The cost of cheap petrol - this week in Pakistan’s economics and business twitterverse

There were a lot of rounds being raised in Pakistan’s startup scene in the week past, with both Jugnu and Colabs announcing their raising of millions of dollars, which kept us busy this week. However, that did not stop koondas, petrol prices, and the SBP to stay in the conversation. Ariba Shahid brings you all this and more in this week’s social media roundup. 

 

https://twitter.com/rogueonomist/status/1507036707404668958

 

If you're an investor or obsessed with your portfolio, this is what you're up to. Sadly no cool life. 

 

https://twitter.com/alifarhat79/status/1507004624837832708

The new world order is simple. Nothing tangible, just vibes. 

 

https://twitter.com/AzamAKhan2/status/1507020102968901639

Depleting reserves are no joke. But hey, as long as petrol I'd cheap.

 

https://twitter.com/2paisay/status/1506311881669197834

It's been a while since we first heard of koonda. Still waiting, boss. 

 

https://twitter.com/tarazure/status/1506295074694770694

Terms and conditions apply, you've got to make that obvious. 

https://twitter.com/Sajidaminjaved/status/1505840458089512964

A gold mine is not a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. It doesn't solve all your problems.

 

https://twitter.com/MubarizSiddiqui/status/1505791564878323715

Remember when people said daal is for poor people and its cheap. Turns out, we import most of it and it's expensive worldwide. 

 

https://twitter.com/RealPepeEscobar/status/1505533002440486917

Business opportunity waits for no one. Cease it.

 

https://twitter.com/sheryhydri/status/1505077946029322240

Accessibility is a joke if your ramps look like this. Corporate Pakistan, specifically banks are not the most inclusive places for everyone. 

 

https://twitter.com/ShahidMohmand79/status/1506693190086184971

If the central bank of Jamaica can come up with a song on inflation and monetary policy, the sbp can come up with a song for overseas Pakistanis, the real Pakistanis.