"We have a dependency syndrome, we didn't spend on education and research" : PM Imran Khan

[Abdullah719]

Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing a gathering at COMSTECH said that one's actions, not the resources he has, determine the outcome they will receive.

"The biggest quality that takes a nation upwards is self-belief. This belief increases as the nation progresses and reaches a stage where the nation thinks it can overcome any challenge," the prime minister said.

"The small island of Britain dominated the world. What did it have that was so special? It was self belief."

He congratulated Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry for seeing the potential in a dormant industry.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the coronavirus has shed light on some things for us.

"We have a dependency syndrome; we don't have that self-belief, we didn't progress towards a knowledge-based economy because we didn't spend on education and research.

"Pakistanis excel once they immigrate; why can't you create that system here?" the prime minister asked.

"It is only now — with a global shortage — that we have found out that building ventilators isn't that hard. The country that had the capacity to make nuclear bombs, how hard can it be for it to make ventilators?" he pointed out.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the coronavirus has brought to the fore Pakistan's need to build its medical infrastructure.

"Earlier, the ruling elite used to rush abroad for treatment for the most minor illnesses, they can't go now because it's dangerous.

"We have to focus on building our medical infrastructure so that we are prepared for any such emergency situation in the future," he said.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the coronavirus does not differentiate between the rich and the poor, making it everyone's problem.

"Earlier, only the poor man's child used to die of drinking dirty water. Hepatitis C became an epidemic and nobody cared because it mostly affected the poor. Now corona doesn't differentiate between the rich and poor," he said.

"The elite only took the decision to lock countries down when they realised the virus could affect the rich.

"Singapore had a very effective lockdown strategy and their curve flattened but cases surged immediately after lockdown because of migrant workers who had to go back to work.

"When Pakistan makes decisions on corona moving forward, we have to factor in the poor, the daily wage workers, the people who nobody cared about before. We're telling them to adhere to the lockdown, but how will they socially distance when they have mouths to feed?" the prime minister asked.

https://www.dawn.com/live-blog/

 

[angrypathan]

Well said. Think he's got the wrong Hepatitis there though, Hepatitis A is the one that is transmitted through food and water. Hepatitis C is transmitted either through blood or sexually.

 

[MRSN]

so much for talking. You have been in government in KPK for 6 years and Punjab and Federal for 2+ years. Where is change you promised. Where is Patwar culturr reforms, 1,000,000 jobs and 5 million homes for poor. Where is "we won't be begging IMF and other countries for aid?" Where is education reforms? Where is health reforms? Social security? Where is "strong anti corruption policy and police reforms"?

 

[Syed1]

so much for talking. You have been in government in KPK for 6 years and Punjab and Federal for 2+ years. Where is change you promised. Where is Patwar culturr reforms, 1,000,000 jobs and 5 million homes for poor. Where is "we won't be begging IMF and other countries for aid?" Where is education reforms? Where is health reforms? Social security? Where is "strong anti corruption policy and police reforms"?

If you had asked these questions from your Nooras when they were raping the country for 30 years then we wouldn't even have been in this situation.


You expect IK to come in and fix 70 years of mismanagement in 2 years?


I think it's true what they say about patwaris and their 'special diet'

 

[Syed1]

Amazing by IK, first leader since Mush who is focusing on science and technology. The paindu dehatis before him had no idea about modern tech.

 

[Bewal Express]

so much for talking. You have been in government in KPK for 6 years and Punjab and Federal for 2+ years. Where is change you promised. Where is Patwar culturr reforms, 1,000,000 jobs and 5 million homes for poor. Where is "we won't be begging IMF and other countries for aid?" Where is education reforms? Where is health reforms? Social security? Where is "strong anti corruption policy and police reforms"?

Surely after the great partnership of the Dynasties for the last 10 years, none of that should be needed. If they are needed then the previous rulers created the mess, and you are here to defend them. Another very Hypocritical and confused Noora.

 

[Itachi]

The stragegy of a PTI fan....

Shift the focus to the failure of the past so that current failures are swept under the carpet.

How this is constructive is beyond my understanding.

 

[saeedhk]

Good to see him talking about science and technology. However, he appointed Fawad Chaudary to lead the Science Ministry. Ironic.

Instead of talking, Imran needs to start doing actual work in education and medical care. He has also forgotten to work on population control which I believe is the biggest issue faced by Pakistan. He did hold seminars on controlling population growth a year back but all intensity has fizzled out since.

 

[IMMY69]

The stragegy of a PTI fan....

Shift the focus to the failure of the past so that current failures are swept under the carpet.

How this is constructive is beyond my understanding.

I was just about type something until I saw your post. The strategy of the corrupt...
Damned if you and damned if you don’t..

 

[AMSS]

From what I understand, many of the critical ministers are the very same people who were present in previous civilian/military governments of the past? Am I right on this? This would be like Modi handing Chidambaram the finance portfolio. Bizarre if true.

 

[Local.Dada]

The stragegy of a PTI fan....

Shift the focus to the failure of the past so that current failures are swept under the carpet.

How this is constructive is beyond my understanding.

True. Funnily enough the 2 world leaders who are not popular on this forum Trump and Modi and to some extent Boris all have made radical changes in their regime, now were they good or bad is a different debate but still they had an agenda and they have worked on it not caring for any critics.

I have not seen any radical moves by Imran outside of fund raising and tweets about how Modi is the second coming of Hitler.

Not like he didn’t have opportunity. Modi took a stand on Kashmir and closed the issue from an Indian perspective. Done!!!. Imran on the other hand apart from tweeting has not done anything about it.

Indian governments have done radical changes to the economic policies be it BJP or Congress when backed to a wall, don’t see it from IK.

Now that doesn’t mean Imran hasn’t done anything because as an outsider looking in we wouldn’t know, the Non Resident type may be a little better off than us but the people living in Pakistan know what’s happening I guess so they will be a better judge.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Amazing by IK, first leader since Mush who is focusing on science and technology. The paindu dehatis before him had no idea about modern tech.

Nah, not just the paindus, even the super liberal elite like the Bhuttos were the same. The only reason manufacturing was never seriously pursued was because these leaders were getting their foreign bank balances inflated to look after superpower interests instead.

 

[Syed1]

Nah, not just the paindus, even the super liberal elite like the Bhuttos were the same. The only reason manufacturing was never seriously pursued was because these leaders were getting their foreign bank balances inflated to look after superpower interests instead.

Yes well said. Fawad Ch was made fun off when he was made the S&T minister but must commend him for his vision and hardwork. Long may it continue.


The news report glossed over alot of the details but I listened to the whole event and it was heartening to know that Pak is now producing the complete range of PPE for our doctors on the frontline and production capacity is alot greater than our demand hence a request is being put in to allow it's export. Fawad also elaborated how they have 3-4 indigenous ventilator designs under trial at the moment.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

The stragegy of a PTI fan....

Shift the focus to the failure of the past so that current failures are swept under the carpet.

How this is constructive is beyond my understanding.

Failures of the past have put Pakistan to sleep, it would be stupid to expect an overnight cure. I don't know why you have a beef with current Pakistan govt performance, if you have a criticism then perhaps you should be more precise rather than attack posters with no cause.

 

[Itachi]

Failures of the past have put Pakistan to sleep, it would be stupid to expect an overnight cure. I don't know why you have a beef with current Pakistan govt performance, if you have a criticism then perhaps you should be more precise rather than attack posters with no cause.

if having difference of opinion is having beef with any X,Y,Z person/institution, then we will lose our ability to criticize any entity and its perspective/attitude and its behavior.

This line of conversation won't be of any constructive as we two won't agree to each other. So let's agree to disagree and continue with the thread. Shall we?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

if having difference of opinion is having beef with any X,Y,Z person/institution, then we will lose our ability to criticize any entity and its perspective/attitude and its behavior.

This line of conversation won't be of any constructive as we two won't agree to each other. So let's agree to disagree and continue with the thread. Shall we?

I was merely pointing out that you are welcome to criticise the Pakistan govt if you wish, but it's not effective way to do it by attacking the poster and claiming without proof that they are sweeping failures under the carpet.

 

[King-Misbah]

The stragegy of a PTI fan....

Shift the focus to the failure of the past so that current failures are swept under the carpet.

How this is constructive is beyond my understanding.

You most likely have limited knowledge on Pakistans politics and economy. The country is in a bad state due to previous rulers. Khan has done well but now corona has happen. It is not PTI fan strategy but the truth. Khan found a near defaulting country that he had to rescue, there was a massive difference in imports/exports and the currency was artificially supported.

I have seen many Indians being critical of Khan, I do understand that as Nawaz was better for Indian interests.

 

[MRSN]

Yes well said. Fawad Ch was made fun off when he was made the S&T minister but must commend him for his vision and hardwork. Long may it continue.


The news report glossed over alot of the details but I listened to the whole event and it was heartening to know that Pak is now producing the complete range of PPE for our doctors on the frontline and production capacity is alot greater than our demand hence a request is being put in to allow it's export. Fawad also elaborated how they have 3-4 indigenous ventilator designs under trial at the moment.

who is Fawad Ch btw? can you give me his political background?

 

[Local.Dada]

You most likely have limited knowledge on Pakistans politics and economy. The country is in a bad state due to previous rulers. Khan has done well but now corona has happen. It is not PTI fan strategy but the truth. Khan found a near defaulting country that he had to rescue, there was a massive difference in imports/exports and the currency was artificially supported.

I have seen many Indians being critical of Khan, I do understand that as Nawaz was better for Indian interests.

To your second point, in fact Imran Khan the cricketer might be one of the most beloved Pakistanis in India ever.

However Indians are mostly critical of Imran the prime minister is because Indian’s have issues with the ISI and the Pakistani army and not to the common people of Pakistan (same applies to Pakistanis as well probably) and most hold the opinion that he is a selected proxy for the army. That’s why the criticism.

I am not saying the above is 100% true but that’s the general consensus.

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PM <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> visiting exhibition 'Changing Calamity into Opportunities'. Federal Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/fawadchaudhry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fawadchaudhry</a> and Federal Minister Defence Productions Zubeda Jalal are also present. <a href="https://t.co/0uBjdjbJt9">pic.twitter.com/0uBjdjbJt9</a></p>— Ministry of Science & Technology (@MinistryofST) <a href="https://twitter.com/MinistryofST/status/1255904515066298369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2020</a></blockquote>
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[Abdullah719]

Pakistan among nations facing education emergency

British charity Save the Children has bracketed Pakistan among a group of 12 countries where nearly 10 million school going children are most at risk of falling behind or even may never return to school, as a result of increasing poverty and budget cuts incurred by coronavirus pandemic.

To address an education emergency, Save the Children, which has 29 national members worldwide, has urged governments and donors to increase funding of education, with $35 billion to be made available by the World Bank.

In its latest report on Monday, Save the Children cited Unesco data, showing that in April, 1.6 billion young people were shut out of school and university due to measures to contain Covid-19 – about 90% of the world’s entire student population.

The pandemic has caused an “unprecedented education emergency” with up to 9.7 million children affected by school closures at risk of never going back to class, it warned. “For the first time in human history, an entire generation of children globally have had their education disrupted,” it added.

The report titled ‘Save our Education’ listed 12 countries where children are most at risk of falling behind: Niger, Mali, Chad, Liberia, Afghanistan, Guinea, Mauritania, Yemen, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal and Ivory Coast.

It said the economic fall-out of the crisis could force an extra 90 to 117 million children into poverty, with a knock-on effect on school admissions. With many young people required to work or girls forced into early marriage to support their families, this could see between 7 and 9.7 million children dropping out of school permanently.

At the same time, the charity warned the crisis could leave a shortfall of $77 billion in education budgets in low and middle income countries by the end of 2021. The charity urged governments and donors to invest more funds behind a new global education plan to help children back into school when it is safe and until then support distance learning.

“We are at risk of unparalleled budget cuts which will see existing inequality explode between the rich and the poor, and between boys and girls,” Save the Children chief executive Inger Ashing said. “If we allow this education crisis to unfold, the impact on children’s futures will be long lasting,” she added.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2254679/pakistan-among-nations-facing-education-emergency

 

[uberkoen]

If you had asked these questions from your Nooras when they were raping the country for 30 years then we wouldn't even have been in this situation.


You expect IK to come in and fix 70 years of mismanagement in 2 years?


I think it's true what they say about patwaris and their 'special diet'

So PMLN has been in power for 70 years?

 

[uberkoen]

From what I understand, many of the critical ministers are the very same people who were present in previous civilian/military governments of the past? Am I right on this? This would be like Modi handing Chidambaram the finance portfolio. Bizarre if true.

Yes, but we don't talk about that. Those guys are now suddenly all clean like they've performed the Hajj because they joined PTI. however, anyone who hasn't joined PTI is a noora and is corrupt.

 

[saeedhk]

What has Imran Khan done to get 22 million out-of-school children back into schools?

Pakistan has the HIGHEST humber of out-of-school children.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

What has Imran Khan done to get 22 million out-of-school children back into schools?

Pakistan has the HIGHEST humber of out-of-school children.

This is a MAJOR problem, population is another, sexual harassment of kids is another - I think these 3 issues are the biggest facing the country to go along a whole list of others but these 3 need major attention and some sort of action to be taken in reality and not just mere talks.

 

[MenInG]

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the wrong decisions taken by the past governments led to environmental deterioration and decline in industrial progress.

The prime minister was addressing a gathering in Chillas today, where he spoke about the reopening of tourism in the northern areas with SOPs.

"When our govt took over we had a deficit of over Rs20 billion due to these decisions of the past governments," he told the crowd, adding that the less developed areas of the country cannot be ignored any further.

The prime minister, who is scheduled to visit the Diamer-Bhasha dam, said that it was a historic decision to construct the project that will be the 'third biggest dam of the history of Pakistan'.

"The site is naturally well-suited for building the dam because it has natural rocks. It took us almost 40 years to implement our decision.

(You) can figure out what a huge mistake we have made by not thinking to construct dams for the storage of water."

Speaking regarding the benefits of the project, PM Imran said that it will not adversely impact the climate and create more job opportunities.

"China has constructed 5,000 huge dams. Overall they have 80,000 dams and this will be our third biggest dam," said PM Imran.

PM Imran's visit to Bhasha dam

The prime minister arrived in Gilgit-Baltistan today to visit the Diamer-Bhasha dam. He was accompanied by CPEC Chairman and Special Assistant to PM on Information and Broadcasting, Asim Saleem Bajwa.

The SAPM shared the news on Twitter, saying that the premier will be briefed regarding the progress of the project and the its impact.

"Historic milestone as PM kicks off mega construction work at Diamer Bhasha Dam today. 6.4 MAF Water reservoir, will add 1.2 M acres for agriculture, 4500 MW cheaper, greener Hydel power, steel/cement/construction boost,16000 jobs," he wrote.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/298124-pm...t-govts-led-to-decline-in-industrial-progress

 

[AMSS]

Yes, but we don't talk about that. Those guys are now suddenly all clean like they've performed the Hajj because they joined PTI. however, anyone who hasn't joined PTI is a noora and is corrupt.

Below a certain level, politicians do change parties and loyalties in India as well. But if Modi were to appoint someone like Kapil Sibal or Chidambaram in his cabinet, he'd effectively be writing his own political obituary. Impossible to sell this move to his base. So it does strike me as odd that Imran has no such problems given that he came to power calling out the very same people in previous gormints.

 

[Kashur_Kalkharab]

Any big reform doesn't happen overnight and it will take time.Not expected of him to get done all he promised in 5 years with this year already being mess.

But if he doesn't do it if he is elected 2nd time then he definitely is just another man who just talks. Defending him by blaming the past government isn't the way forward, if he can't clean their mess then he should step aside and let others try and do it.