MQM extends unconditional support to Nawaz for PM’s office
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KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has endorsed the decision of the party’s Rabita (Coordination) Committee to support Nawaz Sharif for the office of the prime minister as a “goodwill gesture.”
Altaf Hussain said this while speaking to a joint meeting of the Rabita Committee, said a statement issued by the MQM here on Monday.
He said it was heartening that the democratic government in the country has completed five years and formation of a new government was in process.
The MQM chief said it was his desire to give unconditional support to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Nawaz Sharif for the prime minister office in view of the critical situation of the country and the challenges facing the new government.
Altaf Hussain hoped that the new government would bring the country out of the current crisis, meet the challenges and provide real justice to the public.
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Jun 03, 2013 10:06pm
Unconditional? yeah right. This is how Bhai starts. He will start with unconditional and then slowly slowy become a conditional part of the government. He will demand few ministries and then he will forget the party that he used to be with in the past government. Because it's the top prirority of Bhai to be part of every government, whether it's civil or military. Luckily PMLN wond enough seats that they didn't need Bhai's help. Had PMLN won less seats and been in need of some seats, you can imagine how Bhai would have responded. He would have set forth his conditions, all top ministries, first before even coming to negotiation table. Bhai is such a cancer that everybody hates but can't find a cure.
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Jun 03, 2013 10:15pm
MQM are the opportunist. I am sure they will provide unconditional support to PTI if PTI comes in power in future.
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Jun 03, 2013 10:19pm
Is the goal of MQM to always stay in government? In Sindh provincial they form a coalition with PPP and in Federal it is a coalition with PML-N. I guess the motto is "Live and Let Live". Kudos to Mr. Hussain and his political priorities. "Never compromise when it comes to sitting in Government", when it comes to MQM, this means no arguing with the big bosses anywhere, be it Zardari or Nawaz.Just give us some part in the government please.
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Jun 03, 2013 11:08pm
Altaf Bhai , is it the same unconditional support you gave to AAZ & PPP ? Dumped him & his coalition government a month before election. Hate to say but your credibility & loyalty have always been questionable. Ever thought of coming back to your beloved NineZero,not for Pakistan but for your loyalists.
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Jun 03, 2013 11:24pm
Well done Altaf Bhai
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Jun 03, 2013 11:27pm
MQM now wants to get on the bed wagon to keep some control. Amazing how its alligence changes from one party to another.
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Jun 04, 2013 12:01am
MQM gearing to join the fed. cabinet.. and then they will join the govt in Sindh as well...good move...
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Jun 04, 2013 12:41am
In English we call it Buttering and in Urdu we call it Mask Polish. Unfortunately this time they will not get what they are expecting ....... partership !!!!!!!
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Jun 04, 2013 01:05am
Goodwill gesture = Ministry slots
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Jun 04, 2013 01:44am
Lota
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Jun 04, 2013 02:03am
Good will. My foot
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Jun 04, 2013 02:05am
Days are numbered
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Jun 04, 2013 02:55am
This is a right decision of MQM. MQM showed their mature politics against. This support will help democracy to become stronger. This proves that Altaf Hussain is a man of vision.
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Jun 04, 2013 03:40am
Here we go again. MQM said the same thing at the time of Asif Zardari's candidature for presidency and then they kept blackmailing PPP throughout the 4 years and 11 and half months based on their so-called unconditional support.
Lets hope, PML-N does not fall for it.
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Jun 04, 2013 03:49am
What kind of character Quaid-e-MQM is? I guess trying to mend the relationship with the current Govt. He knows he and his party's popularity is going into drain. Why dont you admit Altaf Hussain you will be completely eliminated from politics and your along with your party's future is complete dark. Now you probably know, where to go?
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Jun 04, 2013 04:39am
Altaf Hussain giving unconditional support to the Nawaz Shariff Government is an excellent for the stability and longevity of the Govt.and it is a very good omen on the day of the inauguration .
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Jun 04, 2013 05:43am
An thus again starts the reign of boot polishing.....
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Jun 04, 2013 06:35am
The did again. seems some deals are done..
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Jun 04, 2013 06:51am
PML(N) should refuse their support. We do not want someone who does not miss any opportunity to ridcule the Punjabis
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Jun 04, 2013 08:17am
let us see how long this love fest lasts
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Jun 04, 2013 08:27am
Hypocrites
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Jun 04, 2013 10:19am
How can Altaf and MQM live without power? It was more than expected. They have no morals and they can do anything to remain in power...
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Jun 04, 2013 12:52pm
Smart move. NS would make it to PM even without MQM support. Opportunists always find a way to avail any opportunity.
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Jun 04, 2013 04:26pm
@Akil Akhtar: Agree... MQM did the same thing for Asif Ali Zardari's candidature for presidency. Later on, for 4 years and 11 and half months, they kept blackmailing PPP based on their so-called unconditional support. PML-N should not fall for that.
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