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From horse carts to petrol sachets, Pakistani Twitter users have zany solutions to the petrol price hike
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From horse carts to petrol sachets, Pakistani Twitter users have zany solutions to the petrol price hike

The Rs30 per litre price hike has got their creative juices going.
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27 May, 2022

All it took was an announcement of a massive hike in the price of petrol products by the sitting government for meme-makers on Twitter to unite over their shared anguish.

On Thursday night, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced that the federal government had decided to raise the prices of petroleum products by Rs30 per litre, starting from today (Friday). Ever since his announcement, many people have taken to Twitter to discuss the sudden price hike but most importantly, to share their memes.

This Twitter user is ready to hold a funeral for his motorcycle.

Another shared a chase scene from film Hera Pheri starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever to describe the current situation, especially at petrol stations.

The Wolf Of Wall Street's Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) also made it to the meme-fest.

It's time we bring back horse carts. According to this user, it's the only solution left.

Selling our souls for petrol sounds about right.

This Twitter user is in the same bicycle-less boat as us.

One user found only one use left for their car — a massive planter.

Fuel being sold in sachets? Sounds very Pakistani.

What's your favourite meme?

Comments

kallu May 27, 2022 02:02pm
The intelligent Pakistani will know there is no other options.. The dumb ones will keep posting memes...Thats why the stock market is up... the smart ones know dooms day has been extended for some time
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Syed A. Mateen May 27, 2022 02:11pm
It became inevitable for the incumbent government to continue to give subsidy on petrol prices which was announced by the then PM Imran Khan by saying that his govt. was able to collect adequate of amount of money through collection of taxes and that is why he had announced subsidy on petrol and electricity tariff, though the actual story is that Imran Khan knew that he won't be staying in the govt. much longer and allowed subsidy to create financial crises for the next govt. of PDM to face. The subsidy continued for two months but after the negotiations between the IMF and incumbent govt. failed, there was no other option left for the present govt. to increase petrol prices and will also withdraw subsidy from electricity tariff to get the required payment released from IMF in order to save the country from default. People having been facing exorbitant inflation during the tenure of Imran Khan's govt. and will also have to bear the inflation in the best interest of the country.
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M. Saeed May 27, 2022 02:11pm
There is a simple solution ! Legalise Petroleum product's smuggling from Iran. It will also end the financial nightmare of Baluchistan, for good.
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Ff May 27, 2022 02:13pm
Go nawaz Go, Go Shahbaz Go. Go maryam go
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A May 27, 2022 03:46pm
It should be increased to 220. Still it’s much below the price. Government must increase tax collection to get IMF loans and generate some capacity to return loans. IT also needs to be increased.
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Asif A. Shah May 27, 2022 03:51pm
PTI had laid a landmine for PML-N for not raising the petrol price in a timely manner. Now, it wants to put all blame on PML-N for the recent price hike. It is not fair.
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Farhan Baig May 27, 2022 04:04pm
Government needs to have a plan to subsidize for poor. Not for everyone. Actually it works be raised to 210 which is the actual cost on international market.
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AI May 27, 2022 04:27pm
@kallu only the dumb one will think there is no other option
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AI May 27, 2022 04:28pm
@Syed A. Mateen are you serious ?? IK has done it on purpose what a joke
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Vikas May 27, 2022 04:39pm
Nice humor. I am glad Pakistanis can express their humorous side in these difficult times too.
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Ibrahim S May 27, 2022 04:55pm
We are now paying for the sins of Imran Khan Niazi
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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan May 27, 2022 05:42pm
All commoners should say thanks to the Neutrals. They selected this government for us. Welcome to Purana Pakistan.
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Fast comment May 27, 2022 06:18pm
Era of tangas and horse carts is expected to re- emerge. The price of petrol is not viable these days. Re- introduction of electric tram, electric buses, and promotions of e- cars, e- buses will address the situation.
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Fast comment May 27, 2022 06:55pm
Resort to cycling.Forget cars.
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haris May 27, 2022 07:13pm
@kallu And you're the chosen One?
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Ibrahim S May 27, 2022 08:04pm
@Asif A. Shah {PTI had laid a landmine} No wonder why the cricketer in-chief sneaked into Islamabad in a helicopter .
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krishna May 27, 2022 11:15pm
Well petrol is still cheaper than India costing at 1 .4 dollar or 110 INR per litre India should import from Pak and that way help reduce price in both countries
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krishna May 27, 2022 11:18pm
@A Actually to Rs 270 at par to INR 110
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Syed A. Mateen May 27, 2022 11:23pm
@AI I am sure that you would have listen to the speech of PM Shehbaz Sharif being his first address to the nation after taking oath on April 11, 2022 and he have categorically mentioned about the that fact as what makes Imran Khan to announce subsidies on the petrol and electricity charges before being ousted from the government after vote of no confidence was passed against him on April 10, 2022.
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JJ May 28, 2022 02:42am
@mateen I have seen this long text message circulating on Twitter. Take it easy, you got what you wanted!
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Shersha noor May 28, 2022 07:31am
@Asif A. Shah pti is the best in scamming people
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Srinivas May 28, 2022 08:43am
Return to purana pakistan. Does it mean this? Never expected
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TPA May 28, 2022 10:32am
Pakistan is super power.
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Muzamil May 28, 2022 02:43pm
@Asif A. Shah Yeah, but it was fair for the imported gov to lay blame on IK when he increased the petrol prices. for your kind information IK had increase petrol prices from 106 to 150 over a span of past few months.
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Muzamil May 28, 2022 02:47pm
@Syed A. Mateen IK announced subsidies on oil in Feb, well before the no confidence motion by imported gov of thugs.
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Ifti Malik Jun 01, 2022 12:08am
It's best to walk and use bicycles, combining transport and fitness. Good for our obese and lazy nation.
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