PTI being used in Karachi by-polls, says Hashmi
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MULTAN: Veteran politician Javed Hashmi said the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) is being used in the Karachi by-elections by the forces looking for a solution to the issues of the city.
He said this while talking to the media here on Saturday. He said there was no doubt the Muttahida Qaumi Movement will win the elections and Jamaat-i-Islami bag the second position.
“However, the result cannot be predicted as the forces looking to find a solution to Karachi’s problems are once again using the PTI in the by-elections and only God knows what will be the results,” he said.
The veteran politician said he and Imran Khan had signed their resignations and that the PTI chief will not deny it, however it was unfortunate that Imran did not honour his own signatures. He added that the PTI had made a mockery of the Constitution and law.
“Imran Khan had some expectations that did not come true,” he said.
Hashmi said the National Assembly speaker’s decision to accept or reject resignations was not final and it could be challenged, and the speaker would have to face consequences if his ruling is challenged. He added that PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi kept insisting there was not much rigging in the 2013 general elections.
“So far rigging has not been proved even in a single constituency, but something may appear from behind the curtain in the future,” he claimed.
He said the forces that were interested in mid-term elections had disappeared and he wanted the assemblies to complete their tenure.
“Even if the PML-N government commits mistakes or a mishap happens, 2015 is not the election year,” he predicted.
Hashmi said parliament’s decision to remain neutral in the Yemen conflict was not sufficient to take a final decision in this regard.
“There are many other angles that would have to be considered before taking the final decision. Parliament’s decisions are central; however it is not mandatory to follow them,” he added.
He said there was a need to find a solution to the Yemen issue by initiating negotiations with Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Published in Dawn, April 12th, 2015
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Apr 12, 2015 01:34pm
He knows everything. Wonder who would listen to him..????
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Apr 12, 2015 01:34pm
Can anybody ask him why is he doing all this ?
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Apr 12, 2015 01:44pm
The saner voice should be heard. There would be far reaching effects if MQM is denied seat by forcing through external forces. Let people decide their fate and LEA should concentrate on their actual job of law enforcing.
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Apr 12, 2015 01:45pm
Nothing new from him but conspiracy theories!
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Apr 12, 2015 01:49pm
Even if it is true what Hashmi has said, if MQM can be used by foreign agencies to create mayhem, disorder in Karachi, why can't the Pakistani agencies uses PTI to get things in order in Karachi. Simple as that.
Which has the biggest stake in Pakistan...its the establishment.
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Apr 12, 2015 01:59pm
He has honored his signature and resigned from the assembly. He seems a true person.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:03pm
i really hope he is right and the 'forces' acheive the solution for us Karachi residents.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:03pm
People of his own constituency rejected him but media still gives him premium space.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:10pm
He has lost all his credibility. He can say whatever he likes but it won't affect anything and anyone. IK is moving ahead and Hashmi is now regretting his decision to quit PTI because his political career has seen a dead end now. He is getting mad now.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:12pm
Even if PTI is being used to bring peace in KHI let it be, in the end of the day its residents of KHI that will enjoy peace in city! enough of politics on Khi issue. Regarding National Assembly resignation no one stopped Speaker to accept resignations and kick PTI out of Parliament, if PMLN missed this opportunity you cant blame IK for this.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:13pm
What's the point of a parliament if it's decisions are not mandatory . NS may as well do away with parliament and make his own decisions
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Apr 12, 2015 02:22pm
Parliament’s decisions are central; however it is not mandatory to follow them,” he added.
===>> when so called champion of democracy says this ...Then what the use of spending on this parliament which is of no use.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:24pm
With due respect how many days u have spent in Karachi throughout your political career? PTI is doing something good and there is a good sign of cooperation between these two big parties for keeping peace in the city. JI has done a good job before but if they agree on a single candidate the election will become a bit interesting otherwise it is MQM seat and it is a by election.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:25pm
When you loose your credibility.......it's difficult to get it back.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:33pm
Hashmi Sahib..this will keep you politically alive...but at some point of time may be soon you will have to announce your plans for the future...a seasoned politician like you should not be wasted....
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Apr 12, 2015 02:34pm
@last comment
Does he need a reason to let speak out his conscious?
Politics or even life is not random time depended advantageous decision. Whatever you decide now have to be in line with your main policy and to be justifiable over time. If Imran is opting for on fly U Turns(random and non-sense ones ) and Javed Hashmi revelation is hurting him and it doesn't mean that Javed Hashmi shouldn't speak out.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:52pm
He is desperate. Can't stop laughing at whatever he says these days. Good comic relief from this guy. Sad end to his story.
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Apr 12, 2015 02:54pm
I only want to say a big "LOL"
:D
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Apr 12, 2015 03:02pm
Hashmi is a fired shot and has no place on Political Arena, he is presenting Conspiracy Theories with ifs & buts which no one believes.
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Apr 12, 2015 03:07pm
There was no rigging in Multan By elections either. He should have realized his popularity.
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Apr 12, 2015 03:15pm
And who is using you at that particular time?
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Apr 12, 2015 03:16pm
@Khattak .For whom the truth and sanity is hard to swallow would not listen tom.
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Apr 12, 2015 03:17pm
You have played your inning. You are not needed. Be dignified and enjoy retirement.
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Apr 12, 2015 03:17pm
@last comment .to reveal the truth behind the so called movement of NAYA PAKISTAN.
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Apr 12, 2015 03:20pm
A sinking titanic! Oh he used to be a big name !!!
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Apr 12, 2015 03:25pm
Hashmi has lost his crdibility. He is still smarting his wounds of Multan defeat. He is now finished used by PML_N and that's it.
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Apr 12, 2015 03:35pm
No one really cares what you say.. IK gave you so much respect, that's how you pay him back!
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Apr 12, 2015 03:35pm
We should not give him coverage at any forum. He is creating a chaos in the society.
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Apr 12, 2015 03:39pm
Even if it is true, then why should he bother someone trying to fix the issues of the city. Don't U want them to fix it Hashmi Sahab!
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Apr 12, 2015 03:39pm
Mr. Hashmi, nation can feel the pain you are going through.
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Apr 12, 2015 03:50pm
I fully agree with javed hashmi , Every one knows well that the ongoing operation in Karachi is a another conspiracy against the MQM (Muhajirs ) same as back to 1992's . This by-election in NA-246 is “MQM Vs the rest,” is part of “ Karachi scripted politics,” by powerfull status quo which has ensured 'the elitists' govt for the elitists by the elitists'.
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Apr 12, 2015 04:02pm
You are done Mr. And have lost all the respect and credibility.
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Apr 12, 2015 04:02pm
The guy has sacrificed all he had for principles and still he is being mocked. I dont know when we will start thinking rationally and not as party workers.
We will only move forward if establishment stops meddling in Pakistan politics, the sooner we realize this the better it is for us.
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Apr 12, 2015 04:11pm
Mr hash i, my humble advice it's time for you to now get the blessings of your supporters and leave back biting
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Apr 12, 2015 04:20pm
I think he should open his own news channel - PTI Insider News, everyday at 9 pm, where only he speaks, he listens and he agrees
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Apr 12, 2015 04:22pm
Some thing is fishi fishi
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Apr 12, 2015 04:26pm
The more he comes and make these loose stories the more he looses respect. You have already done a big harm to you. Rest and enjoy your retired life as an unknown person.
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Apr 12, 2015 04:34pm
He is gone nuts
If he says there was no rigging then why did he travel all the way to islamabad to protest ?
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Apr 12, 2015 05:26pm
@Imad Why would he contested the elections again then?
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Apr 12, 2015 05:36pm
Comments about PTI are bias and don't match with the standard we have for this very respectable leader. HASHMI sahib, please don't damage your own image. We have a lot, a lot, B and C grade politicians in this country your addition in those group will empty the respectable group of politicians in this poor Pakistan.
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Apr 12, 2015 05:38pm
Hashmi has just stated an already open secret. PTI's jumping into the NA256 arena with not even the least bit of grassroots support in the area openly smacks of reliance on behind the scene actors rather than any genuine representation in the city.
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Apr 12, 2015 05:43pm
Well said. Decision should not be imposed on NA 246. Govt / Agencies should ensure 100% free and fair elections and not to worry about the results.
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Apr 12, 2015 05:50pm
May be now he is trying to join MQM by trying to gain Altaf's support for speaking in favour of mqm and bash against PTI & IK.
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Apr 12, 2015 05:57pm
ok, if we agree with you. so what is your point to prove. PMLn will not accept you, because of your conspiracies theories prediction every now and then. and PTI also so where you want to go, PPPP may be you can go there, but they have no future in punjab.
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Apr 12, 2015 06:15pm
He is trying to enfold this by-election in the military back up to PTI. This is an attempt to undermine the increasing popularity of PTI in Karachi, and to boost MQM which is deemed widely in the country that PMLn and PPP is going to support MQM tacitly in order to affect PTI popularity.
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Apr 12, 2015 06:25pm
No hard feelings, he is doing it to make a livelihood, after all, he is a human, and need some money to live on, and his old allies, Sharifs will not give him salary unless he shows some performances!
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Apr 12, 2015 06:28pm
JH says “So far rigging has not been proved even in a single constituency, but something may appear from behind the curtain in the future,”
May i ask him why he was with IK in all this despite knowing there are no proof of rigging.
In my opinion he should retire from politics because he will destroy his reputation like that.
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Apr 12, 2015 07:08pm
He knows because he was also used!
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Apr 12, 2015 07:11pm
@Concerned Pakistani - denied yes, fairly lose, no issue.
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Apr 12, 2015 07:23pm
"Forces those who want to find a solution to the problem of Karachi are behind PTI". Mr Hashmi these forces are surely neither politicians nor your media. For sure these are the true patriot Pakistanis who want to bring peace to this country and get rid of barbarism and injustices.
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Apr 12, 2015 07:25pm
@ash
will the MQM let that to happen
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Apr 12, 2015 08:32pm
I feel sorry for him, he couldn't make his place in PTI and now regretting his decision.
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Apr 12, 2015 08:53pm
by what means PTI is being used !?
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Apr 12, 2015 08:56pm
Thank you Hashmi Sahab for exposing PTIs politics again and again.
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Apr 12, 2015 09:59pm
It is too late Mr Hasmi, you have lost your credibility. We have no obligation to fight in Yemen. It will only create issues at home and our relations with Iran. It is better to bring Saudi Arabia and Iran on table and diffuse the situation. We have a bigger fry to fish at home
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Apr 12, 2015 10:03pm
Mr. Hashmi, Please realize that you have lost your integrity. People do not want to listen to you.
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Apr 12, 2015 10:09pm
Mr. Hashmi! Its time you retire from politics with whatever grace left (if any). You enjoyed public support and respecr when you were with NS a d then with IK. But now you should know you dont even have support within your own contituency. Better realize facts and enjoy your retired life. Public is least interested in hearing fairy tales and conspiracy theories from your mouth.
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Apr 12, 2015 10:21pm
@N.Sid establishment never had a stake in the country, had they ever have, East Pakistan wouldnt had been separated, its their own interest, a game of few people wih stars on their shoulders, period.
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Apr 12, 2015 11:16pm
Absolutely correct assessment.
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Apr 13, 2015 02:32am
With due respect to Javed Hashmi Saheb,as you know IK is a young politician and can make mistakes your goodself must not leave him in the first place,and instead keep him guiding. IK and PTI still respect you ,hence please guide these young politicians and please do not criticise them,after all they are our future leaders.
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