LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday took a jibe at his aides sitting in the front row at an event, urging them to liven up.
The prime minister was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Central Business District project in Lahore. PM Imran Khan was telling the public about the massive revenue that, as per estimates, the commercial project was expected to earn.
To his disappointment, no one clapped.
"According to the estimates, Rs6,000bn in wealth will be generated," said the prime minister. "Rs6,000bn. I think all of you in front of me had a late night [yesterday]. You all seem asleep to me since no one clapped at the announcement that Rs6,000bn will be generated here," he added.
"Aleem Khan you should especially be knowledgeable about these things since you are a businessman," he added as the crowd broke out in smiles.