hai. So ironic, right?

They cannot look beyond honesty and corruption (while ignoring the dishonest and corrupt members in their party) because that is the depth of their thinking.

Says the ex-supporter of the one who's whole party would do anything for an NRO right now

I cannot wait for 2023. I believe the time has come for a proper statesman like Bilawal to take the reigns. I believe he has matured now and has managed to step out of his father’s shadow, a man who is still walking a free man in spite of PTI’s so-called zero tolerance against corruption.

Ofcourse, Billo darling had to come into the picture. A man who couldn't even recognise his own father as the most corrupt and morally depleted person in PAK. A man who supported Sharjeel Memon despite olive oil and honey fiasco. This same man will eliminate corruption and lead PAK???? Why am I not surprised that this is coming from you?

I voted for PTI because they deserved a chance to prove that they can walk the talk. They botched KP, but perhaps they were going to use that experience to mend their ways. However, that has not been the case.

They are simply not upto the task, but I would to have them in the opposition. No party can compete with them on that front.

And ofcourse just a little topi drama at the end to make sure no one thinks he's biased. We're not 5th graders Mamoon. Try harder next time.

...

 

[Bewal Express]

Yes, the 30 year old Bilawal is responsible for PPP’s 30 year old failures.

Ok let's be fair he isn't responsible for the 30 years of theft and fraud by mummy daddy but how long has been​ PPP chairman​? so can you tell us in those 10 years what's he done for the people of Sindh.

 

[Bewal Express]

I revisited my viewpoint. I am now firmly in the Bilawal 2023 camp.

As you have nailed your ever changing colours to the Billing mast,can you email him about those fake accounts and ask him if he thinks his dad is responsible?

 

[Bewal Express]

You can call me what you want, but this shows that I am not rigid and am willing to reconsider my views if required.

If Imran delivers as PM, I will be the first to praise him. However, I do not see it happening.

No you stick to Billo or Maryam, or any other crook that takes your fancy.

 

[DRsohail]

[MENTION=1269]Bewal Express[/MENTION] and it comes from Shahbaz to Bilawal .Certain posters never disappoint.

 

[gazza619]

At least there have not been any new mega corruption scandals.

They have made some mistakes but will learn. They need more time.

 

[DRsohail]

...

Nailed it.

 

[Bewal Express]

[MENTION=1269]Bewal Express[/MENTION] and it comes from Shahbaz to Bilawal .Certain posters never disappoint.

They follow one corrupt guy for a few weeks and the realise that they will challenged by other posters and then they disappear. A few weeks later they find another messiah, desperately hoping that they we all suffer from collective amnesia about their latest choices corrupt background.
The funny thing is that Billo has been in power for 10 years in Sindh and not a single thing to show bar fake accounts and billions laundered.

 

[Bewal Express]

Klasra has been critical of IK but even he appreciates that Iks decisions are made in good faith- he is not chasing commissions, this is a big positive change

 

[Extra_Cover]

I see the name of Bilawal being mentioned as the next leader in this thread. Now, lets analyse as to why a person would vote for Bilawal. I was thinking about this and I believe the following are three reasons why a person would vote for Bilawal.

1. Individual brilliance
The number one reason a person would vote for a person is because of that person's history of achievements or personal brilliance which bought fame and respect to his country.

2. Long term association with PPP
PPP is one of the oldest parties of Pakistan and was formed in the name of democracy in late 70s.

3. Hate for Imran / need to support only competitor of Imran
Imran is riding high on popularity at the moment therefore his critics need a supporter and Bilawal seems to be the easiest choice.

Bilawal definitely hasnt achieved anything in his life therefore not applicable for point 1.

Point 2 yeah but realistically the hardcore PPP supporters are only left in Sindh now.

Point 3 is the most realistic reason why people support Bilawal and I believe is the most common reason here too.

 

[Syed1]

After MNS 2018 we are now onto Billo 2023... )


Khuda kisi ko siyasi yateem na banaye

 

[Bewal Express]

After MNS 2018 we are now onto Billo 2023... )


Khuda kisi ko siyasi yateem na banaye

In his desperation for a new messiah he seems to have plucked for another crook.

 

[MenInG]

Thread about pti, let's keep others off it

 

[King-Misbah]

You can call me what you want, but this shows that I am not rigid and am willing to reconsider my views if required.

If Imran delivers as PM, I will be the first to praise him. However, I do not see it happening.

Is not this a u-turn? I remember you being critical of IK because of u-turns :s

 

[Bewal Express]

Is not this a u-turn? I remember you being critical of IK because of u-turns :s

No U turns are what others do!

 

[tonmoy]

Serious question
What is the view of Imran Khan supporters in regards to his action on not appointing "Atif Mian" to economic council, in religious grounds?
To those who agree with the decision.. Would you agree if an employer makes a decision of hire based on your religion?

 

[Asim_khan]

Serious question
What is the view of Imran Khan supporters in regards to his action on not appointing "Atif Mian" to economic council, in religious grounds?
To those who agree with the decision.. Would you agree if an employer makes a decision of hire based on your religion?

It's probably worth looking up that particular thread and see what everyone said, you'd soon see nobody came out in favour of it, but we understood why he did what he did, he's in a coalition after all

 

[tonmoy]

It's probably worth looking up that particular thread and see what everyone said, you'd soon see nobody came out in favour of it, but we understood why he did what he did, he's in a coalition after all

understood : Small sacrifice for a bigger gain (akin to collateral damage). Although I think it is illegal as per the constitution of Pakistan.

next question:

What is the opinion on "Dam Fund" ?
Do you think it is SYMBOLIC or NAIVE or IDIOTIC or Something else?

Personally, I think a lot of the things Imran Khan is doing is just to pacify the general public and does not amount to much in real terms (nothing tangible).

It is great to sell unwanted government properties, open big mansions to public, collect public donations for big projects or donate your million dollar watch to national exchequer but in tangible terms the amount is nothing for a country like Pakistan. It looks more like an advertisement to gain popularity but it is not helping the country much.

 

[MenInG]

PM Imran Khan puts greater focus on 'future plans' in 100-day review speech

Prime Minister Imran Khan put a greater focus on his government's plans ahead rather than analyse the tasks already accomplished, at a special event held at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad on Thursday to review his first 100 days in power.

Khan, who was the last of an assortment of speakers at the event attended by government functionaries, began by thanking First Lady Bushra Bibi for putting up with his tough schedule, adding that "I have taken just a single day off in the first 100 days".

He said the policies adopted by his government in the first century of days in power were inspired by the state of Madina.

Read: First 100 Days Of PTI In Government - Performance Report

"In Madina, Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) adopted policies that were based on compassion; all policies were made for the poor," he said. "The tax system of Zakat was established where money was collected from the rich and redistributed to the downtrodden."

PM Khan delivers his speech. — DawnNewsTV
A major contributing factor to the "downtrodden's" plight, the prime minister said, is corruption, and explained why he took a hardened stance against the practice.

"The difference between developed and underdeveloped countries is corruption," he said. "We have so many assets but we are still behind, and our institutions are in shambles — all because of corruption.

"I did not know the extent of theft and corruption until I came to power. Every day something new comes up."

Among the measures taken by the government in its first 100 days, the PM said, were:

Strengthened the FIA to curb money laundering

Signed agreements with 26 countries [to share information and recover assets]

Created a task force to improve the situation of government hospitals

Recovered Rs350 billion worth of land as part of the anti-encroachment drive

Lodged FIRs against bigwigs involved in power theft

Allotted land to build shelters for poor people in Rawalpindi and Lahore

The prime minister dedicated a sizable portion of his speech outlining his future plans, saying: "Four million children will be provided nourishment in order to reduce stunted growth, whereas the Benazir Income Support Programme will be expanded."

PM Khan vowed to equip farmers with modern technology.

"Small farmers are left behind because they do not have the technology, knowledge and money," he said. "We have to provide them the latest machinery and subsidies so they can purchase [latest] machinery."

The premier said that Pakistan's fisheries exports are "non-existent despite water resources", adding that "a private party has done a pilot project through which shrimp farming can be done".

He also floated the idea of "caged fishing, especially in Balochistan" which he said has "so much potential; we can export as well".

Regarding the water crisis, PM Khan offered a "low-cost and quick" solution.

"Bhasha Dam will take time as it's a huge project," he said. "We found out that if we retain water in canals etc, it will conserve more water."

PM Khan labelled the "nationalisation of industries in the 1970s" a "wrong decision", stressing the importance of the creation of wealth in growing economies.

"Investments cannot come until investors make money," he explained. "People must be given a chance to make money."

The prime minister talked up Pakistan's geographical location and population demographics, which he said make the country an attractive market for foreign investors.

He urged the expansion of the tax net, explaining that low tax collection leads to inflation. "How is it that only 72,000 people show their income above Rs200,000?" he wondered.

PM Khan said that Pakistan's tourism industry has great potential, adding that a task force has been formed to promote the country's religious and ecological tourism.

The prime minister gave an overview of the planned legal forms, for which he credited Law Minister Farogh Naseem.

As part of the reforms, he said, "civil courts will have to decide cases within a year and a half".

"Legal aid authority will provide legal help to people who cannot afford to hire one," he vowed.

PM Khan said he "is aware that our salaried class is under pressure" due to inflation but assured that "I am doing whatever i can to [take you out of this problem]."

Earlier, Senator Faisal Javed had formally opened the event with a brief intro before making way for recitation of the Holy Quran.

Minutes later, the senator reclaimed the rostrum before a video highlight of the prime minister and the federal government's first 100 days in power was played for the audience.

PM took a U-turn on my advice: Umar
Finance Minister Asad Umar delivers his speech. — DawnNewsTV
Finance Minister Asad Umar used a cricketing analogy to describe his job, saying "I was sent in to bat when the ball was swinging and seaming both.

"I get asked whether I am scared but I have not been unsure even for a single minute" that the party manifesto will be implemented.

The finance minister said that the PTI government "inherited a deficit of S2 billion" which he said has already been "reduced by S1bn".

Umar explained the government's decision to also seek alternate channels instead of solely relying on the International Monetary Fund to plug the financing gap.

"Economists are asking me why I did not just close my eyes and sign IMF contract," he said. "We will not hide behind the IMF. If we [sign a deal], we will do so on our terms, and we will not lie to the people even if the truth is bitter."

The minister revealed that it was upon his advice that the PM reneged on his promise to not travel abroad in the first 100 days.

"I take credit for telling the PM that 'you will have take a U-turn on your promise to not travel for 100 days because this was in favour of the country.'" he recalled. "So he agreed and toured different countries."

Umar defended his taxation and pricing policies, explaining that the tariffs were hiked only of those commodities that are used by the affluent section of the society.

"I am not saying that all problems have been solved and Pakistanis are not facing any problems but in the past 100 days we have set the direction."

Foreign Minister Qureshi talks of 'improvement in international relations'
Foreign Minister Qureshi delivers his speech. — DawnNewsTV
Speaking on Pakistan's international relations, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pakistan's case at global level was not heard before — something he said his ministry was trying to address.

"Our neighbour wanted to weaken Pakistan," he said. "We could not present Pakistan’s case before the world because we did not have a lawyer.

"We decided that we would make our foreign office more interactive and started cultural diplomacy. We decided to take guidance and advice from former diplomats. We will also create a specialised foreign office, [and appoint] trained personnel.

"You will be happy to know that in 100 days we have had 16 multilateral engagements."

The foreign minister said that the first thing on the PTI government's foreign agenda was to have better relations with Afghanistan.

Qureshi also discussed Pakistan's bilateral relations with India, saying: "Tensions with India are not hidden from anyone but our approach is people-centric and we need peace for people to prosper. We need peace in order to speed up the development of our country.

He reminded the audience that "Imran khan said he will take two steps for every 1 step India takes" but regretted that "they refused to engage even after the letter written to Narendra Modi".

PTI did in 100 days what others did not in 10 years: PM's adviser
Mohammad Shahzad Arbab, the PM's Adviser on Establishment, was the first speaker of the event.

"I remember when we talked about the 100-day agenda, our friends had warned us that we were setting a trap and creating difficulties for ourselves," he said. "I admit that they were right but we wanted to rise above political point scoring."

The adviser to the PM reminded the audience that the PM's 100-day agenda was about setting the direction of the government.

Arbab claimed that the PTI government "held regular cabinet meetings, adopted austerity and held itself accountable".

"We have posted our performance on our website so people can give their feedback," he said, adding: "Thirty-four promises were related to reforms [of which] we have completed 18 successfully. Work on the rest is underway.

"When we say these plans are 'complete' we mean that they are ready for launch."

The adviser to the PM recounted the measures taken by the federal government in several sectors, including repatriation of laundered wealth, local government reforms and economic steps to boost the local industries.

Arbab shed light on the government's flagship housing scheme, which he said "would create homes for the poor and also create jobs".

The adviser claimed that "the business circle has welcomed our decision to separate tax collection from the FBR".

He touched upon the progress made on a variety of PTI promises, including "social reforms, water policy, primary education as well as the 10 billion tree tsunami plan".

Arbab discussed the government's measures on the education front, including the planned conversion of the PM House into a university.

The adviser also talked about the promises which he said remain incomplete thus far, including the formation of a new province for the south Punjab region.

He, however, said that the party remains committed to the cause and will soon "form a separate secretariat" for south Punjab.

Arbab gave an update on the KP-Fata merger, saying that the development plans for tribal areas are close to being finalised.

The adviser termed Balochistan as "Pakistan's backbone" and assured that measures are being taken to end the province's "feeling of alienation".

Arbab claimed that "in 100 days we have achieved what they [past governments] did not in past 10 years".

"In the past, parties would forget their agenda after coming into power. In my 36 years of service, I have not seen the dedication with which this government has worked towards its agenda."

PM Khan is going to make some important announcements during the ceremony, according to Radio Pakistan, and take the nation into confidence over the government’s achievements.

While opposition parties are terming the 100-day performance of the government as “unimpressive, ridiculous and full of lies and U-turns”, the ruling party leaders are boasting the period with “remarkable achievements”, claiming that the country has been put on the right track.

Some three months before the July 25 general elections, PTI chairman Imran Khan had unveiled his party’s ambitious “agenda” outlining the party’s commitments for starting work within the first 100 days of forming government after the polls.

Read: Jury out on PTI’s performance amid claims, counterclaims

The salient features of the agenda were expeditious merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bifurcation of Punjab and reconciliation with estranged Baloch leaders.

The 100-day agenda also contained a plan for introducing a development package for Karachi and a programme for alleviation of poverty, besides a number of steps for improvement of economy.

Presenting the salient points of the economic policy of the PTI government, Asad Umar, now finance minister, had promised that the government would create 10 million jobs, revive manufacturing, rapidly grow small and medium enterprises sector, facilitate private sector to build five million houses, reform tax administration and transform state-owned-enterprises.

Explore: Imran unveils ambitious agenda for first 100 days of govt

Later, speaking at the first formal press conference after the elections and before assuming the charge as finance minister, Umar had said that offering any relief or subsidy to the people during first 100 days was like giving lollipops. He said the first 100 days would also not see a decision that would change the destiny of the nation, but a clear direction on what “we promised and where we are headed for stock-taking”.

The opposition parties allege that the government has totally failed to deliver at almost all the fronts, particularly economy and law and order situation. According to the opposition, the government has not done its homework properly.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1448382/p...ocus-on-future-plans-in-100-day-review-speech

 

[Slog]

I revisited my viewpoint. I am now firmly in the Bilawal 2023 camp.

Same Bilawal who cant even get his own father and senior leaders such as khursheed Shah to sing the same tune as him?

 

[MenInG]

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Mus*lim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Imran Khan over his speech which he delivered at a special ceremony marking completion of the first 100 days of his government, terming it “ineffective” and “a pack of lies”.

Reacting to the speeches made by the prime minister and his cabinet members at the ceremony held at Convention Centre, the spokespersons for the two parties blasted the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government for its “failed economic policies, unprecedented price hike and its much-hyped austerity drive”.

Take a look: First 100 Days Of PTI In Government - Performance Report

Terming the 100-day performance of the government “unimpressive, ridiculous and full of lies and U-turns,” PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said that her party would issue a ‘fact sheet’ on the government’s ‘real performance’ and expose its ‘lies and U-turns’ at a news conference on Friday.

Some three months before the July 25 general elections, PTI Chairman Imran Khan had unveiled his party’s ambitious ‘agenda’ outlining his commitments for starting work within the first 100 days of forming a government.

PML-N to issue ‘fact sheet’ about PTI government’s ‘real’ performance today

The salient features of the agenda were expeditious merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bifurcation of Punjab province and reconciliation with estranged Baloch leaders. The agenda also contained a plan for introducing a development package for Karachi and a programme for poverty alleviation, besides a number of steps for improvement of the economy.

The opposition parties alleged that the government had totally failed to deliver on almost all the fronts, especially the economy and law and order situation.

Ms Aurangzeb said “the hopeless and useless government after failing to do anything on its own is now trying to take credit for the projects and initiatives of the PML-N government.” She said that Mr Khan was now taking the credit for the health cards schemes which had already been launched during the Nawaz Sharif government in the country’s 36 districts.

She regretted that the present government despite making tall claims had not initiated any programme for poverty alleviation.

“Instead of highlighting achievements of the first 100 days, the government has announced a plan for the next 100 days,” she said, adding that the nation kept on waiting to hear from the prime minister anything positive about the performance of the government.

The PML-N spokesperson said it seemed that a contest of telling lies among the ministers was going on at the Convention Centre, but at the end it was Imran Khan himself who won the medal.

“(Finance Minister) Asad Umar stood second and (Foreign Minister) Shah Mehmood Qureshi secured third position in the contest. (Information Minister) Fawad Chaudhry, who always stood first in such competitions, was nowhere to be seen,” she said in a light-hearted way.

Ms Aurangzeb asked Mr Khan to tell the nation “why foreign exchange reserves have come down from $17 billion in May to $11bn? Why the dollar has attained highest gain in the country’s history? Why inflation is at the highest? Why there has been a 67 per cent reduction in the foreign direct investment?”

She said that Imran Khan had himself admitted that his wife Bushra had to daily remind him that he was the prime minister of the country, confirming the opposition’s claim that Mr Khan was still doing “container politics”.

PPP’s Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, who is also the spokesman for party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, said in a statement that the speech of the “selected prime minister” was “totally unimpressive”.

“Despite ruling the country for 100 days, Imran Khan had nothing to tell the nation,” he said.

Mr Khokhar said that Imran Khan had centred his government’s foreign policy on “the begging bowl” and his claim of purging the police and bureaucracy of political influence had already been exposed.

He said that before talking about elimination of corruption, Mr Khan should look at his companions and hand them over to the National Accountability Bureau.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1448494/opposition-rejects-imrans-speech-as-a-pack-of-lies

 

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Lol, even Najam Sethi has praised Imran Khan for his u-turns and for being more pragmatic, practical as the leader of the country and abandoing the positions he took as the opposition leader.

 

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday issued a white paper on the government’s 100-day performance, which stated that “all economic and social indicators are showing downward trend during the first three months of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)-led administration”.

Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi challenged Finance Minister Asad Umar to sit with him for a public debate to compare the performance of the previous PML-N and present governments.

Speaking at a joint press conference with PML-N leaders Ahsan Iqbal, Marriyum Aurangzeb and Rana Sanaullah, the ex-PM claimed that the first 100-day performance of the government had revealed that the rulers had no “vision” and “capability” to take care of the country.

Document says socio-economic indicators show declining trends

The leader of the main opposition party also criticised the government for “spending millions of rupees on advertisements in newspapers on its 100-day programme. “The PTI had accused former Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif and his Sindh counterpart Murad Ali Shah of giving ads in such newspapers, but has itself done the same thing,” Mr Abbasi said.

Referring to the sharp rise in the value of the US dollar against rupee, he said the dollar had reached the highest mark due to “irresponsible” speech Prime Minister Imran Khan delivered on Thursday to unveil first 100-day performance of his government.

“It ill behoves a prime minister to talk about eggs, chicken and calves at the national level,” he said.

On the claim made by Mr Khan that the government had received information from 26 countries that Pakistanis had stashed over $11 billion in foreign countries, Mr Abbasi demanded that the name of all these Pakistanis be made public so that the nation could not know who these people were.

“But before exposing their names, the prime minister should check whether the names of his relatives, friends and allies are not on the list,” he added.

Talking about the prime minister’s remarks that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was an independent institution and the government has no control over it, Mr Abbasi asked: “If the prime minister has no control over NAB, who will ensure fair and across-the-board accountability?”

The ex-prime minister said the tax amnesty scheme launched by his government was the only way to expand the tax net and lure more foreign investment, urging the PTI government to continue the policy.

“Aleema Khan, the sister of Prime Minister Imran Khan, also got benefit under the same scheme last year,” he added.

He said the PML-N government had made plans for enhancing the scope of the Benazir Income Support Programme and allocated Rs10 billion and address the issue of children’s stunted growth, but the incumbent government had withdrawn the allocation.

Mr Abbasi said the (PTI) government had presented a very ambitious plan of creating 10 million jobs and constructing five million houses, adding that only for housing scheme the cash- starved government required Rs5 trillion.

Ahsan Iqbal said the prime minister had talked about eggs, chicken and fish without realising that these were provincial subjects and the centre had nothing to do with them.

He said the PTI government, which was claiming to be conducting across-the-board accountability, had closed down the accountability department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He said the annual growth rate had reached over 6.5 per cent during the time of the previous government, but now it had declined to 4.5pc.

The PML-N leader also claimed that the previous government had injected 1,2000MW electricity in the national grid and asked whether the present government would add to it.

Mr Iqbal said the government had stopped work on all under-construction development projects being executed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

“They [the rulers] are not opening already completed projects like Multan-Lahore motorway because if they open it people will again remember the previous PML-N government,” he added.

Rana Sanaullah said either Imran Khan had some “problem” or he was “scared of something” that was why he always “forgot he was prime minister”.

“I appeal to the chief justice to order a medical check-up and blood test of Mr Khan and all parliamentarians including us [PML-N lawmakers],” he added.

Asked why the PML-N leaders had obtained Iqama (resident permit) of Dubai, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said there was no law in the country which prohibited anyone from getting Iqama.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1448713/pml-n-issues-white-paper-on-govts-100-day-performance