Back to the IMF
This refers to the letter ‘Tough decisions’ (February 14) by Dr Najeeb A Khan. I was quite disappointed to see that the PTI, which has been a staunch opponent of seeking loans and bailout packages, is likely to receive an IMF bailout package. The glimpse of the IMF’s ‘harsh conditions’ are already in front of us. A welfare state cannot be developed if the government keeps burdening the middle class and the poor. The rich, with their unlimited resources, are not affected by the increase in gas prices or high tax rates. They can easily say that taxing people or increasing prices is essential to increase government revenue. Overseas Pakistanis with their strong currency can ask fellow Pakistanis to bear the hard times, but the reality is the real effects of the hard times will only be felt by the people with less resources.
Hajra Zaidi
Karachi
-
Why Travis Kelce Says Taylor Swift Has Made Him 'so Much Better'? -
Halle Berry Credits This Hairstyle With Launching Her Acting Career -
Hailee Steinfeld Spills Her 'no-phone' Rule With Husband Josh Allen -
Bowen Yang Gets Honest About Post SNL Life: 'It’s An Adjustment' -
Charlize Theron Delivers Strong Message At 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony -
Lil Jon Reacts To Son Nathan Smith's Death: 'Devastated' -
Bianca Censori Reveals Where She And Kanye West Stand On Having Children Together -
Taylor Swift Hypes Olympic Athletes In Surprise Video Message -
Timothy Busfield Charged With Four Counts Of Child Sexual Abuse -
Amy Schumer Explains Why Her Sudden Photo Surge Is ‘not A Cry For Help’ -
Kanye West First Contacted Bianca Censori While In Marriage To Kim Kardashian? -
Travis Kelce Reveals What His Nieces Really Do When He, Taylor Swift Visit -
Lola Young Makes Career Announcement After Stepping Back From Touring -
Priyanka Chopra Shares Heartfelt Message For Nick Jonas -
Spotify, Major Labels File $13b Lawsuit Over Alleged Music Scraping -
Travis Kelce Opens Up About Being Backup Plan For His Nieces