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In this photo, Prime Minister Imran Khan drives a car while inspecting markets in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV
In this photo, Prime Minister Imran Khan drives a car while inspecting markets in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday inspected handcart (vendors) market recently set up in G-10.

Driving the vehicle, the prime minister arrived at the market without any protocol and was warmly welcomed by the bystanders, handcart owners, residents and shopkeepers.

The prime minister has been frequently visiting different sectors of the capital to interact with the common people and inquire about their issues.

In the past, the prime minister also paid surprise visits to the main hospitals of the capital.

Published in Dawn, June 22nd, 2021

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M. Emad
Jun 22, 2021 09:59am
'4.8% GDP growth (2022)' NOT achievable by handcart (vendors) market.
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Imtiaz Ali Khan
Jun 22, 2021 10:10am
Honest man PM Khan I will vote for him again. Love from Sindh, Pakistan.
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Chris
Jun 22, 2021 10:14am
He is inspecting vintage handcart market whereas Indian PM just inspected advanced space rocket launch pad.
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Chris
Jun 22, 2021 10:16am
@M. Emad, very well said. Good job.
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Mansur Ul Haque
Jun 22, 2021 10:27am
Cosmetic. To gain cheap popularity.
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Ttr
Jun 22, 2021 10:35am
@M. Emad, he has to start somewhere.
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Zak
Jun 22, 2021 10:50am
A brave PM, a peoples PM loved by all.
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Zak
Jun 22, 2021 10:58am
@Mansur Ul Haque, Cosmetic. To gain cheap popularity. But it is working, people love PMIK.
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Kamaran
Jun 22, 2021 11:03am
@M. Emad, we can feel the burn.
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Kamaran
Jun 22, 2021 11:04am
@Chris, Modi Might as well inspect the rivers filled with deceased, which is more of a concern than space. Humanity must be first, then the optics.
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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi
Jun 22, 2021 11:05am
This is most commendable that PM Imran drives to different localities to see himself what is going on which other PMs did not alike. However, I noticed it before too but avoided to comment that PM Imran should drive a car manufactured in Pakistan instead of driving BMW and I am sure when masses see PM driving a Pakistan manufactured car, his popularity will touch zenith. Next election is not that far away so Imran must now embark upon increasing his vote bank. zaidi.formerdiplomat@hotmail.com
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Critic
Jun 22, 2021 11:32am
He is PM of Islamabad only?
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Hasan Malik
Jun 22, 2021 11:34am
Imran Khan is driving German made luxury BMW while he tells Pakistanis to buy locally produced products to support the economy?. This is hypicricy in my view.
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Haroon
Jun 22, 2021 11:36am
Driving around Islamabad, listening to music, good company of friends.
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Mahmood
Jun 22, 2021 11:41am
He should try and drive around Karachi. He will be visited by a dozen or so robbers, theives and muggers with gun who will not only deprive him of his watch, mobile, car, wallet and Tasbih too!
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Ajo
Jun 22, 2021 12:00pm
Inspecting market without mask
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khan
Jun 22, 2021 12:01pm
Though i will vote for you again but seriously these stunts doesnt impresses me or the educated class, you dont need to visit , we will be your eyes and ears on road, all you need is to get connected to middle class, and that doesn mean to get connected to ones who have harvard degrees. citizen portal was one way but now suggestion to PM section is removed and the suggestion i sent at start are still in system. you will have to take time out , middle class will show you true picture , trust me
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True_friend
Jun 22, 2021 12:03pm
Imran Khan is the first PM in Pakistan's history who's truly concerned about the poor.
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Pakistani Indian
Jun 22, 2021 12:11pm
I challenge either junior Zardari or Shabaz/Nawaz Sharif to go anywhere without protocol.
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Pakistani Indian
Jun 22, 2021 12:13pm
@M. Emad, you are obsessed sad and boring person. Has Hasina visited anywhere without Protocol?
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Mahmood
Jun 22, 2021 12:16pm
@Ajo, Please educate yourself! Most people in many Western Nations and the US have already been vaccinated with at least one jab. Therefore they are at no risk to others or to themselves if they go without masks. Hence the tourism has been revived and economies have opened up, including indoor diniing, restaurants, movie theaters, concert halls, malls and sports areans. Either people are checked for the vaccination record or are required to wear mask if not vaccination. IK was vaccinated.
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Andherr Nagri
Jun 22, 2021 12:39pm
Nice publicity stunt! Now the PM can get back to the serious business of government .
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Qasim
Jun 22, 2021 12:54pm
Thats basically when he just wants to have a free day with some lovely long drive
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Mercury
Jun 22, 2021 01:22pm
I watched the video on you tube, so how is this a surprise video, when the video is shot from his car itself, and is meant for publicity, in turn look at other world leaders video, which is made suddenly by an onlooker or at the venue.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Jun 22, 2021 01:23pm
Brave move and wonderful news. Is there any other leader in South Asia and the Middle East East who could do the same? No, not at all.
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Parvez
Jun 22, 2021 02:10pm
This is called ...walking the talk.....something non of our previous leaders ever did.
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Zak
Jun 22, 2021 02:28pm
@Haroon, Driving around Islamabad, listening to music, good company of friends. Why not, the people are his friends.
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Zak
Jun 22, 2021 02:28pm
@M. Emad, 4.8% GDP growth (2022)' NOT achievable by handcart (vendors) market. Its hurting, the readers can see. Don't vote Modi next time.
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Ibrahim S
Jun 22, 2021 03:31pm
When would our PM stop seeking popularity by these stints and address real issues the country is facing.Is he getting bored sitting in office doing nothing but making irrelevant speeches .
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Asif
Jun 22, 2021 06:39pm
Again another stupid stunt some.one should wake up PM.that three years have passed stop this gymics and give genuine relief to common men
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