Friday, 19 April 2019

Asad Umar - Questions

Asad Umar's unceremonious exit didn't sink in despite a lapse of 24 hours.
Let's examine it objectively.
His persona was above board. He represented real change. A total break from stereotypes. His father's army & diplomatic background, his alma mater IBA & his professional progression from a business analyst at Exxon to CEO at Engro, all contributed towards shaping him into a well rounded gentleman. His argumentation never lacked logic & his candid discourse set him apart from the team Tabdeeli. In many aspects, he outdid Imran Khan himself (obviously, this means, yet again loads of abuse for the scribe at the hands of zealous Insafians). This still didn't guarantee him being the best ever Finance Minister of Pakistan. Besides, what wonders any FM would pull off with the amount of debts & interests we are burdened with? Hafeez Sheikh is not the answer. He is a tested drug. Someone, who from time to time contributed effectively towards our economic bankruptcy like every other PM, FM  & economic advisors of past & present. So, did seeing the back of Asad Umar brought petrol prices down or daal mash fell into two figures? So what does it suggest?
Was it a routine cabinet reshuffle?
Asad Umar seemed to have been caught off guard whereas he should have been the one consulted by PM on reshuffle & every other issue?
If not him, then who are close aides & advisors of PM?
Has Jehangir Tareen & co prevailed?
Have seths, business grandpas & mafias nailed him?
Did he fail to control the narrative?
Did holding of advertisement money to media houses devoured him?
Should he been part of rotting conspiracies & phoney lobbies being nurtured by the litter of other political parties in PTI?
More questions & answers on this issue tomorrow, IA.

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