Careem released a statement clarifying that a recent social media post was not political in nature. The now-deleted post had used a catchphrase that has recently been associated with political scenarios in Pakistan. This led to backlash from the PML-N, which accused Careem of pushing a political agenda. The PML-N even called for people to use alternate ride-hailing services. Careem stated that it does not take a political stance towards any political parties.