Imran claims sit-in pressure blocked hike in gas prices
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday claimed that the government’s ‘plan’ to increase gas prices by up to 27 per cent was cut-short by pressure from the party’s ongoing sit-in in the federal capital.
Addressing participants of the sit-in at D-Chowk, he said that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar was in process to increase the gas prices by up to 27 percent but Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif refused to do the same due to the PTI’s pressure.
“The nation should thank participants of this sit-in as it was their pressure that Nawaz Sharif maintained the same prices of the gas,” said Khan in an apparent attempt to buoy his supporters who were sitting in 14 degrees cold of Islamabad.
“The government was thinking that we will call off the sit-in due to the harsh winter, but it was just a misunderstanding of the PML-N leadership because we will not leave the D-Chowk until getting the justice we deserve,” he said.
“Nawaz Sharif can do everything to secure his position as we are not demanding anything wrong but we are demanding our right of justice,” the PTI chief added.
“Prime Minister Sharif should resign due to increase in the circular debt by up to Rs580 billion so far,” Khan claimed.
“We are ready to announce reelections in Khyber Pakhthunkhwa, if someone has concerns regarding the results of the May 11 elections in the province,” he challenged.
The PTI chief also criticised the government due to its failure regarding the protection of minorities across the country.
He said that Allah Rakha, a member of the Christian community died due to the torture of police at the Green Town Police Station in Lahore today.
The PTI chairman alleged that the PML-N leadership was making money on the ongoing development projects in the country.
“We will construct 70 per cent schools for girls in KP, because I believe that education is important for girls to recognise their rights,” Khan vowed.
“Do you think that the Model Town tragedy on June 17 was possible in a real democracy,” he questioned.
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Nov 22, 2014 10:38pm
He is right you know..
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Nov 22, 2014 10:43pm
Thanks IK
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Nov 22, 2014 10:47pm
Pressure of PTI is having a controlling effect on government - there can be no doubt about it.
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Nov 22, 2014 10:48pm
Yes sir, every thing is because of you. Earth rotates around Sun because of you.
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Nov 22, 2014 10:48pm
Circular debt is at Rs. 360 billion and its annual accumulation is down by 50%. Furthermore Premier Nawaz Sharif himself will chair these comittees to ensure circular debt accumulation is stopped!!
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Nov 22, 2014 10:49pm
IK is right.
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Nov 22, 2014 10:59pm
Fed up with your void rhetorics; better come up with some concrete steps and long terms plans for KPK. I live in peshawar and did not find any development so far in last 20 months.
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Nov 22, 2014 11:02pm
Keep going your ambition is inspirational to say the least....
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Nov 22, 2014 11:06pm
Stupidity and self praise ,righteousness have no bounds. What a personality of confusion ,psychic.
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Nov 22, 2014 11:09pm
yes and the sit in "pressure"also sent Indian probe to Mars
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Nov 22, 2014 11:10pm
Mr Imran khan you are a blessing from Allah to Pakistan, I am sure this Government is under huge pressure because of your sit in, otherwise they don't care about comman people and put all the burden of their corruption on them, with the friendly opposition they have a free hand to do what ever they want to do to develop their personal bussineses and expand their imperium, now because they are being expossed by you they are affraid to make any mistake as long as you are in Islamabad the clock of the fear is hanging on their head, they are not going to bring any unfriendly changes agsinst the people,so it is obvious that because of your sti in people have a temporary relief, as soon as you gone they will bring back the harsh reality to the people, so please sit there as long as we get rid of this crual regime and make new Pakistan.
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Nov 22, 2014 11:12pm
IK can claim anything these days. Lol
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Nov 22, 2014 11:17pm
Wow! Imran Khan claimed another victory...
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Nov 22, 2014 11:21pm
Well...if IK someday will take the credit of Pakistan's independence in 1947, what we can do?...he is a person who likes to remain in delusion like his supporters
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Nov 22, 2014 11:21pm
Brace yourself for PTI trolls flooding comments section
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Nov 22, 2014 11:26pm
I always had a personal gas problem but since the dharnas started I have been feeling much better. Thank you IK!
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Nov 22, 2014 11:37pm
Well done Imran. Yes your sit in pressure indeed is working. Keep it up.
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Nov 22, 2014 11:42pm
His Sit ins helped the world avoid a nuclear holocaust.
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Nov 22, 2014 11:52pm
ROTFL!!!!!!!!!
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Nov 22, 2014 11:54pm
Mr. Khan has been causing uncertainty and divisiveness in Pakistan which has led India to start attacking Pakistan. Pakistan needs people to find common ground and unity now; not hatred, accusations and gossip mongering. None of the politicians are great, Mr. Khan included and he himself has his flaws which he would do well to reflect on instead of noting others flaws. Enough of this negativity and hate mongering- start finding ways to work together- you are all of one nation!!. There are real issues of security, border disputes, fundamentalism and poverty to deal with instead of doing 'dharnas' and not doing any real work. Imran Khan is dangerous for Pakistan at worst and a misguided fool at best.
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Nov 23, 2014 12:02am
Now this is a fact nobody can deny gas prices hike was inevitable but the decision was reversed by PM on pressure. But if the november 30 rally fails the price would be increased soon after it. So it's up to the nation to decide wether they are happy with policies or they are going to join a real leader for their own betterment.
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Nov 23, 2014 12:02am
Empty vessals make much noise .
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Nov 23, 2014 12:10am
...oh give me a break Imran...Please do not steal the thunder from Nawaz Sharif...guess whole world is moving in tandem with your wishes...or you are some kind of an oracle... :)
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Nov 23, 2014 12:34am
PTI has achieved a lot via set-in. Hope it will expedite the process to get to the New Pakistan
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Nov 23, 2014 12:43am
OMG ..... here we go again!!!! Mr Khan does not waste any time claiming credit for anything good that this govt does, and of course, holds the govt responsible even when his generator at Bani Gala is malfunctioning :-) Time to get head checked, Delusion Khan Sb.
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Nov 23, 2014 12:46am
thanks IK.
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Nov 23, 2014 12:56am
But why sit-in unable to take Resignation from Nawaz If this Dharna is that effective tool ?Secondly when we KPK people can expect such an inspirational Dharna against the poor performance of KPK so as to improve it?
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Nov 23, 2014 12:58am
1 Hour evening sit-in with music Galla is putting pressure on Nawaz not to increase gas prices?. Great going.
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Nov 23, 2014 01:01am
Why this Dharna cannot push KPK Govt. to announce good favor to common people of KPK, like settiing up industries and creating jobs in KPK, for instance.
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Nov 23, 2014 01:03am
Why this Dharna not able to make Govt. reduce prices by 25% (Rs.26/ltr) when in international market it reduced by more than 25% ?
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Nov 23, 2014 01:05am
It is not sit-ins but price in global market is keeping it low.Let us keep the record straight.
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Nov 23, 2014 01:12am
This is so laughable. All good in the universe is due to Imran Khan now. Please have some mercy on this nation.
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Nov 23, 2014 01:17am
One wonders who will get the contract for all these schools. The CM of KPK is in the construction business. The only saving grace is that IK only says "will do" and never really delivers in KPK so we are probably safe from any corruption there.
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Nov 23, 2014 01:20am
Noone should take credit of lower petrol and gas prices as it is due to the global reduction in prices of petroleum products.
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Nov 23, 2014 01:21am
OK ! #ThankyouFarhanVirk
Strangely, though, the sit-in pressure didn't get you PM's resignation; i mean the actual demand of the sit in ?
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Nov 23, 2014 01:49am
No one can disagree with IK on this one. Keep the pressure on! Le kar rahe ge Naya Pakistan!
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Nov 23, 2014 01:51am
Good. Then keep on sitting till next 3 years.
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Nov 23, 2014 02:00am
Kaptaan thank you without the sit in .. govt. Would have increased gas prices without even thinking twice ... and also the reduction in petroleum products is because of this sit in
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.... keep it going !!!
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Nov 23, 2014 02:03am
I wouldn't surprise if IK will tomorrow claim that Pakistan in 1947 was liberated due to D Chowk dharna.
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Nov 23, 2014 02:46am
Yes, this is true IK Dharna working like a magic. Keep on trucking IK , this government is on ventilator, don't give them chance to breathe.
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Nov 23, 2014 03:16am
"“Do you think that the Model Town tragedy on June 17 was possible in a real democracy,” he (Imran) questioned."
In real democracy you destroy the public PTV -- and nothing happens to you -- and you continue to speechify from the top of a container. How ungrateful.
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Nov 23, 2014 03:22am
Thanks to Imran Pakistan came into existence.
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Nov 23, 2014 03:49am
i agree with IK. the credit goes to PTI Azadi Dharna
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Nov 23, 2014 03:58am
IK - u forgot that earth is revolving around sun because of your Dharna pressure.
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Nov 23, 2014 04:07am
This is very true
The only opposition pmln have is pti, PPP should be acting as opposition but they are friendly and doing muk mukka
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Nov 23, 2014 04:24am
Just shut up already, please.
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Nov 23, 2014 04:35am
Because of his sitting, President Obama gave amnesty to 4 millions illegal immigrants in USA. Keep it up IK and please do keep us informed!
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Nov 23, 2014 04:39am
Thanks IK.
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Nov 23, 2014 05:15am
I am wondering IK will one day claim that Pakistan is Atomic power because of D-Chowk, TI, dharna
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Nov 23, 2014 05:33am
Keep talking nonsense Imran
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Nov 23, 2014 05:35am
Someone needs to educate Mr. Imran Khan.World oil prices have gone down significantly. They were over $ 100 a few Weeks ago and currently sells below.
$80. It is a misleading statement and shows Imran Man lacks credibility.
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Nov 23, 2014 06:02am
he's still there?
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Nov 23, 2014 06:14am
Then keep living in the container until 2018!
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Nov 23, 2014 06:54am
This is 100% true
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Nov 23, 2014 07:47am
I think we should make a permanent place for opposition in D chock rather than in parliament it looks like government is more afraid from sit ins than opposition in parliament as IK claims.
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Nov 23, 2014 08:03am
Thank you PTI for protecting people's interest and being true opposition.
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Nov 23, 2014 08:15am
The global prices of oil have been going down and are 25 to 30% less than their peak this year. This is translating at the pumps in most countries of the world. The commodity prices are not controlled by one man even the US president otherwise each president would bring them down before their re-elections. However, IK is a legend in his own mind and for his trolls. Perhaps IK would also take the credit for gold and silver prices slipping down? It is easy to make naive believe that he can eliminate the corruption from water in milk to adulterated baby food, medicines, and stop the grave robbers as well all by himself in 90 days. For those who only listen to IK's sermons the price of gasoline is down in the US by a dollar/gallon and still going down.
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Nov 23, 2014 08:27am
No doubt IK! The people are thankful to you for many things. Your dharma proved to be a National Institute to bring awareness among the people which happened to be a complete success. Thanks IK!
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Nov 23, 2014 08:36am
People should insist that he should not run away to the US from Dharna so that all of their problems are solved. It is great IK brought global energy prices down now he can bring the power and clean water for the people also because of the same pressure exerted by sit in.
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Nov 23, 2014 09:00am
Imran Khan always talks about education, making us think of life which doesn't exist in our country
people never seen the real life in the history of Pakistan, minds are dead under the price hike
rulers keep you busy and fill their banks, we need to wake up
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Nov 23, 2014 09:08am
Take the credit of Pakistan's independence also, we cant do any thing about that if u will take it. Desperate attention seeker
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Nov 23, 2014 09:09am
This guy will be remembered for long long time. What a champ.
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Nov 23, 2014 09:22am
There is lot of salutation to PTI for many resons 1. To influence 27% gas price hike 2. How to oppose PMLN after resigning from parliament house i.e. sit-in and julsa 3. Totally focus for the cause of national interest after quitting from parliament. May Allah safeguard PTI leaders from all mischief of ruling party and protect their families Long live Pakistan and one day we all witness NAYA PAKISTAN
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Nov 23, 2014 09:29am
There is no doubt that all increase in tariff was stopped due to pressure from PTI. Had there not been any sit-in at D-chowk, the munshi of NS family would have increased the Petrol, Electricity and Gas prices out of reach of common people.
Thank you IK.
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Dec 01, 2014 07:44am
Not true, Mr. Khan. Prices of oil have tumbled in the past six weeks. The price per barrel has dropped fro $105 to $73.00. That is why Gas prices in Pakistan did not go up. Please be honest with your supporters.
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