Hold the confetti

The prime minister has highlighted rise of the PSX beyond the 100,000 points mark, implying that this is a result of his government’s economic policies. He has also touted the reduction in inflation.

However, on the ground, we do not find any reduction in the prices of essential commodities. In fact, prices of most kitchen items continue to rise, simply at a slower rate.

Imtiaz Akhter

Rawalpindi