According to figures released by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in2023, more than 20 million people have fallen below the poverty line in thepast 16 months. In the government of Imran Khan, electricity that used tocost 16 rupees per unit has now risen to 50 rupees. Additionally, sugar,which was previously available at 86 rupees per kilogram, has surged to 200rupees, and a bag of flour that was priced at 1200 rupees now costs 3000rupees.
Furthermore, the price of petrol has skyrocketed from 150 rupees per literto a staggering 305 rupees during this period, while diesel has also becomemore expensive at 167 rupees per liter.
According to the PTI spokesperson, the cost of electricity per unit was 16rupees in the past, but it has now reached 50 rupees, leading to nationwideprotests against the oppressive taxes imposed by the government of ImranKhan. The spokesperson also mentioned that sugar, which used to beavailable at 86 rupees per kilogram, has surpassed 200 rupees, and a20-kilogram bag of flour, previously priced at 1200 rupees, now costs 3000rupees.
The PTI spokesperson emphasized that political instability and uncertaineconomic conditions would further exacerbate the situation.
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According to the spokesperson, Pakistan cannot tolerate any form ofunconstitutional and non-democratic attempts, and the government must holdelections within 90 days as mandated by the constitution to restorestability. The situation in Pakistan appears to be marked by risinginflation, economic challenges, and political unrest, making it a criticaltime for the country’s leadership to address these pressing issues