Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has started a series of rallies across the country after being ousted from power. After Peshawar and Karachi, a big rally was also held in Lahore yesterday after which the issue is being discussed everywhere whether Imran Khan will come back to power in the new elections.
Let’s take a look at some of the important steps taken by Imran Khan’s government that impacted the lives of Pakistani citizens. According to media reports, during Imran’s rule:
International loan:
$90 billion in 2018
$131 billion in 2022
National debt:
Rs. 1.1 trillion in 2018
Rs. 4.5 trillion in 2022
Exchange rate:
Rs. 125 in 2018
Rs. 186 in 2022
Corruption Index:
Number 117 in 2018
No. 147 in 2022
Economic Growth Rate:
5.53 percent in 2018
0.04 percent in 2022
Crime rate:
2018’s total registered crimes stand at 703481
In 2021, these crimes increased by 57 percent
inflation rate:
3.93 percent in 2018
10.74 percent in 2021
Comparison of food prices:
2018’s Sufi Oil Rs. 170 per liter
2022’s Sufi Oil Rs. 490 per liter
Comparison of wheat prices:
2018’s wheat Rs 23 per kg
2022’s wheat Rs. 55 per kg
Comparison of flour prices:
2018’s flour Rs. 35 per kg
2022’s flour Rs. 70 per kg
Comparison of milk prices:
2018’s A grade milk Rs. 70 per kg
2022’s B grade milk Rs. 150 per kg
Comparison of rice prices:
2018’s Bastami rice Rs 100 per kg
2022’s Basmati rice Rs. 210 per kg
Comparison of sugar prices:
2018’s sugar Rs. 53 per kg
2022’s sugar Rs. rupees per kg
Comparison of gas prices:
2018’s gas Rs. 65 per kg
2022’s gas Rs. 230 per kg
Comparison of eggs prices:
2018’s eggs Rs. 103 a dozen
2022’s eggs Rs. 180 a dozen
Comparison of beef prices:
2018’s beef Rs. 350 per kg
2022’s Beef is Rs. 800 per kg
These are the figures that are in various media reports after the formation of Imran Khan’s government and Pune four years later, there is some contradiction in them but there is not much difference. Observers believe that it is true that Imran Khan has used the pretext of an alleged conspiracy to cover up the worst performance of his government.
Serious circles say that this is a temporary momentum. As soon as the people become aware of the poor performance of Imran Khan’s government, their support will diminish and that is why Imran Khan is demanding immediate elections because they are aware of this. Once the situation has cooled down, it could be very difficult to get the next vote based on the worst government performance.
