Imran claims credit for petrol price drop
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan, on Thursday, claimed credit for the reduction in petroleum prices.
He said the protests outside parliament had forced the government’s hand and demanded that prices should be decreased by another Rs5.
In addition, he lashed out at Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and vowed to approach the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to challenge his assessment.
Mr Khan, who has previously derided the commission for being partisan and whose party has organised several protests against the ECP in the past, said, “Ayaz Sadiq, you are still in office due to a stay order. You have no authority to accept or reject our resignations.”
On Wednesday, the speaker had written to the ECP, expressing his inability to verify PTI legislators’ intention to quit the assembly.
Addressing a handful of followers from his container on D-Chowk on Friday night, he said he was not ready to accept Mr Sadiq as the speaker. He claimed that the government was trying to “buy the loyalties” of PTI members of the national and the provincial assemblies.
Published in Dawn, November 1st , 2014
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Nov 01, 2014 10:46am
Whether he is responsible or not, no one can deny that he has awoken the nation. Just three months back people were feeling short of hope but now every1 is talking about change. An effective opposition can bring the best out of the ruler. However I personally believe that IK has done more than is eminent!
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Nov 01, 2014 10:49am
Without true opposition by PTI Mr. Ishaq Dar would not have done it. Just as they would hide electricity over-billing. Only PTI highlighted it.
PTI is also right in demanding that petrol reduction should have been Rs. 15/litre.
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Nov 01, 2014 10:50am
Yes, everything good the Sharif does is due to Imran and everything bad is due to Sharif. It is these kind of statements that I would expect from a typical politician that has turned me against Imran.
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Nov 01, 2014 10:51am
Yes Imran is right, we have never seen a reduction in fuel prices with this margin in past. This is only because of pressure which Imran has exerted on govt.
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Nov 01, 2014 10:58am
agreed
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Nov 01, 2014 11:04am
He is the person who claim credit of all good things and throws negative things on government. I personally say that credit goes of the government.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:05am
Imran Khan is the biggest idiot in the world if he thinks that the world oil market prices have dropped because of his commands.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:05am
Yes and his non payment of bills would result in price increase later on...because most of the plants run on petroleum based products which are bought from oil marketing companies...alas if Imran could understand this vicious cycle... :)
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Nov 01, 2014 11:07am
Really ?
if all the money and time had be spent on contructing a factory or something
sorry to know the weak state of mind of these PTI/PAT/CAT/RAT followers
you are all like the troops of dumb people behind pied piper
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Nov 01, 2014 11:08am
PTI has been screaming right and left that based on international market price should decrease Nawaz Sharif conceded with ill grace and while still screeching about dharnas Pakistani Awaam should be happy about the 10 Rs decrease instead of forever asking for more
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Nov 01, 2014 11:08am
Imran should take the credit. If there were no pressure from him, they would have pocketed the money themselves. What Imran also need to keep an eye out is to make sure that they do not increase prices of something else to make up for the loss embezzlements from oil prices
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Nov 01, 2014 11:08am
It is sad, he is trying to make fool innocent people, who do not know the economics of the country and international trend of Oil prices. It is not him, but drop in international oil prices.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:22am
Neither the government nor Imran Khan is responsible for the decrease in the oil prices!
The prices have dropped globally!
Both Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan taking credit is an insult to the intelligence of the masses!
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Nov 01, 2014 11:24am
stupid man
oil prices are down hence the reduction
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Nov 01, 2014 11:30am
Handful of followers? Cant the great khan read the writing on the wall that his 'revolution' is over!
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Nov 01, 2014 11:37am
Thanks god he did not say that international oil prices dropped due to his dharna. Or did he?
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Nov 01, 2014 11:37am
Global oil prices have dropped by around $25 dollars!
What a nation of idiots. And led by an idiot like Imran Khan.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:39am
Yup..... Imran did this,,,,, had nothing to do with international oil prices.........
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Nov 01, 2014 11:41am
Imran has no role in petrol price drop. It's because of international price drop. Price has dropped in Indian also and Indian Govt. has also NO role in this price drop. All credit goes to International price drop.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:42am
Typical trademark of a foolish politician
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Nov 01, 2014 11:42am
Imran doesn't seem to be a constructive politician. He must give ideas to PM to improve Pakistan rather he simply complains...If Petrol is reduced 5 rupees further, does he have any alternative plan to compensate losses? India has corrupt politicians, it's 100% true but when comes to country's economy and growth, they unite...
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Nov 01, 2014 11:43am
Imran Khan what good has PTI done in KPK, the police reforms have showed their true colours,the reformed police is unable to control crime and has been filled of people on the directives of CM Khattak. Polio is on the rise in KPK where more cases have come out thanks to your cleanliness drive. You are a shame for us now, not the great cricketer you once were.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:46am
@Zahid Please answer a single question.If Imran Khan have been not protesting since 2 months and did not demand for decreasing the petroleum prices than this Government decrease the prices himself? And If yes! than only few paisas because in Pakistan history prices have been never decreased more than few paisas.First time in history the government have decreased the prices,this is only due to Imran Khan pressure.
If any one still unable to give credit to IK than Allah he hafiz hai iss nation ka.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:48am
Is there any doubt in that!
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Nov 01, 2014 11:57am
Yes, Imran's right. His dharna made the global price of oil go down.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:59am
I did not know IK controlled the world oil markets the darn price for oil fell from $120--dollars to 80 US dollars for a barrell of oil ,these guys want credit for that.
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Nov 01, 2014 12:00pm
He is 100% right
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Nov 01, 2014 12:01pm
Prizes dropped globally not just in Pakistan.It dropped in India too.Credit for that goes to no one,
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Nov 01, 2014 12:02pm
Thank you Imran khan. However gov is looting the public as prices should be around Rs 80.
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Nov 01, 2014 12:05pm
some of the comments are ridiculous. yes int'l prices did drop, however, this govt was not willing to show that effect in our domestic price. after imran continuously raised the issue, the aforementioned happened.
dou.baghhss
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Nov 01, 2014 12:06pm
@Saima Bibi - Don't make a fool of yourself. IK has never said global oil prices have dropped bcos of him. He's been saying that price reductions should be passed onto the public. Even now gov is over charging the public.
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Nov 01, 2014 12:06pm
The govt is not doing any favors...They are still unjust as compared to the market drop on oil prices...and true...IK is standing on the throat of the stubborn corrupt pmlns
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Nov 01, 2014 12:08pm
@Saima Bibi petrol prices may have dropped worldwide but it us up the government to pass the reduction to the public. Unless you demand it you will not get.
For government to keep prices high means more money in there pocket.
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Nov 01, 2014 12:16pm
Let me let you, the decrease in the rates of petrol etc will prevail only for 15-days and then it will be revisited and raised. What then would be the stance of Imran Khan?
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Nov 01, 2014 12:28pm
O come on... don't play dirty politics. On one hand NS is claimimg he did it to help the poor. On other hand IK is saying it is because of him. And the supporters of both immediately start bashing each other. I wonder how these leaders (leaders???) play with people's emotions.
Live on facts: in the international market, oil price has dropped at lowest level in four years. In the past, along with price increases, there were also some small drops in prices due to global oil price fluctuations. This time its big. Still I believe that full benefit of this drop (less than $83 per barrel) is still not passed on to general public. They are still making money. And guess what, people are happy praising "leaders" and bashing each other. What an innocent public!!!
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Nov 01, 2014 12:31pm
IK also saved Pakistan from Nilofar :P
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Nov 01, 2014 12:37pm
Nobody can disagree. Keep fighting IK! We are with you!
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Nov 01, 2014 12:39pm
@Saima Bibi
No sister he has put pressure on Govt to reduce overbilling, he is not changing world oil prices.
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Nov 01, 2014 12:46pm
It is only because international prices have dropped US 25/Barrel first time. We should have knowledge of economics and international trends.
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Nov 01, 2014 12:48pm
Look at this way.
IK started dherna to correct the electoral system. Now he is claiming fuel price cut as his achievement.
While TUQ started his campaign trying to pack up the whole system. Now he is "victorious" by announcing to participate in election under the same system.
This is called politics. Have fun.
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Nov 01, 2014 01:04pm
Yes, Imran is correct. even Nilofer slowed down because of PTI pressure.
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Nov 01, 2014 01:04pm
Imran is a liar. Every thing good must fall in his lap and anything adverse must be Nawaz's doing. He wins in KPK , the elections were fair and where he loses, rigging has taken place. Even in politics, a line can be drawn between what is right and what is wrong. He is not only naive but also dishonest. " Dishonesty" is not limited to financial deals; it encompasses various aspects of one's character. And his honesty or otherwise has yet to be proven. Presently we are merely presuming that he is a self- proclaimed honest man. Nawaz, from his point of view, is not capable of doing any good to the country.This depicts Imran as arrogant and ignorant. Add a bit of conceit, he behaves as a ring master of a circus.
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Nov 01, 2014 01:13pm
@Sikander you don't know that and cannot say that with any certainty. The fact that no government has ever done it means that Sharif should be given more credit for it not some guy who creates 10 new aquisations daily without any proof. The fact that he claims credit for it is completely bogus and shows that he is really full of himself.
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Nov 01, 2014 01:14pm
We agree that govt is under pressure because of overall political scenario however price reduction is triggered because of international reduction of oil price and the impact of dhrna as well. While we will request PTI to keep raising the genuine issues as this is the responsibility of true opposition in every democratic country we shall also request to put the efforts for the change in the entire system and not only on Go Nawaz Go.
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Nov 01, 2014 01:55pm
Where were you when Mush was increasing prices, Zardari was doing the same... People could have benefited more without your Dharna's
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Nov 01, 2014 01:57pm
I wish imran had learned some economics during his university days..Sad to see how people dont understand the basics of demand and supply..Well he has proved he is no different than zardari and nawaz they all lie the same way.Welcome to the club .
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Nov 01, 2014 02:05pm
Imran Khan ordered oil producing countries to reduce the prices and they obliged. Fit to be a caliph. Surprisingly, prices are reduced in all South Asian Countries. .
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Nov 01, 2014 02:12pm
that's a foolish statement from Imran, its more to do with the drop in the price of oil. The drop has happened across the world, surely Imran is not claiming responsibility for this?
I would still vote for PTI, but Imran needs to engage the public as opposed to his supporters.
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Nov 01, 2014 02:14pm
LOL Can't Believe Mr Imran has started Lying.
Global oil prices have decreased. We have around Rs 2 fall in India but no one is claiming for the same. Usually as people are educated on the subject.
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Nov 01, 2014 02:33pm
What next, he is going to claim that he created Pakistan? The price of petrol will go down as current stocks are depleted ( bought at higher prices) and replaced with lower price crude oil.
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Nov 01, 2014 02:39pm
I cannot stop burst with laghter.......IK thinks that the world oil market prices have dropped because of his commands.
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Nov 01, 2014 03:06pm
My dear dumb compatriots, those who think the price reduction is due to Imran or Nawaz, please look at worldwide oil prices. Lately, the oil supply has exceeded the demand resulting in excess supply causing the worldwide oil price reduction. Neither Nawaz nor Imran deserve the credit. The credit goes to sluggish global economy.
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Nov 01, 2014 03:12pm
Petroleum product prices in Pakistan are linked to global oil prices since June 2006. Unless Imran Khan is taking the credit for global decline in oil prices, he is engaging in cheap, populist politics by taking credit for an event where his presence or absence would not have made an iota of difference.
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Nov 01, 2014 03:18pm
Sympathies for you Imran ! You need a Goebbels but not to become one. You are better than this.
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Nov 01, 2014 03:20pm
@Zahid Oh these things turned you against Imran? There are many things about Imran that we don't appreciate and question them, for example his rhetoric about the world cup, the hospital, the college and etc. I mean move on Mr. Khan . On the other hand who should we vote in next elections? Superman?
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Nov 01, 2014 03:41pm
It's hard to keep up with Imran khans demands. Dharna started becuz of election reforms. Then TUQ hijacked it by saying go Nawaz go. Imran khan simply doesn't know what to do anymore except throw allegations & complain.
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Nov 01, 2014 03:41pm
@Saima Bibi he never said that world oil prices dropped due to his demands, he always said that we should see the affect of the drop in oil prices, how many times in the past have we seen oil prices drop in the international market but remained unchanged here, the credit entirely goes out to ik for exerting pressure on the govt to slash fuel prices
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Nov 01, 2014 03:50pm
Not a single time he asked the Govt to reduce the prices of Petrol in his 3 months of Drama oops Dharna. Then how can he even claim the reductions were due to him?
It just shows his frustration in failing to accept any of his demands by the Govt.
His disappointment at failure to get crowd or people to accept his civil-disobedience movement.
Imran has developed a Narcissistic personality. I strongly urge him to get checked up by a Psychologist soon.
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Nov 01, 2014 03:50pm
Prices of oil dropped too in INDiA yesterday! Thanks Imranbhai!! :)
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Nov 01, 2014 04:02pm
@Muhammad how uneducated people are.
IK is only demanded reduction in end user prices in relation to world oil price drop.
Even here in UK, they do not reduce prices according to whole sale price drop. There have often been demonstration against the fuel price and that the reduction is passed on.
If IK had not raised the issue then the corrupt officials would have made small reduction to indicate that they are reducing prices on fuel. Since he his demanded and highlighted the awareness of world oil price drop and now the officials would have follow.
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Nov 01, 2014 04:09pm
@Saima Bibi I believe U don't understand in what context he is claiming credit. He meant that further corruption of the rulers is in check! as whole nation is looking at them because of him!
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Nov 01, 2014 04:09pm
He has the right to feel heart-consoling statements.....the Sit-in politics has been rejected by the society...so it can be in this way....
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Nov 01, 2014 04:10pm
@Sikander you are right dear
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Nov 01, 2014 04:18pm
This man is in the habit of indulging in self praise!
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Nov 01, 2014 04:20pm
@saqib 100% agreed.
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Nov 01, 2014 04:25pm
It is politics of Pakistan; that everybody wanted to take credit of drop in patrol price but how many of us really know that oil price in global market has dropped by 15%.
Our leaders like Mr. Dar or Imran khan are fooling the nation. Their primary motive is power and don't want to miss any opportunity.
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Nov 01, 2014 04:41pm
Fuel price reduction is due to the fall in crude oil price in the International market. The reduction carried out almost world over.
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Nov 01, 2014 04:45pm
@Sikander . This much of fall in crude oil prices never happened earlier in International market. Please see the reduction carried out other countries. It is difficult to assess credit goes to whom - to Mr. Khan or International crude oil price fall.
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Nov 01, 2014 04:48pm
@Saima Bibi ---Bibi, so many times the oil prices in international market had gone down but our government does not bring the prices down. Look at the electric billing, wapda now says it was mistake overbilling people and making billions. Our government is corrupt the question is who will correct it. So either u do it, or stand by Imran Khan who is willing to fight this war which is not easy at all.
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Nov 01, 2014 04:59pm
@Saima Bibi : prices of oil market in the world fluctuate but that hardly ever translates into reduction of prices in our country unless it is an upward revision. Prices have dropped lot more in the world market but government did not transfer the credit to consumers this time around either. Imran is right in demanding for a further reduction and he is also spot on to take the credit for the relief we got in the prices. Prices in USA have been reduced by 25 cents per liter which is equivalent to our 25 rupees.
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Nov 01, 2014 05:03pm
@rony stupid man when has this goverment or any other has passed on the relief to the people. Its Imran's pressure that they have budged and passed on the relief of international oil price drop to the masses
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Nov 01, 2014 05:05pm
@Saima Bibi, he is saying drop in Pak oil prices is due to his pressure. Otherwise on previous oil market world wide reductions, our govt will not pass on benefit try to local consumer
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Nov 01, 2014 05:18pm
The fall in prices is not due to Imran Khan. It is due to Sheikh Rashid.
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Nov 01, 2014 05:19pm
Anything bad happens then its due to govt Anything good is due to IK
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Nov 01, 2014 05:26pm
Fuel prices are going down due to lower international prices and a strong dollar. Imran khans so called educated supporters should know.
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Nov 01, 2014 05:26pm
Well done Imran Khan, keep it up. Pakistan is with you.
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Nov 01, 2014 05:28pm
Oil prices have dropped all over the world, Imran Khan must be the most powerful man in the world!
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Nov 01, 2014 06:06pm
@Amin Ansari Rs15 that is not right, as Pakistani rupee's purchasing power is not there. It is more expensive than that for sure, that is unfortunate but that is the reality.
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Nov 01, 2014 06:28pm
Shameless man and shameless statement, everything good is because of me and everything bad is because of Sharif. Actually neither him nor Sharif is responsible for the drop, it is the international oil prices which have reduced unprecedentedly in the last few months.
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Nov 01, 2014 06:37pm
@Gaf Yes and they were in no mood to reduce the domestic prices where their malicious intentions were probably to increase their own cut by not reducing the domestic prices thinking that the nation is asleep. But with IK voicing for us, it was ensured that their malicious intention weren't materialized.
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Nov 01, 2014 06:41pm
@A what about all the other lost this dharna has inflicted?
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Nov 01, 2014 06:58pm
Those people who agree with Imran shows how insulated Pakistani people are from the rest of the world. The crude price fell by about $20 a barrel, but poor people are unaware of it.
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Nov 01, 2014 06:58pm
@Shahbuddin And you seem to be pretty bad at satire. The everyday blunders by Nawaz Sharif makes me laugh more!!
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Nov 01, 2014 07:33pm
Imran Khan played a huge role in making these facts public to the pakistani public. its only through awareness and pressure that this corrupt government even does anything right. otherwise, prices would have remained the same.
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Nov 01, 2014 07:33pm
@Eng Arif The government is inept
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Nov 01, 2014 07:41pm
His point is it is pressure from his dharna that has led the government to decrease oil prices although they have been down internationally for some time. Call it what you want but we all know Nawaz was mostly sleeping before these dharnas and not much relief was being passed on to the people who supposedly elected his government. I campaigned for Imran's hospital by collecting funds as a school boy and he saw it through to completion. That to me is evidence that he is not just mere words but a man who can carry things through. As they say actions speak louder than words!
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Nov 01, 2014 07:45pm
whether u like PTI or not there is no denying the fact that they are the only opposition party that put pressure on the government to take down oil prices.
Government had no intention of passing the benefit of the decline in oil prices globally to consumers. In the past government where PPP was the leader and PML-N was a quiet and friendly opposition waiting for their turn there were absolutely no protests in the parliament to keep oil prices low.
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Nov 01, 2014 07:54pm
Absolutely! Thanks to Imran khan, we all benefit! People, please realise that Imran Khan cannot do it alone, we have to help him
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Nov 01, 2014 08:02pm
He has not yet claimed credit for the decrease in the petrol price in India and, indeed, in the UK. Perhaps, he should. The fact that the oil spot price has gone down by over 20%in the last few months is immaterial to the claims of such a powerful person.
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Nov 01, 2014 08:09pm
@Saima Bibi Imran did not claim he brought the world gas price down. He said because the gas price has dropped in the world market, it should also come down in Pakistan. Bibi, you have a right to support anyone you like. But please be logical. You have to answer to Allah for all your acts.
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Nov 01, 2014 08:16pm
@saqib: True.
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Nov 01, 2014 08:17pm
@Fatima Even today no one from PPP or JI asked (forget demand) for the gas prices to come down. Yes PTI is the only opposition. The rest are, as they rightly say friendly opposition
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Nov 01, 2014 08:24pm
@Zahid
This is unfortunately that we don't recognize the efforts of IK, if Sharifs claim and their Info Minister, why don't they did this before Dharna, whereas now we all are clear and Sharifs has confirmed over-billing in Elect and Gas in Jun and July and only July's over billing is 2 Billion where as it is more than than.
Everyone should be clear that Ishaq Dar already told in one of News Conf that we will have more than Rs 80Billion revenue in our hand to pay to IMF, so this was from the AWAM.
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Nov 01, 2014 08:30pm
Complete nonsense. Its the drop in international oil prices all over the world, not just in Pak
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Nov 01, 2014 09:02pm
@Saima Bibi petroleum prices dropped all over the world a long time ago. We were still paying up extra.
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Nov 01, 2014 09:06pm
Thank you khan sahb! Does it mean that international oil prices got decreased just because of you? Please stop making middle class fool by your misleading behavior.
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Nov 01, 2014 09:09pm
Imran Khan please grow up
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Nov 01, 2014 09:11pm
@Sikander Price drop is due to drop in International market and Imran Khan has nothing to do with this.
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Nov 01, 2014 09:17pm
totally absurd to think IK was the reason for reduction in petrol its just international market price decline which cause trickle down effect . Dollar depreciation credit should be given to whom?
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Nov 01, 2014 09:25pm
@Saima Bibi - Do you recall in the history of petroleum prices in Pakistan ever coming down this significantly despite the price fluctuations in the open market? Do some research before hitting the keyboard. Calling an honest man who is trying to change the system an Idiot without any substantial proof.
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Nov 01, 2014 09:41pm
For once these leaders should embrace the situation since it helps the people of Pakistan,instead of running around screaming and trying to take credit?After all,its all about the people. I can't say I like any of these so called leaders to lead Pakistan towards real democracy and work toward the betterment of the country and its people,everyone of these leaders are wealthy,everyone of them is clueless about what an average person in Pakistan needs are,but they are all doing it for you people lol.
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Nov 01, 2014 09:51pm
Imran Khan has Great sense of humour.
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Nov 01, 2014 10:06pm
From now on the public should keep on doing what imran khan has taught them-FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS
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Nov 01, 2014 10:18pm
there is a limit to lack of a proper holistic perspective by this so called leader and 'change charmers' organization called PTI.
the WTI index has been on a decline for several weeks, the Govt. knew it, but PTI and especially Khan did not. the oil prices finally started falling and as before the govt. reduced price as per contract.
IK has no role in this whatsoever, except to hijack the intelligence of otherwise sensible people.
politics is a science, not a game, if anyone doesn't know how to play it, don't cry cheat cheat. instead gain some self respect and learn to be a leader of the people rather than the instigator of the grieved.
anyone can do the later.
IK has woken up no one the collective wisdom of people, will not allow good sense to be over-thrown, no matter what. suffice it to say that it has just been tested and proven strong.
Imran khan and PTI can "keep the change".
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Nov 01, 2014 10:53pm
There was no need for reducing high octane fuel prices as this is consumed by rich people who can afford these types of vehicles and this reduction should be passed on to other types of fuels.
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Nov 01, 2014 10:53pm
@Saima Bibi And so is NS.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:07pm
Imran Khan addressing tsunami of a handful of people from his container on D-Chowk! It is time to end sit-in before he is left alone by his f ollowers. Looks like he is waiting for the government to forcibly remove him so that he is able to play a victim to police brutalities and excessive use of force, etc.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:35pm
IK has never said that. He said because of the constant presence of people and the the public pressure it exerted, the prices has been reduced and need to be reduced further, he also added electricity prices has to be reduce as well.
Some people are still supporting status quo here in Pakistan, rest are with PTI.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:35pm
Breaking news the sun will come out tomorrow because of PTI. Get real please. Hamaqat ki bhi koi had hoti hay. And this coming from the so called educated elite is an evidence of gross failure of our education system.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:41pm
This is because of the public pressure, this is what IK has said, twisting words won't help the government.
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Nov 02, 2014 12:55am
PMLN would show more generosity if PTI continues DARNA. Thanks IK and his team.
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Nov 02, 2014 01:20am
Breaking news: Imran Khan has also claimed credit for Pakistan's performance against Australia. Does anyone believe that if there wasn't a dharna, would Younus Khan really play as well?
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Nov 02, 2014 01:31am
@Muhammad Tahir Jamali
Moran, he is saying the price at the international level dropped but Pakistan government set the oil price and they did not drop the price they never do. IK is right the price should be 30 rupees less. I trade oil every day. The rupee did not go down as much
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Nov 02, 2014 02:11am
Imran Khan should also be credited for Imran Khan's 3 wickets against Australia today. After all it was he who inspired Imran Khan's parents to name him after Imran Khan
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Nov 02, 2014 02:29am
And of course (According to IK!) the fact that the global price of oil has dropped by near 20% over the past few months has had nothing to do with the petrol price drop in Pakistan!
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Nov 02, 2014 02:31am
It has nothing to do with PTI or Pakistan govt. Dollar price down in USA, people who are in US ask them. From last week is went down and is going down every day. It has effect on the world countries which are follow US economics.
I surprise if IK is trying to get credit for it. I would say SHAME on lying.
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Nov 02, 2014 02:34am
@Maria Bilal I could not agree more, very true.
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Nov 02, 2014 02:37am
@Saima Bibi
Very true, saima, SHAME on people who tried to get credit the things they never done
Saima Said:
Imran Khan is the biggest idiot in the world if he thinks that the world oil market prices have dropped because of his commands.
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Nov 02, 2014 02:58am
@Purab Sarhan whoever you think will actually do something good for Pakistan. Someone who has more than rhetoric to offer and has accomplished something to show that they have the
potential to do something. Don't follow one personality, look at the whole team and if you have the same makhdooms surrounding him and Sh. Rasheeds then don't expect digger don't results since one person can talk every night but cannot fix a nation. The road to failure is paved with good intentions.
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Nov 02, 2014 03:20am
Yes Imran Khan is the reason for the reduction of prices.
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Nov 02, 2014 03:21am
Thank you sir, please stay in container for next four years.
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Nov 02, 2014 03:28am
@Javeed I wish you can also realize what loss has he brought to nation and country through 'dharna' politics.I wish some one make you realize political stability is basic requirement for development of any country.
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Nov 02, 2014 03:34am
Guys connect to the rest of the world; oil prices have been steadily falling since Ukraine crisis; it is supposedly orchestrated by USA to punish or hurt Russia’s economy; couple of months ago I was paying $3.50/gallon in Houston TX now I am paying around $2.50/gallon. If Imran says he did it then it shows type of leadership he will bring in. Still I will vote for Imran, he may be better than Nawaz and Zardari, why not give a chance.
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Nov 02, 2014 04:04am
Imran Khan sahab, what do you want to prove? If you want to take the credit of petrol price reduction, then take the responsibility of causing billions of loss during your dharna in Islamabad.
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Nov 02, 2014 04:18am
Petroleum prices are set according to supply and demand in International markets and are not controlled any one individual.
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Nov 02, 2014 05:09am
My vote for PMLn.
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Nov 02, 2014 05:12am
funny.. I am a regular reader of Dawn I notice the petrol and Diesel price of Pakistan and compare it with Indian rupee. There has been price cuts on same day in India and Pakistan of late. Here in India ruling political parties cannot claim because price is determined by oil companies not politicians.it is almost same in India and Pak when compared in US dollar.
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Nov 02, 2014 05:17am
Never claim a debt.
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Nov 02, 2014 05:22am
I agree with Zafar.
Mr. Sharif does not have to drop local prices even- if international prices are dropped. It the IK factor....
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Nov 02, 2014 05:43am
He is not responsible. His is acting like a typical politician, which is really disappointing for people who supported him and wanted him to succeed.
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Nov 02, 2014 06:21am
Global Gas Prices are low....thats the only reason.
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Nov 02, 2014 07:19am
@Amin Ansari and from where the deficit will be met.
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Nov 02, 2014 07:21am
@Mohammad Ali just relax.
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Nov 02, 2014 07:22am
Funny, all these people including the Captain and Modi take credit for lower petrol prices. Everyone forgets oil prices has gone down by 30% and the politicians want to take credit. Very sad.
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Nov 02, 2014 07:26am
@Javeed relax
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Nov 02, 2014 07:45am
By the power vested in him by the container, he alone is responsible for petrol and diesel price cuts in India too!!
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Nov 02, 2014 07:51am
@Name "What a nation of idiots. And led by an idiot like Imran Khan."
Idiots are those who think IK is leading the nation. They probably should join IK in his nation, AKA the container.
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Nov 02, 2014 07:56am
The petrol prices have dropped at the international level and is the trickle effect that you guys are seeing drop in petrol price per litre. I wonder how its credit should go to Imran Khan?
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Nov 02, 2014 08:06am
The whole world should thank IK as he brought the gas prices down. He also stamped down the cyclone Niloufer. India should also be grateful to IK. IK is the Superman. He can fly, he can bring down the stars, he can kick send Pakistan to Mars.
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Nov 02, 2014 10:14am
@saqib Sir I hope you know that the price of litre of petrol has dropped 15 to 20 cents all over North America. Does Imran Khan take credit for those countries as well?
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Nov 02, 2014 10:15am
@Saima Bibi I must say I totally agree with you. I was just in North America price over there dropped as well.
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Nov 02, 2014 10:19am
@Abdullah
I did not know that he ever went to a university to study. He played and gridlocked for Oxford county. To do that he might have Ben enrolled at Oxford but to say that he studied there would be false. I will be glad to be put wise.
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Nov 02, 2014 10:25am
@Saima Bibi
It might be satisfying for you to know that many others share your opinion except the they do not attach the word " if" in your comment.
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Nov 02, 2014 10:26am
@rony
Your first two words wrap it up so beautifully !!
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Nov 02, 2014 10:29am
@Zahid
The man is conceited or ignorant or both. Let us be generous to him; he is plain ignorant #!
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Nov 02, 2014 10:37am
@Jatt
For you it is a recent discovery but his daily rantings indicate that he is consistent in whatever he does; even when he lies during his cheap rhetoric and accusations without any proof. My suggestion continues to be that he may be allowed to live in a fool's paradise where he truly belongs.
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Nov 02, 2014 11:07am
@Confused - Don't be confused, yes one Imran Khan can claim credit for the fall of three Australian wickets!!!
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Nov 02, 2014 02:45pm
Wow. This is the kind of thing i would expect from Mr. khan. No one had the guts to ask him to take responsibility of sending away the chinese president, and yes, it was his fault. Where are the dharnay walays now? The most immature politician i have ever seen is Mr Khan, big on words, zero in performance and third class as a leader.
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Nov 03, 2014 06:08am
fuel prices also dropped in USA. Did IK have a say in USA too?
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Nov 03, 2014 06:10am
@saqib ,,,,fuel prices fell in many countries including Canada and USA.Did IK impact in these lands too????
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