Imran vows to unmask murderers of Tahira Asif, Hendry Masih

Dawn.com Published September 12, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday vowed to reveal killers of MQM MNA Tahira Asif and Balochistan MPA Hendry Masih on Saturday – the day he dubbed as ‘one nation day’ to mark a month of anti-government protests, DawnNews reported.

Speaking to participants of his party’s Azadi sit-in at D-Chowk, he said he will reveal names of two members of National Assembly and a police officer who he alleged were behind the killings.

MNA Tahira Asif of MQM and minority MPA Hendry Masih of National Party were gunned down in Lahore and Quetta earlier in June respectively.

MQM chief Altaf Hussain had claimed that the attack on the MQM lawmaker was a planned conspiracy, adding that police was trying to portray the incident as a mugging attempt.

During today’s speech, PTI Chairman Khan reiterated his stance of carrying on with the protests until Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigns.

Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri have been protesting in front of the parliament to force resignation of Prime Minister Sharif over alleged rigging in the 2013 general elections won by his PML-N party and Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif over the Model Town incident.

Several rounds of talks have failed to resolve the over three-week-long crisis as protesters want nothing less than Sharif's ouster and fresh polls.

The government has ruled out prime minister's resignation and proposed a judicial commission to probe into the alleged rigging while Sharif has shown willingness to resign if the charges against him are proved.

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Lucky Star

Sep 12, 2014 12:44am

One way or other, Ik, you are going down as a failed politician in history.

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Syed

Sep 12, 2014 12:52am

This govt has to go now.

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Dr. Sadaf

Sep 12, 2014 12:54am

I am an IK supporter but I do not think that it is wise to reveal the names like this, opening so many fronts can undermine the basic issue. We all know that behind high profile cases there are always well connected people but this is Pakistan and nobody has the courage to lay their hands on them.

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Zack

Sep 12, 2014 01:01am

He has really lost it now..

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muhammad zaheer

Sep 12, 2014 01:07am

This is another tactic by Imran Khan to keep in spot light and attract people to the Dharna. It seems he has become habitual of making false claims

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Zoab Khan

Sep 12, 2014 01:07am

Go Imran. Spread this movement to injustice, corruption, accountability, rigging..... But remember if you come in power people will hold u accountable for these things too.

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Harmony

Sep 12, 2014 01:19am

"talks have failed to resolve the over three-week-long crisis" is because NS is playing games so he can cling to his throne for as long as possible. Even during the photo opportunities at floods only the politics of sit-ins comes to his mind.

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islamabadian

Sep 12, 2014 01:23am

So when IK is going to give the names of Jail breakers of D-I KHAN and Bannu ? and when he is giving the names behind the BOMBINGS in KPK since last 1 year which took the lives of hundreds of innocents ? when he is giving the names of ppl behind the firing on aero plane ?........... I-K stop making ppl fool becoz you have nothing left to say to keep ppl stay on D chowk ... this is just another stunt of IK

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Jawad

Sep 12, 2014 01:28am

That might win him MQM support.

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Ghazanfar

Sep 12, 2014 01:30am

IK should stick to one point and just repeat it.. . a drop falls on a stone repeatedly eventually will make a hole in it.. but you are just going left right and center

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Haaris

Sep 12, 2014 01:34am

BBC has published a detailed urdu report about revolution march led by Imran and padri in which they mentioned that young boys were forcibly brought in the march and paid 6,000 rupees, whereas women were paid 10,000 rupees and those having infants / babies were paid additional 5,000 rupees. They are not allowed to return to their homes. At present the majority of the people in padri's revolution march are the employees of his institution whilst Imran has Shia and qadiani people supporting him.

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ghuman

Sep 12, 2014 01:37am

Great work imran,first time we are knowing the names of people behind conspiracies of wrong doing in pakistan.

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Malveros

Sep 12, 2014 01:39am

The police doesn't know but the great IK knows. What a joke.

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Hamood

Sep 12, 2014 01:40am

Good Imran. Keep up the pressure on the govt, no more free hand to the thugs and criminals.

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Tanveer

Sep 12, 2014 01:42am

Good job IK! Keep pressure on these corrupt politicians. We are very thankful to you. May Allah give your strength and courage to lead our nation to prosperity.

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optimist

Sep 12, 2014 01:45am

There is a lack of trust between Imran Khan/TAQ and the government. This cannot be allowed to continue for long. Either the Supreeme court take notice as per their constitutional responsibility or there will be wide scale civil disobedience.

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Nero

Sep 12, 2014 01:48am

If he knows the murderer of Tahira Asif then why doesn't he do something about it? May be he believes that 'tsunami' is the best revenge from the nation!

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Zulfe

Sep 12, 2014 02:05am

@Zoab Khan seems like people are used to status quo.

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Sal

Sep 12, 2014 02:07am

IK has gone over board now. What started as a worthwhile movement has now become a joke. Is IK knew who are the murderers. Why did he not mention before. Clearly shows IK is also playing the same old politics like all others.

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Syed

Sep 12, 2014 02:11am

You are the pride of the Nation - the only hope IK on earth.

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Sherlock Holmes

Sep 12, 2014 02:17am

How Imran Khan knows about all murderers ? he knows who killed Benazir Bhutto? he knows who killed Imran Farooq? he knows who murder Zahra Shahid? He knows who killed Bashir Bilour? Is he a Sherlock Holmes? Or Story Writer Or Under Cover I think nation starts knowing him well. He has a big mouth. Look at his current demonstration, how many deadlines, fake warnings, third umpire will raise finger etc. Dear Imran, Please remember even kids in preschools are very smart

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Dr. Rahman

Sep 12, 2014 02:24am

@Jawad Good buddy! This is the only reason, that all sudden he wants to name the suspect when his credibility is almost gone and he is looking for craps!

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H chaudhry

Sep 12, 2014 02:28am

@Syed no govt has to NOT GO ANYWHERE.period. Next election will be in 2018, deal with it.

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syed

Sep 12, 2014 02:28am

This is a fight between haves ( white collar criminals in the garb of corrupt politicians ) and have nots ( honest people ).

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H chaudhry

Sep 12, 2014 02:30am

@optimist LoL no there wil be no wide civil disobedience. Don't dream to much, most people are fed up with this drama and moved on. Next election in2018.

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Syed

Sep 12, 2014 02:33am

@Haaris So what's wrong with Shia's or Qadianis supporting him? Are they not human?

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arshy

Sep 12, 2014 02:35am

@Lucky Star absolutely wrong ... Imran Khan is probably the most honest politician or shall I say the most honest person that lives in a country full of liars !!!

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faisal

Sep 12, 2014 02:35am

Lucky Star. Be care full "going down" using these words. He has won the heart and mind of pakistani people. IK is the best thing that we got in last 68 years. Long live IK inshahllah.

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arshy

Sep 12, 2014 02:35am

@Malveros the police is very honest thanks.

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Mahmood0808

Sep 12, 2014 02:40am

Honestly speaking...In-spite lots of bad said about IK's past...He still be-leaved to be the Honest and Sincerer Person. I am now against some of his stance...but honestly he already and is achieving much more then my expectations. He really brings and educated about the real issues of Pakistan.... Revolutionize the Electoral system and process in Pakistan clearly removing the Status quo leaderships and political parties from Pakistan and bring Genius and sincere people to run Pakistan..New Pakistan. To me at present, PTI won much more and can continue to BOW-DOWN present Govt out side the parliament to accept more and more demands....(Indirectly changing the Constitution) under the Resignation pressure on PM. PTI must not loose this Golden opportunity and bring as many as possible issues during their Negotiation for the benefit of suffering people of Pakistan....No matter after achieving this, they may have to wait for next elections or even get out from politics but these achievements by PTI will remain on TOP in the history of Pakistan. PAT support must be maintained to achieve these goals..... If this opportunity is missed then FORGET....Game will be over for ever.

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Sheikh Reyaz Ahmed

Sep 12, 2014 02:46am

Imran please go home and take rest. Instead of sticking to one point you have become INKISHAF KHAN, making fool of people who gather in D-Chowk to listen. By the way people are enjoying free food & Rs. 500 which is distributed by your party & PAT for participating in your illegitimate dharna.

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Dr.Sehar Khan

Sep 12, 2014 02:51am

Mr. Angry Khan, please don't use Christian MPA and MQM MNA for your destructive ambitions... You are done Sir. You are no more Hero but Zerooooo.

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Sep 12, 2014 02:52am

Imran Khan's dharna has become directionless and meaningless. He is trying to keep people interested in his daily shows through sensationalism, scandalism and vandalism.

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Ariba

Sep 12, 2014 02:56am

@Haaris Those commenting like this are part of PML N.

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Capt C M Khan

Sep 12, 2014 02:57am

Alfred Hitchcock thriller to be concluded on Saturday night. Hahaha this is Political Movie of Pakistan RE-MIXED with Maula Jutt.

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hussain

Sep 12, 2014 03:01am

Ik the detective. He must also know how my dog died or who snatched my iphone. Waste of time and resources...

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Nina78

Sep 12, 2014 03:07am

@Haaris Qadianis are most definitely not supporting this fellow. Blatant lie. Nothing anyone can do about idiotic individuals who think Imran Khan has any political acumen.

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A. Mirza

Sep 12, 2014 03:21am

Don't underestimate IK..the people and circles he's moved in you guys can only dream of...he knows what he's found...

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MAlvi

Sep 12, 2014 03:33am

@Dr. Sadaf : Now that Imran is laying hands on them, why do you say he is wrong? H is trying to bring down this corrupt system. Every body is corrupt, therefore, he has to lay hands on every one. This is a much bigger problem. It is not easy to undertake this expedition. He is courageous man. All of you should wake up and support him. God bless.

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Alix Khan

Sep 12, 2014 03:35am

@syed This is a one man circus. The rest of the nation has rejected his every call. We rejected his dharna. We rejected his call for civil disobedience. But this is something that blind followers led by the Pied Piper fail to see. I am beginning to wonder how this will impact him in the next elections

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khan

Sep 12, 2014 03:37am

He has expose the present system,so that common people should know that how they are used and exploited.He is standing for the rights of people,this is the first time in history of this country,you see the sharp division between exploiters of poor and the persons fighting for the poor and exploited.Have you ever seen that oppositions parties are united with ruling party in this manner.Because both of them are using this system for their personal gains.

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NINO

Sep 12, 2014 03:38am

@Syed Here is the joke of the year from Syed !!

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NINO

Sep 12, 2014 03:42am

@Haaris But PTI wallas would neither read nor listen nor even think before saying Heil Hitler.

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NINO

Sep 12, 2014 03:46am

@Syed Going? Where? A legitimate government is being despatched by you? Have you not heard that those who might have promised to come, they are not coming any more. Blame Hashmi sahib for the tragedy.

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aziz ahmed nawazz

Sep 12, 2014 03:49am

@Harris I have lived in the UK all my life and can tell you from first hand experience most of what BBC spews out is rubbish which suits the west. One thing is for sure Nawaz zardari & co are favorites of the west as they like use and discard corrupt leaders. This also means they do not want honest people in power as they cannot use them. This also means IK must be on the right track hence, so many surging forces standing against him

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Jawad

Sep 12, 2014 03:55am

@Dr. Sadaf Well apparently he has the courage. But before he name name she better have the absolute proof. Now the question is, if he knew or knows now why not inform police earlier or go to the court. Unless some one just fed him this info. If that's the case then he should be careful, very careful as he is being used. Or--- if one if the sitting government MNA is involved then telling police was probably useless anyways as they might have arrested him rather than the MNA he is talking about. In any case, he should be carefull as he is dealing with people who have NO respect for life, what so ever.

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Jalaluddin S. Hussain

Sep 12, 2014 03:57am

Let all Pakistais, whether they are Shias, Sunnis, Muslims of Ahmadi beliefs and others, support Imran Khan and Qadri Sahib, in the current anti-corruption struggle and the Government of Nawaz Sharif appoint a high-powered Judicial Commission. During the investigation period Nawaz Sharif must go on leave.

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Jawad

Sep 12, 2014 04:00am

@Dr. Rahman He remains very credible to a lot of people , I think. Did you see NSs Kashmirs jalsa----go Nawaz go naraas. --- If anything at all, NS and SS credibility has suffered a lot. And of course the so called opposition. Now we know they are all the same. IK is turned out to be the real opposition

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Jawad

Sep 12, 2014 04:02am

@Sherlock Holmes Kids in schools are very smart these days that's why educated people over whelmingly support IK.

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tariq

Sep 12, 2014 04:09am

Don't turn back Ik.....this is your moment in history to shine and change the course for this titanic called pakistan

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Jesus

Sep 12, 2014 04:12am

Imran you have to be careful. they are after you life so bad. God bless you.

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Shaukat

Sep 12, 2014 04:16am

@Sal ,plus if he knows as he claims, then he is also the conspirator with the murderers and he is also liable for the same punishment under the law of the land.

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Mustafa J.

Sep 12, 2014 04:41am

In a civilized country, and Pakistan is one, all criminal wrong doings must be proved in a court of law and not in streets by gangsters who would like to take laws in their own hands, become prosecutor, witness, judge, jailer and hang-man. Once the Court of Law has decided the case, it will decide the appropriate punishment for the offenders. It is only for the Court to decide if Nawaz Sharif is guilty and whether he should resign from his office. No Pakistani citizen including Mr. Imran Khan and Maulana Tahirul Qadri have the authority or justification to demand Nawaz Sharif's resignation before Courts's verdict.

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hope

Sep 12, 2014 04:56am

I hope he does not only have the name to the murderers but also the proof. Other wise it will become an other accusation with no hand and feet.

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hope

Sep 12, 2014 04:57am

He still had nothing to say about the people that lost their lives in the floods.

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Azhar Shah

Sep 12, 2014 05:25am

@Sherlock Holmes There is an old saying that a Shepard tend his sheep, cried Wolf, people from the village came to his aid and he was laughing at the villagers for being so gullible. The second time he cried wolf and a few people came to his rescue, he was laughing again. The third time when the wolf actually came, he cried wolf and nobody came to his rescue.

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Tariq K Sami

Sep 12, 2014 05:54am

@Lucky Star : I tend to agree Imran has failed to remove the corrupt political family rule in Pakistan.

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Ex PTI Fan

Sep 12, 2014 06:08am

@Sherlock Holmes Great Analysis Sherlock Holmes! Very True

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KarachiWala

Sep 12, 2014 06:11am

@aziz ahmed nawazz Agree BBC news are not correct. they shown wrong documentary on Altaf Hussain. All were set by NZ, IK

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Jawad

Sep 12, 2014 06:19am

@Tariq K Sami At least people including you have started to say that they are a corrupt family. I think that's a great achievement in itself. But then again I think you are more interested in his failure. Aren't you ? I think he's achieved greatness by involving a common man in political process.

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hope

Sep 12, 2014 06:24am

If he knew all along who the murderer were of Tahira and Hendry, why did he not come out with it before or does he need to gain some thing before he comes out with the truth. It looks to me that IK is betting his future on coverups that actually makes him part of it as if he did not disclose it at the time. Or he is a cruel opportunist.

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Jawad

Sep 12, 2014 06:32am

@Mustafa J. "must be proved in a court of law and not in streets by gangsters who would like to take laws in their own hands, become prosecutor, witness, judge, jailer and hang-man. " Are you talking about Gullu?

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Faz

Sep 12, 2014 06:37am

@Haaris That's almost as believable as someone saying that the last elections were as fair as possible.

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Faz

Sep 12, 2014 06:40am

@Sheikh Reyaz Ahmed Better to have an illegitimate drama then an illegitimate Prime Minister

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Faz

Sep 12, 2014 06:42am

@Zoab Khan Just like they are holding Nawaz Shareef accountable ...right?

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Faz

Sep 12, 2014 06:43am

@Lucky Star Well he wont have to thank his lucky star for that..now will he?

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Sohail

Sep 12, 2014 06:56am

Love you IK.. dont turn your back now...we need a Naya Pakistan in sha Allah

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Samr

Sep 12, 2014 07:58am

It is really sad to Pakistan suffer for so many years and more sad that people are still not ready to change corrupt politicians

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Syed

Sep 12, 2014 08:07am

@Dr. Sadaf and that is what IK wants to change.

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Syed

Sep 12, 2014 08:09am

@Haaris My response to you would be : Go Nawaz Go.

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Aimer

Sep 12, 2014 08:34am

Dear Khab Saab why did you wait so long?

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Tired of Imran

Sep 12, 2014 08:53am

Please my Friend. Also Unmask Murderers of Zahra Shahid Hussain, Former head of PTI womens wing brutally murdered outside her home

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serenity

Sep 12, 2014 08:55am

@Harmony do th PTI peopl realize that Imran Khan is just busy blaming nd throwing filth on othr peopl and not even going for the photo shoots ?

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maryam

Sep 12, 2014 09:07am

@aziz ahmed nawazz so true

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Dija

Sep 12, 2014 09:51am

To me the real game has started now; this game is between the people who have the Vision versus people who have money earned through illegal ways but cannot think beyond that. Incase the people with brains win this game - the prosperity of the Nation lies within incase they don't the Nation will continue to move towards disaster and the corrupt segment of the society will continue to flourish- so choose for yourself. People who feel that IK has lost - a complete misunderstanding since through this dharna he has been able to initiate a powerful revolution and been able to communicate the facts that has opened the eyes of many. For all the people who have brains he has already won the game - but unfortunately as I said only those people can understand who have the intellect; to others who are unable to see the bigger picture he might have lost but I cannot blame them as they lack the vision to anticipate the change that is only round the corner.

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Kamran

Sep 12, 2014 09:56am

What about the murderers of Zehra?

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Mustafa J.

Sep 12, 2014 10:04am

@Jawad: I am talking about demand for resignation of Nawaz Sharif before his alleged crime of vote rigging has been tried in a Court of Law and judgment passed. It is the mobsters and gangsters in the streets of Islamabad led by Mr. Imran Khan and Maulana Tahirul Qadri who have passed judgment that Nawaz Sharif is guilty and must resign. I am not a supporter of Nawaz Sharif and I would prefer let him go but not through illegal trial by mobsters and gangsters because the future generations of Pakistanis will do the same mobster and gangster acts and make Pakistan an uncivilized Banana Republic.

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Zoab Khan

Sep 12, 2014 01:00pm

@Haaris BBC report was so credible that even PMLN isn't even using it. Think abt it. Nawaz league has banned most foreign journalist from entering into these areas. The attendance figures (

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Sep 12, 2014 01:05pm

@islamabadian There is a difference when the act is done by terrorists or people within the government. If you are not able to differentiate between the two then God help you!

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Yawar

Sep 14, 2014 11:18am

Sooner or later, it is going to be PTI, PAT, MQM, PML-Q and PPP vs PML-N and JUI-F.

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Hamza

Sep 14, 2014 12:31pm

we have become a laughing stock in the world. According to The Failed State Index, we are on the 12th ranking. There is nothing to brag about such ''Achievement''. I feel sad for the people who are a part of this senseless ''revolutionary process''. Most of the attendants have left everything behind, including their medium of earning money. I am a PTI supporter, but whats going on right now is not the way to carry out things. We are losing more than we are gaining. We should be focusing more on Flood victims, war hit victims the IDPs as they need us in the toughest times of their lives, instead of trying to justify something that cant be simply justified. This country has got a few years left in her if things continue the way they are going right now. As a Pakistani i feel awful and horrified by the bitter fact that will end our history and will put a full stop to the endless struggles by our founder Mr Jinnah made and its going to strangle the dream of our great Poet Mr Iqbal.

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pathanoo

Sep 14, 2014 07:25pm

Good Bye, Imran.

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