Skip to content 
Search

Latest Stories

'They used to say we are incompetent but you can now see...': Imran Khan's slams PM Sharif for rising inflation

“The government increased electricity price by Rs 10/unit. People will now find out what inflation is,” said Khan.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday blamed the Shehbaz Sharif-led government for rising inflation in the country which is adversely affecting the overburdened population.

Khan maintained that the people of Pakistan will "now find out what inflation actually is," reported Geo News. The former prime minister added that the current government was supposed to reduce inflation and reminded everyone that during the 3.5 years of the PTI government, petrol was increased by Rs 55 and diesel by Rs 50.

"The government increased electricity price by Rs 10/unit. People will now find out what is inflation," said Khan as he admitted that inflation was also present during PTI's tenure but his government resisted IMF's pressure.

"We knew IMF's pressure would increase but we did not take the pressure," he maintained.

The former prime minister claimed that the incumbent government was the first in Pakistan's history to increase inflation by such a high percentage within such a "short time", reported Geo News.

Taking a shot at the opposition parties, he added that the current parties used to lament inflation during the PTI's tenure, however, the prices will increase by "three times" now.

"The US dollar has reached Rs 202 and its impact will come to the fore now. I fear how will a normal household manage its budget," said Khan.

"They used to say we are incompetent but you can now see the economic condition of the country," said Khan, adding if the country defaults then it would take a lot of time to mend the situation.
"If they were not ready to handle the country economically then what was the need to conspire against the PTI-led government? If they were not prepared then what was the need, what was the hurry? They could have waited for 1.5 years," said the PTI chairman.

The former prime minister claimed that there were "two threats" that had surfaced since the new government came to power, reported Geo News.

"First, it has become difficult for Pakistan to take loans and secondly, this inability to receive loans has put the dam projects launched by the PTI under threat which would make it difficult for Pakistan to increase its water storage capacity," said Khan.

"Government's rating itself has gone down, and Moody's has decreased Pakistan's credit rating which means people will lend us loans on high interest," said the PTI chairman.

Imran Khan made the comments after Finance Minister Miftah Ismail presented the Pakistan Economic Survey, a day before announcing the budget for the fiscal year 2022-23.

The PTI chairman in a press conference in Islamabad told the people that Pakistan was unable to produce electricity as it cannot import coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

He also claimed that the incumbent government was not providing coal and LNG to the projects that they had set up in their previous governments, reported Geo News.

The former prime minister claimed that the current power generation projects have been operating at a 25 per cent capacity and added that they could not reach full capacity because the country "does not have the money to import the coal".

He further added that electricity load shedding in the country was also taking place because of that reason.

The PTI chairman claimed that the "10 dam projects" launched by his government had come under threat as the Water and Power Development Authority's (Wapda) credit rating has gone down since Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif came to power.

Imran claimed that due to the decrease in the credit rating of Wapda the authority was unable to get the loans required for building the dams.

(ANI)

More For You

uk weather

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across several regions of England

iStock

England faces widespread heat alerts and hosepipe bans amid rising temperatures

Highlights:

  • Amber heat health alerts in place for large parts of England
  • Hosepipe bans announced in Yorkshire, Kent and Sussex
  • Temperatures could reach 33°C over the weekend
  • Health risks rise, especially for elderly and vulnerable groups

Heat warnings in effect as UK braces for another hot weekend

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across several regions of England, with temperatures expected to climb to 33°C in some areas over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) activated the warning at 12 pm on Friday, with it set to remain in place until 9 am on Monday.

The alerts cover the East Midlands, West Midlands, south-east, south-west, East of England, and London. Additional yellow alerts were issued for the north-east, north-west, and Yorkshire and the Humber, starting from midday Friday.

Keep ReadingShow less
Essex ladybird invasion

One of the largest gatherings was filmed on a beach at Point Clear

Dee-anne Markiewicz / SWNS

Swarms of ladybirds invade Essex coastline amid soaring temperatures

Highlights:

  • Ladybird swarms reported across Essex and Suffolk coastal towns
  • Hot weather likely driving the sudden surge in population
  • Sightings include Point Clear, Shoebury, Clacton and Felixstowe
  • Similar outbreaks occurred in 1976 during another hot UK summer

Sudden surge in ladybird numbers across the southeast

Millions of ladybirds have been spotted swarming towns and villages along the Essex coast, with similar sightings stretching into Suffolk. Residents have reported unusually high numbers of the red and black-spotted insects, particularly near coastal areas, with the recent hot weather believed to be a major contributing factor.

One of the largest gatherings was filmed on a beach at Point Clear, a village near St Osyth in Essex, where the insects could be seen piling on top of each other on driftwood and plants.

Keep ReadingShow less
Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma’s Canada cafe shot at days after opening

Instagram/ginnichatrath

Kapil Sharma’s Canadian café targeted in shooting, Khalistani terrorist cites mockery of Nihang Sikhs as motive

Highlights:

  • Shots were fired at Kap’s Café in Surrey, Canada, owned by comedian Kapil Sharma, just days after its opening.
  • Khalistani extremist Harjit Singh Laddi, linked to banned group BKI, claimed responsibility.
  • The motive cited was an old comedy segment from The Kapil Sharma Show that allegedly mocked Nihang Sikhs.
  • No injuries were reported; Canadian authorities are investigating the incident.

Comedian Kapil Sharma’s recently launched Kap’s Café in Surrey, British Columbia, was the target of a shooting in the early hours of 10 July. Though no one was harmed, the property sustained significant damage. A known Khalistani extremist, Harjit Singh Laddi, has claimed responsibility for the attack, citing perceived religious disrespect on The Kapil Sharma Show.

 Kap\u2019s Cafe in Surrey  Kap’s Cafe in Surrey was struck by gunfire late at night with staff still insideInstagram/thekapscafe_

Keep ReadingShow less
Police probe hate crime over migrant effigies bonfire in Northern Ireland

Models depicting migrants wearing life jackets in a small boat alongside two banners reading 'Stop the boats' and 'Veterans before refugees' are displayed on top a bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by PETER MURPHY/AFP via Getty Images)

Police probe hate crime over migrant effigies bonfire in Northern Ireland

POLICE in Northern Ireland have launched a hate crime investigation after a bonfire topped with effigies of migrants in a boat was set alight in the village of Moygashel, County Tyrone.

The incident, which took place on Thursday (10) night, has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders, church officials, and human rights groups.

Keep ReadingShow less
Navratri festival in Wembley

A similar event held at the same site last year resulted in a planning enforcement notice being issued due to complaints of noise and disturbance.

Getty Images

Navratri festival in Wembley faces objections

A PROPOSED 10-day Hindu festival in Wembley, north London, has drawn objections over concerns about noise and disruption in the area.

Asian Events Media (AEM) has applied to Brent Council to host the Navratri celebration at Alperton Studios from September 22 to October 1, according to The London Standard.

Keep ReadingShow less