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#عوام_کی_بس_ہوگئی_ہے: Pakistanis Express Frustration with Rising Inflation
It remains to be seen whether the government will be able to address the concerns of the people. However, the hashtag #عوام_کی_بس_ہوگئی_ہے is a sign that the people are growing increasingly frustrated with the government’s handling of the economy.
Islamabad, Pakistan – The hashtag #عوام_کی_بس_ہوگئی_ہے, which translates to “the people have had enough,” is trending on Twitter in Pakistan. The hashtag is being used by Pakistanis to express their frustration with rising inflation, which has been a major issue in the country since the new government took power in April 2022.
In the past year, the prices of food, fuel, and other essential goods have all risen sharply. The CPI inflation rate has increased from 8.26% in 2022 to 37.97% in May 2023, the highest level since 1992. This has made it difficult for many Pakistanis to make ends meet.
The hashtag #عوام_کی_بس_ہوگئی_ہے has been used to criticize the government for its handling of the economy. Many Pakistanis believe that the government has not done enough to address the issue of inflation.
The hashtag has also been used to call for early elections. Many Pakistanis believe that a new government would be more likely to address their economic concerns.
The government has responded to the criticism by saying that it is taking steps to address inflation. These steps include increasing interest rates, devaluing the Pakistani rupee, and reducing government spending. However, the government has not provided any specific details about these steps.
It remains to be seen whether the government will be able to address the concerns of the people. However, the hashtag #عوام_کی_بس_ہوگئی_ہے is a sign that the people are growing increasingly frustrated with the government’s handling of the economy.
Here are some of the specific examples of the economic hardship that Pakistanis are facing:
- The price of wheat flour has risen by 60% in the past year.
- The price of cooking oil has risen by 70%.
- The price of electricity has risen by 40%.
- The price of gas has risen by 50%.
These price increases have made it difficult for many Pakistanis to afford basic necessities.
The hashtag #عوام_کی_بس_ہوگئی_ہے is a sign that the people are growing increasingly frustrated with the government’s handling of the economy.
The following are some sources of information and data:
- Pakistan Bureau of Statistics: https://www.pbs.gov.pk/
- State Bank of Pakistan: https://www.sbp.org.pk/
- Trading Economics: https://tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/inflation-cpi
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