Here to unite communities, Imran Khan tells Karachi gathering
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KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday addressed thousands of Karachi supporters eagerly awaiting to see the cricketer-turned-politician who has spent the last month encamped in the capital, demanding the ouster of the prime minister.
"I am thankful to Allah that the nation has awakened. We will never bow before the statue of cruelty," he said.
"We have come to Karachi to unite all communities and to break the shackles of cruelty that has divided the people," Khan added.
By 6pm Sunday evening, Khan had reached the stage set up at the venue opposite the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, flanked by prominent party members and leaders.
Earlier, Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed and PTI vice president Shah Mehmood Qureshi addressed the participants of the rally. Arif Alvi, Asad Umer and other founding PTI members were also present on stage with the party chairman.
"When people of Karachi take to the streets, then the whole of Pakistan takes to the streets," said Sheikh Rasheed.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said it was time for Nawaz Sharif to go now and said he challenges any member of the sitting cabinet to count the number of supporters who have turned up in Karachi.
The rally venue was packed with PTI supporters, including a large number women and children, who were chanting pro-Imran slogans as well as the popular anti-government slogan, "Go Nawaz, go!"
Khan reached the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi via a chartered plane where he was received by a large number of supporters.
The party chief moved towards the rally venue on Shahrah-e-Quaideen where people had began pouring in after 2pm.
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| Women supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf showing victory sign during public gathering of PTI near Mazar-e-Quaid on Sunday.— Photo by Online |
Strict security arrangements have been put in place by the party and a large number of policemen were also deployed at the venue. Walk-in scanner gates were also installed at the entry/exit points of the rally.
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| Policemen standing alert to avert any untoward incident as supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf gather near Mazar-e-Quaid during a protest on Sunday.— Photo by Online |
A day earlier, Imran addressed his supporters from his contained in Islamabad's D-Chowk and said,“Be ready, my dear people in Karachi. I am coming to address a public gathering in your city, but I will be back in Islamabad tomorrow night so I can participate in the sit-in at D-Chowk.”
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Sep 21, 2014 06:34pm
Waiting with excitement at the grounds to hear his historic speech , this is going to be once in a life time experience ,all channels should make arrangements to broadcast this live all over the world.
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Sep 21, 2014 06:35pm
free karachi, o man of fearless
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Sep 21, 2014 06:37pm
We are with you IK! Keep fighting for Pakistan!
GO NAWAZ GO!!?
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Sep 21, 2014 06:37pm
Huge respect for Karachi ppl, who have come out in large no.s
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Sep 21, 2014 06:39pm
So glad Imran Khan said he wants to unit all pathans, muhajirs, sindhis, punjabis, sirakhis etc. He has successfully united us all Pakistanis
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Sep 21, 2014 06:39pm
My fear is the clash of Titans... may God protect us from all those evil doers. This city is already a war zone. Folks Groups break up because they never got across what they wanted to do personally, and they have creative differences, and egos start to clash.
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Sep 21, 2014 06:43pm
All of you are dumb u keep shouting tsunami but u don't know that tsunami just brings destruction it destroys everything
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Sep 21, 2014 06:45pm
Please Nawaz GO AB GO and change the GO to Gone
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Sep 21, 2014 06:50pm
Go IK play with destiny of pak.....U want a martial law? Or direct enthroning ceremony
Whatever he is apparently standing for has not been able to implement in his party talk about implementing for pak!!
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Sep 21, 2014 06:53pm
People of Pakistan will InshAllah ultimately win. The thugs who have looted national assets will have no way other than running into the Ocean.
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Sep 21, 2014 06:54pm
United to bring arnarchy
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Sep 21, 2014 06:56pm
Imran Khan Zindabad,Pakistan paindabad.Go Nawaz Go.
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Sep 21, 2014 06:59pm
I hope this are not just empty words.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:01pm
Vanish nawaz vanish. Don't you think enough is enough? Take pity on us and go
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Sep 21, 2014 07:03pm
It is better if he quit senseless dharna politics and spread in country to gather support for next election. It will make his chances bright. Pakistan has numerous issues flood, karachi, law & order, coŕruption to address wisely. Some.people have ditch him into. Dharna which is sad while he has potential to successfully resolve key issue.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:03pm
May Allah give him more courage and support of people. We realise he is a person capable of uniting and leading the nation. A person with truth and honesty, with a patriotic and devoted character, and a vision of making Pakistan a great country in the world, has a great respect and trust in the world. We, the overseas Pakistanis can better see, compare and judge the situation in our country. IK is seemed to be the best in all of current leaders.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:04pm
Sitting here in USA -- already feeling high. I hope IK is well protected and no harm comes to him.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:06pm
We are standing united with you Imran Khan, We have seen how much courage you have , we have learn one thing from you Never Give up Keep fighting for your right !! Thank you Karachi
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Sep 21, 2014 07:13pm
Ro Imran Ro
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Sep 21, 2014 07:16pm
Loser. IK is a power hungry arrogant politician.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:16pm
Quota system is the biggest issue of urban Sindh. Imran Khan should announce that he'll unit Sindh and remove rural/urban differentiation. Karachi practically became colony. People outside Karachi are on most administrative positions. Karachiates would consider him sincere that he is uniting masses.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:17pm
Disappointing turnout, max 10,000 people, which should be worrying to PTI, losing support in Karachi quickly.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:19pm
I admit it was a very low people but we only had 2 days to prepare.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:20pm
Why he is campaigning already? Elections are four years away. Who is financing this?. Do they have nothing else to do for the progress of this country?. Last time I checked he had a government in kpk ,is worn town kpk fixed?. Has polio been eliminated from there?. Have those people who targeted polio workers caught?.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:22pm
go nawaz go.imran khan the saviour
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Sep 21, 2014 07:25pm
Though IK's dialogue delivery is not effective (he is not a good orator) his voice does convey one message that he is a liberal politician and is for an inclusive Pakistan. I liked his speech assuring minority communities equal rights and opportunities in Naya Pakistan.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:28pm
Whatever promises IK is making in the speech are not new. Almost all the leaders say the same things and end up delivering nothing. He should fulfilling all these agendas in KPK then we are going to believe him. No more sweet dreams, action on words we want.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:30pm
Go MQM Go!!
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Sep 21, 2014 07:30pm
Its great that IK is extending his campaign to interoir SIndh as well. IK out and end to feudalism..!!!!!!!!!
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Sep 21, 2014 07:30pm
Well done karachi
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Sep 21, 2014 07:31pm
Go Nawaz Go. Thank you IK, you have done an incredible job. Yes no revolution can take place without Karachi!
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Sep 21, 2014 07:32pm
We'll, most of the time he is maligning punjabis in his speech. Listen to his old speeches. BTW, thank you MQM making his dharna a success. Nothing happens in Karachi without their cooperation.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:33pm
A very calculated and mature speech by IK. He has definitely won big support of Karachiites today. Pressure mounting on PML(N) in the coming days.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:34pm
Watch PPP come out with rubbish statements against IK now... Minus the Gullu Butts in Islamabad watch how many people would turn out.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:36pm
Mr khan wat would u like a martial law or a direct enthroning to the crown???
Bon e petite !!!!!!
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Sep 21, 2014 07:36pm
Believe you me! Millions women, children and men from each walk of life, speaking different languages, professing various religions who had been waiting for months to see their leader Imran today not only to welcome their leader but also they pledged to be back Imran Khan for uprooting PM Nawaz which as such must be very much troubling and pricking for PM Nawaz in any case. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
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Sep 21, 2014 07:42pm
Storm in a tea cup. Even JI alone has been able to organize bigger jalsas. PTI has no real relevance in Karachi else PTI's desperate calls for street demostrations over the last several weeks would have found at least some resonance here.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:44pm
salute you dear karachian's . how anthusiastic are you ppl. IK we are with you. we will never leave you alone.
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Sep 21, 2014 07:47pm
Sorry for the typo ^=^
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Sep 21, 2014 07:57pm
Jahan itnay bazigar apna tamasha dikha gayay: MQM, PPP, NS, etc. wahan IK bhi kartab ker lay to kaya haraj hay. Log agar jaan boojh ker baywaqoof bantay hain to phir banayn....
Do people not see the VIPs/status quo types: Shah Mahmood (whose Dad served under Zia), Tareen, Khattak (previously of PPP) flanking IK?? And people still show up for IK (or Bilawal, Altaf, etc.)!! And then we say God doesn't answer our prayers. When we are unable to call a spade, a spade, why would He not impose upon us leaders whose values reflect those of our own!?!?!
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Sep 21, 2014 08:00pm
If Sheikh Rasheed along with Jehangeer Tareen are in Karachi to wake Karchiites up then sorry to say Karachiites will never be with these people. Imran Khan is nothing but a loser.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:00pm
@Emad Shah please keep Sindhis and balouchi out from this equation. Few urban Sindhis do not represent rest of Sindhi. IK does not represent even single Sindhi cause. Ask him about kalabagh he starts sounding like a choudhary.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:03pm
The circus moves to karachi!
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Sep 21, 2014 08:03pm
Imran Khan thinks Karachi will be behind him. No matter what he will do Karachi will not go after his politics of breaking the country. Look who is talking about uniting people he is involved in PTV attacks.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:03pm
This divisive character who is working against the state should be horsewhipped in public and made to listen to Reggie music
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Sep 21, 2014 08:05pm
Unfortunately Imran Khan has not said anything about new province in Sindh which shows he hate people of Karachi and Hyderabad.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:05pm
Not even zero but negative performance in KPK , yet he has the gall to talk! Perfectly useless!
A charlatan at best!
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Sep 21, 2014 08:07pm
United we stand.We all must be united against these corrupt leaders and Nawaz Sharif is on top of the corruption list.....
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Sep 21, 2014 08:13pm
Ex-Chief of Army Mr Aslam Baig has disclosed PTI's plan that America, Canada, Iran, and Britan are behind these Dharna to break Pakistan into pieces and look Mr Khan is talking about uniting Pakistani Why Qadri and Khan met Iranian leader and Vatican pop. Those who are burning the electricity bill are against Pakistani nation.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:19pm
Who is the best friend of Imran Khan? the answer is 'Sheeda Tilli'. If Sheeda who has been minister 8 times is the best friend of PTI then people know what is the agenda and vision of PTI. Those who attacked PTV cannot unite people of Karachi. People of Karachi are politically literate.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:22pm
Karachi has spoken now its times for other cities and rest of Pakistan to stand up and be heard.
GO NAWAZ GO
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Sep 21, 2014 08:28pm
What happened to IK's cases against Altaf? And the dhandli in Karachi elections? What about Sajjida Zehra? "London gate" solves all differences it seems
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Sep 21, 2014 08:31pm
Go Nawaz Go
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Sep 21, 2014 08:31pm
Karachi...is considered as the "cradle of civilization"…it has witnessed some of the most important events of huge historical significance that has helped shaped this world...people of Karachi are cool and intelligent...attending a rally could not be considered as a sign of unwavering support...they want real answers from Imran Khan...they wanna know what have you have done for them...or plan to do for them...how are you gonna unite them when most of the songs you play in your rally represent certain regional language...when talking about uniting Pakistan why not play all of your songs in "Urdu" wherever you go in Pakistan...lead by example Mr. Khan...
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Sep 21, 2014 08:32pm
Sounds more like an election campaign, four years too early.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:35pm
@Emad Shah : and Have me ( with the high influence of Punjabi Nationalism), lead the nation to the ditch and point of no return.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:37pm
I welcome Sheikh Rasheed with Shah Mehmood Qureshi . These are forces of corrupt Pakistan and leaders of PTI. Sheikh Rasheed dictates all the policies of PTI even though he has his own party. WHY PTI has given him that status because he is a GHQ man. Karachi will not support these people.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:42pm
Very impressive show in political history of Pakistan. Go Nawaz Go Go Go
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Sep 21, 2014 08:43pm
we have never seen a leader like
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Sep 21, 2014 08:45pm
IK has the courage of Saladin. He has already made considerable impact on the people. PM or no PM, he is going to be a strong man in the Pakistan politics.
He would surely kick out NS.
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Sep 21, 2014 08:46pm
see people here they r for changing dere country no other party can down muraal of IK all the best
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Sep 21, 2014 08:47pm
And united we stand. Eventually even people having doubts will unite. For the good of Pakistan and their generations to come.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:02pm
Sad to see that Pakistanis see this as their only hope. They guy who openly talks about anarchy should never be around to begin with.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:02pm
When and who will beat in Karachi? Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
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Sep 21, 2014 09:05pm
@Emad Shah 3000 is a large number?
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Sep 21, 2014 09:05pm
ALLAH Bless city of all Pakistanis the great Karachi. Just brought lot of memories to me personally I was born and raised in Karachi and after 30 years 1st time I felt Karachi is back to what it use to be that is City for all Pakistanis.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:07pm
United we stand divided we fall. Let us prove we the karachiates that we can be with main stream politics that we as Pakistani and let there be no doubts that we are capable and educated enough to distinguish right from wrong. We will not allow the mafias to flourish in the mega city n eridacate evils in any form n shape. Even they happen to be angicies or political mafias. We are free n indigenous people.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:07pm
@Emad Shah really, wakeup dream is over. unite them and then attack PTV
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Sep 21, 2014 09:09pm
This fellow is not sincere in his campaign which is primarily hollow. He and his friend TQ can not do anything to people like NS because he is a greater nonsense than them. But with such a person we have to live for the defined time because we have elected him. IK is very clearly self centred and sectarian, hypocrite of high degree. He is striving only for himself to become the PM.
Just observe yourself and you will also agree with me.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:13pm
Sorry Altaf bhai, but your politics of division are reaching their shelf life
We are PAKISTANIS, first, second and for ever
Pakistan Zindabad.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:14pm
imran khan please stay in Karachi
No need to go back to Islamabad. Give the poor people some break and let them go home.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:17pm
Yes Yes. Please unite Altaf Bhai, Shaikh Raseed, TuQ, Scriptwriters, and IK to make naya pakistan. Home of the soft coup.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:18pm
PTI and MQM should join hands to through out the corrupt government of PPP in Sindh. They should take a serious look on supporting each other where they snatch away a large number of seats from the corrupt PPP.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:20pm
I promise this is the beginning of the end for PMLN and family politics, people of Pakistan unite and free yourselves once and for all.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:21pm
Pakistani nations please unite to free yourselves, whether you like IK or not but do it for yourself and your children's future.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:21pm
Unite now, there may not be another IK for another 68 years.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:35pm
Karachi gethering has proved PTI as the 2nd largest party in the country after PPP. Pak needs leadership across the country an not only within the provience or areas.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:39pm
The people really want to see a leader, who can unit them on one platform as Pakistanis retaining their own identities as Sindhis, Balochis, Punjabis and Pakhtoons. IK should understand Karachi does not belong to any particular community or set rather it is a real symbol of nationhood and reflection of whole country. So, please be careful specially on talking about sensitive matters, such as creation of new provinces or administrative units, which is not supported by any nationalist leader. The people of Punjab might accept division of Punjab by creating a separate province for Saraiki people, but the people of other provinces, especially Sindhis are never prepared even to discuss the idea of division of their motherland, because Sindh has remained a separate country from ages, even at the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUHM). So, Mr. Khan, Sindh does not start and ends at Karachi, and if you to succeed in the whole country, including Sindh, please be careful and avoid such statements that make you unfavorable choice for Sindhis. If you visit interior Sindh, I am sure you will be accepted as a leader, and may be the only leader, accepted by Sindhis after BHUTTO. Good Luck IK and PTI followers.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:41pm
IK and TUQ represents Pakistan as a whole. Nawaz looks to represent Punjab, Zardari for Sind, wali khan for KPK, Mengal for Balochistan. Altaf Hussain for Karachi/ Hyderabad. We need leaders who you see as a Pakistani leader not a provincial one.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:49pm
What a legend thanks IK you have inspired a generation! We will see the fruits of your self less struggle in the decades to come!
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Sep 21, 2014 09:53pm
Imran, you and Qadri are really messing up the country's progress. You are not helping, you are destroying the businesses. Stop this nonsense and let the country move forward. The people are sick of this sit-ins and blah blah ...
I am not fan of any political party in Pakistan including PML-N. This country has only made some progress during military dictatorship, no civilian government did anything, Zero, Zip. I hope you get the point and stop whatever you doing, just take what government is offering you and wait for next election. We all know you are hungry to be a prime minister.
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Sep 21, 2014 09:57pm
Being a karachite I feel (and a lot of other educated karachites share the same feeling) that while far being perfect Imran Khan is by the far the best option we have to lead Pakistan. Also to all my friends who think that just holding (potentially rigged) elections is the beginning and end of democracy, then I am sorry to burst your bubble that it isn't the case. It takes a lot more to be a functioning democracy.
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Sep 21, 2014 10:02pm
United we STAND, divided we fall.
Wake up people of Pakistan.
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Sep 21, 2014 10:12pm
Regardless NS step down or not due to these sit-ins, people are getting the messages !!!
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Sep 21, 2014 10:13pm
The true face of IK will be revealed when he comes into power.. just wait.
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Sep 21, 2014 10:40pm
We are a lucky nation that we have such an honest and fearless leader who have united us and given us hope. Just imagine if he was not there and we were at the mercy of Sharif and Zardari gang who keep on plunging this nation into darkness while amassing their wealth abroad.
Quote from the passenger on KHI-ISB bound flight who stood up against the VIP culture....We have taken it for 68 years. Are we going to take it or another 68 years
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Sep 21, 2014 10:40pm
Naked challenge posed by Imran to all the political parties to host a bigger gathering than what we witnessed today in Karachi. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
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Sep 21, 2014 10:44pm
..remember who made cricket popular? Remember who made is glamouras? Now its politics & change in people's attitude to wrongs in Pakistan...well done IK, what ever your & our destiny only Allah SWT knows but youu have certainly done your job!!!
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Sep 21, 2014 10:50pm
Only 10,000 people and made big words before the "JALSAA". Regarding to liar king khan it will be a largest people gathering in Karachi. More people can come in MQM local counselor gathering
SHAME ON YOU IMRAN KHAN
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Sep 21, 2014 10:52pm
For benefit of those of us who are out of the country, please share the number of people Karachi PTI rally. Will be greatly appreciated.
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Sep 21, 2014 10:52pm
@Emad Shah
Only 10,000 people
Dear PTI Supporters
Please do not use magnified glass, every thing looks big
People of Karachi hate Imran Khan and his team
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Sep 21, 2014 10:56pm
What idiotic comments by Imran Khan's airheaded followers.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:03pm
Proud of Karachi for its immense support towards a just cause. Go Nawaz Go!!
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Sep 21, 2014 11:09pm
Imran Khan is saying nothing new. All these slogans and all these promises are already made. Imran Khan have to show something practical. His party has govt in KPK and there is motion to devolve it by sitting within assembly. Mr. Khan has to show some great examples before his final break through.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:14pm
@chamari Why ?
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Sep 21, 2014 11:17pm
@Saima
O REALLY. I guess no one was watching TV and we are depending on your estimate of people. Probably one the gullys.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:20pm
all another drama from Islamabad which failed now Karachi also failed
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Sep 21, 2014 11:29pm
few thousand does not represent 180 million. why these people are not seeing the reality.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:30pm
@chamari world news channel does not ever telecast for Imran
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Sep 21, 2014 11:30pm
@Navaid you have no idea about the numbers. I was there and I know how big it was. It was a minimum of 100 thousand.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:31pm
@chamari . world channel does not even care but for flood. this is unconstitutional.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:31pm
@Haider Rehman . that's why
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Sep 21, 2014 11:32pm
@Haider Rehman one day will be please Imran go
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Sep 21, 2014 11:32pm
@Emad Shah can he???
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Sep 21, 2014 11:33pm
people love big talk on the stage
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Sep 21, 2014 11:38pm
@Hasnain Haque our children's future is not dance parties an failed kpk province.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:39pm
people just like big talk on the stage, Imran please must prove yourself in terms of economic success in the region you already won election, if you do, we are all at you side, but please do use appropriate language, do not make it a personal war, you will never win it, and the way you are carrying on you will never last but few day, we beg you to listen to educated class of the country and take wise moves in politics. You still have to go far way, short cuts never work. You will be responsible for the whole nation. A true politician, a true Muslim keeps its promise. we always have to think of accountability in hereafter before we take a action in the very short journey of this world.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:39pm
@Pakistani and attack on PTV is to serve Pakistan. Voila!
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Sep 21, 2014 11:41pm
@rw . reality of the fact, these are. straight path is tough though.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:42pm
@Aaqib . For his right, not for Pakistanis rights, which he already inflicting so much of loss to the economy.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:42pm
@Unaired Baadsha . if he has little of a heart, he should.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:42pm
If an ordinary Pakistani starts questioning the present elitist culture in Pakistan, where those with money and/or connections are prioritised, then IK has achieved 70% of what he wanted. I've no issue with anyone calling IK power hungry or whatsoever, but have you ever done anything to change this trend? Or is that too much to ask in Pakistan?
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Sep 21, 2014 11:44pm
all our duas with u my Captain :-) whenever you are speaking cant stop saying inshAllah for your dreams and mashAllah for you!!
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Sep 21, 2014 11:47pm
@Jijaji u better keep ur nose where it belongs, don't poke it at places that u do not belong to
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Sep 21, 2014 11:47pm
Go Nawaz Go
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Sep 21, 2014 11:47pm
PTI is a party of elites and those who are very rich. Jehangeer, Imran, Asad, Shah Mehmood are classic examples. Their accounts are full of money. It is very interesting that these guys are becoming supports of masses. They have no agenda no team. Pervaiz Khatak is their best team who served PPP and PML before. So what can be expect. I think KPK has now become Paris next move is to make Karachi New York. All feudals and capitalist are under the umbrella of PTI. Money can buy some votes but not all votes.
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Sep 21, 2014 11:50pm
Forces of evil will not succeed . Those who attacked PTV will be remembered in history. London plan was to disintegrate Pakistan. Karachi is the city of Muhajirs who made Pakistan. We will protect it from the elites of PTI. Long livePakistan.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:00am
Mostly MQM and PML-N trolls bashing IK here. My humble advice: Please get a life.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:00am
No matter how many votes PTI will get, at the end of the day its Karachi which is the King maker. So without Karachi Dharna can go for a year but nothing will happen and Karachi clearly stand with MQM. Those who voted for PTI have a permanent address in Punjab and KPK. So let them be enemy of Karachi.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:03am
Either you are with Karachi or you are against Karachi. If you are against making Karachi a new province then for sure you are against Karachi. Karachi will not forgive those traitors.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:05am
@Jawad sitting in North America I feel that IK is trying to disintegrate Pakistan on the advise of foreign partners.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:08am
So far I've been saying IK is a leader not a politician. But London meeting proves me wrong. He definitely has become a national leader for sure but an improved politician too. If this was all calculated -- my God what a calculated step he took . I don't think even he was expecting this kind of a response. If he was a failed politician before ---- this has turned him into a National Leader
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Sep 22, 2014 12:10am
Well done Imran Khan. Keep it up and hang on tough.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:11am
I was at the Jalsa. It was amazing! People of all ethnicities, all social classes standing together for a brighter Pakistan.
Surprisingly, the men were really respectful to all the women present. No sleaziness seen at all!
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Sep 22, 2014 12:21am
@tuktuk
Democracy on a fast track my friend. IK was a no one before Zardari. Then the likes of him and his PMs ruined PPP gave IK a little push and the remainder -- last year and a half of sharif brothers. This is what democracy is. Cleansing nation from corrupt politicians. More power to people. IK is a leader now. Full credit to Zardaris 5 years and now sharif brothers.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:23am
@Mariam so no mistreatment for women like they are treated in PTI Dharna. Interesting at least PTI is learning how to respect women.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:24am
@Kher Deen
No sir your children's future is serving kings NS and Zardari and shahzadi Maryam and prince Bilawal. For the rest of their lives.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:25am
@Kadir Khan, Tx
PPPs days are over in Punjab and KP. It's now regional in interior Sindh only. Say thanks to Zardari and your couple of PMs.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:27am
Sorry to say Imran Khan need some lessons on how to speak. If someone starts with 'Oye' then Karachi walas know how to handle that man.It is not his fault probably he did not get Iodene Salt. Still time to get it before it's too late.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:27am
@kamran
Loss to economy ??? Suddenly NS and PMLN people are worried about economy of Pakistan. Even Zardari can claim now that bad economy during his 5 years was because this dharna.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:28am
@ghufran dawar you rejected sheikh Rasheed and his leader Khan.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:31am
@Kher Deen
No -- killing People while asleep in Model Town is to serve Pakistan.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:44am
I was at the rally, but I'm not a PTI voter. The crowd was pretty low, probably 10,000 - 15,000 no more than that, and those claiming 100,000 are living in fools paradise. I agree with an earlier comment, Karachi is a city of 20 million people, and if you can only generate 10-15,000 people, that's really horrible. Even civic organizations and unions can do that. PTI needs to realize that urban Sindh is MQM turf and rural Sindh is totally owned by PPP. PTI should concentrate on Punjab and KPK.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:45am
I think it will take another fifteen days to show the real strength of PTI.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:58am
We are all with you Imran Khan! Keep up the fight. GO NAWAZ GO! Your time is over.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:59am
This is amazing to see the people of Pakistan of yearning for change and writing their names in history with smiles even when they are faced with struggle and hardship.
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Sep 22, 2014 01:07am
@Emad Shah
He did not mention Shah are part of Pakistani race. :)
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Sep 22, 2014 01:08am
@Sammy
Big deal, now he is automatically qualified for PM job?
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Sep 22, 2014 01:28am
Zabardast dharnaa :) Long Live Imran Khan....
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Sep 22, 2014 01:39am
@Imran
I agree, turnout was lower than I had expected. Say what you want to, but I am convinced that Karachi is crazy for MQM, that is really the truth, and their mandate will be almost impossible to take away.
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Sep 22, 2014 01:41am
Imran khan has mass appeal among the ignorant and desperate. Ignorance seems to be in surplus.
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Sep 22, 2014 01:55am
@ Mujtaba; Yes you are absolutely correct. It will destroy corruption and evils within!
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Sep 22, 2014 02:39am
Imran Khan should form a dedicated groups of students to go to villages and remote places and educate people about their rights and importance of elections to achieve them.
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Sep 22, 2014 02:43am
I don't understand one thing, Imran Khan takes shots at all leaders, but he is too scared to say even a single word against MQM or Altaf Hussain while in Karachi...........WHY ???????
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Sep 22, 2014 02:49am
IK is in Karachi with MQM's permission and support. Backed by MUSH, MQM + IK + TUQ is what defines "Naya Pakistan". Their sole purpose: to get rid of NS and help save MUSH's neck.
Their dream would have come true had the COAS not stood in the way. As Hashmi and Gen. Big said... Wake up all: IK is another demagogue who is not better than NS and Zardari.
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Sep 22, 2014 02:53am
Karachi has the government people voted in or am I missing something. May be next time poeple will vote for different party. This is the basis of democracy. I wonder who is bank rolling him (chartered plane and all) and what's their motivation
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Sep 22, 2014 02:55am
Junoon never dies
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Sep 22, 2014 02:57am
@Imran You are a pessimist. You are forgetting the basic issue - "change".
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Sep 22, 2014 03:12am
Minimun 100000 people or more. Karachite know how to do proper jalsa. Nawaz is trembling.
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Sep 22, 2014 03:37am
@nadeem ALL over the Western world, when you say "Go ...... someone .... Go", it is taken as a sign of Support, and interpreted in a positive way. ONLY, in Pakistani would you find PTI followers who obviously don't realize that when they shout "Go Nawaz Go", they would actually be perceived as SUPPORTING Nawaz Sharif. Feel free to challenge, anyone!
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Sep 22, 2014 03:41am
Hashmi Sahib is a GYM of a person, with a lot of class! He should not pay attention to social media vultures! JH has done a GREAT SERVICE to this nation by exposing this MEGA CONSPIRACY which had reportedly been hatched by IK, TUQ, in complete CONNIVANCE with US, UK, and Iran. As well, Hats off to General Raheel for BURSTING IK & TUQ's balloon! Its crystal clear now that these two are working on someone else's agenda, and the objective is to make Pakistan a SECULAR country, and turn it into another ungovernable state, just like Syria, Iraq!
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Sep 22, 2014 03:59am
There is more to Unite Pakistanis and start bringing reforms to take Pakistan on a path to prosperity for all Pakistanis. Imran Khan is the only hope for Pakistan. He must be given a chance to see if he can deliver what he promises.
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Sep 22, 2014 04:13am
@Tariq Ok really? What else you know that will be revealed when IK will come in power?
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Sep 22, 2014 04:20am
and I watched the whole speech waiting for him to say "oye altaaf!!!" ... but I guess he doesn't have the guts to say that at the moment cuz he knows the consequences
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Sep 22, 2014 04:24am
@faheem shah
Agreed
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Sep 22, 2014 05:15am
@ Mujtaba
you are right,tsunami destroys things, but IK tsunami will destroy corrupt leaders, rules, and corruption in Pakistan.
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Sep 22, 2014 05:28am
PTI has given lots of hope to many Pakistani citizens. About 90% of Pakistanis are struggling to make a descent living. Disparity of wealth and opportunities is clearly visible, 10% controlling money, making more money and of course holding political scenne and high positions. There are two key reasons for it: ONE: crooks can commit crime and get away with it without punishment. TWO: There is high illeteracy (many cannot read or write), leading to unskilled work force not fit to become productive in a meaningful ways, which in turn shuts the door for them for economic uplift in their life. Both of these weaknesses in society suits perfectly well for clever politicians. That they cover for each other regardless of party affiliation (crroks become good friends), also that many of illerate, uneducated masses unaware of their democratic rights buy into gimmicks and slogans, keep voting for same politicians over and over again. Thus an OVERHAUL (big change) is the only way forward to bring Pakistan on productive & progressive path.
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Sep 22, 2014 05:29am
Not a word against Altaf or the bhatta mafia, not a word against Karachi rigging... Just like all other politicians of Pakistan.. no difference..
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Sep 22, 2014 05:43am
GO NAWAZ GO!
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Sep 22, 2014 06:16am
Impressive how IK couldn't take time to go visit flood hit ppl but whole PTI can visit Karachi. True leadership!!
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Sep 22, 2014 06:28am
@Faqeera ++++ Agreed
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Sep 22, 2014 06:32am
@Khanum lol
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Sep 22, 2014 07:03am
Well done Karachi, Go Nawaz Go
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Sep 22, 2014 07:48am
Who accepts it? All those who are either disputing the figures as to how many attended Imran jalsa in Karachi last evening are asked by me that they instead of criticizing and or under mining the efforts of Imran should host such like organized evening duly punctuated with patriotic songs and fireworks in Karachi with even 100 men, women and children if they can but if not then they should acknowledge from the core of their heart that Imran is the only and real crowd puller and not otherwise. I have read such like comments at different sites under different captions and I wonder how many have been to jalsa to quote the figures and even if someone was there then my question is how could he or she count the number of attendees which could not be counted from any angle in any case? It is neither difficult nor cumbersome to pull legs of others but it not that easy to stand on your own legs to be honest. Who takes the initiative to prove himself or herself as a crowd puller? Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
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Sep 22, 2014 08:18am
We want resignation of fake PM Nawaz.We support IK.GO NAWAZ GO .
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Sep 22, 2014 08:26am
@Saima What kind of revolution is this if you have to drag people by the hairs to come out. If people really believed in all this two days is enough as they are determined. But it takes PTI organizes to convince them to come out and attend the music show along with fire works. When people have lost every thing in the villages with the floods. Not one word of that. What happen to the sympathy of the poor.
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Sep 22, 2014 08:33am
Does anybody believe politicians any more?? Selfish lot.
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Sep 22, 2014 08:45am
@Navaid Open your eyes incase your brain is sleeping!
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Sep 22, 2014 09:06am
@ Mujtaba So are you happy with the people in power who have looted you for decades or are you one of them?
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Sep 22, 2014 09:06am
Bad move by Imran. Karachi support will not do anything becau it doesnt affect Sharifs. It will only cause more animosity with MQM supporters. Imran has to understand that it has to deal with PML N and PPP. And he cant be successful if he doesnt show flexibility with the lesser enemies and unite with MQM, JI and other smaller parties. He must accept that MQM has been raising the same slogans for decades which PTI is now doing.So far I see Imran failing in this current movement due to Imran's stubbornness.
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Sep 22, 2014 09:47am
@TKhan about 5_6 lacs people were there.
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Sep 22, 2014 11:00am
Seriously doesn't matter if was 3000, 10000 or more (which it wasnt), it wasn't large enough to cause any significant pressure. MQM, JI, PPP , any random religious party can hold such rallies.
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Sep 22, 2014 04:58pm
@Sk shame on you
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Sep 22, 2014 06:55pm
Perhaps run Nawaz/ Shahbaz, Run. Runaway might be better for them as well. Because the hangman might be cometh soon.
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Sep 22, 2014 08:45pm
I like to read Dawn News because it is factual and informative. Zia
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Sep 23, 2014 09:53pm
Will you say truthfully? I favor Imran Khan for sure but nevertheless I am asking all PML (N) supporters to please let me know what had been the contribution of Sharif brothers (Nawaz+Shahbaz) who had been Chief Minister of Punjab. How much funds + aids + grants etc. had been given to Punjab during the tenure of both brothers? How much % wise Punjab has progressed during their term? Please be honest rather dead honest while enlightening me at least if not others. Who obliges me, when and from where? Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
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Sep 24, 2014 05:43pm
@D it is not about numbers but centuries to come.
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Sep 24, 2014 05:47pm
@Karachi Your inclusion of Iran in this group, shows you are way off the mark. Iran and Afghanistan will do everything in their power to see a stable Pakistan because it is the only country that takes on India, supported by US and the west against China, and is a buffer between them.
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Sep 24, 2014 09:00pm
In Islamabad to 'capture' parliament, to vandalize PTV -- for breaking in the PM house.
In Karachi -- to "UNITE" the ethnic groups of Karachi -- for what? -- to capture the parliament -- to vandalize the PTV -- and to break into the PM House.
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Sep 24, 2014 09:19pm
In Islamabad "DIVIDE" -- in Karachi "UNITE" -- same man same party TWO DIFFERENT messages!
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Sep 25, 2014 10:23am
@Haider Rehman : Everyone has freedom of expression not freedom of hurting and causing people problems. Use your mind, consider over the conditions of the dear homeland, "Do you think, he is on doing for the good of the nation and the country"?
I don't think so.
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Sep 25, 2014 02:09pm
@Saima Lady are you asleep?????
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Sep 26, 2014 10:29am
Amazing. No camera angle was able to cover the full (not even half) dimensions of the crowd, the Sindh Police estimated the crowd over 100,000, independent sources estimated it over 150,000. Yet some 'visionary intellectuals' here are claiming numbers like 5,000, 1,000 and 15,000. Really funny and even more absurd. It took me nearly 30 minutes just to exit the jalsa-gaah and once I was outside the arena, a really large crowd was still waiting outside to enter the jalsa-gaah, that's how big it was.
Reference: http://www.siasat.pk/forum/showthread.php?289944-How-many-People-were-there-is-PTI-Jalsa-See-this-report
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