"People will definitely die of hunger if India continues its lockdown" : PM Imran Khan

[MenInG]

The Economic Coordination Committee on Monday approved the Rs1200 billion economic relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan last week.

The meeting of the committee was chaired by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh and gave the final shape to the package so it could be presented before the cabinet for approval when it meets tomorrow.

PM Imran Khan had on Tuesday unveiled a financial relief package worth around Rs1.2 trillion to ward off the negative impact of the coronavirus on the country and the economy.

The package included a reduction in the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs15 per litre, the approval of a Rs3,000 monthly stipend for daily wage earners, and a rescue package for exporters and industrialists.

“We have provided a relief package to the tune of Rs1.2 trillion, as it did not incorporate tax relief provided through abolishing/reducing taxes on pulses and palm oil,” Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar had told The News when asked about the exact financial impact of relief package announced by the premier.

The PM also announced a relief package for industries and exporters to the tune of Rs200 billion, and said that the FBR was instructed to release Rs100 billion sales tax refunds on an immediate basis. It will help improving liquidity crunch being faced by the exporters, he added.

PM Imran said that the principle and mark-up of loans would also be deferred with the help of the Rs100 billion. He further noted that small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) would be provided concessional loans and their mark-up payments would also be deferred.

"The government has allocated Rs150 billion to provide a Rs3,000 monthly stipend to daily wage earners. The centre will also involve provinces to expand coverage of the programme for maximum beneficiaries," he said.

"The government has increased additional allocation of Rs50 billion for Utility Stores Corporation (USC) so that provision of essential food items at affordable prices could be ensured," the premier announced, adding that Rs280 billion had been set aside for the procurement of wheat.

The PM also announced slashing prices of petroleum products by Rs15 per litre, including diesel, petrol and kerosene, with immediate effect. The government estimated that it was going to face hit of Rs75 billion on its petroleum levy over the next three months.

The PM also announced the allocation of Rs50 billion for the procurement of medical equipment. He added that a tax reduction on items such as on import of pulses, palm oil, and others had been approved too.

PM Imran announced Rs100 billion for emergency relief in order to spend on sectors where there is an increasing requirement in the wake of an evolving situation because of the outbreak of coronavirus.

The PM also allocated Rs25 billion for National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). He also announced that he would unveil special relief package for the construction sector in the next few days as it would help to kick-start different industries and would provide jobs at this difficult times.

The journalists present on the occasion raised critical questions over the non-elected representatives of economic team, laid back monetary policy, and prescription of wrong economic policies. The PM replied that he was responsible for all policies of his government.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/279932-finance-adviser-chairs-ecc-meeting

 

[Bewal Express]

IA it brings some relief to our beloved country.

 

[MenInG]

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced multi-billion relief package, establishment of youth force and public fund during his address to the nation to fight coronavirus pandemic across Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday.

PM Imran Khan said the world is fighting a war against coronavirus pandemic and Pakistan is also resisting the spread of the virus by utilising all available resources.


“Every state is fight coronavirus under its capacity while China is the only country around the world that became successful to overcome coronavirus pandemic by locking down around 20 million people.”

“We can also put our country on a complete lockdown to fight COVID-19 but 25 per cent of Pakistan’s population is already below the poverty line. It would be our responsibility to provide ration to those people after imposing a lockdown, otherwise, the complete closure will not be beneficial.”

“A lockdown will not be a successful option without providing food to the people as the virus would not differentiate between a rich and a poor person.

“We have to fight coronavirus with unity and wisdom. In India, a complete lockdown was imposed three days ago but [Indian Prime Minister Narendra] Modi is now seeking apology from its nation for the lockdown decision without a strategy. People will definitely die of hunger if India continues its lockdown.”

“I want to tell my nation that we have to fight this war with a strategy. We will take decision after a proper analysis of the country’s situation. If we lockdown any area than it would be possible or not to provide food among the people.”

The premier said the federal government has announced biggest-ever relief package in the history of Pakistan as its volume is $8 billion.

“Emaan [faith] is our power. Pakistanis are the nation which donates most [around the world] and its young population is the second biggest in the world.”

“With these two powers, we will win the war against coronavirus. I am announcing [establishment of] Corona Relief Tiger Force that will work alongside with armed forces and civil administration.

PM Khan said the force will be comprised of young doctors, drivers and people from any field which would be utilised to provide food and essential commodities to the areas likely to face lockdown. The force will also guide people for self-isolation inside their houses.

The premier has also announced the establishment of Prime Minister’s Corona Relief Fund and vowed to present all details of spendings before the nation to maintain transparency. He added that the account, to be established at State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), will be audited for ensuring the transparency measures.

“I cannot say right now to which extent the virus would spread, however, we will give an estimation with five days or a week. If we go for the lockdown of some areas, Tiger Force will distribute ration among the nationals there.”

He said that only four to five per cent patients have to move to the hospitals for COVID-19 treatment, whereas, 86 per cent people recover their health from the disease.

He reiterated that a state cannot win the battle against COVID-19 only by using its resources but to adopt a strong strategy to contain the pandemic.

“The money transferred to the government’s relief fund will not be investigated. The funds will be used if the government needs to increase the volume of its financial aid to the nationals.”

Under the relief package, the central bank will provide easy loans to the firms avoiding to unemploy their labourers.

PM Khan clarified that there was no shortage of food commodities in the country and warned strict action by the federal authorities against hoarders.

The premier appealed the nationals to strict adopt precautionary measures and maintain social distancing to overcome the pandemic.

Prime Minister Imran Khan last week announced a multi-billion package involving relief for labour and underprivileged class, business community and industries and farmers amid shutdown in various parts of the country amid coronavirus pandemic.

The prime minister said that they have earmarked Rs 200 billion for labour class and are also in touch with the provinces and business community to devise a strategy as to how they could facilitate the federal government in the process.

The prime minister announced a Rs 150 billion package for poor segments of the society under which each household would be given Rs 3000 for the next four months. “We are also expanding the sphere of shelter homes and are also setting aside Rs 50 billion for utility store to provide them basic commodity items on lower prices,” Imran Khan said.

The prime minister also announced to lower the fuel prices in the country by Rs 15 per litre other than relief in payments of utility bills that could now be paid in three-month installments.

https://arynews.tv/en/pm-announces-relief-package-youth-force-public-fund-to-fight-covid-19/

 

[MenInG]

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that the country's faith and youth were two of its biggest assets against the Covid-19 pandemic.

In an address to the nation, the prime minister said that the entire world was at war against the coronavirus and that every country was fighting this war according to its own capacity.

He identified China as a country that has been successful in its war against the virus while reminding the nation that Pakistan did not possess China's resources and would therefore need to come up with its own strategy.

"If our economic situation was similar to that of China's, I, too, would have locked down the entire country. 25 per cent of our population lives under extreme poverty. And then 20pc on top of that lives near the poverty line. If we committed to a full lockdown and are then unable to feed our people, all our efforts to halt the spread of the virus will be futile," Khan said.

Pointing to India's 21-day lockdown dilemma, the premier warned against taking similar decisions without implementing plans to mitigate the effects of a lockdown. "If India lifts its lockdown now, the virus will spread. And if they retain the lockdown, their people will starve to death," Khan said.

The prime minister reminded the nation that this virus didn't discriminate between the rich and poor, citing the example of a developed country like the United Kingdom where Prime Minister Boris Johnson had tested positive for the virus.

"If you compare the US to Pakistan, they announced a stimulus package of nearly $2 trillion whereas we could only offer $8 billion to mitigate the economic fallout from Covid-19 outbreak. You see, we have limited resources. But what we have is faith and youth. We are the second youngest population in the world and we intend to fully unleash the potential and vigour of our youth to fight this virus," Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed.

Youth force

The premier outlined the ways in which the newly established Corona Relief Tigers youth force will work to assist the government in its Covid-19 response. "This youth force will go into lockdown areas and distribute food and other necessities amongst the needy and poor. These youngsters will also offer guidance to people around the country about potential symptoms of the virus and instruct them about quaranting and self-isolation," Khan revealed.

"The PM office has a cell which is analysing data and trends. Within a week, we will inform you of the virus' trajectory in Pakistan," assured the PM.

The prime minister also announced the establishment of a Prime Minister Corona Relief Fund — a fundraising National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) account, which will aid people financially affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. He revealed that the bank account would be set up day after tomorrow.

He appealed to the nation to donate generously and promised tax relief to those who will deposit money in this account.

Warning to hoarders
In a stern warning to hoarders, the premier promised strict action against those whose hoarding was inflating the prices of commodities.

"Those who are hoarding, I want to tell them that because of them people in this country will die of starvation. We will make an example out of you," Prime Minister Imran Khan warned.

He cited the example of the Ansar and Muhajireen from history of Madina and urged the nation to follow the selfless example of the Ansar.

"We need to defeat these hoarders and create the spirit of the Ansar. Only then will we defeat this virus," the premier concluded.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1545053/f...ential-and-vigour-of-youth-to-fight-the-virus

 

[Bewal Express]

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that the country's faith and youth were two of its biggest assets against the Covid-19 pandemic.

In an address to the nation, the prime minister said that the entire world was at war against the coronavirus and that every country was fighting this war according to its own capacity.

He identified China as a country that has been successful in its war against the virus while reminding the nation that Pakistan did not possess China's resources and would therefore need to come up with its own strategy.

"If our economic situation was similar to that of China's, I, too, would have locked down the entire country. 25 per cent of our population lives under extreme poverty. And then 20pc on top of that lives near the poverty line. If we committed to a full lockdown and are then unable to feed our people, all our efforts to halt the spread of the virus will be futile," Khan said.

Pointing to India's 21-day lockdown dilemma, the premier warned against taking similar decisions without implementing plans to mitigate the effects of a lockdown. "If India lifts its lockdown now, the virus will spread. And if they retain the lockdown, their people will starve to death," Khan said.

The prime minister reminded the nation that this virus didn't discriminate between the rich and poor, citing the example of a developed country like the United Kingdom where Prime Minister Boris Johnson had tested positive for the virus.

"If you compare the US to Pakistan, they announced a stimulus package of nearly $2 trillion whereas we could only offer $8 billion to mitigate the economic fallout from Covid-19 outbreak. You see, we have limited resources. But what we have is faith and youth. We are the second youngest population in the world and we intend to fully unleash the potential and vigour of our youth to fight this virus," Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed.

Youth force

The premier outlined the ways in which the newly established Corona Relief Tigers youth force will work to assist the government in its Covid-19 response. "This youth force will go into lockdown areas and distribute food and other necessities amongst the needy and poor. These youngsters will also offer guidance to people around the country about potential symptoms of the virus and instruct them about quaranting and self-isolation," Khan revealed.

"The PM office has a cell which is analysing data and trends. Within a week, we will inform you of the virus' trajectory in Pakistan," assured the PM.

The prime minister also announced the establishment of a Prime Minister Corona Relief Fund — a fundraising National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) account, which will aid people financially affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. He revealed that the bank account would be set up day after tomorrow.

He appealed to the nation to donate generously and promised tax relief to those who will deposit money in this account.

Warning to hoarders
In a stern warning to hoarders, the premier promised strict action against those whose hoarding was inflating the prices of commodities.

"Those who are hoarding, I want to tell them that because of them people in this country will die of starvation. We will make an example out of you," Prime Minister Imran Khan warned.

He cited the example of the Ansar and Muhajireen from history of Madina and urged the nation to follow the selfless example of the Ansar.

"We need to defeat these hoarders and create the spirit of the Ansar. Only then will we defeat this virus," the premier concluded.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1545053/f...ential-and-vigour-of-youth-to-fight-the-virus

Can someone please give the account numbers for those that want to contribute. May Allah help PK in this hour of need.

 

[Syed1]

I don't think the thread title does justice to the entire 25 minute speech in which he fleetingly mentioned the plight of the Indian people and how the poor and hungry are suffering because of lockdown.


To make 30 seconds of the speech as its main part seems unfair imo.

 

[King_Kohli]

whats the matter here?

Not just India, will happen to every lockdown country

 

[Test lover]

Apna hal dekho phle mian India ka mat Socho

 

[Syed1]

As expected the thread title is achieving the desired result.

 

[Bewal Express]

Apna hal dekho phle mian India ka mat Socho

He has and he was right on the consequences of lockdowns to please the media. If a lockdown is done, it has to be planned and the Chai wala has shown us what not to do. IA a curfew will not be needed but if it is, please IK dont follow the chaotic example of our padosi`s.

 

[Test lover]

He has and he was right on the consequences of lockdowns to please the media. If a lockdown is done, it has to be planned and the Chai wala has shown us what not to do. IA a curfew will not be needed but if it is, please IK dont follow the chaotic example of our padosi`s.

He even have any plan?? I don't think so

 

[Test lover]

If he really care about poor people why should he not announced any budget for Covid19 epidemic

 

[Syed1]

If he really care about poor people why should he not announced any budget for Covid19 epidemic

He announced a Rs. 1200b package last week. It's not his fault you are dumb and illiterate.

 

[Ronaldo7]

If he really care about poor people why should he not announced any budget for Covid19 epidemic

You need to search stuff on google more.
Coz, frankly, you asking this question is making you sound like an utter idiot.

 

[Bewal Express]

He even have any plan?? I don't think so

Does anyone have a plan, if they do, please share. The whole world is trying to make best in a terrible situation. Lets hear your plan, lets hear the plans from around the World. The lockdown would cause even more damage to poor countries at this stage. So i am all ears.

 

[Ronaldo7]

I agree with the others here, why should we care about India?

IK really needs to stop bringing India in every conversation.

 

[Bewal Express]

He announced a Rs. 1200b package last week. It's not his fault you are dumb and illiterate.

He is a Ind with Noora sympathies.

 

[Local.Dada]

Does anyone have a plan, if they do, please share. The whole world is trying to make best in a terrible situation. Lets hear your plan, lets hear the plans from around the World. The lockdown would cause even more damage to poor countries at this stage. So i am all ears.

Do you know the cost of spending it would take of this spreads like rapid fire among people of the poor community?

Do you know that these are high risk social groups during any pandemic?

Of course there is no fool proof plan for this, lockdowns are eventuality just like it is happening now in the US.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Why even talk about India.. useless fool, let’s focus on our country first

Disgusted with his level of politics. We deserve a better leader!

 

[Bewal Express]

Do you know the cost of spending it would take of this spreads like rapid fire among people of the poor community?

Do you know that these are high risk social groups during any pandemic?

Of course there is no fool proof plan for this, lockdowns are eventuality just like it is happening now in the US.

Yes i do, but when you are a poor country and dont plan a lockdown, it makes it even worse. If those millions that Modi forced to run back to the villages had the virus, how much more damage done? There is a hadith that says that when in a plague people should stay where they are. If the lockdown does come, it has to be planned, not done on whim and then some cretin apologises later, when he himself faces no consequences. May Allah keep those poor in India safe

 

[Bewal Express]

Why even talk about India.. useless fool, let’s focus on our country first

Disgusted with his level of politics. We deserve a better leader!

Listen to the speech *****, he was talking to his critics in PK that wanted the chaos of lockdown.

 

[Local.Dada]

Yes i do, but when you are a poor country and dont plan a lockdown, it makes it even worse. If those millions that Modi forced to run back to the villages had the virus, how much more damage done? There is a hadith that says that when in a plague people should stay where they are. If the lockdown does come, it has to be planned, not done on whim and then some cretin apologises later, when he himself faces no consequences. May Allah keep those poor in India safe

I don’t know why you had to bring Modi in when my post had nothing to do with him. Every country has realized lockdown is the way to go, in some cases it was eventual like Europe and US and in some countries they took immediate steps like in India or in some states in Pakistan.

Also do you bother to verify or just follow what others tell you? Modi apologized for the inconvenience this has caused people not because he regrets anything. Obviously it is an inconvenience but people have to comply.

Sure you may want to criticize of how it was implemented but this is not the place for it and also the overall intent of lockdown has always been consistent.

I respect your religious texts but you seriously need religious texts to validate it for you to stay indoors in times of Plague?

 

[Darkrai]

Even in western countries people in leadership roles say have faith in God, God will get us through this, God help us, etc., but some people here have issues with IK saying something similar-especially knowing that he is the PM of an Islamic country.

This sort of behavior is bizarre and pitiful.

 

[Local.Dada]

Even in western countries people in leadership roles say have faith in God, God will get us through this, God help us, etc., but some people here have issues with IK saying something similar-especially knowing that he is the PM of an Islamic country.

This sort of behavior is bizarre and pitiful.

Nothing wrong in saying have faith in god totally agree but leaving everything to god without having any actionable plan may be what is offensive to some.

 

[Syed1]

Modi gives a reference from Hindu text...*Indians give standing ovation*

Imran gives reference to imaan which is part of our country's motto *Indians getting their lungis in a twist*

 

[srh]

Not his fault you are illiterate. It would help if you actually listen to the speech rather than go by the strategic thread title.

this thread title is sending bad vibes, no other world leader has criticized any other country's leader on their response, heck no world leader has criticized Italy's leaders who have the most deaths, Imran Khan should not have bring India into it

 

[Syed1]

Nothing wrong in saying have faith in god totally agree but leaving everything to god without having any actionable plan may be what is offensive to some.

Again its not Imran's fault that you are an unparh ganwaar, there is an actionable plan being implemented since the last 2-3 weeks and that is why *knock on wood* we do not see an explosion of cases like other countries. You love to bark alot don't you?

 

[Syed1]

this thread title is sending bad vibes, no other world leader has criticized any other country's leader on their response, heck no world leader has criticized Italy's leaders who have the most deaths, Imran Khan should not have bring India into it

He was talking to his own countrymen who kept saying do complete lockdown, he give reference of India as to how people there are suffering because of complete lockdown and the situation would be the same in Pakistan if we do it here. Not so hard to understand if you actually try.

 

[Local.Dada]

Again its not Imran's fault that you are an unparh ganwaar, there is an actionable plan being implemented since the last 2-3 weeks and that is why *knock on wood* we do not see an explosion of cases like other countries. You love to bark alot don't you?

He has been saying no lockdown where as states has been locking down. Being from a country where everyone is on the same page I found it confusing.

Anyways good for him if he has a plan. I don’t wish to see people suffer or die for some online bragging fantasy.

 

[Bewal Express]

I don’t know why you had to bring Modi in when my post had nothing to do with him. Every country has realized lockdown is the way to go, in some cases it was eventual like Europe and US and in some countries they took immediate steps like in India or in some states in Pakistan.

Also do you bother to verify or just follow what others tell you? Modi apologized for the inconvenience this has caused people not because he regrets anything. Obviously it is an inconvenience but people have to comply.

Sure you may want to criticize of how it was implemented but this is not the place for it and also the overall intent of lockdown has always been consistent.

I respect your religious texts but you seriously need religious texts to validate it for you to stay indoors in times of Plague?

I know it hurts you but we are using as example of what not to do in a poor country and it has proved IKs fears right. Other than hoping the poor stay safe in India, i couldnt care less

 

[sweep_shot]

Nothing wrong in saying have faith in god totally agree but leaving everything to god without having any actionable plan may be what is offensive to some.

Islam doesn't say rely on God and do nothing. Where did you get that from?

There is a hadith that says tie your camel and then rely on God. What that means is we have to try our best (take actions) and leave the rest to God.

I don't think people need validations from atheists.

 

[Syed1]

This is the situation IK wants to avoid

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1519754341536555

 

[Bewal Express]

this thread title is sending bad vibes, no other world leader has criticized any other country's leader on their response, heck no world leader has criticized Italy's leaders who have the most deaths, Imran Khan should not have bring India into it

IK was saying that if we had gone down that route, the chaos would have been similar. He may have to go down the lockdown but it has to be planned and not done to please crooks in the media( Geo). Who only wanted it for the chaos it would cause.

 

[Iqbal'sh]

Does anyone have a plan, if they do, please share. The whole world is trying to make best in a terrible situation. Lets hear your plan, lets hear the plans from around the World. The lockdown would cause even more damage to poor countries at this stage. So i am all ears.

Apparently India had a plan that was “pre-emptive, pro-active and graded” see where that got them.
And yes I keep on repeating this because it was all over the media when India were getting ready for lockdown however their plan was as shallow as the words used to describe it.

 

[Local.Dada]

This is the situation IK wants to avoid

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1519754341536555

Oh I see by not imposing any official communication.

Now that’s an approach no one thought of, hey let’s not have a lockdown so that people can roam around normally and not panic.

Anyways I can post multiple pics and tweets here but I don’t want to stoop to your level of making this a measuring contest.

Pakistan still is the only country with polio cases so far far from a country with credibility in the healthcare space but I feel bad rubbing in the misfortune of others, so why don’t you show concern for your own people than having a death wishlist for indians.

 

[Darkrai]

Nothing wrong in saying have faith in god totally agree but leaving everything to god without having any actionable plan may be what is offensive to some.

What else should Pakistan do? Pakistan has done well to this point. I'm not sure what sort of expectations people have, but they need to come back to reality. Many countries that are far more developed than Pakistan are struggling to deal with this crisis.

Also, if you understand Islam then you will know that you have to do everything in your power to survive. You can't expect to not do anything and still succeed. This means that you have to make the effort.

 

[Local.Dada]

I think Imran though has a serious admiration for Modi. I mean you see Imran talk about Viv Richards or Gavaskar in every other cricket based interview because those guys had a swag and got things done in their own style.

Modi is the same guy whose government went against religious fanatics and mullahs and gave the Muslim sisters justice finally with the triple talaq bill.

Modi’s government had the guts to impose demonetization. It was a semi-failure but a radical move nonetheless for the betterment.

Settled the age old Ram Mandir dispute with all parties finally moving on.

Protecting minority rights in neighboring countries with not so much reputation for human rights.

Solving Kashmir issue. Pakistanis might hate it but if you look at it from an India perspective, he settled this confusion from one side Atleast.

I mean this guy is a doer and probably Imran wants to be like that.

This is a guy who had keys to the kingdom in the cricketing world but now he has to be on Tv and ask for money to build a project that the government is responsible for.

I see his dilemma.

 

[Bhaijaan]

It was a big and important move from Modi. Came just in time before community spread. Only problem is as always the planning seemed all over the place. There has been so much uncertainty over jobs, food etc.

You all would have seen scenes of thousands poor labourers walking to their home towns on foot. Should have made some arrangement. It's been a failure of the leadership.

Anyway, Modi is beyond redemption. The guy has been a total disaster for us. He's destroyed everything that we used to feel proud about being Indians. All leaders are polarising figures but with Modi the dislike and hate is irreversible. The media and his monkey fanatics try very hard to project a different picture but this guys hype will be over along with his reign and history will remember him as a total disaster of a leader.

 

[globalcitizen]

Oh yeah talking about Chinese lockdown, they permanently locked them down in their houses never to be seen again.

 

[Syed1]

We saw similar arrogance from these Modi bhakhts on the 26th of Feb last year and we all know what happened the very next day. One would have thought that after getting humiliation after humiliation these Modi bhakhts would have spitted out their arrogance, but just a dogs tail never gets straight same way these Modi bhakhts can't get over their arrogance.

 

[globalcitizen]

statement about young population being immune, again same mistake being done here as other leaders.
Numbers already showing young are equally vulnerable to this virus. Don’t be complacent should be the mantra at this hour

 

[Saj]

Stick to the topic.

 

[GBK_Fan]

Not sure why we should get into a twist if IK mentions India. He has his own domestic audience to cater too. If we can keep the fatalities to a low, it will be a big win itself.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Pakistan is blessed to have a leader who actually cares.

Wish Indians all the best with their current government.

Total Lockdown is foolish when you have hundreds of millions in poverty, who will feed them?

 

[Syed1]

Funny how when Modi sets up a relief fund it is all the rage, but when IK does it is labelled as begging.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Imran khan has his own strategy.

Modi has his own.

I wish them good luck, because the gods know they need it.

But Imran saying Indians will die of hunger is uncalled for and strictly not his business. Just like whether pakistan locks down or not isnt Modi'sm

 

[Ronaldo7]

statement about young population being immune, again same mistake being done here as other leaders.
Numbers already showing young are equally vulnerable to this virus. Don’t be complacent should be the mantra at this hour

Did you even watch his speech?

He said that it is way less DANGEROUS for them not that they're less likely to get it.

A very big difference

 

[Bewal Express]

Imran khan has his own strategy.

Modi has his own.

I wish them good luck, because the gods know they need it.

But Imran saying Indians will die of hunger is uncalled for and strictly not his business. Just like whether pakistan locks down or not isnt Modi'sm

IK used the example to prove his point against the badniyaat critics in PK that wanted the lockdown for chaos political purposes

 

[BoredFromLifeXi]

He is still mentioning India in every speech. Can't you think of your country. Think of your poor people.

 

[cricketjoshila]

IK used the example to prove his point against the badniyaat critics in PK that wanted the lockdown for chaos political purposes

He knows nothing about India to make such statements.

He doesnt want lockdown. Thats completely his decision. But he has no business dragging India into his politics.


I can understand if it was a security issue and he talks about India. That makes sense.

 

[Local.Dada]

Funny how when Modi sets up a relief fund it is all the rage, but when IK does it is labelled as begging.

Modi sets up a relief fund that comes out of Indian treasury and guess what even countries like Bhutan and Nepal contributed For a SAARC fund where Pakistan’s contribution is a grand total of $0 .

On the Other hand Imran is “asking” for other countries to set up a fund to “bail him out”

The fact that you don’t see the difference between the 2 shows that any explanation would be futile

 

[pakistanisgreat]

the problem is that IK does not want lockdown but his own people are happy with lockdown. For example most recent statement of DR Yasmin Rashid completly satisfy with the lockdown and she sees positive result in punjab.

We as a country are not on same page. Federal government has own plan, provinces have own plans and public has own plan. Nobody is ready to listen to anyone.

 

[KingKhanWC]

He knows nothing about India to make such statements.

He doesnt want lockdown. Thats completely his decision. But he has no business dragging India into his politics.


I can understand if it was a security issue and he talks about India. That makes sense.

Its natural for public to see policies of other nations and then question their own government as to why they are doing something different. Its very normal here in the UK.

IK is just addressing this as Pakistan has poor people just as India does, not in actual numbers but still a big percentage.

Do you agree with Modi's lock down?

 

[Bewal Express]

the problem is that IK does not want lockdown but his own people are happy with lockdown. For example most recent statement of DR Yasmin Rashid completly satisfy with the lockdown and she sees positive result in punjab.

We as a country are not on same page. Federal government has own plan, provinces have own plans and public has own plan. Nobody is ready to listen to anyone.

Not every one is happy. I had a phone call from Bewal, a village which is reasonably wealthy and the stories about some people are a heart breaking. The poor can't feed themselves and need help.

 

[Bewal Express]

Modi sets up a relief fund that comes out of Indian treasury and guess what even countries like Bhutan and Nepal contributed For a SAARC fund where Pakistan’s contribution is a grand total of $0 .

On the Other hand Imran is “asking” for other countries to set up a fund to “bail him out”

The fact that you don’t see the difference between the 2 shows that any explanation would be futile

70 other countries and NGOs have asked for the same. With 500mn below the poverty line, you have more poor than we have people. Stick to feeding them rather trying to lecture us.

 

[BoredFromLifeXi]

Not even a pakistan provinces are taking IK seriously now. They know he talks a lot. And on the matter of postponing religious gathering, he don't have any position. He knows that he can't make Mullah unhappy.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Not every one is happy. I had a phone call from Bewal, a village which is reasonably wealthy and the stories about some people are a heart breaking. The poor can't feed themselves and need help.

i know public is not happy. i have some people in my family who can not get medicines. But our government officials are not on same page that's within PTI let alone opposition.

 

[IndianHero]

Modi apologised but also said he had no choice other than that. In fact pakistan is also in lockdown , if lockdown is bad I wonder why sindh govt. went ahead with it ?

Also IK didn't understand modi's speech I think


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[globalcitizen]

Did you even watch his speech?

He said that it is way less DANGEROUS for them not that they're less likely to get it.

A very big difference

A leader of country should not send wrong signals . That’s why I said should not be complacent.
Teenagers and youngsters in any country are the same and this message can be taken in a wrong way. Again I stress this virus is equally dangerous to young and old.

 

[Itachi]

70 other countries and NGOs have asked for the same. With 500mn below the poverty line, you have more poor than we have people. Stick to feeding them rather trying to lecture us.

We are actually doing it.

As much as some people have a habit of criticizing the gov, this time around, the gov actually had performed tremendous job.

Just after the lockdown, there was survey processed even on micro level in villages to extract data on how many people are living even on below poverty line and to which extent, the other people will face hardship during lockdown.

The initial 2 - 3 days were the ones where people faced most hardships as logistics were simply not perfect. But now, foods are provided to all the needy section of the society.

In most states, the salaried people is already giving up salary of 1 month. The central ones are gearing up to giving up of 2 months salary which will help in minimizing the deficit created by the relief funds.

Simply speaking, IK was right when he stated that lockdown is dangerous but as modi have showed, you can do it to almost perfection if you decentralize the responsibility to every levels of the system.

IK probably lacks the trust in his system and confidence.

 

[MP2011]

Funny how when Modi sets up a relief fund it is all the rage, but when IK does it is labelled as begging.

Lol, he has even renamed it as PM cares....lol, such a megalomaniac. Why do you need to rename a perfectly fine name to show yourself as messiah to your gullible bhakts?

Does anyone know, between 2014-2019, there are total unused funds of INR 2200 crores in it?

 

[big_gamer007]

Lockdown is necessary and the only way to stop this pandemic from spreading.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

We are actually doing it.

As much as some people have a habit of criticizing the gov, this time around, the gov actually had performed tremendous job.

Just after the lockdown, there was survey processed even on micro level in villages to extract data on how many people are living even on below poverty line and to which extent, the other people will face hardship during lockdown.

The initial 2 - 3 days were the ones where people faced most hardships as logistics were simply not perfect. But now, foods are provided to all the needy section of the society.

In most states, the salaried people is already giving up salary of 1 month. The central ones are gearing up to giving up of 2 months salary which will help in minimizing the deficit created by the relief funds.

Simply speaking, IK was right when he stated that lockdown is dangerous but as modi have showed, you can do it to almost perfection if you decentralize the responsibility to every levels of the system.

IK probably lacks the trust in his system and confidence.

Any source for this?

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As for the thread:

“We have to fight coronavirus with unity and wisdom. In India, a complete lockdown was imposed three days ago but [Indian Prime Minister Narendra] Modi is now seeking apology from its nation for the lockdown decision without a strategy. People will definitely die of hunger if India continues its lockdown.”

What's wrong with Imran?

Not only has he missed the context of Modi's apology but why is he talking about India?

Focus on your own country.

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[Manunited18]

Any source for this?

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As for the thread:



What's wrong with Imran?

Not only has he missed the context of Modi's apology but why is he talking about India?

Focus on your own country.

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Agree, maybe imran is trying to deflect attention away from pakistan and it's issues, I am actually dissapointed in imran on this occasion

 

[Ronaldo7]

Agree, maybe imran is trying to deflect attention away from pakistan and it's issues, I am actually dissapointed in imran on this occasion

It was 30 secs out of an hour long speech.

So what are you on about?

 

[MenInG]

Stop posting nonsense and stick to topic.

 

[big_gamer007]

Any source for this?

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As for the thread:



What's wrong with Imran?

Not only has he missed the context of Modi's apology but why is he talking about India?

Focus on your own country.

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IK has lost the plot here, for all Modi's fault, till now he is handling the crisis way better than IK.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Listen to the speech *****, he was talking to his critics in PK that wanted the chaos of lockdown.

To justify his measures (or the lack of it), he is misquoting another leader of the region (who is a stupid himself). Also, when the leader of our country is speaking of hunger deaths in another country when our own country is not doing that greatly, it's just ridiculousness. Just imagine if Modi said the same.

I ask you to tone down your bravado and understand what others are trying to say. Making personal insults is easy, let's not stoop so low.

 

[King_Kohli]

Guys relax.
We are fighting against Corona. both countries leaders are doing their best, we need to understand the situation rather than looking at political angle and fighting each other.

 

[amvbfm]

I don't think those comments were meant to be criticism but they were definitely ill-advised. No point in making comments about other countries or comparing situations as there is no proven strategy to deal with this. Moreover, we really don't know how things will play out in the long run so its better for him and for all other leaders to focus on their own problems rather than finding flaws in how others are managing theirs.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Guys relax.
We are fighting against Corona. both countries leaders are doing their best, we need to understand the situation rather than looking at political angle and fighting each other.

Exactly. Both countries should be looking to learn from the other, if only to see a better road ahead.

 

[cricketjoshila]

He is not lecturing India, he is trying to explain his own strategy by comparison. It was a long speech about Pakistan's response, and he wasn't wrong in pointing out that Modi has apologised for his own strategy. Try to see the bigger picture rather than reducing everything to national pride.

He had no reason to drag India. He can have any strategy, and i wish him all the luck.

Please go through the above posts and read what was the context of Modis apology.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

He had no reason to drag India. He can have any strategy, and i wish him all the luck.

Please go through the above posts and read what was the context of Modis apology.

This idea of dragging India is flawed, in Europe every country is comparing with others as to effective strategies, we in the UK are constantly monitoring Italy, Spain, Germany and Sweden, because they are more relevant to us than Korea or Bangladesh.

For Pakistan and India, it is equally important to compare success of different approaches, that way at least you can learn from mistakes. Coronavirus does not care about your border lines.

 

[Itachi]

Any source for this?

I work mainly in rural sectors.

Ask any people from villages to varify. By this time, it should occur in all villages across india.

 

[Iqbal'sh]

This idea of dragging India is flawed, in Europe every country is comparing with others as to effective strategies, we in the UK are constantly monitoring Italy, Spain, Germany and Sweden, because they are more relevant to us than Korea or Bangladesh.

For Pakistan and India, it is equally important to compare success of different approaches, that way at least you can learn from mistakes. Coronavirus does not care about your border lines.

I think this is too difficult for the majority parosis to comprehend.

 

[Itachi]

I think this is too difficult for the majority parosis to comprehend.

I don't think indian PM has mentioned Pakistan anywhere with regards to SARS COV 2. its only IK who is dragging India.

 

[MenInG]

He is not lecturing India, he is trying to explain his own strategy by comparison. It was a long speech about Pakistan's response, and he wasn't wrong in pointing out that Modi has apologised for his own strategy. Try to see the bigger picture rather than reducing everything to national pride.

Inability to take constructive criticism is an issue.

 

[Rajdeep]

I don't think indian PM has mentioned Pakistan anywhere with regards to SARS COV 2. its only IK who is dragging India.

I dont this comparison is fair. One is a stateman who raised in ranks through hard work and devotion. And the other is an ex great cricketer who went onto became PM. So the expectation always was Modi would act more independently while Imran will take shots at India.

 

[Local.Dada]

This idea of dragging India is flawed, in Europe every country is comparing with others as to effective strategies, we in the UK are constantly monitoring Italy, Spain, Germany and Sweden, because they are more relevant to us than Korea or Bangladesh.

For Pakistan and India, it is equally important to compare success of different approaches, that way at least you can learn from mistakes. Coronavirus does not care about your border lines.

Maybe Pakistan depends on it but india never uses Pakistan for equivalence.

I mean yes Pakistan has a rich legacy in cricket and its accomplishments can be compared to India but that’s about it were the equivalence can stop.

I know usually we always fall back to the toilets,poor people, rapes rhetoric and that is true all those problems exist but I think it is easier for Pakistanis to point out and say hey look there are only 100 people
Doing their business on the street in Pakistan but India has 500 etc,

There is absolutely no equivalence apart from some common issues here.

You can’t compare the problems of a bankrupt country to a country that has a healthy economy, fledging business and trade and no masters.

 

[Ronaldo7]

PM should be above of irony that common people possess. Kinda like how prophets of any religion should held great standard so that other flawed people could follow him.

He used it as a way to compare.
Like Boris was doing when comparing with the rest of Western Europe.

Don't know why Indians are so hurt by this.