Nawaz must resign so those who testify can be given protection: Imran
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KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Monday said people who were willing to testify against rigging in the 2013 general elections can only be provided proper protection if Nawaz Sharif resigns.
The PTI supremo said on micro-blogging website Twitter that without Nawaz's resignation it wouldn't be possible to accord the protection to those who are willing to come forward and testify.
Imran said the latest statement from Muhammad Afzal Khan, the former additional secretary of the country's election commission, alleging that the people’s mandate had been stolen and massive rigging was done in the elections, indicated that the mystery of the state of last year's elections was now unravelling.
Imran further said that people were now willing to step forward and speak against the rigging, adding that those who testify in this regard should be provided security.
Former additional secretary ECP Afzal Khan late on Sunday alleged that ex-chief justices Iftikhar Chaudhry and Tassadduq Jillani were involved in rigging the vote.
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Aug 25, 2014 10:28am
It is a shame that still corrupt leader are not willing to stand with truth that election was rigged and asked Nawaz to step down in order to stop bloodshed and military coup
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Aug 25, 2014 10:28am
Sounds like a fair demand. Knowing how vengeful the Sharifs are, they will destroy the people who come forward and act as witnesses against them. So during the rigging investigations the Sharifs should not be in power.
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Aug 25, 2014 10:31am
What difference will IK make if he comes to rule in Pakistan , only military takes all the decisions and civilian government is just a puppet and does not matter who heads the civilian government .
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Aug 25, 2014 10:48am
logical and sensible demand.Justice must be served for the sake of our future.
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Aug 25, 2014 10:51am
I personally felt uneasy over the developments at Islamabad because of multi directional threats to the country but after the revelations by Former additional secretary of the Election commission of Pakistan Muhammad Afzal Khan about massive rigging in the election, feel that PTI and PAT have valid reasons for demonstrations and their view point needs to be listen to and appropriate action be taken so that no one dares to steel people,s mandate in future.
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Aug 25, 2014 10:56am
imran khan contention that nawaz must resign, and he is agreed that the complete PML N govt remains in power, in order to have impartial investigations seems to be ridiculous to me. because when there was a care taker govt in power conducting the elections in 2013, and according to imran khan, nawaz influenced the elections process and results so much so that PTI mandate was stolen, then how come he is feeling comfortable when now the complete govt of PML N will remain in power in centre and punjab, the main province where imran khan has rigging allegations. how come the sitting govt will not have any influence on the investigations. this is is just absurd opinion. and it shows the political immaturity, being cornered in self inflicted and self imposed foolish approach. now there is no choice for his except to take the u turn again from his main demand, which was unconstitutional, illegal and immoral from the day one.
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Aug 25, 2014 10:56am
There is no doubt now that Sharif committed massive fraud and rigging. Sharif must step down now
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Aug 25, 2014 11:00am
What khan saheb has been saying for the last 13th months now proved that the current government has no legitimate right to stay in power more.Must dissolve the assemblies and re-election be conducted.
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Aug 25, 2014 11:01am
This crisis is being pushed into a chaos. ... why now Mr Khan, why not earlier. .....
Suddenly at this critical moment when things were getting cooled down this person comes with his conscience awakened. Looks like we Pakistanis are being played with, in this big game of chess God knows who r the powers behind all this drama
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Aug 25, 2014 11:05am
Conveniently, Imran simply can not provide any "evidence" until his objectives are met?
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Aug 25, 2014 11:07am
One thing I know about Nawaz Sharif, he is equally patriotic person as Imran Khan. Nawaz Sharif, if resigns, will resign for the sake of his country and not under any pressure from Imran Khan although I am sure Nawaz has the capacity to accept that Imran khan's efforts must be recognized in seeking better electoral system. Nawaz Sharif will have immense respect from people of Pakistan for stepping down to create a better system and I am sure in new elections, his new behavior, will gain many supporters. Currently, Nawaz is surrounded by people who are portraying to be his best aides but they are the people who did real fraud in elections and they are the ones who are trying to keep Nawaz on wrong track just to hide their own wrong doings. I am sure Nawaz will get better guidance from the divine soon.
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Aug 25, 2014 11:07am
Imran living in fantasy world, they didn't Rigg the election to resign. This is pakistan imran but the same time we just hope you can bring the change in pakistan.
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Aug 25, 2014 11:10am
Mr. Imran Khan of PTI, you have miserably lost your credibility in last 10/11 days. Your handlers are proving that for the lust of power you can even betray your motherland. Please forgive people of Pakistan and avoid creating further rifts into already fragile state of affairs. Leave other things aside, your selfishness is destroying economy of the Country and its repair will take a long, long time.
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Aug 25, 2014 11:12am
They can go live in the bullet proof container for 30 days.....
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Aug 25, 2014 11:44am
@shuaib Your economy won't be able to stand on it's feet ever if your "leaders" keep on getting those IMF and World bank loans during those dharna-less days. So keep quiet, be a furniture and let IK work his magic.
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Aug 25, 2014 11:47am
@shuaib
you are advising IK that if they have rigged the election this is non of your business to investigate or aware the general public whose mandate was stolen. You think that this is injurious to the economy and the country. Peole like you and NS have destroyed this country to this extent.
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Aug 25, 2014 11:55am
@Ali well said. balanced comments
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Aug 25, 2014 11:56am
At the end of the day all of them are politicians. It was not a waste of words when some enlightened person stated "politics is the last resort of scoundrels". Not necessarily only in Pakistan but all over the world.
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Aug 25, 2014 11:57am
Amazing we still have people defending NS. That should tell you everything you need to know about why Pakistan has not progressed.
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Aug 25, 2014 12:09pm
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Aug 25, 2014 12:17pm
Pandora Box is opening , I wonder what will happen if Nawaz resign or reside until investigation.
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Aug 25, 2014 12:20pm
@Ali lol Nawaz and patriotic.The patriotism is seen from the number of times he has formed a Government and distributed power to his family.He might be a family man but not patriotic .
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Aug 25, 2014 12:37pm
@mansoor mubeen When you trust your leader then you have to go by his strategy. If Imran has made this decision, which doesn't comply with the common sense, then he must have something in his mind. Things he knows but we don't know yet. Remember, when he was on ground of cricket, many of his unpopular decisions later brought great results. Lets wait and have faith in the honest man. Long Live Pakistan.
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Aug 25, 2014 12:53pm
I personally supports IK demands , and his demand that NS should stay away for 30 days till investigation is actually to balance the situation. He can in fact demand for immediate election and dissolution of national assembly after revelations form afzal khan yesterday.
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Aug 25, 2014 12:55pm
Our problem is that we form conclusion and take decision on the basis of thoughts or allegations. That is happened in case of Mr. Afzal's statement. If any representative of EC says that there was no rigging at all, will IK accept it and resign from his chairmanship of PTI? He just want PM seat and he has frustration of not getting it. Thats why he created all such drama. Otherwise he had an opportunity to give us NEW KPK and to work for the improvement by positively participating in parliament. He has no words against CM Sindh and MQM, because I think he feel that Sindh and Karachi are flourishing. Isn't he a biased person?
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Aug 25, 2014 12:59pm
Now there are some real serious allegations here. This MUST be proved and until then, Nawaz Sharif should NOT remain in the office. Imran Khan's case is proving to be logical and very fair. If the present govt remains in power, it would try and influence the outcome of investigations. This has been the history of Pakistan.
Well done Imran Khan, the whole nation (except hypocrites) is with you. Fight til the end.
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Aug 25, 2014 01:05pm
Mr Afzal has a very valid point. How come Ch Nisar know there are 60-70k unverifiable votes inside ballot boxes? Are the boxes inside PM house (opened) or in the treasury (in sealed condition)?
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Aug 25, 2014 01:06pm
I hope PM Mr. Nawaz Sharif never resign, and I hope people of Pakistan reelect Mr. Nawaz Sharif again.
Mr. Imran and Qadri I understand you guys have nothing to do. You guys have no job, PM Mr. Nawaz Sharif
must give a job to you and Mr. Qadri as In-charge for ROAD CLEANING . Both of you make sure streets and roads are clean. Mr.Imran and Mr. Qadri must pickup BROOMS and start cleaning the road and street,
give brooms to your followers and ask them to cleanup the streets and roads. People of Pakistan and
PM Mr. Nawaz Sharifa Will be very glade to see .All streets and roads of Pakistan shine.
Ashraf Mirza (USA) ashwmirza@yahoo.com
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Aug 25, 2014 01:06pm
It's a war of POWER not the war of democracy or new pakistan.Imran and Nawaz knows if either one of them steps down then their political career is finished hence for the sake of their own greed they willing to sacrifice democracy.we request both of them to sit down and for the sake of Pakistan please come to mutual agreement.Stop fighting for power and stop been arrogant and stubborn.
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Aug 25, 2014 01:58pm
@Ridwan : You got to live in Karachi during Election times, you will become part of the evidence that u r looking for.
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Aug 25, 2014 02:31pm
Another illogical demand. Political leaders should stand firm and continue to act in unison to protect democracy and save country form IK.
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Aug 25, 2014 02:55pm
@Zaman, Could you please share the PTI's plan for improvement of current economy without getting loans? If not then please you should keep quite. Your leader shows pain for deprived people but he can construct Bani Gala for his residence.
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Aug 25, 2014 02:55pm
is there any organisation called election commission in pakistan? how can it be forged or rigged massively? i m an indian i dont know about the election process so asking.
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Aug 25, 2014 03:14pm
These claims of rigging are such a pack of lies. I watched the the interview from 4:20 to 6:00. In it the Afzal Khan didn't say ex-CJ Iftikhar Chaudry rigged, nor did he say Kayni rigged. He said that he "overlooked" irregularities. Which isn't equivalent of rigging.
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Aug 25, 2014 03:36pm
@Zaman Why should I keep quite when an adventurer is on the roads to rob future of my Country on baseless allegations. After reading reply of your leader (Imran Khan's), to the CJ Chaudhry's defamation notice, it must be clear to the supporters of IK that all the fuss is baseless.
KEEP QUITE, DUMB
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Aug 25, 2014 04:58pm
Nawaz must resign for Pakistan
fasahat
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Aug 26, 2014 10:06am
Your demand is shear nonsense!
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Aug 26, 2014 10:14am
Stubbornness of IK at its max!
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