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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday announced that Islamabad protest will be held at any cost on Nov 2.
Talking to reporters in Islamabad, the PTI chief said protest is their "legal and constitutional" right.
"No power or deception can stop us from holding a sit-in in Islamabad," he said.
"People have decided to hold the corrupt prime minister accountable in Islamabad or he will have to resign," he said, adding that "the government is using illegal and unconstitutional tactics to refrain us from holding a peaceful protest."
The government's measures have been pushing the situation towards chaos, he said.
"I want to ask judicial institutions to halt the government from taking anti-democratic and revengeful measures," he said adding that their people were being arrested, raids were being carried out at printers and they (the government) were threatening transporters.
"My fervour, passion and enthusiasm have been increasing day by day and my conscience tells me the darkness prevailing over Pakistan will be eliminated shortly."
The PTI chief held a press conference, following a meeting of party's cadres to review the latest situation after the Islamabad High Court questioned Imran Khan's authority in announcing plans of a lockdown in Islamabad.
The court asked Islamabad authorities to ensure that no roads are blocked and all institutions function normally on Nov 2.
"We are not taking unconstitutional steps but the prime minister, whose corruption has been seen, is breaking the law. Holding a public office when you are suspected of committing a crime is unconstitutional," he said.
"We have been waiting for seven months that some institution would come forward and hold Nawaz Sharif accountable."
Imran's message to the police
Khan asked the Islamabad police not to act blindly upon directions being issued by the government against PTI.
“You are mistaken that you will go free after torturing peaceful protesters. The nation will not spare you and you will not be able to find a place to hide. Their (the government's) time is up. Who will provide shelter to you?”
He said, “It is my message for you: go by the book.”
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Oct 27, 2016 01:58pm
Bravo Imran Khan. Parliament, Judiciary, NAB, FBR and FIA still has time to avert this crisis and make Nawaz Sharif & family accountable for Panama Leaks.
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Oct 27, 2016 01:58pm
bravo
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Oct 27, 2016 02:02pm
@Shahid Yes.Go ahead and public is with you.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:02pm
Last hope for Pakistan, Imran Khan seems to be the only person in the crowd of corrupted politician with vision for Pakistan
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Oct 27, 2016 02:03pm
IK public is with you.We are coming to Islamabad for the sake of our future generation.We have waited for over 69 years for institutions to work but they have failed to deliver.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:05pm
IK is confusing things. No one is stopping Ik from protests and he is doing this since he lost 2013 elections. Who gave him right to block me from my day to day life. I am from pindi and i do not support PTI but IK is punishing us for his own lust of power.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:10pm
IK didn't do his home work yet.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:11pm
@Kam, I am not that much a supporter of IK, but I know he is not corrupt. I know he is sincere and I know he is geniun. I will suffer for one day or may be 20 days if something positive happens and of course I will vote for him.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:14pm
This a IH order, not the Govt's . He has to obey this .
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Oct 27, 2016 02:17pm
I've always supported IK until now. I've had enough of his strikes and speeches. I'm not gonna support him anymore, strikes that's all he's good for, I wonder what will do after he.becomes the PM? Put the whole country on lock down for 5 years?
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Oct 27, 2016 02:19pm
The will of 10 lakh people is to come out and protest against corrupt government. IHC should know that's how democracy works and not take one sided decisions.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:20pm
Nobody is against the protest,,, We are against the lock down of a city...
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Oct 27, 2016 02:20pm
Watch IK's words "at any cost". Any concern about Pak?
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Oct 27, 2016 02:23pm
We need to stop corruption , malpractices & poor governance as soon as possible for the sake of the country & its common masses. All parties from A-Z must join to act collectively to remove the ills from the grass root.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:23pm
@Kam u are just worried about ur life.. what about lives of those who are living like slaves for the past so many yrs??? are thue not human? only u people are ?
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Oct 27, 2016 02:25pm
People fully support IK's cause, whether he become PM or not is completely another issue. SC should have intervened months before this rising political unrest.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:26pm
@Azmeen
Do IK think Pakistan is a cricket ground with 15 peoples in it???? So naive
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Oct 27, 2016 02:29pm
Imran Khan has become desperate for Power. He knows after 4-5 years he will be too old to fight elections. so he is struggling to do whatever seems to be possible.
If he believes in Democracy then he should respect the people verdict and shouldn't try to topple the elected government.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:32pm
@Kam I fully agree. But who will tell this to PTI walas.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:33pm
IK, how many times have you done the same and still nothing has happened.... Better focus on providing electricity to the under privileged areas of KPK...
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Oct 27, 2016 02:34pm
The nation is behind you IK saab
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Oct 27, 2016 02:40pm
If IK believes in Democracy, then as a Member of Parliament he should be mobilising his MNA's and all like minded elected MNA's to debate this issue in the Parliament. He should try not to punish ordinary residents of Islamabad by his closing all routes leading into Islamabad.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:40pm
@Asif Being not corrupt is a facade Imran projects. He has his share of corruption allegations and which he has refused to clear up by giving his tallashi. I would not vote for him even if he were the most honest person in the world because he is simply not competent to be PM as shown by his performance in KPK. I made the mistake of voting for him in 2013 but never again.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:46pm
Of course protest is a legal and constitutional right; but siege of a city is not allowed under any law.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:47pm
I want to see a strong Pakistan run by a transparent and just system of governance and not by a mafia. I fully support Imran Khan on this occasion for this struggle.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:49pm
@Asif you have all the right to vote for him, praise him and do rallies for him but who gave you and your right to punish me for not supporting IK.
IK is a gentleman for you but for me he is a non serious man who just loves dharna. Why not do dharna in KP and block whole Peshawar for a whole year and leave us alone?
I will never ever vote for IK but I have no problem with him doing jalsas but against anyone for any reason to block cities. It seems we new Ataf Hussain is in making in Punjab this time.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:51pm
Way to Go.. All the corrupts and Beneficaries of this corrupt system will resist.. Don't stop.. You are our only hope.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:52pm
Bold. Very Bold, Imran Khan
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Oct 27, 2016 02:53pm
Even if two million people show up, that is just one percent of population. One percent cannot decide on behalf of the other ninety-nine percent. Government cannot be dismissed unless they are voted out. That's the will of the people, not the will of IK.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:53pm
@Asif You must be a rich guy to suffer for 20 days. But what about people who earn their living on daily basis to feed themselves and their families. Has anyone in PTI given thought to that.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:57pm
@Azmeen Do you really think that making the premier accountable is for the elite? if yes, then you really need to rectify your basics.
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Oct 27, 2016 02:59pm
Great Imran Khan. The whole Pakistani Nation stands with you in this war against corruption and injustice.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:00pm
What does this man want to prove?
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Oct 27, 2016 03:01pm
As usual he is fast to react. IHC has not stopped him from protesting, however very correctly has set parameters for the protest for both PTI & the Govt.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:02pm
@Azmeen At any cost for Pakistan future generation bud. Please get out of the your comfortable box.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:04pm
@The end is near PTI supporters might be with IK but not whole pakistan. Whole pakistan voted for other parties too. This is simply a fasict ideology which is my way or highway.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:07pm
IK go ahead, we are with you.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:11pm
You can go on with the protest.no one cares.you are as corrupt as nawaz and zardai.
Pleasee.dont block out way let us live .even if you come to power which you will not you will be moree corrupt as you have all the corrupt people in your party.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:12pm
Less talk an more action! Results are worth bragging about, after the event, than all the hype before the event itself.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:18pm
I am lost for words to describe this attitude! The most polite word I can think of is 'impatient'.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:19pm
seems lots of people have petty issues with IK for example I do not support IK because he talks to the media wearing sun glasses which is dis respect to the public
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Oct 27, 2016 03:20pm
To say this that Darna is our legal and constitutional right is not enough. If IK really wants to close Islamabad, he must care about the people living there. To disturb the lives of people is not his legal and constitutional right.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:22pm
The court directed government authorities to follow the legal course in case the protest is held anywhere in the capital other than the designated spot called "Democracy Park and Speech Corner". But Imran Khan believes it is his constitutional right to block the Capital so nobody could get to schools, work and hospital etc. He thinks it is his constitutional right to block such institutions. Why PTI supporters are so naive. Please try to understand , could a political block England's capital London in protest? Can someone ask Imran Khan why he thinks it is not against the Law? Why breaking High court order will not be against the law ?
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Oct 27, 2016 03:26pm
@LandofIndus Sir do you think that whole of population comes out to protest ?????? No sir... In democracy if even 1% of population comes out of their homes to protest the govt in ruling has to consider their opinion and have to act.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:29pm
@Shaukat Ali Khan And may i ask by which law PM is clinging to power??? We have voted him not to do corruption . if he can't proof his innocence he has no right to be PM . Opposition has right to demand the proof of his personal wealth and if he is not able to show it he has to resign.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:31pm
@Hamza Shahzad We Pakistani people always think about short comings and not think of long run effects. You need a better live than this.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:38pm
A very true and honest statement by Imran Khan.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:40pm
Bravo
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Oct 27, 2016 03:42pm
@Sabeeh Ahmad IK needs to prove PM guitly before PM proves himself innocent. If you take IK words seriously then everyone and anyone is corrupt and patwari unless he is not in PTI following him with close eyes.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:48pm
@Sabeeh Ahmad IK does not have magic box which will solve all problems of people in fortnight. We have to change ourselves instead of put our expectations on these leaders.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:54pm
@Kam . This is the dilemma of our nation... PM guilt has already has been proved in Panama papers. Now its PM turn to come up with solid papers and proof that Panama and IK are wrong. Comon grow up...
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Oct 27, 2016 03:54pm
@ART KP will of 1 million people against the will of 179 million silent majority
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Oct 27, 2016 03:55pm
@Kam
if only PM had put himself forward to be investigated 6 months ago and had not kept running away about Panama then people Wouldn't need to come out on streets.
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Oct 27, 2016 03:59pm
@Faisal you could do with developing your stamina for standing up to tyranny and corruption. Learn about sacrifice!!
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Oct 27, 2016 04:01pm
@Azmeen
What is Pak about Pakistan at present and past??????
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Oct 27, 2016 04:04pm
@majid
I million are putting effort and time to come out against corruption the rest 196.9 millions are supporting democracy walk on 2nd November and 0.1 million makes PMLN &co which includes you too are with corruption.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:06pm
Good politicians IK the Ball is in NS court....
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Oct 27, 2016 04:20pm
Going with the past record PMLN will go to extreme end to justify its corruption on the highest level.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:21pm
This is the end of Imran Khan's political career. History will mention that he self-destructed his political career.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:22pm
We want end to corruption once & for all .... ik is the only hope
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Oct 27, 2016 04:22pm
@Catalyst Blind PTI supporter detected
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Oct 27, 2016 04:22pm
IK Zindabad, with you all the way.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:23pm
@Kam You are 100% right.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:23pm
Great respect of LAW of LAND and JUDAICAL System. IK the LOST HOPE of country please tell me one single thing that who will investigate CORRUPTION if you have no respect and no faith for JUDICIAL SYSTEM? Will PTI request UN to make panel to investigate corruption
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Oct 27, 2016 04:26pm
The silent majority is the one who sees that there is corruption, talks about it and yet does not do any thing about it.
Not a supporter of IK but I salute the efforts he is making to get rid of the corrupt people. If you support a corrupt ruler then you are as corrupt as the ruler!
All prayers for the success of IK's Dharna!
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Oct 27, 2016 04:27pm
All this protest can end if pm sb agrees with opposition's TORS & if he havn't done any wrong why is he running from accountability ?????
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Oct 27, 2016 04:28pm
Why so much fuss and childish attitude from imran khan I never like nawaz shareef and his style of politics he lacks basic leadership qualities but imran actions making him mighty leader
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Oct 27, 2016 04:28pm
@Hamza Shahzad
Ik wants to prove that even you have dignity. Please join his just cause and catch up on what's right and what's wrong!!
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Oct 27, 2016 04:28pm
@Khawaja You are putting on wrong person. Trust me you will be deeply disappointed
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Oct 27, 2016 04:29pm
Go ahead with your protest...
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Oct 27, 2016 04:32pm
@Kam You are right
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Oct 27, 2016 04:33pm
@Satyamev IK doesn't believe in Democracy he just believe in getting power my any mean.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:34pm
@ Majid Khan PTI followers don't need to think about it as they are blind followers
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Oct 27, 2016 04:34pm
I love how so many people are quick to judge IK but not a peep about the real issue that IK is fighting for. Has anyone demanded the enquiry of the NS. Good Luck to Ik and Pakistan.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:36pm
some of you guys don't seem to be satisfied with loot & plunder in billions by these leaders ???? do you want them to loot us in trillions ???/
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Oct 27, 2016 04:38pm
@Kam You are 100 % right.
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Oct 27, 2016 04:39pm
@Love Your Country Agree
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Oct 27, 2016 04:42pm
As expected IK does not follow rules, regulations and laws in Pakistan. Can he go against law or court in UK???
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Oct 27, 2016 04:43pm
Bravo, IK and PTI. God helps those who help themselves. My prayers are with you all. I'll be with in spirit!!!
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Oct 27, 2016 04:54pm
Imran the Last Hope
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Oct 27, 2016 04:58pm
Way to go IK saab, we are with you..
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Oct 27, 2016 05:00pm
Love you sir
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Oct 27, 2016 05:02pm
IK it is your right to protest but who gave you the right to block our city and who gave you the right to cripple our life. The constitution provides us our right to live peacefully without any hindrances.
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Oct 27, 2016 05:13pm
GOOD LUCK IMRAN KHAN...Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed.Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence...even if you have to go to jail for that..Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves...
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Oct 27, 2016 05:19pm
Well done IK,,,,Whole nation including very close relatives of NS n SS are with you and this time nation will not fail you,,, as YOU ARE THE ONLY HOPE OF PAKISTAN,,
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Oct 27, 2016 05:31pm
@Sara WHICH RIGHT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT WHERE DUE TO VIP MOVEMENTS POOR DIE ON ROADS,,, HAVE A HEART BIBI
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Oct 27, 2016 05:33pm
Public will not forgive you if anything goes wrong to Nation and Pakistan...
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Oct 27, 2016 05:38pm
@SU Khattak (UK) come and join from UK
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Oct 27, 2016 05:39pm
the issue can ended now if PM gives accountablity ..I am sure anti Dharna audience will understand this
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Oct 27, 2016 05:41pm
@Khalid Saeed Same issues with IK and his team, VVVIPs in another format or fashion.
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Oct 27, 2016 05:43pm
Hopefully, he will remain in the specified area as directed by IHC.
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Oct 27, 2016 06:14pm
Now that the matter is sub - judice what justifications there for this Public Nuisance ?
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Oct 27, 2016 06:59pm
No Mr Imran not on the country cost. You are not bigger then our country. Obey the law like anyone else and fight your case in the boundaries of the constitution. With remarks and actions like this you will loose support amongst the ordinary citizens. This beautiful country is no ones Jaggire and belongs to all of us.
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Oct 27, 2016 07:17pm
The nation stands with Imran Khan. PTI supporter or not. The nation will support Imran in his quest against corruption. It is not about PTI. It is about the survival of Pakistan. Corruption has become a threat to our national security
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Oct 27, 2016 07:18pm
@Kam people like you are the reason pakistan is in such a mess. Your attitude of "I'm alright jack,don't care about the rest" is so prevalent in our society. This encourages the politicians to act as they please. Go out and fight for the rights of people less fortunate then you.
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Oct 27, 2016 07:35pm
@Faisal
I still support IK.
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Oct 27, 2016 07:36pm
@Azmeen
Tell that to corrupt politicians.
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Oct 27, 2016 07:38pm
@Hamza Shahzad
What does this man want to prove? ..... That there are still some in this country who detest the corrupt.
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Oct 27, 2016 07:40pm
@Khalid Saeed I am talking about my constitutional right to live peacefully. IF Imran Khan is saying protest will be held at any cost, what does it mean,
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Oct 27, 2016 07:41pm
@Sana Bowled, clean Bowled.
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Oct 27, 2016 07:59pm
You made allegations against NS that the last elections were rigged and stolen. Supreme court took the case and verdict was that there was no organized rigging. Now comes the Panama documents and foreign registered companies by NS. Your general secretary Mr Tareen admitted in April 2016 that he registered a company in England in the name of his children. This is exactly what NS has done. So why don't you clean your own house first before pointing fingers at others.
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Oct 27, 2016 08:24pm
It is your 'legal and constitutional' right as long as it doesn't interfere with the day to day lives of citizens.
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Oct 27, 2016 08:33pm
Respect the law and judiciary and do not create havoc upon the life and peace of the capital. Confine your protest to the designated section that is meant for such purposes.
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Oct 27, 2016 09:06pm
@iffi keep on dreaming. You are looking for angels among humans. They do not exist even in the west.
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Oct 27, 2016 09:42pm
GO!! IMRAN, GO!!!
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Oct 27, 2016 10:43pm
@Sabeeh Ahmad
PM has been elected Sir and no one can force him to resign through blame game. And no one has the right to siege a city to torture its citizens.
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Oct 27, 2016 10:47pm
@Sabeeh Ahmad
IK is not fighting against corruption. He is fighting to become PM yesterday. Corruption was not the cause of 2014 dharna; it was CPEC and that continues. If corruption was the cause, there wouldn't be so many corrupt leaders in PTI in the first instance.
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Oct 27, 2016 10:52pm
@Sabeeh Ahmad
I don't think it is morally correct for PTI to protest since it has gone to the court for disqualification of the PM.
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Oct 28, 2016 02:37am
People are taking it as a fight of NS and IK, which it is not , I am not a supporter of either of them , but the point is accountability. I pay tax where is the money , you say elections not rigged u lie because I know how I casted my vote and I want it back can you give me ? That's in democracy which this system is not .
Remains the HC thank you so much because when I a common man registers a case it takes years to listen ? And they have so much time to give decisions for future events, I salute you but you are soo very biased.
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Oct 28, 2016 03:23am
@Catalyst , Every institution has time to avert this Imran made crises but Imran. The case is in the Supreme Court on Nov. 01,2016 , What else does he need? Direct selection to be the PM?
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Oct 28, 2016 09:49pm
IK plz stop this.is this time to do this all. you are disturbing the whole education system of Islamabad what the hell is this. you don't love Pakistan but you only love dharnas. most of your supporter is youth but I don't support you. I don't know why they support you .for god sake stop this all and don't lock down the city this is an follish act
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