Islamabad: Pakistan landed in soup again on Friday as the country's Embassy in Serbia allegedly posted a controversial tweet related to inflation and non-payment of salary, asking Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to clear the pending dues of the officials posted there.
"With inflation breaking all previous records, how long do you expect @ImranKhanPTI that we [government] official will remain silent & keep working for you without been paid for past 3 months & our children been forced out of school due to non payment of fees. Is this #NayaPakistan ?" the verified account of Pakistan Embassy in Serbia tweeted.
The tweet also included a parody song with "Ghabrana nahi hai (we do not have to worry)" catchphrase. In another tweet, the Embassy posted, "I am sorry @ImranKhanPTI, am not left with another option."
After few hours, the tweets were deleted. However, the parody video goes viral.
According to The Dawn, Meanwhile, Prime Minister's Focal Person on Digital Media Arslan Khalid said the account was hacked and it was conducting an inquiry into the matter.
Earlier this week, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed inflation edged up to 11.5 per cent from 9.2 per cent, the highest increase noted in the past 20 months, influenced by a record hike in fuel prices in October.
The massive rupee depreciation fuelled import-led inflation. At the same time, prices of fresh vegetables, fruits and meat also showed increase in major urban and rural centres.
The average inflation during the July-November period rose to 9.32 per cent on a yearly basis. (Inputs from UNI)
