PTI tribunal defies Imran
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ISLAMABAD: In defiance of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s decision, the party’s election tribunal is meeting on Monday to hear various petitions regarding alleged irregularities in intra-party polls, held in March 2013.
Sources close to the tribunal told Dawn on Sunday that despite a formal notification issued by Mr Khan on Friday announcing its dissolution, the party election tribunal, headed by retired Justice Wajihuddin Ahmed, had decided to meet in Karachi.
When contacted, Justice Wajihuddin declined to comment.
The cold war between the PTI high command and its election tribunal began last year when the latter entertained petitions regarding alleged irregularities in party elections and termed them ‘flawed’.
Take a look: Cheema complains to PTI tribunal against ‘victimisation’
Another major decision taken by the tribunal was that it had reduced terms of office of those elected in 2013 intra-party polls from four to two years.
The PTI chief had announced the dissolution of the tribunal through a public statement after it summoned him for non-compliance with its orders.
A spokesperson for the party had announced that Mr Khan would voluntarily appear before the tribunal on April 21, but he did not do so, despite being in Karachi on the day.
Also read: Ballot and bullet: Disruptions as PTI (big) guns blaze in Punjab
In its latest order issued on April 10, the tribunal expressed concern over the PTI chairman’s decision to allow former office-bearers, including party Secretary General Jahangir Tareen — who faces allegations of irregularities — to continue working as caretakers until fresh elections.
Also read: Intra-party polls deepen rift in PTI Khyber
Published in Dawn, April 27th, 2015
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Apr 27, 2015 07:04am
NAYA PAKISTAN at its best.
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Apr 27, 2015 07:08am
We love and preach democracy in our daily life but when it comes on us we become dictator.If the decision is not in our favour we abandon democracy and become dictator.
I salute to retired Justice Wajihuddin Ahmad for following the right procedure.The youth of this country must understand that true democracy will brighten their future and dictatorship will take Pakistan to miserable life of the masses.
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Apr 27, 2015 07:24am
He was never a democrat and will never be.
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Apr 27, 2015 07:25am
Imran should work with the recommendations of this commission and what I can advise is, follow the rules of US Election Systems, this will strength the party.
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Apr 27, 2015 07:29am
Aha... Imran Khan has wrongly assumed that somehow he owns PTI... Imran's recent actions implies that he is acting more like a dictator rather than a "truth & justice" seeking activist...
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Apr 27, 2015 07:46am
Be a man of words and prove you believe in democracy and all are equal in party politics.
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Apr 27, 2015 07:47am
So let us see democracy "in action" now Imran Khan!
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Apr 27, 2015 07:52am
Democracy within a political party is difficult to swallow. This is real democracy. Imran Khan should withdraw the notification, appear before the Tribunal, and clear his name. Only then will his reputation remain spotless.
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Apr 27, 2015 07:53am
Looks like Justice Wajihuddin Ahmed is the man who has guts to teach Imran what democracy means. Our Oxford educated Kaptaan is under the impression that hooliganism and tamasha are the fundamentals of a healthy democracy.
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Apr 27, 2015 07:57am
So long, naya Pakistan.
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Apr 27, 2015 08:01am
Just like Mush the great leader IK also dissolved the tribunal investigating fraud against the party elections. Too bad IK does not have dictatorial powers to put these judges in detention just like Mush.
IK is used to lotas and minions not the upfront leaders and judges who have been men of courage and character all their lives. If IK has any sense of fairness he should have dissolved the party hierarchy elected fraudulently. He is one of the only leader who wants the whole national election undone but not his party's even after proven?
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Apr 27, 2015 08:03am
Instead of selective family members and close friends I wish there were intra-party polls in other parties too!
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Apr 27, 2015 08:09am
Which other party is having intera party election. We cannot expect this from Nawaz and PPP. For PTI it was first and as flaws are highlighted they will be dealt i know as I believe in Imran Khan leadership.
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Apr 27, 2015 08:14am
Seems like an honest guy, Justice Wajeehuddin; but now PTI trolls on cyber media will run a campaign against him. Waiting for a 'Justice Wajeehuddin exposed!' kinda video now.
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Apr 27, 2015 08:16am
Democracy simply doesn't suit to our autocratic politicians, regardless what party they belong to.
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Apr 27, 2015 08:17am
Superman can do anything
Throwing out party elected president , dissolution of election tribunal , not giving any accountability of funds collected abroad and still telling the stories of western democracies
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Apr 27, 2015 08:19am
IK is a dictator and has no respect for people and institutions. He is himself a billionaire and he is completely surrounded by more billionaires like Shah Mehmood , Jehangir Tarern, Asad Umer, Azam Swati and many more. And he has no sense of fairness , impartiality, justice and wisdom. Too much talking and very less walking . His language is full of ego, false pride and arrogance. He has no respect for common men and for his political opponents. He and his party PTI are doomed to fail .Those supporting him today will defy him tomorrow.
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Apr 27, 2015 08:22am
Its not a cricket ground with 11 players controlled by a "captain".
A Judge is usually no nonsense and has done what democratic party should have done instead of a " dictators wish ". Grow up IK or you will be the one to destroy PTI. Start with accepting you were wrong on lots of issues.
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Apr 27, 2015 08:23am
Ooops! Another U Turn by IK. For sure, "Tabdili" aa gaee hai :)
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Apr 27, 2015 08:32am
What arrogance!
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Apr 27, 2015 08:37am
IK should follow the PTI Tribunal recommendations, this will empower the right representation at all levels. Justice Wajihuddin is very competitive and gentle man and should be given due respect in PTI.
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Apr 27, 2015 08:45am
IK has been running the party as a gang .He doesn't follow any rule regulations. He doesn't care about any law. He has no regards for any constitution. Only rich and his friend prevail. He is good at telling a lie at point blank with such a confidence that other person can hardly doubt. He is not what he pretends. If he can't believe Justice Wajihuddin who on the earth he can believe. He has nothing common with the people. He is in no way nationalist.
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Apr 27, 2015 08:49am
Interesting. If a party can't hold its internal elections fairly and does not cooperate in addressing the irregularities then why should the people pay attention to its cries for foul play in the national elections.
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Apr 27, 2015 09:02am
I support Tribunal
PTI Member
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Apr 27, 2015 09:09am
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Can you take care of the criminals before meddling in other's affairs.
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Apr 27, 2015 09:18am
PTI is a political empire of its hobby politicians, not a public domain of commoners.
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Apr 27, 2015 09:20am
Atleast PTI had proper inter party elections, none of the other parties ever do proper inter party elections.
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Apr 27, 2015 09:26am
1st time in Pakistan intra-party election was held in any party and of course when you do such exercise on large scale then for 1st time then irregularities happen and I am sure they will improve next time. What about MQM, Pmln, PPP does anybody know any kind of election in these parties?
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Apr 27, 2015 09:32am
@zafar we ARE taking care of the big criminals in PTI who point fingers ate others but themselves are bigger criminals than others. It is National Affair not internal affair.
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Apr 27, 2015 09:36am
@Adnan Anwar which proper elections are you referring to; the ones marred with allegations of rigging and wrong doings and he does not want the commission to probe?
People had enough of his loud accusations without any evidence whatsoever. He better takes over cricket board if he is such a patriot!
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Apr 27, 2015 09:37am
MMA, ANP and so will be PTI
Khyber Pakhtoonkhua will live to its legacy of turning Tsunami on parties that don't perform
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Apr 27, 2015 09:37am
Imran Bhai enough is enough be honest you keep trying to tell whole pakistan you and your party is the Honesty and True ask yourself who you are you past your present, who do you have have in your party,, same crook worked with PPP and PMLN
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Apr 27, 2015 09:44am
PTI dont believe in democracy ..its just that simple. IK intends to keep everything in his hands and criticise others for doing the same.in short PTI is just like another political party like others from whom we already want to get rid of.
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Apr 27, 2015 09:46am
The irony is that that is how a democratic system works as in no one is immune from the rules and no one is more important then the party. Those criticizing it are probably used to and happy with corrupt family dynasty. Which serious democracy would accept a Bilwal? Does anyone in PPP even question what credentials Bilwal has or what has he done to merit a high post in PPP? They are all yes men.
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Apr 27, 2015 09:52am
All who critisize. -- atleast pti has a proper trubunal -- and that tribunal has legal power and above all -- the tribunal can summon IK --- now lets look at pmln and ppp. --- what election , what tribunal --
Can anyone in pmln or ppp summon NS / SS or Zardari ????
Its only pti where IK has been summoned and thats the way it should be .
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Apr 27, 2015 09:52am
PTI is the only party who has some institutionalisation. What would have been fate of such defiers in other parties. These defiers might have been embolden by their believe that IK would bow to the principles if they succeed in convincing him.
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Apr 27, 2015 10:02am
Such issues pop up in true parties. Ever heard anyone going against Shareefs/Zardaris kingdom in such a way.
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Apr 27, 2015 10:08am
@zafar
please worry about your PTIs pathetic governance in KPK?Another rain another disaster and approx 50 people lost their lives. An excellent example of only talks and zero performance by the U turn masters PTI
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Apr 27, 2015 10:10am
First let IK take PTI to government than question him etc. don't try and destroy him at the outset. IK for PM
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Apr 27, 2015 10:17am
Wonderful! This is a wonderful example of the need to have a "Nayee Tahreek e Insaf", much before dreaming of a Naya Pakistan !
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Apr 27, 2015 10:26am
will you have this freedom in any other party??
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Apr 27, 2015 10:31am
@Adnan Anwar did you read the news article? PTI did not have "proper" intra-party elections as per the commission led by their own member justice wajihuddin.
at least read the article before commenting.
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Apr 27, 2015 10:33am
I am sure the issue will be resolved very soon and a system for transparent intra-party elections will be devised by PTI in due course. Now, when are we going to see elections in other political parties of Pakistan?
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Apr 27, 2015 10:35am
Is this in sub continent or in Asia. I can't believe this.
A Party Tribunal is goign aganist the leader, it is a very rare case and shows how strong democracy is becoming in third world countries. The way Imran has lead his forces it is a great example for India to emulate the same in political parties in India.
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Apr 27, 2015 10:38am
Before everyone attacks PTI, this is the beauty of democracy. These party members are defying their leader and opposing him but without consequences. Imagine someone standing up to Nawaz Sharif or Zardari in their parties. PTI have proved in the local elections that despite little hurdles like these, they come out stronger each time.
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Apr 27, 2015 10:52am
In think Asad Umar is the best candidate as a Party Leader for PTI instead of IK. This is just an opinion.
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Apr 27, 2015 10:55am
Internal conflicts in PTI will only cause disillusionment amongst its cadres. A Party founded on the concept of striving for justice needs to strictly adhere to its declared ideology. Imran Khan should not let success go to his head. It is quite a difficult job to maintain ones sanity seeing throngs of people rooting for you and there is every liklihood that this can turn a person into a demagogue. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto is an apt example. One should learn from his mistakes.
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Apr 27, 2015 11:02am
@Adnan Anwar how is having sham elections better than having no elections? specially when your agenda is to throw people on the road against sham elections??
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Apr 27, 2015 11:05am
For all those making fun of IK I wonder what other system you prefer? The failed state of Pakistan parties? Same old same old. You like your state of corruption, lies and deciet?
IK is not perfect nor does he have perfect ideas. But at least he is trying. But that's okay....make fun of him and vote for same old parties.
But next time someone robs you, or worst.....don't complain then....cause YOU are the cause of No change.
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Apr 27, 2015 11:16am
What a democratic process within the party and respect for the tribunal established to observe the irregularities in the party election held in 2013. Will it not be mini dictatorship within the party.
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Apr 27, 2015 11:17am
What happened to leading from the front?
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Apr 27, 2015 11:23am
IMRAN KHAN has again exposed himself.His advisor and near ones will one day make him to say good bye to politics and we will live in OLD PAKISTAN.
The PTI followers live in superficial world and are near to a cult with no ground realities.If their own election tribunal commission has pointed out irregularities they must admit and rectify all the mistakes.No to dictatorship.
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Apr 27, 2015 11:28am
Imran's egotistical nature has stifled decision making within the ranks of PTI. Political acumen needs maturity. Khan sb has unfortunately proven that as a political leader he fails to grasp ground realities. Politics is not the name of whims, desires and emotions. One requires cool head and patient temperament to make decisions. As a matter of fact IK has disappointed his followers.
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Apr 27, 2015 11:37am
@Mir Ishfaq what freedom? Tribunal got fired lol
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Apr 27, 2015 11:41am
IK, please stand tall. PTI is a new but the "only" party free from "Gaddi Nashini" and monarchy. Its not a family empire like PML-N and PPP.
Yes, there will be problems initially but those trying to create unrest in PTI for their "personal" gains will diminish eventually. IK always stood on principles and greedy people should quit PTI, we have already seen fate of Javed Hashmi.
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Apr 27, 2015 11:52am
IK placed these honest people important positions as he was believing in transparency then. But now Tareen and co have blurred his vision and he can't see beyond his nose!
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Apr 27, 2015 12:06pm
@Mir Ishfaq
So,, this is what PTI has come to now..? Comparing itself to the other parties and feeling 'better' !? Then seems PTI is in the same league now as PMLN and PPP..
This is exactly what PMLN and PPP do, when you point to a failure of theirs, they point back and say you failed too..!
Sad...
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Apr 27, 2015 12:07pm
Proud of the fact PTI has internal dissent and democratic credentials. I am sure things will be resolved with give and take. Democracy at its best.
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Apr 27, 2015 12:15pm
These judges are crazy. This tribunal is not a state institution, hence can be desolved as and when the forming authority decides.
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Apr 27, 2015 12:19pm
IK you need to chose wisely!!!!
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Apr 27, 2015 12:26pm
Great PTI and all credit goes to IK, can we expect such things from any other party ?? A true democratic and power sharing agenda.
God Bless you IK
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Apr 27, 2015 12:45pm
Very well done, this is true democracy. Imran is Chairman and answerable to PTi unlike other parties. As a PTI supporter I support it.
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Apr 27, 2015 12:49pm
@Adnan Anwar : Surprized to see that you still call these fraud elections "proper". They are even worse than no elections because they legitimize the dictatorship of IK and Jahangir Tarin.
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Apr 27, 2015 12:51pm
Imran Khan needs to set the example by himself. He should honestly adhere to Tribunal instruction s otherwise his journey to Naya Pakistan will be gone. Just let the tribunal work and whoever found guilty must face the consequences.
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Apr 27, 2015 12:55pm
@Mir Ishfaq By the way this is not what freedom means. Freedom implies implementation in the current scenario !!!
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Apr 27, 2015 01:09pm
@Khan
I would feel comfortable to see our politicians surrounded by billionaire rather than being surrounded by looters, smugglers and terrorists.
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Apr 27, 2015 01:30pm
atlas this PTI is trying to correct the system. Good work PTI
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Apr 27, 2015 01:31pm
there is no better party then PTI . PTI Zindabad.
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Apr 27, 2015 01:37pm
IK, its time to listen to tribunal which your party has setup.
I hope you take party and discipline above egoism. Its time to take back your illegal notification and turn back to appear in front of your party tribunal.
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Apr 27, 2015 02:14pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan
PTI is functioning properly in a democratic way. Either way Pakistan wins. No other party holds its own elections.
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Apr 27, 2015 02:29pm
I am a supporter of Imran Khan and PTI. I am disturbed over the fact that PTI high command is trying to interfere in the work of PTI's internal election tribunal which is headed by Justice (R) Wajihuddin an honorable man. Please do not pollute Niya Pakistan with the old one.
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Apr 27, 2015 02:45pm
All IK and PTI bashers (granted the results of tribunal's exercise are still not clear) tell me which other party did these exercises in Pakistan's political history? 1. Intra-party elections, 2. investigation by tribunal.
It looks good when the target is the person or institution that doesn't do it. Go bash PPP and PML-N first please. Because to-date they haven't held any intra-party elections and most probably they never will. Hamza Shahbaz will be your next CM and you'll be happy with that. Bilawal Zardari will be your next president and we'll be content with that.
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Apr 27, 2015 02:54pm
Its a very positive sign! It shows that there is at least one political party in Pakistan that is not a dictatorship.
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Apr 27, 2015 03:02pm
blame PTI for everything.
at least they have the guts to conduct election unlike others PMLN, PPP, etc
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Apr 27, 2015 03:02pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan How can IK stop natural calamities ? His people were there on ground for relief and assistance. Please stop using these natural disasters for political milage.
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Apr 27, 2015 03:42pm
@asad quetta I agree.....but what this article does not tell us is how a simple tribunal has the power to nullify all elections and change the terms of the elected position holders and sack people willy nilly.
Normally an internal tribunal is a part of a fact finding mechanism which makes RECOMMENDATIONS not change the constitition.
Also, I wonder why they have been leaking reports and findings to the newspapers.
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Apr 27, 2015 04:04pm
After reading the comments,I can say that PTI supporters either don't understand English or trying to have it both ways.
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Apr 27, 2015 04:26pm
Bravo, justice retired Wajihuddin. Only he can do this as he does not need any ministry or any other post. He is a symbol of justice. IK needs to do a self assesment on many issues. Sure Jahangir Tareen has done a lot for this party and Imran feels that Tareen is his closest ally and political friend but he must see the issue through voters eyes. He must show a compromise on this issue and let people know that law pervails in the party of justice. Jahangir Tareen himself should resign from general seceretary's post for the time being and make it easy for his leader to stand tall on the name of justice. Jahangir will still be IK's most trusted party leader and will achieve even bigger respect in the media and among party members. He may see it all as a conspiracy against him (but not in voters eyes as Justice Wajih's words will win in the media) but he must see it through media eye.
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Apr 27, 2015 04:34pm
Intra-party elections is a good move but not in today's politics. The world has changed. It does not believe in truth and good. Vested interests are being pursued everywhere. Be it the so-called flag bearer of democracy, America or the Communist regimes of Russia and China or Monarchies of GCC countries or Egyptian dictatorship.
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Apr 27, 2015 05:27pm
Justice Wajihuddin is a gem of a person. An example of honesty and has a stature. PTI should not let him go. Only people like him can defend the party's ideology.
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Apr 27, 2015 06:00pm
This is very interesting, it could be a very positive development if PTI can legitimize itself and exist as a popular without Mr Imran Khan. If this becomes possible I will consider supporting PTI......... But is it possible in Pakistan where politics revolves around personalities?????
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Apr 28, 2015 08:49am
@Salman Ahmed You understand everything.
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Apr 28, 2015 08:54am
@zf Half truth is more dangerous then the full lie. Come on.
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Apr 28, 2015 08:59am
@last comment let us see how much democratic principles are upheld by IK.
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Apr 28, 2015 09:00am
@Saqib Sorry what did you say.
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Apr 28, 2015 09:16am
@YA You are on the spot.
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Apr 28, 2015 09:30am
shows the party has some roots and is not about just one man. let this evolve and it could be a stronger party
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Apr 28, 2015 05:22pm
What will it take for remaining PTI supporters to open their eyes. Declining popularity of PTI is very much evident in by-elections and Cantt local bodies polls. Sadly I think its too late for IK to change himself, so adios PTI, u have been a very bad experience, but full of lessons.
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Apr 29, 2015 01:16am
@Irfan M And you telling me that PLMN and PPP hold elections properly?... PTI is the best out of the lot - doesn't make them great, but the best we have for now.
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Apr 29, 2015 08:01am
@Khan I am sorry to say that all these allegations against IK is based on assumptions and not on facts.One may differ with IK political views but for a moment if IK is taken out of Pakistani politics there would be nothing on TV channels to discuss. IK is honest and working hard to bring a change in Pakistani political system.He is not perfect but he is certainly 10o times better than Zardari and Shareefs.
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Apr 29, 2015 03:21pm
as a PTI supporter, Imran cannot continue to simply dictate what PTI does. He needs to learn to respect the parties institutions, and let them grow. Otherwise PTI will become just another Pakistani party led by a persona or family. Only institutional parties will survive longer term, look at the lesson from the democratic west. Personality parties die with the person/family.
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Apr 29, 2015 07:45pm
PTI is showing growing pains. Some conflict is good in the party. Reinforces the democratic values. Hope PTI will come out stronger and will play a more positive role, unlike last 2 years.
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