The events that led to Asad Umar’s unceremonious exit.

[jupiter2007]

No bro!! that's not true.. He had not done his homework. He made policies and changed so many times that it created total mess. As an overseas Pakistani, I remember how many times he applied the filers condition and then revoked for buying property and car... I'm still not sure what is the policy on ground right now.

He did the same in most of his decisions: introduce this tax then withdraw it, then reimpose the double the amount and then take it away. It caused a totally disappointment among the business community and he did not take anyone into confidence..his relations with business community were not good at all. If we have to bring more businesses in the tax net, we have to do it in a friendly way and not scare them away, he actually scared them away. Most of the ministers who are delivering good results were not happy with him either.

Still IK offered him another portfolio, if he claims that he did not join PTI on any condition to be a minister then why did he reject the offer petroleum ministry and prove his mettle there?

IK is the captain and if he feels someone is not performing, he can relief him/her of their responsibilities.

He doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone, and no one can force him. He chose not to take any other portfolio because he doesn’t think he performs.
I am wondering why IK and some ministers want Asad to comeback to cabinet? Why Shaikh Rasheed is going to talk to Asad Umar? Why? First you remove him and then you ask him to come back?

New finance minister is going to go through the same struggle. Economy is in such a mess that not even 5 years are enough to stabilize it without making some tough changes. Only time will tell if IK made the right decision removing Asad. We will revisit this topic after 2 years to see what has changed.

 

[war&peace]

He doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone, and no one can force him.

New finance minister is going to go through the same struggle. Economy is in such a mess that not even 5 years are enough to stabilize it without making some tough changes. Only time will tell if IK made the right decision removing Asad. We will revisit this topic after 2 years to see what has changed.

Wow... just wow.. is it free joyride or what ?
Why he has not to prove himself and show the performance. If anyone cannot perform then he or she will removed and replaced by someone else.

 

[CriticalThought]

If I have to hazard a guess, he is the casualty for Imran Khan's failed promise of not going to the IMF. The important question is: did IK make that promise with Asad Umar's wise council, or independently? In the former case, he is the bad advisor facing the axe, in the latter he is the sacrificial lamb.

 

[jupiter2007]

Wow... just wow.. is it free joyride or what ?
Why he has not to prove himself and show the performance. If anyone cannot perform then he or she will removed and replaced by someone else.

I am wondering why IK and some ministers want Asad to comeback to cabinet? Why Shaikh Rasheed is going to talk to Asad Umar? Why? First IK remove him and then you ask him to come back? Why?

Just like other MNAs, he want to Serve Constituency and not be part of the cabinet.

If I have to hazard a guess, he is the casualty for Imran Khan's failed promise of not going to the IMF. The important question is: did IK make that promise with Asad Umar's wise council, or independently? In the former case, he is the bad advisor facing the axe, in the latter he is the sacrificial lamb.

Whatever the reason maybe, it’s done and he was replaced by Others.

 

[CriticalThought]

I am wondering why IK and some ministers want Asad to comeback to cabinet? Why Shaikh Rasheed is going to talk to Asad Umar? Why? First IK remove him and then you ask him to come back? Why?

Just like other MNAs, he want to Serve Constituency and not be part of the cabinet.



Whatever the reason maybe, it’s done and he was replaced by Others.

Not so easy. Supreme Leader failed a golden promise. Let's not sweep this under the rug.

 

[jupiter2007]

Not so easy. Supreme Leader failed a golden promise. Let's not sweep this under the rug.

Managing Pakistan is not like a cricket match. In cricket you have one opponent and in politics you can’t trust anyone, even people in your own party can betrayal you.

IK has 4 years to show progress.

 

[war&peace]

I am wondering why IK and some ministers want Asad to comeback to cabinet? Why Shaikh Rasheed is going to talk to Asad Umar? Why? First IK remove him and then you ask him to come back? Why?

Just like other MNAs, he want to Serve Constituency and not be part of the cabinet.

IK removed him from Finance ministry and offered to become ministry of energy. He won't be made finance minister ever... some other ministry because IK values his team.

 

[jupiter2007]

IK removed him from Finance ministry and offered to become ministry of energy. He won't be made finance minister ever... some other ministry because IK values his team.

And like I said, he said thanks to IK but no thanks. He feels that someone else might be a better fit for that ministry. Asad doesn’t want any other ministry and IK can’t force him.

 

[war&peace]

And like I said, he said thanks to IK but no thanks. He feels that someone else might be a better fit for that ministry. Asad doesn’t want any other ministry and IK can’t force him.

Who are you to speak on the behalf of Asad Umar?

 

[CriticalThought]

Managing Pakistan is not like a cricket match. In cricket you have one opponent and in politics you can’t trust anyone, even people in your own party can betrayal you.

IK has 4 years to show progress.

In that case, he shouldn't be making tall promises.

 

[Ocelot]

From Asad Umar to Hafeez Shiekh: What does it mean?
Part-1

https://twitter.com/x/status/1119638481251307520

Part-2

https://twitter.com/x/status/1119638570246000642

 

[Winchester]

He tried to bring the sugar mafia under control and reduce sugar production while increasing cotton or wheat, which JKT didn't like obviously and since JKT is the atm of IK, IK had to fire him.

The sugar mafia has been part of every government over the last 30 years.

Saying this Asad Umer was indecisive about many key decisions.

 

[jupiter2007]

Who are you speak on the behalf of Asad Umar?

Yes, I am defending Asad because he is
still a hero. He is a dedicated, honest, straight forward, hardworking and trustworthy person. there is a social media spear campaign going on against Asad Umar.

I believe his eight months work to serve Pakistan will bear fruit. He decided to offer his resignation as finance minister when he was asked to take over ministry of energy during cabinet reshuffle. Economy can not be fixed by going by the book. Asad was thinking outside the box to create sustainable economy. IK will soon realize his mistake. The way Asad was removed was horrible. IK need to realize that politics is not like cricket.
I'm glad Asad walked away with divinity rather than opting for Energy ministry. Now he should only focus on his constituency and his family. If and when IK decide to dissolve assembly, Asad can decide to stay with IK or start his own party.

In that case, he shouldn't be making tall promises.

Watch the speech of Nawaz, Shahbaz and Zardari, all of them made tall promises.

 

[PakSword]

He tried to bring the sugar mafia under control and reduce sugar production while increasing cotton or wheat, which JKT didn't like obviously and since JKT is the atm of IK, IK had to fire him.

This is a rumor. Over production of anything is in the benefit of the country. We can export sugar to different countries if we have more than required.

A sugarcane farmer can't prepare his land to produce any other thing overnight.

No bro!! that's not true.. He had not done his homework. He made policies and changed so many times that it created total mess. As an overseas Pakistani, I remember how many times he applied the filers condition and then revoked for buying property and car... I'm still not sure what is the policy on ground right now.

He did the same in most of his decisions: introduce this tax then withdraw it, then reimpose the double the amount and then take it away. It caused a totally disappointment among the business community and he did not take anyone into confidence..his relations with business community were not good at all. If we have to bring more businesses in the tax net, we have to do it in a friendly way and not scare them away, he actually scared them away. Most of the ministers who are delivering good results were not happy with him either.

Still IK offered him another portfolio, if he claims that he did not join PTI on any condition to be a minister then why did he reject the offer petroleum ministry and prove his mettle there?

IK is the captain and if he feels someone is not performing, he can relief him/her of their responsibilities.

One thing he managed much better was narrowing the current account deficit though.

 

[Talha Asif]

IK need to understand that Politics is not cricket, and cricket is not politics.
Asad Umar has done the best possible job in the current circumstances/financial situation. No one should expect miracles from him. There is no performance issue and there is no quick fixes. Those who are thinking economy will turn around in 2 years are living in fools paradise.
Stabilization and recovery of the economy will depend on drastic changes in policies.
IK was forced to removed Asad Umar due to pressure from someone, there are forces within PTI who didn’t want Asad Umar to succeed. It was wrong the way Asad was forces to take another ministry. In my opinion he made the right decision and by not taking anything else. He needs to relax and spend time with his family.

Exactly. For Pakistan's Economy in Long term Asad umer's initiative was very important and good but some people in party not like this and force for this decision but also after decision its implementation not good and too rude