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People's mandate stolen in 2013 elections, says ex-ECP additional secretary

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ISLAMABAD: Former additional secretary of the Election commission of Pakistan Muhammad Afzal Khan has alleged that the general elections in May 2013 were rigged and that the people's mandate was ‘stolen’.

He said that former chief justices Iftikhar Chaudhry and Tassadduq Jillani were also involved in rigging the vote.

Khan made the allegation during an interview on a private television channel, in which he said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif did not win the elections in a free and fair manner.

He said during the interview that the Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim had shut his eyes on the rigging.

The former additional secretary said that the Election Commission had been put under tremendous pressure during the alleged rigging.

Khan said that judges were also involved in fixing the vote and that hearings of voter fraud was deliberately delayed.

Reacting to the interview, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran khan commended Afzal Khan and said that the former additional secretary's remarks vindicates the stand that he has been taking.

Imran Khan said that Afzal Khan's statements show that the position for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was untenable and again reiterated his demand that the premier resign.

Former Law Minister Rana Sanaullah dismissed Afzal Khan's remarks and said, "people like this are specially prepared for occasions such as this".

Sanaullah said that Imran Khan's protest movement has been a flop and that Afzal Khan like the PTI chief was being used as a pawn.

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ghuman
Aug 25, 2014 12:08am
Pmln supporters will still ways to defend kingship. Shame pmln
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Glasses
Aug 25, 2014 12:10am
Makes you wonder that maybe Imran Khan has a point........................
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Umar
Aug 25, 2014 12:11am
So imran khan was right....
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Hope
Aug 25, 2014 12:11am
The missing link !
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Usman
Aug 25, 2014 12:12am
like a well drafted script in place.
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Amir Ikram
Aug 25, 2014 12:14am
well, well, well... a twist in the story or perhaps the climax
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MUHAMMED MAHMUD
Aug 25, 2014 12:15am
So the cat is coming out of the bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These should be mid-trem elections NOW.
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Asif A. Shah
Aug 25, 2014 12:16am
Why did not Additional Secretary of Election Commission of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Afzal Khan object at the time when rigging was taking place? Assuming he did object and his objections were ignored why did not he go public about his "objections" soon after the elections.? It took very long time for his conscience to bother him and make a statement that people's mandate was stolen. This matter should go to the Parliament and let the Parliament decide what should be the proper course of action in this regard.
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Ahmad Malik
Aug 25, 2014 12:19am
Let's see what kind of excuses the supporters of this so called 'democracy' come up with now. IK all the way!
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tariq
Aug 25, 2014 12:20am
THAT'S WHAT IMRAN KHAN WAS SAYING FROM DAY 1
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Asfandeyar Niazi
Aug 25, 2014 12:24am
Yes! Finally, anything else remains? Imran Khan was right and this must be a real fly in the ointment for all the nay Sayers and PTI bashers.
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MNK
Aug 25, 2014 12:26am
Did he voiced his concerns at that moment. Did he tendered his resignation? Or he retired much before the election process and these are his opinion.
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Khalid
Aug 25, 2014 12:26am
PMLN should feel a little bit of remorse now & quit the government as they were crying very badly to provide them with proof. Here's a slap in their face.
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Dr Hanif Quazi
Aug 25, 2014 12:26am
This revelation broke my heart, to say the least.
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Shahpur
Aug 25, 2014 12:28am
Good news. More such people should come out and speak about corruption in the system.
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Haroon rashid khan
Aug 25, 2014 12:28am
Imran Khan has been saying this for Months and now we do not even have independent judiciary to investigate all this!
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Israr Khan Ismailzai
Aug 25, 2014 12:29am
Oh yeahhhhh. This is getting more and more interesting each passing day. Why do i see NS on his way out??
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Mohsin
Aug 25, 2014 12:31am
Better late than never. Good enough confession. But why making a statement now? On the contrary if not now then when, if not him then who??
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Sher khan
Aug 25, 2014 12:31am
Thanks for spreading the truth ...
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jokhio
Aug 25, 2014 12:32am
Now NS should resign at once.
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Muhammad
Aug 25, 2014 12:33am
what a sham.. what was he doing in ECP just seeing people rigging taking his pay and not stopping anyone
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Mohammad Asif
Aug 25, 2014 12:34am
Nawaz sharif should start packing bags
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Sam
Aug 25, 2014 12:35am
LOL...now what is Nawaz gona do ?
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Joan
Aug 25, 2014 12:38am
I commend your bravery to tell the truth.
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Zeeshan
Aug 25, 2014 12:38am
@Muhammad Every heard of a guy called Edward Snowden???
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ghuman
Aug 25, 2014 12:38am
Who is lying now, imran khan or nawaz sharif?
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anon.
Aug 25, 2014 12:40am
But why now Mr Afzal Khan? why just right now? so that the dollar rises more?
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Zain
Aug 25, 2014 12:40am
So he said this and that and didn't produce any documentary evidence?
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Dystopia
Aug 25, 2014 12:42am
I praise Afzal Khan for his confession but wasn't this rigging already so obvious with all those video clips after the elections? This nation turned a blind eye to those videos and a deaf year to Imran Khan. I don't see why that will change soon.
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buzz
Aug 25, 2014 12:44am
Well we all already knew that. But I find it funny how this guy Rana Sanaullah still claims that the Azadi march is a "flop". These are the kind of advisers who have doomed Nawaz governments in the past.
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Riaz
Aug 25, 2014 12:45am
When did he retire. If he was in office during the elections then why he did not speak up at that time.If he retired before the elections then his statement is based on someone else's opinion.In either case he should be asked to produce the evidence in the Supreme Court in the context of a proper wider enquiry.Certain TV channels anchors are always looking fo hear opinions to their liking which is very unprofessional.
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ben amin
Aug 25, 2014 12:53am
The confessional era has begun...
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zafar
Aug 25, 2014 12:53am
"People like this"? He is an insider who was intimately aware of all the workings of the election commission and a witness to what happened.
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Donald H
Aug 25, 2014 01:02am
This is far beyond the time to complain about whether the election was in default. Leave the officials alone. The time to speak up has long gone. These actions appear to be a bunch of malcontents trying to stir up political unrest because their party did not win.
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chaudry
Aug 25, 2014 01:04am
@Umar Where is the beef ( proof) ? Anybody can claim anything but without proof it is slander.
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Taimoor Khan
Aug 25, 2014 01:05am
Not only Nawaz but all those who rigged and stole people's mandate must pay dearly. Be it the ex CJ and his cronies.
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SR
Aug 25, 2014 01:08am
People need to stand up. Just by sitting at home and letting the things run as they are is unacceptable. It is shame that Imran Khan does not have the support as he should have. If people don't want to help themselves then what is the point?
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M
Aug 25, 2014 01:09am
Everyone knew that there had been massive rigging. But what is interesting is the timing of the revelation; a time when negotiations were ongoing and the dharna was losing its substance. In this country no one goes on live television and makes such revelations after 15 months unless they have a protective hand over them. I guess in this case it is pretty clear whose hand it is. Let us see how this game unfolds now.
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abubakar
Aug 25, 2014 01:10am
Its a law that government official cant say /appear in public after one year of retirement... And his insaaniat and imaan has awaken... Hoping more insiders will follow his step.
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Lucky Star
Aug 25, 2014 01:13am
Where were you a year ago? If Afzal, you had real conscious, you had spoken long ago when IK first raised rigging question, why do we believe you now?
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Husain Jan
Aug 25, 2014 01:14am
@anon. Late yes but not too late. Needs to be appreciated and paid due attention too.
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Shahid
Aug 25, 2014 01:18am
Thank you Imran Khan for being the tiger and inspiring confidence in the sheep to come out of their closets and become tigers themselves.
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Amir Jawaid
Aug 25, 2014 01:20am
some events that are clear signs that there is something fishy: 1. Why did NS announce his victory speech even when the counting was in progress? 2. Why was Sethi awarded PCB chairmanship after elections? 3. Why PML was reluctant for recount in the 4 constituencies?. If they had such a heavy mandate then there was nothing to worry about right? 4. Why was NADRA chief booted out in the middle of the night?
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Imran Ikram
Aug 25, 2014 01:24am
Hmm that's why we need a genuine change in the "system". Support IK , at least we should give him a chance to show his leadership and to intact our nation as a respectful and strong country.
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MSAlvi
Aug 25, 2014 01:25am
@Muhammad What will you do if you were in his place? Whistle blowing is not very common - particularly in Pakistan.
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 01:26am
@Asif A. Shah After all these allegations who would trust the Parliment
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fazzy
Aug 25, 2014 01:29am
I salute you sir for the courage and finally speaking out the truth...take lessons from this brave man and come out rest of u to speak the truth now!! For God sake or its too late for u those who are involved in the rigging...cause one day u will face God. For once we need to finish this corruption and punish ..Please do punish the corrupt people...chief justice and others...hang them..so that our children learn lessons from this...and we bring and end to the false system. ALLAH HELP US! ameen
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MSAlvi
Aug 25, 2014 01:32am
Afzal khan sounds, and looks, very credible. This witness is sufficient to dismiss this government.
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Fappy
Aug 25, 2014 01:34am
Why wait 14 months were you part of it???? and why did Imran Khan took oath on rigged Elections???
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ali
Aug 25, 2014 01:35am
I think he might be scared cuz he knew at that how CJ control everything when his son issue was raised. So if he came forward at that time, no one believed him
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 01:36am
He said that former chief justices Iftikhar Chaudhry and Tassadduq Jillani were also involved in rigging It's not only that he is confessing, he is naming names including that of exCJ if Pakistan. So what was everybody saying! first prove then resignation. This alone along with the previous statements from even siting minister causes enough doubt that PMs resignation and a thorough investigation is in order. Investigation should of course include ex CJ. ( didn't IK had already named him?)
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MSAlvi
Aug 25, 2014 01:38am
Ex CJ and others involved must be prosecuted and jailed. But the question is: who will do it, and how to get the true verdict. The whole system is rotten.
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niterider
Aug 25, 2014 01:39am
Nawaz sharif you have no reason to be a pm now and Imran khan hats off to you ...
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 01:40am
@Zain A live witness is more than a documentary. Isn't it. Especially if he is naming names. Including his CJ.
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 01:43am
He said during the interview that the Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim had shut his eyes on the rigging. If it's true. Then he is equally responsible. Shouting eyes in crime= part if crime
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waqas
Aug 25, 2014 01:44am
He is an honest man!
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fk
Aug 25, 2014 01:45am
@Mohammad Asif So does IK because real actors are showing their face.
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 01:47am
@chaudry If he was doing active duty at that time( we don't know) then He is the proof. He is the witness. What else do you need ? He is naming people involved. Now wait till some one else comes out /- that would be interesting
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Gaza
Aug 25, 2014 01:50am
Was this man sleeping all this time. These people make allegations but donot give any prove. A man is innocent until proven guilty. Why has IK not given any prove of supreme court judjes involvement in rigging. He should give the evidence to Luqman, who will be happy to show it to the public.
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Js
Aug 25, 2014 01:50am
We'll it is a bit strange at the timing of this gentle man to speak up about what was happening in the election commission in the 2013 elections but one thing is certain that we must and should stand Imran khan now more the ever. We'll done Sir this nation is very great full and proud of you god bless you
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abdul
Aug 25, 2014 01:51am
@Asif A. Shah ab in baton ka koi faida nahee meri jan
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MHZ
Aug 25, 2014 01:51am
As I remember this guy said on record that these elections are fair.But now he made a U turn.This guy lies and he insulted one of the most respected Judge Ibraheem
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S. Nasir Mehdi
Aug 25, 2014 01:56am
@Asif A. Shah I agree with you. Charge should be issued for his misconduct. He also violated section 62/63
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arif
Aug 25, 2014 01:56am
Okay that's final 2013 election was rigged, but how to fix it, good solution is new election commission and investigation of 2013 election by third department, punishment for them who ever was involve in corruption.
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Akhtar
Aug 25, 2014 01:57am
If the allegations are true then elections should be re held and conducted in a true and transparent manner. Preferably under international observation. Pakistan needs to transform itself in to a modern , progressive and corruption free state. This means from top to bottom. If there are any question marks remaining on the election results then it should be independently verified. If Nawaz Sharif or any party is found to have committed fraud then the leaders should be jailed and their party disbanded.
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Nero
Aug 25, 2014 01:58am
@jokhio Don't worry. This is exactly what has been orchestrated.
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hakan
Aug 25, 2014 02:05am
Nothing can change until an electronic digitized voting logistics come into place that is foolproof and transparent That's what everyone should be asking for
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Ihaan
Aug 25, 2014 02:11am
@Asif A. Shah The same parliament which is based on this rigging?
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Haroon rashid khan
Aug 25, 2014 02:15am
all of those asking for proof: he said he is willing to stand trial and present all the proof. The problem is that you can not provide proof unless the judiciary asks for. The judicial system is asleep so there will be no investigation.
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Irfan Hussain Sheikh
Aug 25, 2014 02:18am
Allegations, blames, inqilaab, kursi ... no evidence, all talk!. Why's Mr. Afzal Khan himself not being charged of accessory to corruption since his 'confession'?
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SKhan
Aug 25, 2014 02:22am
Here we go. We now have another Mansoor Ijaz unleashed by the deep state.
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Ali Vazir
Aug 25, 2014 02:23am
This truth, if it is, stinks. I have a suggestion, if we wish to learn something from it. Afzal Khan should be punished. If he is telling a lie, he deserves punishment. If he is telling the truth, he should be double punished for keeping silent and letting the on-slaught go on, damage done. Thereby create an environment where people are encouraged to speak the truth at the right time. Not mixing up truth with opportunism.
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Lucky Star
Aug 25, 2014 02:25am
We need to look into his own background if he himself is ever involved in any kind of corruption.
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Syed
Aug 25, 2014 02:27am
This is an amazing revelation on a critical time. Now, this seems favorable for IK and Qadri.
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 02:30am
@Akhtar Agree with everything except international thing. No intruders please. Granted there are a lot of corruption and corrupt people. Still I believe in Pakistanis more than any foreigner. Every observer comes with their own agendas in mind. We will have to find people in Pakistan.
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 02:32am
@arif Problem--- there is no third department as long as PM is from from one of the party's with vested interests. The only 3 rd party would be the army. Interested?
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Irfan Hussain Sheikh
Aug 25, 2014 02:32am
Dear fellows, all of you are always divided into crowds and groups. There is no nation-wide political party. Corrupt 'lotay' make up every party. Unite please, true leaders are among you, have faith ever in your nationhood, respect and support each other, practice discipline that the beloved Quaid-e-Azam was immersed with. #SirSyed,Iqbal,andJinnah
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Baba De Kamaqlano
Aug 25, 2014 02:39am
Shame on all those who were instrumental in rigging the elections. His statement should make a strong base for legal actions against all those who misused their power and official status.
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Mian
Aug 25, 2014 02:47am
@chaudry 14 people were murdered in model town at some one,s order. Now police is asking where is the prrof in order to file FIR. Who will like to face royal crocodiles by coming up as witness. same is true in 2013 elections..
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Zafar
Aug 25, 2014 02:52am
The elusive conductor throws a new tune to orchestra. Let the dance of death continue......
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Sid
Aug 25, 2014 02:54am
US should definitely retract its earlier statement and now also call for new free and fair elections in Pakistan. This is damming news for the government.
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Pakistani
Aug 25, 2014 02:57am
So Imran Khan was right and on that true things he put his whole political career in real danger to expose that kind of mandate snatched by different parties.
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Sid
Aug 25, 2014 02:58am
@Asif A. Shah answer to your question is simple... It was fear which stopped him coming out earlier. Especially if it's just 1 man vs the world. at-least He had the courage to do it now. Better late then never!
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jj
Aug 25, 2014 03:00am
@Asif A. Shah Which parliament the one that is fraudulent and you accept justice.
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Jani
Aug 25, 2014 03:08am
@Asif A. Shah When the powerful but CJ and his colleague were instrumental in carrying out the heinous crime of manipulating the election how could a civil servant at the verge of retirement could have courage to let his old age benefits forego by blowing a whistle ,who was there to listen to him.
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Azam
Aug 25, 2014 03:09am
We overseas Pakistanis are just sitting here and watching all this and just praying for Pakistan with tears in our eyes. What else can we do? People living in Pakistan must realize that this is their last chance. After this it will take decades for another daring Leader to emerge. What else is needed to prove that these elections were rigged? You must take a stand for your rights. It is now or never. Go and support Khan and Qadri. There is a hope in these 2 people. Otherwise History will only blame us, the people of Pakistan.
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DDay
Aug 25, 2014 03:23am
@Donald H PTI have been trying to get the EC to do re-elections in some constituencies since day one but never got justice and were ignored. This latest revelation is proof that they were right and justified in taking the current stance.
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Muhammads
Aug 25, 2014 03:27am
@Asif A. Shah "let the parliament decide." Really. If the allegation is that members of parliament got there through rigging, how impartial would the parliament be.
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Iqbal
Aug 25, 2014 03:30am
This what we want to encourage common citizen to stand up against unfairmeans and sounds out according to their conscience. Speak in time or later is better than silence on injustices. Well done Afzal khan. Long live IK
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supez
Aug 25, 2014 03:33am
So Musharraf was right all along aboutthe chief Justice I.C.
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Salma
Aug 25, 2014 03:36am
SC is being taken to accounts by involving the biggest judges. Ch. Iftekhar and Ramday may be made to pay for their campaigns against the establishment. And the SC will be made to lose peoples support and all those powers which left establishment ranking at No. 2 behind the SC. IK is stupidly being used and Nawaz Sharif is even bigger stupid who didn't see it coming and didn't do anything to avoid it.
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Tasneef
Aug 25, 2014 03:38am
Time to invoke article 6 on Iftikhar Chuhdry, Nawaz and the x Chief Election Commission and rest of the gang.
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ash
Aug 25, 2014 03:40am
WOW GUYS - Despite my criticism of Dr Qadri I put my hands up and got to say tht Dr Qadri was RIGHT before and after the elections!!! These elections have been exposed big time and Iftikhar hussain, Justice Jilani and Nawaz Sharif were all involved.. This goes right to the top!!! God help Pakistan!!!
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Sajid Ansari
Aug 25, 2014 03:42am
If change comes to Pakistan due to Afzal Khan's interview on ARY, his name would be in the history books decades from now. Let ther young people clean up the mess these politicians created. Younger generation is showing a lot more honesty and integrity than the corrupt mafia that has a stronghold on hour country since its birth.
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Desi from Lahore
Aug 25, 2014 03:44am
So Afzal Khan woke up this morning and grew a conscious ??? like they say,better late than never.
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fida sayani
Aug 25, 2014 03:49am
If Afzal is telling the truth than Chaudhury and Jillani should be tried for treason and severally punished along with all others who were involved in the rigging with them. The punishment should be so severe that in future no one will dare to indulge in such an act. Personally I would suggest a public hanging in an open ground witnessed by millions of Pakistani.
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yousaf
Aug 25, 2014 03:58am
@Riaz sahab what does confession means? snowden remember?
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shahid
Aug 25, 2014 04:00am
After the lengthy spell, finally PTI got break through. No doubt that Election were rigged but people in Election commission had no dare to speak on it but finally it is here. Whatever former Chief Justice has done in the past, people of Pakistan has lost confidence in judicial system. People must demand equal punishment for former CJ.
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Go
Aug 25, 2014 04:09am
stories,stories,stories with no concrete evidence. Looks like a deliberate attempt to malign and disrepute judiciary along with a push for NS resignation. Where was this man for the last 14 months? If he was so honest why didn't he raise an alarm before or is it another case of "conscience suddenly coming alive." Fishy!
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shah
Aug 25, 2014 04:11am
This looks like a setup. Some lifafas exchanged hands to keep PTI alive.
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Sajn
Aug 25, 2014 04:17am
@Khalid Except this is not proof. It is an allegation. Proof is something else/ Has this man actually provided any evidence to support his allegations? And for those who "support" IK are you seriously suggesting that any body who can raise a crowd of 10,000 or so is entitled to demand the resignation of the elected government? Seriously?
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Abdullah
Aug 25, 2014 04:24am
@Asif A. Shah You are right... apparently his statement lost his credibility. Best thing is to handover task to judicial commission and move on. Then based on findings the correct action can be taken. We, nation got sick of statements. Our system is not perfect but needs badly a continuation. We are sick of army interventions or even their arbitration role. Simply they don't have anything to do with politics.
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Raja
Aug 25, 2014 04:27am
Never heard of this guy, who is he? PML-N must dissolve the assemblies and announce new mid-term election date.
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Taimoor
Aug 25, 2014 04:36am
To all those saying why he came out now, its the same reason Edward Snowden revealed info much after the fact. Its because the environment must be safe for the whistle blower to come out for. He is literally untouchable due to the fact that the media attention on this matter and Ik's march.
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Laksh
Aug 25, 2014 04:41am
Just watched Mr. Afzal Khan's interview which lays bare the actual mechanics of poll rigging. The most important thing is that he looks and sounds truthful, and real. It is a bomb- shell and may expose lot of people who are trying to bury the facts. A brave revelation of a very brave man! May he survive long.
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Frank
Aug 25, 2014 04:42am
@Lucky Star Why don't you look into the corruption of Shareefs first...???
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Danial
Aug 25, 2014 04:50am
Imran Khan was expecting umpire to raise his finger this weekend ! If Afzal Khan a retired ECP official 's revelations and allegations of charges of fraud during May 11 , 2013 elections implicating ex - CJ Chaudhry and several others, would serve his wishes to bring down governments at Federal level and in Punjab of Sharifs .
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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi
Aug 25, 2014 05:00am
BOMBSHELL! Why did such a responsible person (Afzal Khan, former Additional Secretary, Election Commission) not only confirm that 2013 elections were rigged but even named those who were involved and instrumental in rigging? Doesn't he know that false accusation can land him behind bars? Doesn't it prove that Imran is not wrong asking for PM Nawaz resignation? My nation must wake up from somber sleep. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi/Former Diplomat/zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com/Kuwait
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Thoughtpurification
Aug 25, 2014 05:10am
@Asif A. Shah You are naive. Put yourself in his position and you will get the answer,
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Thoughtpurification
Aug 25, 2014 05:13am
@Donald H This is the right time to speak because he is more effective.
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Mango man
Aug 25, 2014 05:13am
Very good, so this person who remained silent for 14 months suddenly comes out of bag and becomes superior than judiciary, ECP and all that. How smartly scripts work in Pakistan!
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sarfaraz
Aug 25, 2014 05:18am
You guys who are naively asking that why didn't he spoke before, just use some common sense. The guy spent all his life as government employee. He wouldn't jeopardize his pension by blowing the whistle during last year of his service. Once he secured his pension, and was encourages and guaranteed protection from somebody, he opened up. InvestigatE his allegations and find the truth. These are not small allegations.
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Fahim
Aug 25, 2014 05:23am
@Asif A. Shah: Perhaps you are missing the point. If the elections were rigged then it means the people sitting in the parliament have no legitimacy. As a basic principle of natural justice, the legislators whose legitimacy is in question can not judge their own case. Now, I think IK is justified in asking PM to step down for 30 days and let the judicial commission investigate impartially. If IK accusations are proved wrong then principally IK should retire from politics otherwise NS must go.
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Javeed
Aug 25, 2014 05:24am
Every day a person comes out and says the elections were rigged, and every day PML-N says they are PTI supporters, how long! everyone knows among PTI and PML-N who is honest and can be believed. Now after testament from within the ECP mid term elections are the best way out and PTI shouldn't back out from their stand. Stand for the rights'
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baakhlaq
Aug 25, 2014 05:24am
This man's past and present links need to be investigated.In election 2013, he often picked quarrels with the media men when he had not been even assigned the duty to address the media men.He is fond of controversies.
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 05:30am
@Desi from Lahore Dost conscious of witness also took many years to wake up ( or was woken up by Zia ) in Bhutto case. This is only few months. 1 or 2 more witnesses and NS is toast. Now this would be a morale booster for IK and his march. Now I don't think they will back off on their demand of NS resignation.
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Zoab Khan
Aug 25, 2014 05:39am
How many more nails are needed in the coffin of Nawaz Sharif and Bhutto/Zardari dynasties.
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Jawad
Aug 25, 2014 05:54am
To continue my previous point. One more thing that comes inion did that if this guy does have solid proof and he has to have some backing ( it's probably not IKs ) then likely there are more witnesses to come. 1 st the video of law minister released Now this. ? More to come ?
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nadeem hasan
Aug 25, 2014 06:02am
Right on .. Rock on ...IK for PM.
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Alam
Aug 25, 2014 06:14am
I knew there was something wrong. Here you go ,the cat is out of bag. Eighteen months of favoritism , corruption and nepotism , such a mess this government has brought to us. Sethi was appointed four times against the will of the higher courts and yet hundreds of high level are not filled . The PML N government in Punjab and PPP government in Sindh are in power since 2008 but they failed to hold Local Bodies elections against the continuous orders of the Supreme Court orders. Do these governments deserve to stay and the answer is no . Zardari and Sharifs have joined hands to stay in power and continue to sacrifice people before World Bank and IMF and they themselves enjoy the helms of power in the name of democracy.
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Nadeem Mirza
Aug 25, 2014 06:28am
and we are very surprised by this revelation.
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Shan
Aug 25, 2014 06:43am
The only true person in Pakistan is Nawaz Sharif. Friends just blindly accept his position and stick to his argument all the rest is a nothing but lies, endangerment of Pakistan nuclear assets and JEWISH conspiracies. Please understand that without Nawaz Sharif Pakistan will certainly doom become worst than IRAQ & Afghanistan. If you don't believe me than please believe Maryam Nawaz who is independent and saying the same thing.
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Rw
Aug 25, 2014 06:46am
Strange timing. Why would I believe a man that has been quite for all this time and is coming out with the so called Honesty at this troubled hour. I am sure this is no more than a stunt.
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Umar
Aug 25, 2014 06:51am
@Asif A. Shah are you missing the point, PML n has the majority, and any resolution or decision will be significantly influenced.
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mike ghaous USA
Aug 25, 2014 06:58am
Stage is set for Emergency Rule in the country, matter of few days......
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Taimur Khan
Aug 25, 2014 06:59am
Like IK, this gentleman also woke up rather late in the day to make this slanderous allegation. Well, he will have the opportunity to appear before the Judicial Commission to make his statement, wherein he would face fierce cross examination. The veracity or otherwise of his version will be completely exposed. So, let's not jump to conclusions untill the evidence is presented by this HIGHLY Conscientious retired bureaucrat!
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Zainab
Aug 25, 2014 07:00am
In Pakistan hardly any politician gets convicted and punished. It's about time to convict all those who were involved in the election rigging regardless of who they are. They need to be punished if Pakistan is to progress.
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Rizwan
Aug 25, 2014 07:08am
what more evidence these corrupt politician and one media house need ?? One man on ARY was continously presenting hard profs and no one listened to him ? what else u need...Pakistani brothers and sisters its time stand and get rid of this mess system.
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Sher Khan
Aug 25, 2014 07:11am
@Asif A. Shah Better late than never. We should welcome this brave step by the former additional secretary instead of stigmatizing it. Are you sure the parliament which came into being due to the mentioned rigging can adjudicate on the matter fairly?
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Sher Khan
Aug 25, 2014 07:12am
This is the first and most important revelation on vote rigging. It should be welcomed and taken seriously.
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Izhar
Aug 25, 2014 07:17am
This gov has no legal and moral standing now.Nawaz and his gov should immediately resign.
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Patriot
Aug 25, 2014 07:21am
So now we are getting the real faces of our so called independent judiciary. I quote the Allama Iqbal verse: "Darveshi bhi Ayyari, Sultani bhi Ayyari"
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Talha
Aug 25, 2014 07:23am
For PML n supporters who are deaf and blind or trying to be so.Cant you see the ground realities that who was abetted by whom?why are you people trying to obfuscate the situation?i think you ain't followers of PML n but you adhere to hypocrisy,misanthropy and oligarchy.
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Khan
Aug 25, 2014 07:25am
What a coward nation are we. We become deaf and don't want to listen the truth. The whole lot is involved. Imran. Khan is not crazy living in a container just to become a PM. Why don't you guys understand???????
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ss
Aug 25, 2014 07:26am
All this while he was quiet (almost 1 1/2 years) and now he wants to be in limelight, be on tv, newspapers and be recognized, Also may be he is a strong supporter of IK. Seems something is fishy. He should not be taken too seriously.
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Ahmed
Aug 25, 2014 07:29am
What an irresponsible statement to make! First, the timing is clearly politically motivated. Why else would he wait one year to say this? Second, even if we ignore common sense and accept for the sake of argument that what he is saying is true and all the independent observers are wrong - so what? If Imran Khan is really capable of pulling the miracles he promises, why doesnt he prove this in kpk rather than hold the rest of Pakistan hostage to his demands?
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Talha
Aug 25, 2014 07:45am
Rana Sahib,You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool ALL of the people ALL of the time.
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SaeedS
Aug 25, 2014 07:46am
Where were you for almost last two years. Why don't your resign as additional secretary. Why you charge and paid . I hate these people waiting for sensation .
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Khan-Haqiqi
Aug 25, 2014 07:51am
What he was doing at PTI rally along with his family?
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Faisal Rana
Aug 25, 2014 07:54am
Choudhary iftekhar is seemingly a mountain of corruption. Wait, isn't that why Musharraf sacked him the first place.
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Ali
Aug 25, 2014 07:55am
What next you want Mr. Nawaz, Zardair and member of so call Parliment? Shame
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Freeman
Aug 25, 2014 07:57am
@chaudry Personal evidence in self is a part of proof in court of law. Mr. Afzal was in insider so his evidence is very important to prove the rigging. Moreover, he may have a lot of inside information making inquiry relatively easy.
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aaa
Aug 25, 2014 07:59am
imran khan accusing the chief justice seemed bizarre but after his statement it just strengthens his point and the truth.
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Ali
Aug 25, 2014 08:01am
This is what the Makafath-E-Amal is all about, you will face what you did, killing of innocent people and getting support from corrupt so called politicians.
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NadeemKhan
Aug 25, 2014 08:02am
ans cript continue - all media trial - IK have to prove in court of law.
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Ali
Aug 25, 2014 08:04am
Well done Now where i stand as Pakistani Nation?
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waqar.hassan1927@yahoo.com
Aug 25, 2014 08:06am
article 6 must b imposed on those who robed the people mandate... election is not a joke
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Malik Zaman
Aug 25, 2014 08:12am
Proud of him. Proud to see the rise among Pakistani people.
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Lalay Jan
Aug 25, 2014 08:16am
Where was this gentleman when the rigging wad taking place and why did he take such a long time to utter these golden words? And will he submit his proof to the supreme court?
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Shah
Aug 25, 2014 08:17am
@Asif A. Shah Mr Shah, Chief Justice (RTD) Sajjad Hussain did not get his pension for 2 years or so. Be Intelligent , with Nawaz family in power, you do not want to be on the firing line. Its like confronting Hitler himself. Is there anything abase than that? Lets Salute to Mr Khan to come forward with truth.
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Z
Aug 25, 2014 08:32am
@Amir Jawaid No signs nahh
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Z
Aug 25, 2014 08:33am
@niterider Thats what you insafians think.
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Z
Aug 25, 2014 08:34am
@MSAlvi Still where is the proof. More allegations thats all they are.
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shahid
Aug 25, 2014 08:35am
@Go Model town incident was a story? Former Chief Justice never gave death sentence to any single Taliban arrested but took suo moto case against alcohol bottle? No FIR registered for Model town culprits even courts ordered why? Nawaz Sharif had bought whole Election Commission so how its members can speak against him. Also I am sure Nawaz Sharif had given death threats to all Election Commission committee members. Just put word "Nawaz" in front of your name.
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Syed Qaim Ali Shah
Aug 25, 2014 08:42am
is any other proof needed?
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Kaiser Waziri
Aug 25, 2014 08:44am
He is a die hard PTI fan and took part in long march and dharna with his family.
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Ali
Aug 25, 2014 08:44am
@Asif A. Shah The parliament is dominated by PML N. In case Afzal Khan is right, do you think PML N would take action against people who helped them win the elections?
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shahid
Aug 25, 2014 08:52am
Our whole corrupt political leaders are now against Afzal Khan. PAT demand of "Political System Change" now make sense along with PTI demand of resignation of Nawaz Sharif. Question to Nawaz Sharif. If resignation demand and protest are against the constitution then "Rigged Elections" are also against the constitution. Your position is now under scrutiny.
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Dr Dalvi
Aug 25, 2014 08:55am
To people saying "why not at the time"- don't we remember anyone who stood against the CJP or NS/Zardari at the time or before the elections was easily removed/transferred. The handling of the NADRA chief before the Elections2013 is one that comes to my mind immediately.
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Muneer
Aug 25, 2014 09:09am
The present situation could have been avoided had the SC/media/PPP government listened to Dr.Qadri last year before the elections and carried out necessary electoral reforms.A stich in time save's nine.
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Marium
Aug 25, 2014 09:20am
@Go:: So you are saying if someone does something wrong and later on in life decides to come clean..he shouldn't?? If a criminal makes a mistake he should stay a criminal for rest of his life. And if he does decide to change people like you will automatically assume he's lying and make him realize he should have stayed a criminal instead of changing. This is why out society is in the dumps right now! Thanks:)
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fizza
Aug 25, 2014 09:22am
@Asif A. Shah- parliment full of Nawaz people. What is the use to go there. Imram khan can't do anything. How this old man can do anything.do you get it Mr. Asif
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Salman
Aug 25, 2014 09:24am
@Asif A. Shah You mean the same Parliament that is comprised if these riggers. So we should let criminals decide their own cases?
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Sami ul Haq
Aug 25, 2014 09:24am
Where was Mr. Afzal Khan at that time? Why was he quiet? Totally ridiculous
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fizza
Aug 25, 2014 09:26am
@Sam Nawaz is seamless person. He will not resign
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Hassan
Aug 25, 2014 09:29am
@Sajn You are talking of elected government. My brother, the so-called elected parliament is doubtful after all these rigging confession. If NS is an elected PM after these preplanned rigging, then Hosni Mubarak was more justified to be the president of Egypt.
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mudassar
Aug 25, 2014 09:33am
There was a man who once thought of coming up with the solutions of the misery of his people. He was honest and determinant in us cause. He called people to join him in his protest and he organized mass protest against the injustice and looting which was prevalent in his society. He burnt all his boats and fought for the rights of his people at the sake of his own life and career. But at the very end, he realized with great astonishment that it was not only the system that was unjust; rather it was the very people for whom he had been fighting! This is actually the story of my country Pakistan! Sad!
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Adnan
Aug 25, 2014 09:35am
No one can determine IMRAN is right or not. But people had been using such situations to good effect in the past as well. mr. Afzal might have some grudges towards Ibrahim and other . . only ALLAH knows, so dont waste ur time determining who is right who is wrong rather working transparently and making ALLAH razi!
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SM ZAKI
Aug 25, 2014 09:37am
This is a real drone on PMLN govt. Everyone who knows Mr Afzal Khan is giving testimony that he is an honets and upright man. After Mr Afzal Kan's revelations present illegitimate rulers have no right to cling to their rule so they should pack up without any delay. Government's credibility which was already dented has now crumbled down. Justice R Kayani's abusive and gutter language against Mr Afzal Khan is itself a proof that he has " done" a lot in election process and provided great services for the victory of the ruling party PML-N. Good shot Mr Afzal Khan you have badly exposed all the conspirators who stole mandate of the people of the country. Nation will remember you for a long time. Its really a great service to nation and Pakistan. We salute you.
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Awaisahmad
Aug 25, 2014 09:37am
There is no right time to say the truth . It's when you can't hold any more . Truth is truth even late ????
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Manzoor Shaikh
Aug 25, 2014 09:43am
Mr. Afzal Khan woke up after one year. Regardless of whether he is statomg facts or telling lies, his silence for more than a year on such a national issues justifies filing an FIR again him.
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Talha
Aug 25, 2014 09:45am
I think the only proof the PTI bashers would consider a proof and would want would be a video where Nawaz Shareef personally stamps the ballot papers. I mean come on, that is not going to happen. The additional secretary ECP in the 2013 elections himself has claimed that the elections were rigged. Why now? Now because at least now there are a few who would listen to him. Five months ago his revelations would not have meant anything. In a country where people have to protest for days to get an FIR registered for Model Town Traedgy, what else would you expect from this man. He spoke up now because Iftikhar Chaudhry is not in control anymore. I think that this whistle blower is honest and that the common man of Pakistan was cheated badly in the elections. Other people like Amin Faheem and Saleem Mandviwala also came out to expose in the same show that the elections were conducted by Iftikhar Chaudry and ECP was just dummy. Imran Khan is right.
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Khuram Nisar
Aug 25, 2014 09:45am
Well done MR. AFZAL KHAN. May Allah protect you know from these beneficiaries of the system.
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abbasi
Aug 25, 2014 09:49am
Finally!! truth prevails
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saleem
Aug 25, 2014 09:51am
Why did he wait for that long.
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aku
Aug 25, 2014 09:55am
A brave act... I pray for the safety of Mr. Khan. As for the government, whatever the motivation of Mr. Khan's sudden revelations, it has raised serious doubts on their legitimacy. Sharif and family should resign immediately before somebody else forces them to.
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abdullah
Aug 25, 2014 09:56am
He also said that he has no proof of it...So is it credible enuogh.
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Ahmad
Aug 25, 2014 09:58am
I was not in favour of Ik demanding Pm resignation but after seeing this I am fully supporting IK and his demands.I think Pm should go morally now.
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shabir
Aug 25, 2014 09:58am
any proof?
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Farooq Ali
Aug 25, 2014 10:05am
Sorry Mr Afzal Khan the Islamic morality suggest that you should have resigned then and there, plus instead of making your self popular on media, you should have recorded your statement on oath in a court of law. Your coming on media will make the situation more hostile rather than resolve it.
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Shahid
Aug 25, 2014 10:06am
"Anyone in Pakistan or outside Pakistan who dares to allege or confirm rigging will be called a pawn" PML(N), JUI, JI and Companies.
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Haseeb
Aug 25, 2014 10:16am
Well even if u bring the whole election commission staff and thousands of proofs the nexus of status quo will not accept them till they are ousted by the army , for them the seat is more sacred then their religion and mother
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khalid
Aug 25, 2014 10:16am
Since Imran's cricketers days I sort of knew what decisions he took always had weight.
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Merchant
Aug 25, 2014 10:20am
@Asif A. Shah the reason is simple. He could not speak in the normal culture of fear and revenge in Pakistan. Now Imran Khan's open attitude has given strength and opprtunity to people who are now willing to speak. We need more people like Afzal Khan to pull this nation out of corruption.
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Ghour
Aug 25, 2014 10:21am
Good Khan Sahib, that you have come clean. But, what took you so long?
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Last Word
Aug 25, 2014 10:34am
This is a very big revelation and most damning of all made so far. This will give fresh oxygen to Imran's movement but most importantly the whole rigging fraud should be exposed in front of the court and those responsible punished including top judiciary and political personalities.
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Humdard
Aug 25, 2014 10:46am
There should not be any doubt in any working brain that elections were rigged and now it is up to Nawaz either step down peacefully or get ready for massive bloodshed of innocent peoples on the street or Military coup,
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ali
Aug 25, 2014 10:55am
@Asif A. Shah you mean those who are the beneficiary of this rigging should decide ? May ALLAH guide you
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Thanedar
Aug 25, 2014 10:58am
There is something rotten at the bottom as the timing of this statement. Such dirty tactics are famous in all crises. If this man is true then why didn't he close the eyes at that time. Why didn't he disclose all that even after his retirement.??????????
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S.Khan
Aug 25, 2014 10:58am
Afzal Khan has woke up after fifteen months deep sleep, if he has any specific evidence, that should be presented before the Commission. PTI should not be excited, Commission will go through the evidences and will give its verdict.
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Muzamil
Aug 25, 2014 11:02am
God these people have no self consciousness...! where were they when the mandate was being stolen, they were in charge of all powers and what they done was to allow it to be succumbed by so called ex-chief hustice...and now forthcoming doing nothing but increasing political chaos and anarchy.
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A True Fact
Aug 25, 2014 11:10am
if a person as senior and important as him in the ECP says there was rigging done then there is no doubt left. people who are unaware about his importance then let it be known that; an additional secretary is no small desk to be claiming this. it is a legitimate position of power! this just became the biggeest fraud in the election history of pakistan!
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A True Fact
Aug 25, 2014 11:10am
if a person as senior and important as him in the ECP says there was rigging done then there is no doubt left. people who are unaware about his importance then let it be known that; an additional secretary is no small desk to be claiming this. it is a legitimate position of power! this just became the biggeest fraud in the election history of pakistan!
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A True Fact
Aug 25, 2014 11:13am
@MNK only person in that position or doing the actual job knows what is being and decided at that time. his reasons could be many. just because he took his time to define how it happened doesn;t mean it did not happen!
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shahzad khan
Aug 25, 2014 11:18am
Nawaz Government has lost all the credibility to run in this case as mr khan was a part of the election commission that conducted the elections 2013, If these are mere allegations then why is Nawaz government not recounting a few constituencies since 14 months when it was demanded by the people of Pakistan? He must resign for the democracy to carry on.
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A True Fact
Aug 25, 2014 11:19am
"Sanaullah said that Imran Khan's protest movement has been a flop and that Afzal Khan like the PTI chief was being used as a pawn. " who is using them? please pray tell?
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Hayat
Aug 25, 2014 11:30am
Midterm Elections are the only solution now........No other way.......
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Nadeem
Aug 25, 2014 11:36am
this guy is a pti supporter . how he can be unbiased. just see his twitter account. https://twitter.com/MuhamadAfzalECP
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Iftikhar
Aug 25, 2014 11:37am
Rigging was shown live on TV; you don't need Imran Khan or anyone else to say the election was rigged!! It is pathetic to see the indifference shown by the general public at large to the whole corrupt system. Imagine if Imran Khan wasn't around, we would have spent the remaining tenure of Nawaz Sharif's monarchy like miserable people with no rights and complaining about how pathetic life is in Pakistan. We need a maniac to cleanse this corrupt system of scoundrels and IK is that person! So instead of criticising IK, all we can do is support his endeavour to free the nation of the corrupt system!!!!!
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Nadeem
Aug 25, 2014 11:40am
He was at pti rallies. posting his pictures participating azadi march. his twitt account. https://twitter.com/MuhamadAfzalECP
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Nadeem
Aug 25, 2014 11:43am
@Asif A. Shah Because u become honest when u don,t get extension in job.
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Nadeem
Aug 25, 2014 11:44am
@MNK he just awoke from slumber. in right political time.
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Malik.
Aug 25, 2014 11:46am
did he produced any evidence also ? or just blame game,
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Ramay
Aug 25, 2014 11:47am
He is an Additional Secretary why did he not earlier pointed out the same. Did he made any descending notes or put any or same in writing to some one. further, Why didn't he resigned, went on leave or asked his office to post him out on deputation during the election. ELECTION COMMISSION MUST TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST HIM FOR NOT APPROPRIATELY PERFORMING HIS DUTIES FOR WHICH HE WAS APPOINTED AT ELECTION COMMISSION.
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ati
Aug 25, 2014 11:58am
there should be a law to setting and ex officers they should not speak publicly, if he/she has evidence, he should go to the court. There should be a proper mechanism for government officer holder. We all know Pakistanis can good every thing for money, we are famous for liar nations in abroad. As nation we do not have any ethics even we believe we are Muslims.
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Danish
Aug 25, 2014 12:00pm
I believe so far we have seen only two brave politicians in current scenario - Imran Khan and Syed Faisal Raza Abidi. Rest all others are commodity - Can be easily sale, purchased or exchanged. I am not a supporter of PTI / PPP but this is the beauty of REAL DEMOCRACY that I have no fear in accepting that IK and SFRA are the BEST!
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asif
Aug 25, 2014 12:01pm
@Azam As if you would have been on streets supporting these marches if you were in Pakistan. You run away from hardships in Pakistan and now lecturing Pakistanis. It takes certain kind of commitment to support a cause with practical actions instead of just talking.
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Sunny
Aug 25, 2014 12:02pm
@Lalay Jan In this corrupt system peoples have gone missing if stood against those.Its a very wise decision person has spoken when it needed most.It took courage to step up .we must appreciate.
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Ameed
Aug 25, 2014 12:06pm
What took you so long to provide this clarification? One wonders if Mr. Afzal himself isn't involved himself, after all One year is a long time to wake up and provide this statement.
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asif
Aug 25, 2014 12:16pm
Rigging in elections is relative term in countries like Pakistan. It is matter of how much rigging. If Pakistan is aspiring to have super transparent election then it is great. How it will be made free when thousands of people are not really free to vote, that is my question. Their livelihood depends on these politicians. IK is not trying to make it free he is trying to make it fair. Maybe TAQ is trying to make it free n fair but it is a pipe drea, it will take revolution i.e. land reforms, cleaning up of institutions and system ad true accountability of all privileged people. Who has appetite for that? No one....not even TAQ.
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murad
Aug 25, 2014 01:14pm
The truth shall set you free.
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I. Khan
Aug 25, 2014 02:07pm
This is the most powerful and reliable evidence that big scale rigging happened in 2013 elections in Pakistan. It is vey hard to standup against the Government and Supreme Court even after fourteen months, at least Afzal Khan had courage to speak the truth, he should certainly be commended.
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ishrat salim
Aug 25, 2014 02:41pm
@M Every one knew rigging was done, because due to presence of each party nominated judges. That is why they were trying to protect NS in the name of democracy....they knew one of these days some one like Edward Snowden will spill the bean. 2) To your question, why now ? well ! every one has the right to protect his future / career & family ( especially in Pakistan ) & wait for an opportune time to expose the truth. 24/8/14 was the time.... It was very courageous of him that he accepted that since he was part of the team, he is also guilty & should be investigated along with all who have been named....let us see the courage of those named to put themselves for accountability. Is it not criminal to get a years time to decide the cases & yet they have not done, just to keep on filling their pocket from tax payers money ? One thing that these 2 rallies have given...1) vindicated IK & Dr TuQ 2) raised awareness amongst the people that change is MUST 3) it has exposed the real faces of the parties who was seeking to protect democracy but instead interested to protect their misdeeds..4) awareness created that all this happens in absence accountability. When insha Allah investigation is done & people like Mr Afzal Khan & those named are on the dock.. CHANGE inevitable.
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Mahmood Akhter
Aug 25, 2014 03:05pm
@Asif A. Shah Asif - Flaw in the system is that the Parliament is full of corrupt and biased MNAs. Alligation has to be investigated by completely independent commission
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Zubair
Aug 25, 2014 03:20pm
It is a pity that promoters of IK / PTA could only manage to 'motivate' someone like Afzal Khan, to bring to fore his allegations about rigging of last elections. Someone should audit spendings of these promoters to see how poorly they manage their "tasks".
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Sanam Khan
Aug 25, 2014 04:08pm
This ba-raish person should be ashamed for his allegations without a proof. He must offer evidence for his accusations and if he fails he must be sent behind the bars. The only contribution of silly Imran and his goons is hurling insults, false allegations, and lies on others. That evil trend must be discouraged by prosecuting these evil people.
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Goga Nalaik
Aug 25, 2014 04:10pm
We are sick of this system Change now is imminent
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Sheroz
Aug 25, 2014 04:12pm
Lets see how they defend themselves against a bureaucrat's claims. Additional secretary of grade 21 isnt just a govt employee.
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Nooruddin
Aug 25, 2014 11:22pm
I am not a PMLN fan and I am convinced there was massive rigging which favored Nawaz Sharif and his party but Afzal Khan does not sound very credible to me and this revelation sounds like a conspiracy of some sort.
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Dr Khan'
Aug 25, 2014 11:47pm
This guy is attending PTI rally and waiving PTI flag and sitting behind Imran Khan on the container just a few days before his conscious awakened.Being a govt servant it is a serious crime to participate in politics within 2 years of retirement .Suo motto action should be taken against culprits like these .
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Zoab Khan
Aug 26, 2014 10:30pm
Still, Supreme Court and no other gov't department is even looking at a possibility of investigating the elections.
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Tariq
Aug 27, 2014 04:57am
This is so annoying that your (moderator/s) have again declined to post my comment which I wrote yesterday. Why are you scared of your masters and can't print a straightforward and clean message which I posted. I have been reading "Dawn" since my school days. I live in UK for a number of years and always keep myself abreast with Pakistan news through your online circulation. I do understand the terms and condition which needs to be followed but this is not the first time that you have omitted my viewpoint which was very much within the parameters of limit which should be adhered. I am very disappointed.
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pakistani
Aug 27, 2014 06:40am
Too all the voters in Pakistan ....... ask ur self really think take ur time and really look in ur heart and then say ..... imran khan is wrong .... I dare u all ...... ..... He is right ..... and u know it ..... luv u in I.K .... we r all with u
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Whistle
Aug 27, 2014 07:14am
Where were he till this time? Who covered up his mouth from telling the truth soon after the election or during the 'rigging' time? Looks more like a paid revelation.
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Abid Iqbal
Aug 27, 2014 09:28am
Of course, it was stolen through his administrative control over Punjab.
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ali
Aug 27, 2014 10:38am
@pakistani : Well done Imran Khan ! People of pakistan would wipe out corrupt polliticians
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Sajjad Khan
Aug 27, 2014 12:28pm
That "election" was an illegitimate child of those thugs-elite ruling this impoverished country.
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Mirza Ali
Aug 27, 2014 02:58pm
Anyone who went to vote knows Imran khan was winning this election ! and i am sure everyone including all other party knows rigging took place. I really love this country of mine and i hope and pray Justice will be served !
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Sayeed Altaf Hussein
Aug 27, 2014 06:22pm
Former Additional Secretary, This says it all. The man's employment was probably terminated and now its his way of getting back or IK is paying him handsomely to make the comments. Otherwise, did he not blow the whistle before?
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Sunil
Aug 27, 2014 07:56pm
What has forced this gentlemen to come out with these 'revelations' after such a long time?
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Regional states know that the alternative to talks — a fully fledged war on both fronts — will bring immeasurable destruction to the Gulf, the Red Sea and the surrounding areas.
Hunger in Pakistan
16 Oct, 2026

Hunger in Pakistan

PAKISTAN’S position as the country most affected by hunger in South Asia is not surprising. An economy battered by...
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