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A short while after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan made a significant about-turn on the party's planned 'lockdown' of Islamabad on Nov 2, politicians began debating who 'won' the tussle between the government and the opposition.
Imran on Tuesday pivoted from protest to peaceful celebration by calling for a day of 'thanksgiving' on November 2 [Wednesday].
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz politician Rana Mashood, while speaking to Express TV said, "I think Pakistan won today, not the government or the opposition... Whatever the Supreme Court decides, we will accept it."
He pointed out that countries which had invested in development projects in Pakistan were very worried. "Lots of embassies were closed. It sent a very negative message," he said.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar reiterated this sentinement in a press confernce, saying it is a victory for the country. "Pakistan's victory lies in democracy and the rule of law."
In a conversation with ARY News, Pakistan Awami Tehreek leader Dr Tahirul Qadri said, "Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon," a Quranic verse recited upon hearing of someone's death.
Daughter of the premier, Maryam Nawaz, dubbed it a "hasty retreat".
"Another assault on the country comes to naught. I hope against hope that those beating a hasty retreat will learn from the embarrassment," she added
"Let this be on record that it was the prime minister who requested the honourable Supreme Court for a commission on April 22, 2016," said Maryam Nawaz.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif lauded the Supreme Court's (SC) decision. "The SC of Pakistan has spoken for rule of law over agitation just as we always did," he claimed.
PTI's chief whip in the National Assembly Shireen Mazari maintained that "Imran Khan and the PTI's struggle for 20 years for accountability saw fruition today in the SC decision to hold the powerful accountable before the law."
PPP Senator Rehman Malik, however, saw a conspiracy in the matter. "My prediction of plea bargain between PTI and the government through bargain via backdoor channels has come true, resulting in [turning the] dharna into 'Youm-i-Tashakur'."
PPP MPA Sharmila Faruqi and Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari both pointed out that Imran Khan's sudden pivot on the 'lockdown' was a u-turn.
PPP Senator Aitzaz Ahsan, speaking to ARY News, said he believes there "should be an enquiry under the Panama Papers Bill which should be made an act."
He added that the bill contained the necessary regulations particularly regarding how to trace money in foreign countries.
Awami National Party's central spokesman Zahid Khan, was of the opinion that "the government has benefited" from the SC decision.
"They did not make a new law under which they set up the commission," he said.
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq said in a tweet that the "Supreme Court should not only identify the culprits but also punish them according to the law to eradicate corruption."
PTI's Ejaz Chaudhary said the party's struggle continues. "This is a temporary phase. We are with our chairman."
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Nov 01, 2016 05:04pm
It was bound to happen all was very clear after that meeting of Shahbaz Shreef, Ishaq Dar and Ch. Nisar and after the sacrifice of information minister by PMLN. If it is big success for PTI I just ask what is new in this as SC had taken up this case and 1st November was date for hearing so what is new? What to celebrate? From the day 1 Government and ISB High court asked PTI to hold rally in PARED GROUND which PTI was not agreeing and now what is victory? Alas Pakistan lost behavior of CM of KPK and reaction of FEDERAL Government on Motorway was another LOW but still little relaxed that PAKISTAN came out little stronger lets wish SC this time acts as real arbitrator as it has role in DEMOCRATIC setup
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Nov 01, 2016 05:05pm
Simple U Turn......IK over the last day or so had realized he could not get enough people to lock-down Pakistan. He even sent back his only support in the form of CM KP with his entourage of 500 people.
SC provided a good face saving opportunity and would say it was well caught by IK!
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Nov 01, 2016 05:05pm
I am a PTI supporter. I support party's decision on SC investigating PM and his family on Panama Leak.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:09pm
Now let's wait for the verdict to come. I hope it will not take too long and the verdict is accepted by both parties.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:10pm
Definitely a victory for PTI. PMLN was checkmated by PTI to agree to commission. Or else PMLN wud have challenged the maintainability of the petition in SC. RARE brilliant move by PTI.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:11pm
I feel sorry for Marium Safdar and bunch of PPP guys tweeting about U turn. Only Rana Mahsood of PML-N sounded bit sober.
Of course the majority of PML-N got a new lease of life, they were much too afraid about IK/PTI marching towards Islamabad. Its now up to SC not to waste time and decide about Panamagate ASAP!
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Nov 01, 2016 05:11pm
No one wins. Only the public will get comforted due to the nuisance created by both the government and the opposition.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:11pm
U-turn....But Thanks we are out of this agiation..politicians should focus on development in their capcity not mudslinging
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Nov 01, 2016 05:16pm
Good to see that anarchist fail and PTI once again proves herself a democratic party. The objective of holding Nawaz Sharif accountable is achieved.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:17pm
Imran khan is sore loser...how can he play with thousands of supporters munching on parathas only to make yet another retreat...how self centered seriously....PITY on PTI supporters.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:23pm
Late but right step by SC. This has given the relief to the ordinary citizens. I doubt that the decision of SC will be accepted
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Nov 01, 2016 05:23pm
The beginning of the end of Khan. The projects of govt will come to fruit by next year and that is the result he did not want. PMLN will not fear the election for sure. PTI survival is really at stake.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:23pm
Definitely U turn.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:28pm
I was a big supporter of IK and PTI who had a firm belief that this time we will get relief from this corrupt government but unfortunately IK let down his party, his supporters and PAKISTAN. He simply gave in.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:28pm
Be serious, does it matter what Asefa Zardari of all the people thinks? SC is forming a commission with TORs. Despite all this going ahead would have been anarchy. Will done IK
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Nov 01, 2016 05:29pm
It's not curtains as yet, Picture abhi baki hai as one would say. Its a draw, with the sword still hanging over Nawaz and the SC bringing Nawaz to the rule of law would be vital. Let's see what happens on November 3rd.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:32pm
So PTI had sense knocked into it again. Let's hope that unlike the election decision PTI will this time show some political maturity.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:33pm
U turn
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Nov 01, 2016 05:34pm
I be leave that there is nothing finial form the side of Imran. I don't understand who serious leaders of this party are running with this confuse satiation.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:35pm
Great decision from IK. irrespective of PTI won or Govt. But Pakistan definitely won, our economic won.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:35pm
PTI is certainly, an expert of making quick U turns.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:47pm
We have fought this fight as long, and as well as we know how. We have been defeated. For us as people of justice or P T I ,there is now but one course to pursue. We must accept the situation... Seeing him sitting there in BANI GALA unresponsive makes me realize that silence has a sound...
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Nov 01, 2016 05:48pm
@Karim Mombani Nothing will happen on Nov 3. The case or committee will take at least a month. And believe me, IK will not accept that decision. It will be interesting to listen to talks on TV by so called experts and anchors for next few days. PTI is definitely down now.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:49pm
PTI's chief whip in the National Assembly Shireen Mazari maintained that "Imran Khan and the PTI's struggle for 20 years for accountability saw fruition today in the SC decision to hold the powerful accountable before the law." Shireen Mazari.
Please don't promise more than what you can do. IK confining himself to Bani Gala and disclosing operational plannings was a strategic mistake of PTI. A simple D chowk meeting with a high attendance could have done the work better. Dr. Qadri got nervous.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:53pm
Lets get our 100 rupees back......
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Nov 01, 2016 05:54pm
I think this is a victory for people of Pakistan who want the rule of law. The onus of responsibility to bring the wrong doers to justice is now on Pakistan Supreme Court.
If the proceedings are done in earnest Nawaz Sharif may be disqualified to remain as the prime minister of Pakistan.
This will also give a signal to politicians of Pakistan that they should think twice before thinking about corruption.
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Nov 01, 2016 05:56pm
I m glad it was resolved peacefully though with much ado. Pakistan can progress when nobody is above law. Kudos for courage shown by IK and CM Pervez Khattak.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:04pm
@UAJ My Dear Plz go though last weeks news... PMLN announced in public that they will not challenge the maintainability.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:05pm
The whole battle was on TORs not on supreme court. Supreme court has asked for TORs and simply its a victory for PTI.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:06pm
Condition for calling off lock down - PM submits himself for accountability.
PM and his team of lawyers have agreed to submit before SC for accountability.
What part of that is U turn again?
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Nov 01, 2016 06:08pm
It is not a question of who has lost or won - It is indeed a loss to the nation. The mad confrontation on the KP motorway has set a terrible precedent of rule of the jungle and the jungli. Blocking motorways, cities with sequestered containers, the truckers beaten up, their vehicle keys and mobiles confiscated by the police - this is not democratic. The world must think we are from medieval times...
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Nov 01, 2016 06:10pm
Nawaz Govt - your day will come Inshallah.... when the money you and your family looted, will be accounted for cent per cent... INSHALLAH...
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Nov 01, 2016 06:14pm
To all PML-N supporters, the Supreme Court just decided it will formulate the TORs, if the government and PTI can't agree on them. SC also said it will formulate the Commission, NOT the government.
Remember what it said about the Government's TORs? Care to take a guess on who's TORs will be mostly represented in the Supreme Court? Based on the SC's earlier stand that it would rather not conduct such an inquiry, if it is going to be "toothless", I am assuming the forthcoming TORs and Commission will be a nightmare for the looters named in the Panama Papers.
Now, please tell me who won this round?
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Nov 01, 2016 06:21pm
@lkhan What was your suggestion then? Govt should let people come and takeover government buildings? Have you not seen Khattak videos where he was attacking Parliament gate with machines last time? Khattak is a chief minister and if he really lockdown to hurt people then he should have locked down Peshawar for a month.
A, FC jawans were stopping Khattak attack and they are from KP too.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:22pm
Lets be objective and call it what it is.
I would still vote for IK over his highness the Sharifs. He cant be worse than this band of looters.
The tragedy of us desis is, that when we support someone, we are so biased that we refuse to accept the obvious.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:26pm
Analysts and Commentators may spin it anyway they like but the fact of the matter is that Imran Khan has achieved his objective of forcing the PM to present himself for accountability (which the PM brazenly sought to avoid ever since his speech in NA some seven months ago) even before staging his so called lock-down. Hence, it would have made little sense to continue with the same.
Having said that it would be hard for him to sell this decision to the rather charged PTI worker on ground and for that IK must be appreciated for taking this statesman-like decision.
As for PPP, it has further pushed itself into an alley of political irrelevance by dilly-dallying over the whole issue which explains the lack of acknowledgment of PTI's victory today.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:28pm
@M Malik , 100% disagree with you. Politics is not outright win. It is a process of change, not cut and paste.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:31pm
@khanm Extremists like you are the reason why he has lost his mind.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:31pm
What about those 2 guys who were killed yesterday on motorway? MR. IMRAN KHAN & Mr. NAWAZ they were not animals.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:34pm
Let's hope they are all investigated and punished fairly.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:44pm
The ball is in the court of Chief Justice who has to find out how the money was transferred in the foreign banks.
If CM is real culprit and used public money for personal interests, he should be brought to justice necessarily because Mr. Gilani also faced the same for what he did was less significant comparatively.
Though, Imran has less control on temperament, he acted judiciously and probably achieved his objective at some extent. He just had said....Talashii do ya ghr jao!!
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Nov 01, 2016 06:49pm
IK has taken a logical decision. Peace must prevail
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Nov 01, 2016 06:51pm
It's not a matter of winning or losing. We will have to see what results have we achieved. If we seriously want to know whether an action taken was right or wrong, we have a criterion and that is the result of that action. Good or bad. I think the result is that the govt feels itself pressurised enough to put itself on a right track and take sane decisions in future. We should avoid negative criticism on PTI and be reasonable and not to give negative statements. We must appreciate their role as the only party doing real opposition and fighting to emancipate this country from the menace of corruption.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:55pm
The right decisions were made, I wish Shariffs had agreed to this earlier without so much waste of time and resources! Hopefuly the commission will do its job and put the corrupt behind bars. We should ensure that the commission has the mandate to do what it is meant to achieve, accountability!
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Nov 01, 2016 06:55pm
IK is aware of the fact that if the projects started by PMLN come to a fruitition, no one can stop PMLN from forming another government.
The best for him is to make his province an example for the rest of Pakistan.
In this case, no one can stop him from forming a government in Islamabad.
But we all know nothing has changed in KP either.
Sorry Mr. Khan, you lost it.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:55pm
@Ahmed Retreat??? He got what he wanted! Why torture people and destabilize the country. He has learnt from his last dharna, have an achievable goal and back off when you have achieved it.
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Nov 01, 2016 06:57pm
@PHILOSOPHER (FROM JAPAN) A U turn? You want him to proceed with what objective?? He has achieved what he had asked for.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:01pm
No one can eradicate corruption from this country in a day as it is so deep rooted. PTI is struggling hard at least. One may have conflict with them on various issues or decisions but at least one cannot challenge their leader's sincerity and honesty. This is why you can find many sincere and intelligent people/workers around him ...it's true they are not aware of traditional politics but they are truly working for the betterment of Pakistan. They may make mistakes but not will not intentionally harm their country.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:09pm
@Adil Jadoon I appreciate your approach. No need to take aggressive decisions when you already have achieved what you wanted to achieve. PTI could not put corrupt leaders behind bars only after a dharna. They are struggling and things are moving in the right direction, hopefully.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:14pm
@Syed A Awais Absolutely correct approach. I appreciate it. I don't know why people don't understand that their cannot be an overnight change. Change is the name of a continuous process not outcome. Revolutionary change may be more destructive under current circumstances.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:19pm
Big responsibilty on SC. Justice should not only be done, but must also be seen to be done. Accountibility procedure for a PM must be harsh and quick compared to common public.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:21pm
Ik has appeared persistently focused in his approach since two decades- for this type of approache Aristotle called " consistent inconsistencies ". People who believe on democratic model consider him U-turn man, which is unfair. Give him regard for his struggle. ...
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Nov 01, 2016 07:25pm
@Zubair
Whatever makes you happy, pal.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:25pm
Good relief for public, till similar political drama will be repeated. Politicians are wasting energy and time of the nation in dharma instead of spending time for development of KP. Successful development of KP shall make IK a more popular and successful politician rather than negative politics of dharnas.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:28pm
@Mozaffar Ahmad "PTI is certainly, an expert of making quick U turns."
U Turn is not a bad thing. In fact U turn is a good thing. It means that when one realizes wrong direction he or she has the mental flexibility and courage to adjust the course. Absence of U Turn is observed by metroids that follow Newton's first law! indeed a scary proposition in political arena.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:29pm
The PTI played a good chess game. Achieved the essence of their objectives.
"A THRILLA IN BANI GALA"!
Resolution was simple. But, PML-N had bad advisors & protagonists.
Now the "Panama Gate" is on the PakSC (SCoP) official docket to be investigated, probed, and prosecuted, as per the ToRs.
Brunch time!
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Nov 01, 2016 07:39pm
Dooms day for those elements who were forecasting revolution under IK
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Nov 01, 2016 07:44pm
I am perplexed about the whole drama. If there was no leaked Panama Papers, what would have been the weapon for Imran Khan to fight the person holding the helms?
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Nov 01, 2016 07:53pm
Besides the discussion of who won or lost, isn't it true that this country has been brought to it's knees by these corrupt elite, some of whom shamelessly claim to be rulers for 30 years.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:54pm
@UAJ PMLN had already asked the Supreme court to form a commission six months ago which PTI did not accept ..... now they did ... step back for PTI ...Please google aand read old news
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Nov 01, 2016 07:54pm
Its a face saving for both.
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Nov 01, 2016 07:54pm
Management lesson 101: Never take a stance so rigid that it severely hurts you back in-case you have to reconsider it in-light of changed circumstances
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Nov 01, 2016 07:58pm
@Omeir NS had asked the SC to form a commission for TORs six months ago .... which PTI did not agree .... now they did ..U turn
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Nov 01, 2016 08:01pm
If nothing else, the movement successfully defamed and embarrassed Govt in the world community by exposing his corrupt practices viz a viz Panama leaks.
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Nov 01, 2016 08:03pm
@Nomi Goraya , End to shut down came only after the death of a child, two senior military officers and one party worker. Who will console and compensate their families?.
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Nov 01, 2016 08:05pm
i won a bet over IK with my brother, who thought he will not take a U turn this time. i 'll enjoy my biryani, hurray
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Nov 01, 2016 08:11pm
If you make U turn twice then its not really a U turn, you are on the original track again.
Immy bhai is smarter then you think.
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Nov 01, 2016 08:25pm
In 6 months nothing happened after Panama Leaks. Now with the pressure !! Good start in the right direction. Bravo PTI and I wonder about the role of PPP in the nation>>>
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Nov 01, 2016 08:27pm
Unnecessary deaths and for what? Now you what to celebrate?
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Nov 01, 2016 08:28pm
@M Malik OMG...could not get enough people there is an understatement, every road galli street mohallah motorway was block in s show of how undemocratic this govt is, well done IK after wasting 7 months NS & Co were brought down to Earth...
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Nov 01, 2016 08:31pm
@Umar Will you being paying off the hundreds of billions he is borrowing to pay for these white elephants? Oh sorry yes you will and your future generations as well..
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Nov 01, 2016 08:31pm
As all said today by the Government of Pakistan after the decision taken by the Supreme court of Pakistan that: "Today Pakistan win whether we say that the Government win or opposition". So Pakistan has to won. How Pakistan get win? If the trial of Government must be carried out through the articles of Pakistan whether nor taking decisions on the TOR of Government or Opposition. The TOR must be accordance with the Articles of Pakistan.
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Nov 01, 2016 08:33pm
Nation has been for the time being saved by the power hungry politicians by SC intervention. Unfortunately the opposition has not worked on to bring an effective law on corruption and instead worked on limited agenda to get PM disqualified. See the last year dharna. The darhna and SC decisions has not brought elections reforms or any change. IK had missed the opportunity to bring elections reforms and this time an effective corruptions laws. Cant IK work less of PM resignation. This proves that IK is like other leaders and the alarming thing is that he rely upon UMPIRE, and in the end the beneficiaries are third forces.
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Nov 01, 2016 08:35pm
@Adil Jadoon if anyone doesn't have the balls to take the bull by its horns Better to stay at home and enjoy a cup of black coffee. After losing three precious lives i.e 2 brave soldiers and a die hard PTI worker what IK has achieved? analyze without any prejudice if you aren't a blind follower.
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Nov 01, 2016 08:51pm
@UAJ Supreme court announced hearing two weeks back
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Nov 01, 2016 08:53pm
Deep-State of corruption has deep pockets, lot of trolls supporting the status quo on this site.
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Nov 01, 2016 09:07pm
PTI totally outclassed by Prime Minister Shareef.
I totally wish him luck for bringing prosperity to Pakistan and a resounding defeat to his opponents in 2018, yet again.
But that does matter anyway, because if he would win, it would be rigged elections, right??????
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Nov 01, 2016 09:13pm
@M Malik Supposing he opted for a face saving strategy, does it not demonstrate his political and moral maturity? That by virtue of this decision to back down, he saved the country and its populace further death, destruction and inconvenience which your 'Sher', was hell bent on!
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Nov 01, 2016 09:25pm
Very unlike Imran khan. But I think few days onward people will praise khan for coming to senses in time
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Nov 01, 2016 09:27pm
@Dr Riffat Jabeen
Excellent comments. We support IK and PTI. Things will not happen overnight as you said and Khan sahib will be known as a legend to sow the seeds of showing discontent among the benign public who have considered corruption as part and parcel of their leaders credentials.
And look from the above posts the people who are gleefully spotlighting the "U-turn" slogans. They are the ones who belong to the corrupt elites where they want to maintain the "you scratch your back and I'll scratch yours"culture.
LONG LIVE IMRAN KHAN AND HIS DEVOTED CRUSADERS.
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Nov 01, 2016 09:39pm
Gud decision by IK
He already gave 2 options before announcing Isl lockdown.
Either Resign or face Accountability in power.
So PTI won - SC took the decision n is bringing NS under the law. Now he will face accountability.
All show of strength of PTI hv exposed the incumbent Gov' weaknesses. All state institutions hv failed - NAB, FBR, ECP n FIA. Only SC hv taken action now - it's been 7 to 8 months.. n its solely due to PTI' s efforts.
We r hopeful that SC will deliver, else PTI will be on streets yet again for justice n accountability.
Imran Khan Zindabad
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Nov 01, 2016 09:41pm
IK and PTI arethe onle honest people in Pakistan
Rest are" Deploreables" or outright Crooks
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Nov 01, 2016 10:02pm
The very purpose of Lock down is achieved. Every sensible person would say this (apart of badshah and dabraries). So Lockdown no more planned. At end of Shahanshat has come.
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Nov 01, 2016 10:04pm
The IK stance was for accountability and under the pressure of PTI, the SC did move swifly this time. So no U-Turn, but SENSIBLE TURN in the right direction.
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Nov 01, 2016 10:24pm
instead of criticizing IK, PPP should recount its efforts for demanding accountability...action speaks louder than words
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Nov 01, 2016 10:27pm
This is not a victory for the people of Pakistan. What did the common man acheive ?
Nothing back to square one after going through all the hard ships. Politicians play their games and the common man suffers by up holding their values. I know PTI
is not involved in corruption while PPP & MQM therfore they could not come out in the open to support PTI , It's always PTI leading the charge without physical support of PPP or MQM they just watch from outside. Itizaz was the only PPP leader who half heartedly supported PTI ,if all the oppostion had come out on streets the result would have been much different. PTI dont give out your plans in advance , surprise is very important in winning and please dont have too many mouths talking on behalf of yourself. Stick to a plan be flexible and dont give up on your mission Naya Pakistan.
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Nov 01, 2016 10:41pm
Mark my words: This is an absolute masterstroke by IK which would shock IK's critics and give a pleasant surprise to all IK supporters. I totally understand the chesswork kind of political move by IK which would take him to victory stand. This move by IK is probably difficult to comprehend for many but would provide absolute clarity that IK will finish corruption from Pakistan. I can only say one thing with absolute surety: IK would never let the efforts of PTI workers and common Pakistanis against corruption go to waste!
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Nov 01, 2016 11:05pm
It is difficult to predict that why suddenly IK cancels the whole movement, but it surely will disappoint his fans all across the country !!
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Nov 01, 2016 11:08pm
A man only taking u-turns and not keeping his words of honor, can never be a reliable and honorable man, even in politics.
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Nov 01, 2016 11:13pm
@Muhammed Ali UK
Really??? How come none of the TV channels showed more than 250 at any one place? except KP CM who had about 500!
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Nov 01, 2016 11:19pm
@Tariq
Political and moral maturity would have been if IK had not let the country and its populace lead to a situation close to death, destruction and inconvenience rather than saving it......What did he get from putting country through the anarchy and economic loss as after all it is the same court, same hearing date as before this debacle !
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Nov 01, 2016 11:22pm
Its a shame that it takes Imran Khan and the PTI to push and push...before the PML-N or an organ of the state does something that can be considered as ....somewhat correct.
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Nov 02, 2016 12:00am
@Syed A Awais .....you have hit the nail on the head. Well said!
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Nov 02, 2016 12:54am
Again a Stupid act from PTI
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Nov 02, 2016 12:57am
I am living and working in KSA. From a long time I am observing the way Imran is working as a politician. After deep observation I conclude that his policies and working style is totally baseless and his political strategies are useless.
He challenged the Prime Minister in Raiwind and made lot of noise that he will come to his home town... and the PM has to resign.. but we all know what was the end result...0..ZERO.. I haven't seen any political leader like him who claims a lot and in practical did nothing. .. First he objects that the last national elections.. in Pakistan were held unfair.. but what happened when all the ballet papers were checked... it is in the record that what was the end result... Now he shouted for Islamabad lock down but now he is back in his skin and down on his knees.. why? ..very simple.. because his party leaders and the workers are now fed-up of his useless protest. Very soon we will see an isolated Imran Khan..
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Nov 02, 2016 01:23am
Definitely those who claimed that establishment was active and behind IK/ PTI lost...their conspiracy was proved wrong again....
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Nov 02, 2016 01:39am
@Kasamali ... Down but not out.
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Nov 02, 2016 01:42am
@Masoud ... That's right. Disclosing his strategy gave the PTI caravan a flat tire.
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Nov 02, 2016 01:50am
@The Right Left .... In Pakistan revenge is more precious than diamonds and gold.
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Nov 02, 2016 01:52am
Nothing is gonna happen if we are to recall the past. Either you do not talk like a idealist, and if you do then you should aim for nothing short of a revolution. Supreme Court or any other government organisation in Pakistan is corrupt. Unless, there is a clean up and the elimination of corrupt forces, you can dream for a change only.
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Nov 02, 2016 02:08am
@Red Dawn .... When political workers are gangsters what can you expect from your democracy?
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Nov 02, 2016 02:46am
Open and shut case in court of law. Why to wait??? If the judiciary system in tackt the supreme court can announce the verdict after scrutinizing the evidence and not lingering on. Lets make new pakistan without mega corruption this what a common citizen demanding.
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Nov 02, 2016 09:54am
@Philosopher (from Japan) totally agree
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Nov 02, 2016 09:56am
@Shakeel Ahmed LOLLL....you are cracking me up tiger
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Nov 02, 2016 10:54am
The political parties, political observers andindividuals calling imran khan decision a big U turn and surrender seem to suggest that they also want to get rid of this monarchy rule but lacking the resolve and willpower to stand up against it...
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Nov 02, 2016 11:38am
Pakistanis are politically too immature to comment anything ... the ignorance is as high as it was in 60's ...
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Nov 03, 2016 10:18am
Keep it up "DAWN" ?
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