Will local and overseas Pakistanis take more solid ownership of their nation under the PTI govt?

[Savak]

I believe that if Imran Khan ruthlessly works on everything he has promised in the last 22 years on a war footing

- Ruthless anti-corruption drive and getting back the looted plundered money from the corrupt into the national exchequer

- Austerity drive where all Govt Mansions, Buildings are converted into Guest Houses, Hotels to generate funds for the government

- Proper Efficient use of tax payer's money

- Tremendous Job opportunities for Overseas Pakistani's in the Development of Pakistan and the Youth

- Massive increase in spending on Health Education and Poverty Alleviation

If he begs the Pakistani Local and Foreign Population to donate to him, his govt and PTI for things like

- Foreign Debt Servicing

- Creation of Dams

- Hospitals and Educational Institutions

Will the people of Pakistan living both in and out of Pakistan happily oblige? Will the Pakistani people readily and happily pay more in taxes to the PTI govt?

Will globally well renowned Overseas Pakistani's be willing to come back to Pakistan on a full time basis or undertake more frequent trips or relocate to Pakistan for being part of the change in Pakistan?

Will IK's ruthless drive, policies encourage not only Overseas Pakistani's but also international foreign investors to invest in Pakistan?

 

[UP]

He has to perform first. You will know where his government is heading within three months. And if he can tackle the big issue of corruption within 6 months and as they say sky is the limit.

He has to govern with utmost honesty for at least 10 years to get that country back on track. That country has a lot of problems and it will take some time to get the house back in order.

Yes is the answer to your questions but it depends on his government’s performance.

 

[slipcatch]

He has to perform first. You will know where his government is heading within three months. And if he can tackle the big issue of corruption within 6 months and as they say sky is the limit.

He has to govern with utmost honesty for at least 10 years to get that country back on track. That country has a lot of problems and it will take some time to get the house back in order.

Yes is the answer to your questions but it depends on his government’s performance.

Get hold on corruption at the top level and work on efficiency of departments then it won’t take more than a year to see beginning of the results.

 

[Savak]

The people of KPK would not have given him an absolute majority in the province for nothing

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

As much as I love Imran (keyword: Imran) I would first observe for a minimum, one year, before coming to any conclusion. The election is done and over with, time to perform and give us what he promised.

 

[Couch Cricketer]

It is my belief that currently out of every rs1 spend by the government .70-80 cents gets wasted because of corruption which stagnates economic growth. If Ik can curtail corruption and invest in the poor of Pakistan things will change.

 

[zn426]

The issue is that the rot may be so great that IK will have to start cutting departments wholesale just to get corrupt thieves out of the government. While this will be helpful for reducing the government size and expenditures (one of his promises), he will have to make some unpopular decisions that he will be yelled at for. It's part of the job requirements to be yelled at though.

 

[Mamoon]

Overseas Pakistanis are only good at blowing hot air.

Their support and contribution is limited to social media posts and Facebook profile pictures.

They claimed that they left Pakistan because of so and so problems, but since they believe that Imran Khan will turn things around, they have come up with a million excuses to explain why they do not want to return to Pakistan.

Not allowing them to vote was an excellent decision. They deserve this humiliation.

 

[Musakhel]

Not even 1% of overseas pakistanis in the anglosphere will return.

 

[Couch Cricketer]

Overseas Pakistanis are only good at blowing hot air.

Their support and contribution is limited to social media posts and Facebook profile pictures.

They claimed that they left Pakistan because of so and so problems, but since they believe that Imran Khan will turn things around, they have come up with a million excuses to explain why they do not want to return to Pakistan.

Not allowing them to vote was an excellent decision. They deserve this humiliation.

Overseas pakistanis are sending $20 billion a year back to Pakistan without it Pakistan would be bankrupted and the rs would crash so to say they don't do anything for Pakistan is a bit much as they are the major reason we have a growing economy.
As far as voting goes I am okay with not being allowed to vote as I know many people that came to work in Karachi and other cities don't get to vote unless they go home either and as many are low salaried or on daily wages they can't fly home just to vote. Unless we have a system where every pakistani can vote making special arrangements for them would be unfair.

 

[InziRules]

Overseas pakistanis are sending $20 billion a year back to Pakistan without it Pakistan would be bankrupted and the rs would crash so to say they don't do anything for Pakistan is a bit much as they are the major reason we have a growing economy.

No, you send money back to your family, not to us people living here. You invest money in Pakistan because you think it'll make money, not to give to the nation. You send money back to spend ON YOUR family living here.

Then some of you act like we should be grateful for you caring for your family

 

[InziRules]

He has to perform first. You will know where his government is heading within three months. And if he can tackle the big issue of corruption within 6 months and as they say sky is the limit.

He has to govern with utmost honesty for at least 10 years to get that country back on track. That country has a lot of problems and it will take some time to get the house back in order.

Yes is the answer to your questions but it depends on his government’s performance.

I don't like to agree with [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION], but this attitude annoys me. You'll return when everything is rosy to reap the benefits, while all the time looking down at Pakistanis living here trying to improve the place. (Yes, even if they vote Noonie Toons)

 

[blackanhyellow]

No, you send money back to your family, not to us people living here. You invest money in Pakistan because you think it'll make money, not to give to the nation. You send money back to spend ON YOUR family living here.

Then some of you act like we should be grateful for you caring for your family

yes and our families spend money in Pakistan.

Guess what that does?

It stimulates the economy. This creates jobs for locals, thus tax money for the gocernment. Then if the government was doing their job right the tax money would be used on the people.

Doesnt take a genius to figure that out.

 

[InziRules]

yes and our families spend money in Pakistan.

Guess what that does?

It stimulates the economy. This creates jobs for locals, thus tax money for the gocernment. Then if the government was doing their job right the tax money would be used on the people.

Doesnt take a genius to figure that out.

Yes, are you letting your family starve then? Or do you plan on importing food?

You don't do it for Pakistan, it's a side effect that they spend it here.

Overseas Pakistanis are the only ones who think a brain drain is beneficial to the original country.

Also, the only reason your families are usually here is because you can't afford to bring them abroad.

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

Yes, are you letting your family starve then? Or do you plan on importing food?

You don't do it for Pakistan, it's a side effect that they spend it here.

Overseas Pakistanis are the only ones who think a brain drain is beneficial to the original country.

Also, the only reason your families are usually here is because you can't afford to bring them abroad.

Brain drain is bit overrated.Most people move because for same job they don't get same salaries in sub continent.I know lot of people who moved to US and do tech jobs for far bigger salary which our guys does here in india for fraction of money.

This is not insult to Doctors and other specialists who really contributes.But now a days more and more people move to western countries and dumb jobs.

 

[blackanhyellow]

Yes, are you letting your family starve then? Or do you plan on importing food?

You don't do it for Pakistan, it's a side effect that they spend it here.

Overseas Pakistanis are the only ones who think a brain drain is beneficial to the original country.

Also, the only reason your families are usually here is because you can't afford to bring them abroad.

that is like saying pakistanis in pakistan go to work only to feed their families.

Isnt that obvious?

But the money you earn or spend is taxed.

If the government is taxing you then you deserve to see where you tax money is going and how it is being used.

Over seas dont spend money in pakistan because they are patriotic. But neither do you pay taxes because you are patriotic. You do it because you have to while earning moeny to feed your family.

How does that make you unique.

Fact is though, overseas pakistanis do send billions home, and that is a major boost to pakistans economy.

 

[InziRules]

Brain drain is bit overrated.Most people move because for same job they don't get same salaries in sub continent.I know lot of people who moved to US and do tech jobs for far bigger salary which our guys does here in india for fraction of money.

This is not insult to Doctors and other specialists who really contributes.But now a days more and more people move to western countries and dumb jobs.

Do those people then turn around and act like sending money home is something Pakistanis/Indians should be thankful for? You're sending it home to family you can't afford to bring with you, not sending it back to make Pakistan better.

There are people who want better investment schemes for overseas Pakistanis. Again, news flash, you will invest to make money, not to make Pakistan better.

I won't claim to do anything for Pakistan, or that I won't go abroad. I'm leaving to Europe for my Master's on a Scholarship grant soon, but I won't be pretending any money I send back is for Pakistanis

 

[InziRules]

that is like saying pakistanis in pakistan go to work only to feed their families.

Isnt that obvious?

But the money you earn or spend is taxed.

If the government is taxing you then you deserve to see where you tax money is going and how it is being used.

Over seas dont spend money in pakistan because they are patriotic. But neither do you pay taxes because you are patriotic. You do it because you have to while earning moeny to feed your family.

How does that make you unique.

Fact is though, overseas pakistanis do send billions home, and that is a major boost to pakistans economy.

I have no issue with acknowledging the contribution.

What I have issue with is something like:

Overseas pakistanis are sending $20 billion a year back to Pakistan without it Pakistan would be bankrupted and the rs would crash so to say they don't do anything for Pakistan is a bit much as they are the major reason we have a growing economy.

 

[TheLastGreatMan]

Do those people then turn around and act like sending money home is something Pakistanis/Indians should be thankful for? You're sending it home to family you can't afford to bring with you, not sending it back to make Pakistan better.

There are people who want better investment schemes for overseas Pakistanis. Again, news flash, you will invest to make money, not to make Pakistan better.

I won't claim to do anything for Pakistan, or that I won't go abroad. I'm leaving to Europe for my Master's on a Scholarship grant soon, but I won't be pretending any money I send back is for Pakistanis

Actually i never heard from any NRI India is running because of them.But we get the biggest remittance in world from NRIs so i don't blame them for all our problems though.

 

[PakWarrior]

Not even 1% of overseas pakistanis in the anglosphere will return.

Prepare to be proven wrong BIG TIME.

 

[blackanhyellow]

I have no issue with acknowledging the contribution.

What I have issue with is something like:

he was rude with his wording yes. But he has a point.

There are three key things keeping pakistans fragile economy afloat.

1) loans
2) the black economy
3) remittances

Take these things away and i dont know what will happen.

Hopefully the new government can fix tax collection, corruption, and investment issues.

 

[InziRules]

he was rude with his wording yes. But he has a point.

There are three key things keeping pakistans fragile economy afloat.

1) loans
2) the black economy
3) remittances

Take these things away and i dont know what will happen.

Hopefully the new government can fix tax collection, corruption, and investment issues.

There's also another thing keeping it alive, those millions and millions of people who do pay tax and stay here. You could also call that as a service...

 

[blackanhyellow]

There's also another thing keeping it alive, those millions and millions of people who do pay tax and stay here. You could also call that as a service...

it is estimated that less than one percent of the total population pay direct taxes on their income.

Obviously all 200 million people are not of working age, but still that is a very low percentage that. Can not sustain an economy.

Most of the individual citizens that pay taxes are because they are salaried and it gets cut right away.

Yes there are taxes on goods which ultimately is a tax too. But its important to get the 60 million employed people all under tax collection.

Right now the country cant survive on the less than 2 million people that pay taxes.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Overseas Pakistanis are only good at blowing hot air.

Their support and contribution is limited to social media posts and Facebook profile pictures.

They claimed that they left Pakistan because of so and so problems, but since they believe that Imran Khan will turn things around, they have come up with a million excuses to explain why they do not want to return to Pakistan.

Not allowing them to vote was an excellent decision. They deserve this humiliation.

I don't think they need to make excuses, they left for what they considered a better life abroad, and they have as much right to do that as anyone else. But I do agree that their vote was rightly removed, the policies of Pakistan should be left for those living there to decide.

 

[last_knight]

He has to perform first. You will know where his government is heading within three months. And if he can tackle the big issue of corruption within 6 months and as they say sky is the limit.

He has to govern with utmost honesty for at least 10 years to get that country back on track. That country has a lot of problems and it will take some time to get the house back in order.

Yes is the answer to your questions but it depends on his government’s performance.

10 years ? Really ?

What is Approximate loss from top 5 revenue generators including PIA,WAPDA,RAILWAYS ? 100s of billions.

If governance is sincere, Pakistan has 200 million consumers. If governance is sincere, things will turn 180 degree within 18-24 months.

 

[UP]

10 years ? Really ?

What is Approximate loss from top 5 revenue generators including PIA,WAPDA,RAILWAYS ? 100s of billions.

If governance is sincere, Pakistan has 200 million consumers. If governance is sincere, things will turn 180 degree within 18-24 months.

71 year damage can’t be undone in 2 years. He will need one more term with a strong mandate to really penetrate big issues.

For example - 2.5 crore kids are out of school - it will take time to enroll them in quality public system. And then you need millions of good housing to house millions of low income people. It will take time.

Half of the country’s population lives below poverty line - again it will take time to lift them out.