Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to ban VIP protocol, says Imran Khan

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to ban VIP protocol, says Imran Khan

Dawn.com Published December 24, 2015

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LODHRAN: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday announced that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will introduce a ban on stopping traffic for VIP protocol and condemned the death of 10-month-old Bisma in Karachi due to Bilawal Bhutto’s protocol measures.

“I will meet KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak in this regard. Traffic will not be stopped for any VIP protocol, even if it is the prime minister. We will start change from KP.”

“If you are so afraid to die, then stay home,” said the PTI chief to those demanding protocol fearing for their lives.

Read: Baby girl dies after Bilawal's protocol 'denies entry' to Civil Hospital.

Imran said just like the entire nation had united in the fight against terror after the army school attack in Peshawar, the death of Bisma had united the country to fight elaborate protocol for VIPs.

He also criticised the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Muttahdda Qaumi Movement (MQM) for trying to threaten the Karachi operation to safeguard their “militant wings” and “corruption.”

Addressing a celebratory public gathering in Lodhran after Jahangir Tareen of the PTI won by-election for NA-154, defeating PML-N’s Siddique Baloch, Imran Khan thanked the people of Lodhran for “supporting the cause of justice.”

Also read: PTI's Tareen trounces PML-N's Baloch in NA-154 Lodhran by-poll: unofficial results.

“You refused to accept the government's Rs2bn bribe via the farmers' package,” Imran told the crowd. “We will never forget the people of Lodhran.” He also urged the prime minister to ensure that the people of Lodhran get the Rs2bn he had promised them before the by-poll.

The PTI chief questioned why the PML-N lost by a wide margin of 40,000 votes in the Lodhran by-poll but won local body polls comprehensively in the district.

“The by-poll was conducted under the army's check but the local government elections were conducted by PML-N patwaris and bureaucrats.”

Imran Khan also urged the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to ensure justice was delivered in the NA-122 case, which will go to hearing on Dec 30.

“With all due respect, we want to know how 26,000 new votes were added to the constituency when there were only 812 new votes on the record.”

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Dec 24, 2015 04:40pm

Bravo!!!!!! Imran Khan on fire.

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Junaid

Dec 24, 2015 04:40pm

Imran Khan is the true great leader. Zinda baad.

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Lala

Dec 24, 2015 04:41pm

Shame shame. A life that just began was lost for arrogance of a VIP.

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Zia

Dec 24, 2015 04:41pm

How would the so-called 'Servants of the Nation' know the difficulties being faced by the common man. These VIPs live outside Pakistan and feeding on it like vultures. With the wealth amassed by them from Pakistan, they dare not come to Pakistan other than w/o such protocols. Let the common man know what has been done to them in the hands of these vultures - Hats off to you Imran Khan for taking initiatives.

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mirestan

Dec 24, 2015 04:43pm

I hope Sharif should fallow your move and ban wadara culture and VIP protocol all over Pakistan. God bless you and Pakistan.

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Asif

Dec 24, 2015 04:44pm

I am IK supporter but have never seen him without a huge convey of bodyguards and police with him. I wonder if he will ever be able to implement this to himself and "his VIP's".

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Hasnain Abbas

Dec 24, 2015 04:44pm

“If you are so afraid to die, then stay home.” Only IK has valor say such brave words!

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Ali

Dec 24, 2015 04:45pm

Cheap popularity stunt again!! The nation had great hopes and expectations from IK and PTI but they have failed miserably to deliver any goods. PTI had a golden opportunity to demonstrate that they are different than traditional politicians but they have blown it. They should tell the nation about their performance in their province rather than jumping on the band wagon to get cheap popularity.

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Thank You

Dec 24, 2015 04:46pm

I grew up with as my hero. Your leadership has no competition in Pakistan. Enforce this policy and you'll go places Inshallah!!

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Changez_Khan

Dec 24, 2015 04:47pm

Great move, now CM of Sindh should do same.

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Max Keizer

Dec 24, 2015 04:49pm

How about doing justice & give that VIP befitting punishment who caused the death.

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Awais Ali

Dec 24, 2015 04:49pm

This is IK for you. This man has something to change Pakistan but it take time for people to understand.

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Khalid/copenhagen

Dec 24, 2015 04:50pm

GREAT STEP ! -to ban vip protocol from KP.

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AIZ

Dec 24, 2015 04:51pm

Examplory stance..... I am sure no one in in other Provinces will follow this....

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Atif Khan

Dec 24, 2015 04:52pm

Now, that is leadership! Bravo Imran!

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Sandhu

Dec 24, 2015 04:52pm

Imran Khan is no doubt a honest man. You can object his way of politics but you can't object his vision and thinking to change Pakistan. He is focusing on environment and planting trees, discouraging VIPs, spending on health, education and very basic necessities of human life. I think Pakistan is changed through IK.

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Skeptic

Dec 24, 2015 04:52pm

That's the way to go. Give all the official a plain Toyota Corrolla, and a driver. Nothing else.

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Asma Khan

Dec 24, 2015 04:53pm

The VIP protocol ban should be Nationwide and a hotline should be setup to report any VIP protocol by any citizen of Pakistan.

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Ali

Dec 24, 2015 04:53pm

Pakistan is changed look we have someone in the form of Imran Khan who at least discouraging this VVIPs. Fabulous initiative.

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Awais Ali

Dec 24, 2015 04:55pm

Bilawal and Sharifs please be careful when you come to KP now because no one will give you the kilometer long protocols. Salute to Imran Khan.

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Pashtunyar

Dec 24, 2015 04:55pm

Can only agree with the captain... Vip protocol though has never been a huge problem in kpk perhaps because of the egalitarian nature of the pashtun society.

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Sandhu

Dec 24, 2015 04:57pm

“If you are so afraid to die, then stay home,” Imran Khan we Love you. Change my country like this. We all are with you.

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Abdul Waheed

Dec 24, 2015 04:58pm

The VIP culture in Pakistan is sickening. It is a sign of inferiority complex and a carry over from colonial period. Even common people would like to use their connecitons to get VIP treatment at every place in the society. Their excuse is that work does not get done if you do not pay bribe or have connections. I have stood against this throughout my life and I have always been treated with respect. I live outside Pakistan but when I visit Pakistan, there are people standing at the airports for VIP and there are separate lines at immigration counters etc. for VIPs. Unless people of Pakistan stand against it and refuse to provide or get any preferential treatment, we cannot eliminate this culture. We need to stand up against it even when we are the beneficiary.

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Muhammed Ali UK

Dec 24, 2015 05:01pm

IK you lead the way the rest will follow..

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Larka

Dec 24, 2015 05:02pm

@Hasnain Abbas Political gimmicks, no action in reality.

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noshin

Dec 24, 2015 05:02pm

none of sucurity personnels dared to save the humanity! what a shame.......what a shame!

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Saeed Masood

Dec 24, 2015 05:05pm

Come Imran Come..now you are on the right path of forward march...you have enough time till 2018 to convert KPK into the best run and managed state...then see the results of 2018 elections...Inshahallah

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Dec 24, 2015 05:06pm

He is the man who studied abroad, played abroad and married abroad but always he preferred and proved to stay in Pakistan. Nation expect a lot from IK.

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Ameer Hamza

Dec 24, 2015 05:07pm

Look people, there is a hope.

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The Observer

Dec 24, 2015 05:07pm

Ban is not imposed on VIP protocol, only the traffic would not be stopped for it. Though VIP culture be eliminated yet the act is good.

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Arif Durrani

Dec 24, 2015 05:07pm

V r living here and on daily basis face the VIP movement on Khyber Road in Peshawar. It should be ban for all means Army, Judiciary, UN Missions, Chief Secretary, Ministers, Speaker etc. Kaptan dont play politics you cant do this. Its a challenge

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Sandhu

Dec 24, 2015 05:07pm

@Asif you are so sane. Do you know what is the difference between protocol and security? if someone is having 20 cars with him and they are not disturbing the others then its okay but if someone block the roads like Bilawal did then its problem and called protocol which disturb other people as well. try to differentiate plz

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Rajpoot

Dec 24, 2015 05:08pm

That's why we love you KHAN!!

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Hasil

Dec 24, 2015 05:09pm

Ironically IK held his gathering blocking the street that caused huge traffic problems in Lodhran. He talks a lot with zero action.

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Hassan

Dec 24, 2015 05:14pm

Just make policy which is practical and also considers security of key personnel.

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Dec 24, 2015 05:15pm

@Asif He will, I have no doubt about it.

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Arslan

Dec 24, 2015 05:16pm

Yes IK, another policy of yours for the general public.

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Azad Khial

Dec 24, 2015 05:20pm

Cynical and calculated move aimed at cheap popularity. Predictable and disappointing applause from PTI minions. I wish someone could ask what single real accomplishment he can point to (post election so SKMT does not count).

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Bilal Khan

Dec 24, 2015 05:23pm

@Asif I have seen IK many times without protocol and the best thing is, traffic never block during his travel.

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Dilectus

Dec 24, 2015 05:29pm

Good initiative. Hopefully status quo parties(PML-N, PPP, MQM) will follow suit.

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Khan

Dec 24, 2015 05:30pm

We will never forget the people of lodrah,just the way you remembered people of kp during darna. Banning vvip protocol was his 2013 campaign slogan, if it aint banned by now,its a rhetoric for political scoring.

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Sidd

Dec 24, 2015 05:32pm

Great decision, if implemented in its true spirit.

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Karachi

Dec 24, 2015 05:34pm

IK uttered something for cheap popularity but this he cannot implement on himself as well let alone his party.... 25 cars around himself and that force stops all the activity on the area he move or likes of him. So how practically you can stop that IK?

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Zeeshan

Dec 24, 2015 05:34pm

@Azad Khial Its better you remain blind!

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Ahsan

Dec 24, 2015 05:37pm

I don't support PTI but this ban is much needed. Citizens are harassed by these VIP politicians and their families. Their guards misbehave with public. Lifelong privileges for VIPs must be ended immediately.

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Bilal Khan

Dec 24, 2015 05:38pm

@Khan In KPK no one is allowed to block traffic during any VIP movement. Except prime minister visit, i have never seen any blocked road due to VIP movement.

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MIRZA JAMSHED

Dec 24, 2015 05:39pm

Salute to Imran

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Sarah

Dec 24, 2015 05:43pm

Why we are always being reactive rather being proactive and waiting for mishaps to happen !

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sr khan

Dec 24, 2015 05:44pm

excellent, captain the great

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Aziz

Dec 24, 2015 05:48pm

Mr. Imran Khan. Thank you sir, for at least responding to the situation. We will believe it when we see it implemented in KP. But may I humbly ask "Why is it that our children have to die" to bring about change in our society? This happened in Peshawar and now in Karachi. I do not expect that the "feudocracy" that is our Sindh government, has even realised the gravity of the situation except for a general unease about their vote bank being affected. What a bunch of callous rulers we have in Sindh!

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Arsalan

Dec 24, 2015 05:48pm

Once again Pakistanis are being tricked by fake leaders ...it is not issue of banning a protocol ...it is issue of making laws to criminalize use of state resources by any kind of protocol or use of Police as private security guards for MNAs/MPAs and elected government officials..I highly doubt Imran khan will do that . I highly doubt PTI and JI lead KP assembly will ever pass a law which makes blocking entry to Hospital ER a crime or enact any law which can put liability of loss of life or business due to any official protocol. Imran knows Bans come and go easy and he will get Zindabad naras from people who don't understand how they are being manipulated. I highly doubt Bilawal would be stupid enough to order blocking entrance of emergency department of hospital if we had laws to criminalize such acts or put financial liability for such negligence ..

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Lyra

Dec 24, 2015 05:51pm

Now this is called Political Point Scoring. Good... IK is learning some politics.

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Awais Ali

Dec 24, 2015 05:52pm

@Azad Khial just note down. RTI(Right to Information), RTS(Right to services), Independent Kp NAB(CM and opposition leader will not appoint the KP NAB chief), Action against Timber Mafia, 1 billion tree plantation plan in 5 years, commercialize the KP CM and speaker houses in Gulyat, 27% budget highest ever in pakistan on education, massive action against land mafia just go and see peshawar, introduction of biometric system in almost all Kp govt institutions and more impotently the depoliticizing of KP Police and so on. Yes he did not make Metros there. Search before comment you are keep closing your eyes.

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mirestan

Dec 24, 2015 05:53pm

@Asif you are reporter,please understand , IK is talking about stopping the traffic for hrs. They will still have convey of cars and body guards.

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Dilectus

Dec 24, 2015 05:57pm

@Hasil - don't lie. The gathering was not in any street.

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Blue Chip

Dec 24, 2015 05:59pm

Beware Mr.Khan. This is not possible in this country. One or the other PTI minister will try to hoodwink you. And will be caught by the media. We will then see you cutting sorry figure in front of people. Don't say what you can't do. These ministers consider VIP protocol their legitimate right.

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Ejaz Hussain

Dec 24, 2015 06:02pm

Great move by Imran Khan..Good Luck!

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khanm

Dec 24, 2015 06:11pm

Is it possible??? I believe fantasy and dreaming can be made a reality. You don't have to be rich. You don't have to be a VIP.

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Ammar

Dec 24, 2015 06:11pm

excellent step, hope it is truly implemented and becomes exemplary for other provinces and Islamabad.

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Hassan

Dec 24, 2015 06:19pm

@Asif i have seen him and many other people did. So if one person didn't see them if cannot be declared conclusive

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Nasiroski

Dec 24, 2015 06:20pm

Yeah he said that before but never walk the walk, so do it first, or else it's just a talk, no different from others as he has been so far.

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Khurram jadoon

Dec 24, 2015 06:24pm

Ok - start from yourself and then think about KP.

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PAK

Dec 24, 2015 06:26pm

This is an excellent idea. Hope this can be implemented.

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gerry dcunha

Dec 24, 2015 06:37pm

let wait and see when IK becomes the prime minister and his promises on banning VIP culture - Nawaz shareef had also made lot of empty promises before the elections, were they fulfilled?

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nasir durrani

Dec 24, 2015 06:39pm

IK Against VIP culture , must be kidding .action will speak louder than words .prove it like other broken promises .show us the improvement in health &education .have not seen it yet .

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Farhan Mustafa

Dec 24, 2015 06:39pm

Jahangir Tareen you compelled me to change my hometown name Lodhran on Facebook. Now my city has its own identity.

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Zeeshan

Dec 24, 2015 06:42pm

@Khurram jadoon He has already implemented it upon himself long time back!, don't you read newspaper??

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Cyrus

Dec 24, 2015 06:42pm

He jumped right on it.

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Iqbal Khan

Dec 24, 2015 06:43pm

@Ali if you believe in ostentation and visible works then yes may be right but if you believe that there should be relief and facilities to common man and the institutions should be stronger then go and compare any institutions of KPK with those of any other province.

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Cyrus

Dec 24, 2015 06:44pm

@Lala ...... You mean the arrogance of a chief minister.

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Naveed Alam Khattak

Dec 24, 2015 06:46pm

Shame on the people of Sindh who are electing these people who are treating them as slaves. I will not say shame on these politicians as they will never care about us. This is we who are electing them. Shame Shame Shame on the people of Sindh. Go and get rid of these and others like them.

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farooq

Dec 24, 2015 06:49pm

come on...criticize him now everyone

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Sikandar

Dec 24, 2015 06:50pm

After this incident, this statement should have come from QAS. But apparently, "Bilawal is too dear to them". Yea, whatever, if someone dies, just offer them a job.....

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parveez

Dec 24, 2015 06:51pm

@Ali Have you spoken to people living KP, and maybe you wouldn't make these comments. No one is perfect, and Imran has his faults, more than we first thought. But he see the pain of Pakistani people and tries to do things not always as we would like

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parveez

Dec 24, 2015 06:52pm

@Zia Brother You Have Said It All.

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fawad

Dec 24, 2015 07:03pm

@Asif There is a difference between security and protocol... No one is stopping these VIPs from having bodyguards etc as long as they are not pausing the lives of others waiting for them to pass. IK carries guards but stops at every traffic light.

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fawad

Dec 24, 2015 07:05pm

@Hasil Is the govt machinery stopping people of Lodhran due to this jalsa? The jalsa has nothing to do with VIP protocol.

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Sameer

Dec 24, 2015 07:05pm

IK what about your own VIP style: acres of land in Bani Gala Mansion, special jet to travel, Bullet Proof land cruisers, at-least 50 security vehicles in Peshawar , first class on bimonthly london trips to kids and list goes on and on...first you GIVE UP IK

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shad

Dec 24, 2015 07:15pm

“If you are so afraid to die, then stay home.” Only IK has valor say such brave words! He is only solution...Elect as PM of PAk....

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Shahzad S Iqbal

Dec 24, 2015 07:19pm

Khan is back - Very good!!.....“If you are so afraid to die, then stay home,” said the PTI chief to those demanding protocol fearing for their lives

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Sultan Durrani

Dec 24, 2015 07:21pm

A great decision,Imran Khan. Though he himself never travel with a convey comprising 70 odd government vehicles. True voice , people want to get rid of such show of power of these corrupts.Hope others to follow.

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shami

Dec 24, 2015 07:30pm

The VIP protocol of any leader is not worth than a life of human being. Bravo to IK if he can end this practice.

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a khaliq

Dec 24, 2015 07:33pm

Very good IK.

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M.Saeed

Dec 24, 2015 07:34pm

Waiting to see how you walk your talk!

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Dec 24, 2015 07:34pm

Thanks God that imran khan launched the culture of maturity and positive competition

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Karachian

Dec 24, 2015 07:35pm

"stay home if you are afraid of dying", none of the so called champions of democracy and can dare to say this. Very well said IK.

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JYD

Dec 24, 2015 07:41pm

Few months ago world witness the dead body of the toddler of the shore of Turkey and the whole world react on it Western Countries open the door for refugees. Hey Pakistan wake-up before you see the last wake-up call. Get rid of these feudal lords and those politician who thinks that they are untouchables. Bring them to justice (if there is one!).

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syed wasim haider

Dec 24, 2015 07:41pm

CM Sindh u abolish the VIP culture before IK.

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Kashmiri

Dec 24, 2015 07:46pm

True leader with vision learns from a bad mistake and does not allow his minions divert blame on others. PPP should hang its head in shame and (CM) should resign with immediate effect.

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Zubair

Dec 24, 2015 07:47pm

Craft "BISMA law" banning protocol. PM, CM, GENERALS, , if you are freezing scared resign, there will be brave people who will be ready to take your place and govern.

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Zubair

Dec 24, 2015 07:49pm

@Larka how do you know, video record the violation and report.

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Syed Ahmed, Canada

Dec 24, 2015 07:49pm

Oh! really. I had been hearing this before as well. However it is a good beginning. I am in the province of Ontario since last many years I have never noticed the Premier and the Prime Minister creating nuisance on the roads.

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Yankee Babu

Dec 24, 2015 07:55pm

@Asif Just wait it is easier said than being done

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Pashtun Khan

Dec 24, 2015 08:02pm

“If you are so afraid to die, then stay home,” said the PTI chief who himself travels in bullet proof cars and helicopters, the irony!

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Muhammad

Dec 24, 2015 08:06pm

@Asif having security is not wrong,wrong is when they block road and make no go areas for public.

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Muhammad Ismail

Dec 24, 2015 08:08pm

Great leaders always take great initiative.

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Muhammad

Dec 24, 2015 08:08pm

Imran is a true and honest leader in this time,when every each politition is corrupt and dishonest.

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Wajih

Dec 24, 2015 08:11pm

Imran On a recent trip of your's to Karachi the roads were blocked and i could not take my mom to the hospital. Can we stop the blame game and actually do something for the people who have voted for you. In your various dharnas and procession how many man hours do pakistan loose!!!!!!!! give it a thought! And i think you beter off siting in opposition, we will get tranparency ! but in power i doubt.

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Shakil USA

Dec 24, 2015 08:14pm

Human life matter. Politician should not ne be given VIP protocol. Need to look and update century old version of protocol.

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Dec 24, 2015 08:29pm

Good start! At least he admits VIP culture is bad and the reason is because he is neither Wadera nor Sardar or a Choudry. Open your eyes Pak and look around. The demeanor of these Sardars, Choudrys and Waderas never change whether they are elected or not and this mindset is seeping into the society. They are the reason for the sorry state of affairs in Pak and unless Pak eliminate these untouchable classes, nothing will change. It has to start from somewhere and IK has taken the first step. Now it is up to people to make it happen. People are the real power of a Nation. Believe in yourself and the change will come.

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Common Man (Pak)

Dec 24, 2015 08:40pm

Whatever IK claims, he does, whoever thinks that he does this for popularity...well....we welcome such "popularity" gaining acts!

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Shaukat Ali Khan

Dec 24, 2015 08:40pm

I hope IK understands that containeering and processions affect traffic much more than VIP protocol. While VIP protocol is an ill; dharnas and processions are sin.

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maher ihsan

Dec 24, 2015 08:41pm

Love u IK you and only you are the only hope for Pakistan.

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Shaukat Ali Khan

Dec 24, 2015 08:41pm

@NR Hypocrite; forgot his own doings.

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Agha Ata

Dec 24, 2015 08:41pm

VIP protocol should be reduced to the minimum instead of eliminating it totally.

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hars

Dec 24, 2015 08:42pm

@Skeptic Why do People need a driver in Pakistan? Why buy an expensive car and let someone else drive? Can't they drive by themselves?

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Ghaznavi

Dec 24, 2015 08:47pm

Easier said then done

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Saadahgul Khan

Dec 24, 2015 08:49pm

@Awais Ali --Bilawal and Sharif would never visit KPK without tight security. They would take advice of Imran Khan and stay home.

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saleem

Dec 24, 2015 08:50pm

@Asif For some reason I dont believe you, especially when you started with "I'm IK supporter", so far every accusation against have been proven false.

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Javed Rahman

Dec 24, 2015 09:12pm

All political statement

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Dec 24, 2015 09:28pm

@Asif Its not body gaurds its always his supporters. i once saw him on the way back from school and he only had one car behind his. Usually the police are gathered for handling the crowd not the protocol.

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Dec 24, 2015 09:29pm

@Ali By showing their performance do you mean the statistics published by international organizations or the word of a common man in Peshawar? Because both are there if you look for it.

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Shah

Dec 24, 2015 09:37pm

This is how things work in the western civilized world to protect the rights of their civilians. Some LAW FIRM in Pakistan should sue the Government of Sindh for (RS.100 Million)on behalf of the parents of Bisma for the wrongful death of their child. After recovery of money should keep 25% of the compensation and 75% should go to the parents of Bisma.

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Azhar Malik

Dec 24, 2015 09:49pm

@Sandhu I just want to know if so far VIP protocol was being observed in KPK or not. I understand from IK statement that from future VIP protocol will be banned in KPK. There was a news in the recent past in the press stating that in Islamabad some unknown car entered into the caravan of PM cars which shows that there was no VIP protocol in the sense that road was blocked for the traffics or PM.

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anony

Dec 24, 2015 10:04pm

Well done Imran Khan. Nawaz Sharif and PML, it's time to take notes.

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Azhar Malik

Dec 24, 2015 10:04pm

@Dilectus MQM is a status quo party? This party comprises middle and lower class people and gets its strength mostly from the same class of the society. MQM leaders belong to the middle class, its ministers belong to lowers middle class . In every party functions the leaders sit with general public and not in any VIP section and still you call it a status quo party. MQM does not give tickets in election to JT, SMQ, CH Sarwar, Pervaiz Khattak and Abdul Halim Khan and still you call it a status quo party.

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abuzar

Dec 24, 2015 10:39pm

Bravo

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Murtaza

Dec 24, 2015 10:42pm

@Asif If you can read the article it is mentioned that "the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will introduce a ban on stopping traffic for VIP protocol". What that suggests is that the ban will not be on VIP Protocols but rather on barring traffic on the route. Which means that the protocol will travel with the common people.

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Rabia Salman

Dec 24, 2015 10:54pm

Look at sindh and punjab in their leadership people are dying in protocol Innocent Bisma was just another forgetable incidence for them. On the contrary Imran lives with his people with Pakistanis. I wish PTI comes power in punjab.

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kirther

Dec 24, 2015 11:14pm

It is not only a matter of curtailing VIP protocol but somebody must ensure that those who committed this murder must be punished and PPP must not be allowed to pay compensation and get away with this murder, Bilawal Zardari, Chief Minister Sind and provincial Home Minister must face murder trial and be given severe punishment according to law.

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Parvez

Dec 24, 2015 11:53pm

Saying it is easy....doing it and continuing to do it, is the real test.

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Emad

Dec 25, 2015 12:05am

Welldone

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uk- expat

Dec 25, 2015 12:23am

Dear Imran,you will win hearts and souls of Pakistani's if you stop the VIP culture and i can tell you that future will be yours. good luck with this initiative.

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Nadeem M

Dec 25, 2015 12:41am

Great Leader Imran Khan. This is part of the change (tabdeeli) he promised.

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Khanra

Dec 25, 2015 01:13am

When he stops talking about election rigging, he does sometimes make sense. Hope he realizes peopl are sick of unproven allegations of rigging. Start changing political future by these other concrete and popular measures instead.

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KPK

Dec 25, 2015 01:39am

Culprit should be punished

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Frankenstein

Dec 25, 2015 01:51am

@Azad Khial how does it sounds Cynical?

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Dec 25, 2015 01:51am

@Wajih people should ask how many roads and traffics jams were faced by people due to his senseless protest of 120+ days which he brags about all the time? where thousands of people were eating, sleeping and washing on the roads..?? No one has ever created such a massive blockade to ordinary people's daily life like IK and PTI did...and now he is telling others what to do? He has claimed he will not take protocol and then were ashamed by masses on his own protocol and his wife's protocol even she wasn't entitled to any government protocol...yeh, but big mouth is an asset in cheap politics.

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Saad Malik

Dec 25, 2015 02:21am

Good idea Imran sahib. You are not doing any favors. Only fulfilling a duty and moral/human responsibility. Shame on all those people that did not allow a 10 month old baby to get emergency treatment. You should fear God.

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flipflop

Dec 25, 2015 02:44am

Well considering his victories so far i think Pakistan should give Imran a chance to lead this country. I am not saying that he is perfect and will change Pakistan for sure, but considering the decades of ongoing misery, and misuse of power in Pakistan I think Imran may bring some positive change that would change things for Pakistanis. What's the worst thing that could happen to Pakistan if Imran wins the elections. Right now we have the worst human development index. We have the highest brain drain. Minorities are being killed and targeted by extremists. Corruption has sky rocketed through the roof. Peoples life doesnt matters if you have power. Money is everything and the gap between rich and poor is on rise by 10 folds. Country's debt has sky rocketed by so much that it's getting difficult to pay back. We are so close to being bankrupt. So whats the worst that can happen if he elect IK

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ahmed

Dec 25, 2015 03:31am

Another self-serving bogus promise from Imran Khan.

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Ayub

Dec 25, 2015 03:34am

Imran Khan is far better than the rest of political leaders. He is the hope for the middle and lower class of people. They entertain great expectations from him. The people have grown sick of the hereditary politics and the news generation wants a compete overhauling of the status quo.

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Ahsan Gul

Dec 25, 2015 03:40am

Mr. Khan you are the person at this moment with guts to say about the change. Pakistan public must realize those nations that do not enforce justice and equality cannot prosper. You possess integrity, courage and moral courage the basic qualities of a successful leader. it is our public that has to decide what type of leaders they want.

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Shahida Khan

Dec 25, 2015 03:41am

"to ban', meaning it wasn't banned earlier. A cheap political move then, nothing else. You are as bad as any of them, Mr. Khan

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Arif

Dec 25, 2015 03:54am

Isn't this the third time he has announced that?

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Sal

Dec 25, 2015 04:09am

He is da man. Thank you.

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Shahid

Dec 25, 2015 04:22am

@Mr. Arif Durrani, Nothing wrong with VIP movements on your roads even if they have a couple of security vehicles with them. But you must be aware that they never block the traffic and they don't move with 15-20 vehicles with them in Peshawar. No one negates need of security in the present scenario for judges, military commanders and prominent politicians including Bilawal and Nawaz Sharif but blocking rest of the traffic should be discouraged.

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Truth Sayer

Dec 25, 2015 04:34am

Excellent work.

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Pakistani

Dec 25, 2015 05:56am

This is called true leader. Imran khan zindabad

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imrna

Dec 25, 2015 09:00am

YES Mr.PM...Plese send them the Rs:2bn Farmers Package..Or loose next General Elections too for broken promise...

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syed

Dec 25, 2015 10:08am

@Shahida Khan To ban now means that there will be a legislative amendment to implement the ban in KP. And what he said is that there will be no road blocks for VIPs as it is done now. Just because you don't IK you don't have to criticize him without valid reason. I like IK but as the same time I look at his remarks and polcies objectively. While I disagree with him on his comment on Land owners to sell their lands to Nimal University or we will use other means, I agree with him that this VIP protocol has to go now...

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Shahzada

Dec 26, 2015 01:25am

@Ali how is it considered getting cheap popularity? I dont get it mind explainin it to me bro

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Humayon khan

Dec 26, 2015 02:31pm

@Asif convey of body guards and other security is ok but do not block the road for common people, thats what he mean. read it properly.before you through comment

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Sheri

Dec 27, 2015 12:29am

IK does not leave anything to earn political scoring.

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