Pakistan: Democracy is the best revenge

Comparison of prices in Pakistan

Name of item During the reign of

Pervez Musharraf

During the present democratic government
Atta (per Kilogram or KG or 2.2 lbs) 13 Rupees* or Rs. (1US$=84Rs.) 31 Rs.
Sugar (per KG) 21 Rs. 70 Rs.
Milk (per liter, 1 gallon = 3.785 liters)) 32 Rs. 52 Rs.
Motorcycle 53,000 Rs. 63,000 Rs.
Air Conditioner 30,000 Rs. 40,000 Rs.
Stock Market 16,000 points 9,000 points
US Dollar 1 60 Rs. 84 Rs.
GST (general sales tax) 11% 16%
Tax on phone calls 15% 19%
Petrol or gas (per liter) 45 Rs. 71 Rs.

(Submitted by Rahman Hooda)