Minister Says He Works for the Military

Introduction

Ali Pervaiz Malik is a government minister. Many people are angry with him now.

Main Body

On Saturday, Minister Malik spoke to the press. He said he is just a worker. He said he works for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir. Many people on the internet did not like this. They say the military has too much power. They believe the government is not free. Some people also talk about money. They say the people in Pakistan are poor. They think the government cares more about the military than about the people.

Conclusion

Now, people are arguing more. They want to know who really leads Pakistan.

Learning

💡 The 'Opinion' Pattern

In this story, people are not just stating facts; they are sharing what they think. To reach A2, you need to move from simple facts to expressing beliefs.

The Pattern: Subject + Believe/Think/Say + (that) idea

Examples from the text:

  • They say the military has too much power. → Opinion about power.
  • They believe the government is not free. → Opinion about freedom.
  • They think the government cares more about the military. → Opinion about priorities.

Quick Tip for You: Use "I think..." or "I believe..." when you aren't 100% sure if something is a fact, but you want to share your point of view.

Word Shift:

  • Fact: Malik is a minister. (True/Proven)
  • Opinion: People are angry. (Feeling/View)

Vocabulary Learning

minister
A person who works in the government and helps make rules
Example:The minister announced a new law.
government
The group of people who run a country
Example:The government plans to build new schools.
press
Newspapers and other news sources that share information
Example:The press reported the meeting.
worker
A person who does a job or works for a company or organization
Example:The worker finished the project on time.
internet
A global computer network that lets people share information
Example:She looked up recipes on the internet.
power
The ability to do something or control others
Example:The power of the army is strong.
poor
Lacking enough money or resources
Example:Many poor families need help.