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Gohar Rasheed doesn't care that Altaf Hussain and Asif Zardari have been arrested
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Gohar Rasheed doesn't care that Altaf Hussain and Asif Zardari have been arrested

"How does it matter to any of us? I want the dollar rate to come down," the actor lamented on Twitter.
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Updated 12 Jun, 2019

Asif Ali Zardari, Altaf Hussain and Hamza Shahbaz have been taken into custody but Gohar Rasheed has other pressing concerns he'd rather the government take care of.

The actor posted his thoughts on Twitter, outraged that on the development and infrastructure front, the country is failing to get by, while some members in the government celebrate victory over the arrest of two politicians.

He tweeted, "Both the 'kings of corruption' are in jail. Amazing. 'This is Naya Pakistan in 9 months'. Uhhhmazing. Wait though, how does it matter to any of us? I want the dollar rate to come down. I want to see more employment and fair pay opportunities. I want a CLEANER city/country."

"I want a far more organized traffic system. I want strict law and order. I want our cops to look like... cops. I want LINE KA PAANI!" added Gohar.

The actor's raised issues which have been the topic of conversation in the country for a while now, the economy is at a low and people are hardly getting by with the inflation.

Let's hope these are concerns the PM is taking just as seriously as his plans to put corrupt politicians behind bars.

Comments

Wewillwin Jun 12, 2019 03:36pm
Accountability is key driver for success, this is a naive approach that 9 months old government with huge debt servicing will be able to change things overnight.
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Bhaijan Jun 12, 2019 03:40pm
Absolutely Gohar Rasheed is right. He remember how dollar remain stalled at Rs 60 during Gen(Rtd) Pervez Musharraf era.
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shahzad Jun 12, 2019 03:40pm
Agree - IK is just doing Baadlapur.
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Taimur Jun 12, 2019 03:41pm
I agree with you. We want inflation to come down and we want tax net to be broadened rather than increasing taxes on those who are already paying taxes
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Aslam aslam Jun 12, 2019 03:43pm
and we don't care what he tweets.
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Umair Farooqi Jun 12, 2019 03:56pm
Who is he?
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haris Jun 12, 2019 03:57pm
Is he really in senses? All of a sudden our priorities has changed from curbing the corruption to lower the dollar rate? by the way, can someone ask this economic genius how would it help a poor or middle class citizen if the dollar rate came down under 100 Rs.?
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haris Jun 12, 2019 03:59pm
Mr. Rasheed, it's not wise to poke into matters you don't have any idea about. Curbing corruption and holding the accountable is the primary goal of a civilized and progressive societies.
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Waqas Khan Jun 12, 2019 03:59pm
Finally, there is an actor who has some political acumen
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fairplay Jun 12, 2019 04:05pm
How selfish a person. Keep acting, and let the courts deal with the looters. Your minority opinion doesn't count, the elections are over.
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fairplay Jun 12, 2019 04:06pm
@shahzad on behalf of the nation, yes. He ran on this charter, and is fulfilling his promise.
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fairplay Jun 12, 2019 04:09pm
How many of these deliverables did previous governments deliver in 30 years? You forgot good education, and strong defense, lower inflation, no austerity, etc.
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MSA Jun 12, 2019 04:09pm
Yes how should it matter to you or your likes....... Yes in practice, it's not really immediately affecting you, but long term, should avoid the same situation on future
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Mark Jun 12, 2019 04:23pm
A mediocre actor uttering mediocrere words!
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Uzair Jun 12, 2019 04:27pm
In that line, the rate of dollar isn't any of our concern either. We just want to be able to afford, and get what we want. Whether by cheaper prices or higher income, it doesn't really matter.
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Sameer Jun 12, 2019 04:27pm
Such an ignorant tweet. Who do you think got the dollar here in the first place?
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Analyst Jun 12, 2019 04:30pm
@haris A dollar of less than Rs. 100/- would ensure that inflation is controlled and basic necessities such as Petrol, Medicines etc are within reach of common man.
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Nadeem Jun 12, 2019 04:36pm
It does matter as the country finally seems to be on a course where political corruption will not beconsidered as norm and accountability will take place
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Fasad khan Jun 12, 2019 04:43pm
Cannot expect insightful economic analysis from an actor.
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Sukhera Jun 12, 2019 04:45pm
I ask the actor to release his TAX returns for the last three years, so people can see how much tax he pays or does he pay his fair share. We want everything top of the line but when it comes to payment of taxes, no body wants to pay. How the govt can provide these services when we don,t pay out fair share. The rich should be taxed at a higher rate than the common people. Let us not ask what the govt should do for us, think what we can do for our country, which we love.
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Qasim Khalil Jun 12, 2019 04:53pm
if your corrupt zardari moved karachi pani to bahria town for financial gains, how are you gonna get line ka pani. The corruption problem is not so simple, most of our problems are there because system has been corrupted deeply.
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Asad Jun 12, 2019 05:03pm
Look who is talking!! member of elite class, for poorer it matters when they are made to pay these taxes through noses to have livelihood.
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ejaz ahmed Jun 12, 2019 05:15pm
Sounds like he is one of the beneficiaries of the previous government.
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Ali Sabir Jun 12, 2019 05:26pm
No problem. He can buy Euros instead of Dollars. Then he can buy his new BMW with Euros.
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AZAM AKBAR Jun 12, 2019 05:31pm
@haris Mr. haris Valid point. Very good answer to the question of Mr. Mirza Gohar Rasheed.
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Jimmy Jun 12, 2019 05:47pm
So if a crime happens and doesn't affect us directly, its alright for the cuprits to roam freely. What an immature logic.
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Jigar Jun 12, 2019 05:51pm
And what have you done for the country. You are a famous actor, you and your fraternity can raise awareness in people about so many things like cleanliness.
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Concerned Jun 12, 2019 05:52pm
Well said PTI is just creating a bluff to change people attention from the current situation of country which is worsening by the day PTI is creating a mirage of oasis to the famished and poor people of country
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Sami Jun 12, 2019 05:57pm
And who is he????
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Zack Khan Jun 12, 2019 06:24pm
Gohar is elite of our society! What else shall I say!
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M. Saeed Jun 12, 2019 07:13pm
The gravest worry is the fast approaching global warming and resulting water starvation. Naya Pakistan must start earlier than yesterday, the Water Storage projects, long lying rotten in archives. Imran Khan appears to have no concerns because, he has not even acknowledged my several letters on his Citizen's Portal, about how to go about it.
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Ali Jun 12, 2019 07:29pm
Is he okay?
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Owais Jun 12, 2019 11:10pm
He is absolutely right ! I am also equally confused that how do these arrests translate into Naya Pakistan, when none is arrested for the first time. They have in fact remained behind the bars for years in the past, with number of cases made against them and then they came out clean ! To me and to all those who have seen last 30-35 years of politics , this is in fact the same 'old' Pakistan where these arrests and cases are just meant to tame them, only difference is a different face playing this game this time, i.e. IK because AZ and NS can now no more play this game against each other. Also the timing of these arrests to coincide with the 'economic report' and 'budget' is also important and meaningful ! People have again got diverted from the core issues and in the hide have again been inflicted with more pains, which they would probably feel a little later !
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Just Saying Jun 12, 2019 11:25pm
When there is no bread, give the public a circus to keep them diverted.
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Ansar h bakhtiari Jun 13, 2019 12:12am
The most easiest profession is acting so that statement is expected I have no idea why media just play around with these actors so much there will be brilliant teacher caring and teaching our young kids is not on media there will be a doctor saving lives we won't know but constantly
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Dr. Faazil Ahmed Jun 13, 2019 12:50am
Some sane voice in the crowd of gullible PTI fools. Key issues are being sidelined.
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Syed Jun 13, 2019 02:17am
First time in the history of Pakistan "Kings of Corruption" are behind the bars. They thought that they are beyond law... This is first step towards change.. to eliminate corrupts and corruption.. it sends strong message to others ...
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Abrar Jun 13, 2019 02:37am
@haris Water food shelter health care education are almost as important as holding people accountable for corruption, if not more. PTI is just a new packaging of Musharaf government. When people dont have to eat do they care about justice? and yes the dollar price does increases inflation, you dont need to be a rocket scientist to figure that out. If PTI was sincere I would have put much more effort in bosting exports, creating and providing a healthy business environment. Over all their miss management has made the economic crisis much worst. PS I am not a fan of PML N ot PPP either but PTI
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Preface Jun 13, 2019 02:49am
If you are serious about having all those things, Gohar, please, send your kids to school and pay your taxes. Life isn't a drama.
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Protecc Jun 13, 2019 05:48am
He is asking for plaster and polishing, doesn’t care about fixing the core issues which will ultimately lead to better society where ppl make themselves accountable for their deeds. Utter nonsense and immaturity!
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sahba a omair Jun 13, 2019 06:11am
When corrupt leaders are arrested then only we can make things will start getting better .Give IK some time , he needs some clean cabinet members though not lotas!
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Awais Chaudhary Jun 13, 2019 07:00am
does he know who owns and pays off all govt institutions. those who have money and power. our social system glorifies light skinned ppl and ppl in power who can easily thrash laws whenever they want to. its a gruesome nasty mentality. which brews this type of thinking and demands from leaders who actually have a moral compass and decent principles.
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saeeds Jun 13, 2019 07:01am
I want our actor writer , producer and director have talent and skill. More than that they mind there own business. And people do follow the law instead of blaming politicians.
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Akil Akhtar Jun 13, 2019 07:04am
I want this....I want that......we never think what we have to do for the country.....Pakistan is not a hotel where we just expect service....It is our home and we are responsible to build it.....
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Hamington Jun 13, 2019 08:46am
Leaders are examples to follow for the nation. A proven corrupt leader leads its citizens to corruption.
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Zaffar Jun 13, 2019 09:49am
Give IK sometime! I think he is doing better for us. If its not done our children would be giving votes to children of the political dynasties.
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Jill Jun 13, 2019 09:59am
at least few sane and wise voices of media personnel.
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Zeeshan Ahmed Khan Jun 13, 2019 10:06am
Yes we Pakistanis care, we care. You might not be. You can be one of us but not maximum. Today Pakistan problem and lack of progress is due to corruption. If you have 100 rupees you do 80 rupees corruption. 20 can be utilize for less. Thats where we don't have those which you wanted. They have to give us our money back. We will bring dollar down, get education, health, traffic system these all required money. Which is gone in corruption.
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Jawaid Islam Jun 13, 2019 10:06am
Right on Gohar! This is what we actually want. Plug the corruption, apathy to deliver in areas of water supply, following laws for traffic, more vigilant cops, bringing down inflation.
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Abbassin Jun 13, 2019 11:07am
One would think that public figures would be more cognizant of the difficulties faced by the country and by extension the society at large, alas it is not the case here when you read the simplistic comments made by the actor. The country is facing difficult issues, such as money laundering, tax evasion, bribery, and complete disregard of the law of the land by the high and mighty. The point being that all of the above corrupt practices preclude the provision of basic services, which in turn add to the miseries faced by the ordinary citizen on a daily basis. Well, nothing will change for the better, if the process of accountability of all is not only started, but implemented as per the rule of the law. And the day that happens, all of us will benefit and we may also find the answer to his rather elementary question "how does it matter to any of us"?
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Equinox1 Jun 13, 2019 12:48pm
I have got bigger questions, for example; who is Gohar Rasheed?
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Zulfiqar Jun 13, 2019 03:06pm
I think he forgot that Rome wasn’t built in a day. And besides there are powers which belong to federal government and there are powers that belong to the provincial governments. These are clearly defined in the constitution. People often confuse the two. Please ask these questions of PPP government in Sindh.
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Awais Jun 13, 2019 05:53pm
So whats the defination of stirct law while two powerful entities are being sacked. When khan came in power, country was already under swear financial crisis. Lets give some more time to our government rather then blaming.
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Dr Aziz Jun 13, 2019 06:47pm
Agree with this young man comments.
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Dr Aziz Jun 13, 2019 06:48pm
Agree with the comments of this young man..
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wasim Jun 14, 2019 12:56am
@haris you really dont have a clue.... oil is paid for in dollars.. dollar rate goes up and kerosene, petrol, electricity (generated via petrol), distribution of goods and goods themselves all become expensive. our debts are in dollars, since IK came in our external debts went up 30% so we have more debt to service and less money to spend on welfare.
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Jabba Jun 15, 2019 01:03pm
He is not entirely wrong. Are the accountability stints just an eyewash with no conviction or recovery in sight? Also, the economic woes of this country are increasing day-by-day. These political gimmicks of austerity are not serving anyone. Taxpaying salaried class is burdened with additional taxes while the tax evaders run scot-free. Ministers have been replaced by handpicked advisors who no one elected. Sad period for those who pinned their hopes to IK and his team of cronies.
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