Funeral prayers of PTI activist offered in Faisalabad
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FAISALABAD: Amid protest calls and mourning, funeral prayers were offered for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) activist Haq Nawaz in Faisalabad on Tuesday.
Nawaz, 22, died of bullet injuries sustained during a clash with police and Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) supporters a day before.
Take a look: PTI calls for countrywide day of mourning after activist killed in Faisalabad
After the unfortunate death of the 22-year-old PTI activist, the party had called for protests and announced a day of mourning across the country.
MPA Arif Abbasi told Dawn that PTI will block I.J. Principal Road near Khayaban-i-Sir Syed today to protest the death of its worker.
PTI workers and supporters will gather at Sadiqabad after Zohr prayer and will take out a rally on I.J. Principal Road, Abbasi said.
Moreover, the Pakistan Awami Tehreek, led by Dr Tahirul Qadri, and Majlis-i-Wahdatul Muslimeen have also announced to join PTI's mourning day (Youm-i-Sog) protest.
Following the death of Nawaz, charged PTI workers had blocked Faisalabad's Aabpara Chowk and other major highways in parts of Punjab. In Karachi, the party workers had blocked Sharah-i-Faisal, a main artery connecting and leading to different areas of the city, during peak traffic hours.
The PTI had given a call to shut down businesses and transport of Faisalabad — Pakistan's third largest city in terms of GDP growth — on Dec 8 as part of its plan to put pressure on the ruling government to carry out a vote recount for the May 2013 general election.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has time and again accused the PML-N for its alleged involvement in rigging the previous year's general elections.
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Dec 09, 2014 11:14am
Charge IK for the planned death of this non-PTI worker. This selfish man is using the death of innocent man as a tool to garner support. IK is a threat to peace in Pakistan and should be punished by law.
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Dec 09, 2014 11:17am
I wish same prayer for Sardoda jalsa deaths..I wish after prayer for Zohra Shahid same nominated person was brought to justice..even though Zohra shahid murderers are arrested but IK is silent over it. Khan sb was death of yesterday brought more political motive to bring down Govt.? Yesterday death will also be forgot qucikly.
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Dec 09, 2014 11:32am
Why did PML N organized workers came out on PTI protest day? Obviously there was a sinister plan by PML N leader ship. After this death at least some one from top brass of PML N should resign to give PML N some dignity.
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Dec 09, 2014 11:42am
RIP Haq Nawaz ... your sacrifice will not be wasted.
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Dec 09, 2014 12:04pm
politics at the expense of dead bodies .
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Dec 09, 2014 12:17pm
It is a sad moment the loss of a young life lost at the hands where Sanaullah and Abid Sher Ali are the constituents, Haq Nawaz was due to be married in a few days. Although Imran was unable to keep up the pressure blocking the main arteries linking different cities, he is unlikely to let his death go unpunished. Nawaz may find to his detriment surrounding himself with spent political force will cost him his office third time round.
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Dec 09, 2014 12:28pm
@Abdullah
Why not MPL(N) workers if PTI workers use unlawful tactics to disturb the society in any part of the country.
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Dec 09, 2014 12:30pm
@Abdullah We wouldn't be allowed anyone to provoke peaceful and business friendly environment of Faisalabad,apart from any party
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Dec 09, 2014 12:34pm
Hi. I was paid by PML-N people to write against IK but I wont.
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Dec 09, 2014 12:47pm
@Hope So, the family who gave interview after this incident - In favor of Imran Khan - was wrong and planned as well? The guy who shot the man was also planned?
Liking and disliking a part, but say wise and sane.
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Dec 09, 2014 12:49pm
To pay tribute and honour to this brave man and all the PTI supporters and workers. PTI should start another revolution with the name of " Tehreek Haq Nawaz ".
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Dec 09, 2014 12:59pm
I wonder if Ik would send his young Sons out to fight for him and block roads so that he can satisfy his Ego and become PM. But then all politicians do this apparently with other peoples Son and honer them after they are dead.
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Dec 09, 2014 01:04pm
@Hope ji
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Dec 09, 2014 01:20pm
Hashmi proven right about IK's strategy, once again.
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Dec 09, 2014 01:21pm
When your groomed by Zia what can one expect from Nawaz Sharif.
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Dec 09, 2014 01:27pm
PMLN workers should not have been present on the streets, with eggs/dandey/guns when a protest by PTI was planned. Who instructed PMLN workers to resist/attack PTI's protest???
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Dec 09, 2014 01:33pm
These people are being killed to give protection to those who did billions of rupees of corruption in election and did rigging. People who stand for corrupts stand with injustice.
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Dec 09, 2014 01:39pm
@Hope Could you please explain me with a logic, if any, how Imran is a threat to peace ? Thanx in advance
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Dec 09, 2014 01:43pm
@rehan IK sons have not that much stakes in Pakistan. Secondly they are of school-going age.
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Dec 09, 2014 01:54pm
Forcing a city to shut down. Blocking roads to protest. Creating chaos. Then complaining when somthing happens and doing politics over dead bodies. This should not be allowed. PTI members need to speak up against this. Their party is becoming what it was fighting against.
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Dec 09, 2014 02:09pm
Uff when will these people learn to protect like civilised people!
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Dec 09, 2014 02:09pm
These protests should be banned.
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Dec 09, 2014 02:14pm
Aabpara Chowk is in Islamabad, not Faisalabad. I rememebr the anti-musharaf protests in Aabpara chowk as the largest in recent history. This will be even bigger.
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Dec 09, 2014 02:43pm
Sad day for family of deceased but luckiest day for IK, he got something against PML N for propaganda
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Dec 09, 2014 02:53pm
@Hope, Thanks God I am no longer a Pakistani. This country needs no enemy, the existence of brainless people like Hope. The continuation of current regimes will ensure that map of Pakistan will again change, perhaps for good. Only then mental slaves, looking back will curse their forefathers for the misery, in the same way we cursed out forefathers not to stand up against British for the sake of crumbs.
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Dec 09, 2014 03:24pm
@Z Khan
Propaganda? I guess someone shooting in the presence of the police and being let go is a made up story...
There was also the Model Town propaganda and the Gujranwala propaganda and the statements of wisdom from Govt. ministers. Give me a break.
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Dec 09, 2014 04:23pm
@rabz uff when will you come out of your shell and see what your eyes show you
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Dec 09, 2014 04:30pm
"PTI Chairman Imran Khan has time and again accused the PML-N for its alleged involvement in rigging the previous year's general elections."
and has provided ample evidence as well!
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Dec 09, 2014 04:53pm
Why did PML N organized workers came out on PTI protest day?
I feel that PML N is responsible for the death of innocent Haq.
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Dec 09, 2014 04:54pm
Reminded us the era of General Zia
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Dec 09, 2014 05:46pm
@Ahmed trust me it will be wasted - already in the dust bin inside anarchy container.
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Dec 09, 2014 06:06pm
@hussain khan well said! Thanks to IK's obedience to SR and SR sermons (maardo Jala do Gira do), PTI is fast becoming Neo MQM. And why not! Like Altaf, IK has no skin in the game; both have their own kids well protected, but ruthlessly consuming others' kids as fuel to fan anarchy. And both are unemployed bachelors - idle minds devil's workshops!
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Dec 09, 2014 06:32pm
@Hope .... But he was shot by PML-N goon seen firing point blank , next to the police. According to you IK is responsible for Sanaullah's goons and Faisalabad police as well. I can see fear factor creeping into PML-N jeyalas.
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Dec 09, 2014 07:41pm
Losing control over Punjab made PMLN furious, they are bad losers. I have seen same type of violent response by Noon when they lost NA56 in G.E. N league terrorist fired open shot on PTI supporters which caused one to die and left many injured.
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Dec 13, 2014 05:21pm
@Hope You don't know what he can do for Pakistan Nawaz Sharif is the biggest threat to people in Pakistan. You do know who killed all the people in Faisalabad don't you ? The man who shot was guard of Rana Sanaullah's son in law's guard. Can you answer the reason that why did he started shooting.
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