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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday said his party was standing by its decision to boycott the joint session of parliament to be held this week, which the Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to address.
Speaking to media representatives outside his Banigala residence, Imran said his party would not attend the joint session which he said would take place under a controversial prime minister who was facing charges of corruption.
He said “we welcome the Turkish president to Pakistan but at the same time, we do not want to endorse a prime minister who has broken the country's law and has engaged in corruption”.
Imran added that it had become impossible for PTI lawmakers to go to Parliament given the treatment that was meted out to party workers.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan for a two-day official visit this week. The government plans to convene a special joint sitting of parliament on Nov 17 so the Turkish president can address lawmakers.
Criticising the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, he said in the past seven months it had become clear that the government had changed its position several times in relation to its corruption. He added that proceedings in the apex court would further show how much the government has lied.
On the Panamagate case that is being heard in the Supreme Court, the PTI chairman said the government was telling more lies to hide its previous deceits. He further said that his party trusted the court and would accept however it decides to proceed on the matter.
Saad Rafique condemns PTI's decision
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique while talking to media condemned the decision of PTI to boycott the joint session of the Parliament.
“After meeting Ambassador of Turkey, PTI should have attended the joint session of Parliament,” Rafique said.
“Imran Khan is a threat to the national benefit,” PML-N leader added.
Rafique also lauded the bond between people of Pakistan and Turkey. “Love and respect to Pakistanis is taught in the Turkish homes and I feel proud whenever I visit Turkey,” he said.
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Nov 15, 2016 04:41pm
wrong decision once again,
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Nov 15, 2016 04:42pm
A great decision by PTI.
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Nov 15, 2016 04:42pm
Good.
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Nov 15, 2016 04:48pm
IK is not corrupt and while all others are corrupt, so he is doing the right thing by staying put from the parliament, Nawaz has lost all his credibility as PM because of extreme corruption, so has ppp . That is one of biggest advantages Imran has of being clean of corruption. Wish you well IK. I hope you say what you mean when you actually come in power.
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Nov 15, 2016 04:51pm
It wont make any difference now that PTI was unable to submit concrete proof of NS flats..
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Nov 15, 2016 04:57pm
Bad decision. Shows disrespect for brother country turkey despite their ambassador requesting to review it.
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Nov 15, 2016 04:59pm
They are always wrong
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Nov 15, 2016 05:01pm
Wrong Wrong wrong decision.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:00pm
Parliament is not PM owns property that PTI is boycotting it. If PTI has a problem with parliament then they should resign so people can choose their representatives once again.
It is ok to take salaries and all other benefits from parliament under same PM but attending parliament is a problem. This is itself a corruption which is do nothing and get huge benefits and perks.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:03pm
This is correct decision particularly in the context of a multitude of ground realities unfolding all around. It should never be read against Most Trusted Friend. Chinese president's example is a good one. They chose to reschedule visit. Probably it could have been done here as well.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:03pm
Good decision. NS should step down as a matter of morality. Is there any Paksitan in politics though????
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Nov 15, 2016 05:04pm
This guy is a complete disappointment.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:05pm
@Fayzee - In this case the onus of "proof" is for NS to provide that he is clean!!!
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Nov 15, 2016 05:05pm
One can not expect a good decision by IK... .no one in PTI can speak against hi autocracy.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:06pm
This is stupidity, what are you trying to tell our allies that this is personal and not about Pakistan.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:07pm
@Sonya are you serious?
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Nov 15, 2016 05:07pm
Great decision by Imran Khan.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:07pm
at least no 'u' turn, though cant endorse this.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:07pm
PTI is a waste of time for Pakistan.
They should resign from the seats.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:08pm
Wise Decision Well done PTI ..
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Nov 15, 2016 05:10pm
@Fayzee
It is not PTI's JOB to submit proof against Sharifs. Somehow Pakistanis think that PTI is the official Police force in Pakistan!
Since Sharifs names appeared in Panama Papers, it is the Sharif family's job to clear their names and to show that they do not have any ill gotten wealth stashed away and that they followed the country's laws to:
- a) declare all income every year;
- b) pay tax on all income earned;
- c) their declared income was adequate to buy such properties;
- d) moved the income out of Pakistan officially (no money laundering); and
- e) that they always declare all their wealth so they cannot get kickbacks while in power.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:09pm
@ex pti Why ????? NS is being investigated by SC for corruption so he can not be PM in Democratic world but in Pakistan, so PTI decision is 100% right decision ..
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Nov 15, 2016 05:10pm
@Harmony-1© And he has provided it.. Now what?
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Nov 15, 2016 05:12pm
If IK returns to Parliament after SC clears NS, Khwaja Asif will be ready to accord IK a "warm" welcome. Now that would be a spectacle!
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Nov 15, 2016 05:14pm
IK has no regards for the values; our society possesses. The Guest is guest of all the members of family.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:14pm
Good decision IK. Nawaz is no more PM of Pakistan
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Nov 15, 2016 05:14pm
Disappointed to see all this, PTI leadership needs solid reconciliation with the mainstream political intellect. it is all going wrong way day by day, PTI losing its support in the masses due to seemingly absurd policies.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:15pm
@ossy Only one letter from Qatar has provided answers to most of your questions. Now what?
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Nov 15, 2016 05:15pm
IK Bye bye, no impact
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Nov 15, 2016 05:15pm
Disappointment is thy name.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:15pm
Can we call it a perpetual journey in a "Round about"!!!
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Nov 15, 2016 05:15pm
@Fayzee - Has he?
Now it's for the court to decide whether he fudged the documents; not us!
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Nov 15, 2016 05:16pm
@Shahid Good points raised here.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:18pm
A decision that must be denounced by all. It is disgrace of the honorable guest. Imran must learn to distinguished between friends and foes.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:17pm
why boycott? why not resign??
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Nov 15, 2016 05:18pm
Why dont you resign for good - once and for all?
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Nov 15, 2016 05:19pm
Strange there is no u-turn but i agree with this decision.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:21pm
@Kam It is never only ropayyia and paisa. If it was so, your country would be most prosperous with zero poverty and 100% literacy. Why? B/c the size of foreign aid, loans and charitable funds in the names of all these. Where did all end up? The point is there has to be some principle. It is the principles and observance and respect for principles that helps nations prosper. And it is never too late to rediscover principled stands. Sometimes it is good to swallow bitter pill for curing disease.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:20pm
Bold decision...
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Nov 15, 2016 05:21pm
Great and decisive move by a great leader.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:25pm
Agree with the decision and it's principle, the NA is meaningless anyway, what does it ever do for the masses.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:25pm
@Imtiaz ali khan why dont he and his party resign from parliament and save the exchequer , dont you think thqt its curruption that he is taking pay check being an mna and not doing his duty ?
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Nov 15, 2016 05:26pm
The decision to boycott is correct, corrupts have no place in the NA.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:26pm
Excellent decision,
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Nov 15, 2016 05:28pm
Wrong picture
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Nov 15, 2016 05:32pm
It looks like a very childish behavior. Other PTI leaders are following IK like MQM people used to follow Altaf Hussain. IK is another AH in the making.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:33pm
IK sb need to show to other we are united internal. you know no one like to share home matters with friends or others country is our home so try to think that way
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Nov 15, 2016 05:33pm
Typical.childish behaviour.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:35pm
A 'golden' dharna opportunuty to get Turk PM visit cancelled!
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Nov 15, 2016 05:34pm
Yet again Khan is leaving no room to disgrace the country!
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Nov 15, 2016 05:36pm
@Adi - ..."resign from parliament and save the exchequer".
When Zardari was invited at Nawaz's humble abode, there were 70 dishes prepared.
The saved money will go either on another extravagance or some kind of corruption. When ruler is mired in such deep corruption, nothing can be trusted.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:36pm
being a PTI supporter, i don't endorse this decision...a session meant to welcome a guest should be attended for the sake of the country's interest
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Nov 15, 2016 05:38pm
Why make Turk President's visit controversial when they have the option to resign from NA and other assemblies to register their protest
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Nov 15, 2016 05:40pm
I think Caption should attend the Joint Session and be quite there. I would like to remind that in 2012 the same guest came and the PPP was in power and then What Mr Nesaar(He was then leader of the opposition) said , I think every body ,knows. In Cricket , it says " This game is a gr8 leveler", I think the same is true 4 "politics"
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Nov 15, 2016 05:45pm
In almost all civilized Democratic nations disputes are debated and then settled by votes that are casted by the publicly elected representatives in the parliament. This decision by Mr. Khan goes contrary to this rule. By this decision by the leadership of the PTI one is left to ponder how is PTI going to show their disagreement with the Govt. going forward? Are we going to subjected to street demonstrations? or On going Dharnas again? I hope the leadership of the PTI realizes that there are better ways to settle issues than constant boycotts of the institutions that were established to settle disagreements in a civilized manner.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:46pm
By boycotting it shows the immaturity of Pakistan's politics.
The same happened in 2012
Not learnt the lessons,yet ????
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Nov 15, 2016 05:49pm
great decision. I am at loss to understand that Turkish ambassador will get involved in pushing an opposition party in a sovereign country to reverse their decision about a stand taken by that party against their head of state on charges of corruption.
will the Turkish be that generous to listen to a Pakistani high rank official asking them to reconsider their stance on Gulen? same goes for some of the Gulf countries like Qatar etc who are hellbent on saving a ruling family in Pakistan by producing documents.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:48pm
this is the resilience IK is known and loved for (by majority of his followers, not all).
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Nov 15, 2016 05:49pm
Not sure how a senior politician can do that. Its a slap on the face of the pakistan's democracy
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Nov 15, 2016 05:51pm
Very wrong decision, don't use an event with an ally nation like Türkiye for point scoring.
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Nov 15, 2016 05:51pm
Simply a bad decision. PTI should have given some respect to Turkish President
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Nov 15, 2016 05:55pm
@Fayzee It is not the PTI who is supposed to present the evidences, in fact its the government which needs prove itself clean. Its not a trial rather its more of a inquiry
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Nov 15, 2016 05:55pm
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is not presenting to people of Pakistan and Pakistan, harasmental/ terorrise behavior will not help to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) , Imran khan is not honest for people of Pakistan but for own benefits...this is
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Nov 15, 2016 05:59pm
I am not sure if IK has taken the right decision but surely Turkey president would not be happy that they have boycotted his joined session of parliament
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Nov 15, 2016 06:01pm
Such a bad decision
PTI losing their support Country comes first Sad news
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Nov 15, 2016 06:03pm
Simply ridiculous!
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Nov 15, 2016 06:03pm
Why should PTI attend the joint session of the Parliament,when PM Nawaz Sharif tells lie to the nation and the Parliament regarding his family's wealth?.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:03pm
He is the judge and the jury. Thank God he will never be PM.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:05pm
@Faroow I think you are a complete disappointment.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:08pm
His stance will be appreciated at all levels . He is not a corrupt person thats why he is so confident in his approach. Well done khan whole nation stands with you in these testing moments of history .
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Nov 15, 2016 06:10pm
Imran khan has no political vision. At the end of day he is crickter
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Nov 15, 2016 06:09pm
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is not make diffenrce either attend or not who is caring all of you, people of Pakistan soon forget you
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Nov 15, 2016 06:12pm
What is incomprehensible is that in spite of the displeasure and disapproval shown
by the people of Pakistan and his own party members Imran Khan has decided to
boycott anyway.He has unfortunately adopted a confrontational stand completely
ignoring the important guest of Pakistan the President of Turkey Mr.Erdogan.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:14pm
Pakistan-Turkey brotherhood goes back in time and space and is stronger then who ever is leading these countries at any given time. The respect and love I recieve from strangers in Turkey for just being a Pakistani is beyond words.
Imran Khan has lost my support from this day on.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:15pm
PTI could attend the joint session of the Parliament and yet register its concerns against the high handedness of the Turkish President. He was the guest of Pakistan and is the legitimate representative of his country.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:16pm
Best decision by PTI.
You cannot attend any official meetings while the head of the state is under serious corruption charges in the SC.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:18pm
@Adi If he returns the perks, then the same money will be looted, you will not or Pakistani people in general will not get any benefit out of the returned money. He is working so hard, alongside with his PTI colleagues, to make Pakistan a better country, they should be compensated, whether he goes to the Parliament or not its irrelevant.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:21pm
Disappointing!!!
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Nov 15, 2016 06:21pm
It is time for minus 1 for PTI also, Imran is great leader but needs some rest.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:21pm
If and that is a big IF Imran becomes pm in the future what kind of relation will he have with turkey if he is to boycott the address by their sitting pm
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Nov 15, 2016 06:25pm
For Lord's sake, People elected you to go to the very parliament you are boycotting...What a waste of vote...
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Nov 15, 2016 06:23pm
A wrong decesion again. I will withdraw my support to PTI henceforth.Mr Khan should wait the decision of the court before judging someone crimnal!!
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Nov 15, 2016 06:26pm
I'm left split between IK's decision. I agree with his fight against corruption, but talking to Turkey is a very useful as well. Worst case scenario, IK should try to meet Pres. Erdogan outside of parliament then.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:28pm
Excellent decision IK
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Nov 15, 2016 06:33pm
Pakistan has cordial, friendly as well as brotherly relations with Turkey. Our heart palpitate with People of Turkey. Giving president the due respect it is our moral and religious responsibility. I will request the PTI leadership for reviewing the decision thinking beyond the politics.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:35pm
IK is not corrupt and but he is making wrong decisions which are ego-centred. While those who are competent are corrupt.
Beside all the domestic political rifts. Turkey is our brotherly country and the only country which stand with us without interest. We should remember that Erdogan wife gave her necklace during our hard time, which was found some where else. So IK should recognise the importance of Mr.Erdogan.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:34pm
PTI supporters will always say its a very valiant decision but in their very hearts they know it's not.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:45pm
@Faroow PMLN Govt. is a complete disappointment.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:45pm
Khan is absolutely correct stating that Nawaz had enough time to defend himself against corruption charges what he didn't.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:47pm
I wish Mr Railway Minister could worry this much about Lahore railway station only for a change.
I don't like IK decision but I still support it because my dislike for our corrupt elite is so much
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Nov 15, 2016 06:52pm
@ex pti its great. Someone at least performing a right opposition
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Nov 15, 2016 06:52pm
Shameful act by PTI, we should united when it comes to country pride...3rd class politics by PTI... this is why i left supporting PTI he did that 2nd time...
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Nov 15, 2016 06:55pm
@Kam you are damn right....
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Nov 15, 2016 06:55pm
@Afghan - Good comment. I wish more of us have such sense of righteousness.
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Nov 15, 2016 06:57pm
PTI will not get my vote again!
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Nov 15, 2016 07:05pm
Ik wrong decision
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Nov 15, 2016 07:07pm
Let supreme court decide the fate of Pm.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:07pm
@Harmony-1© With due respect, when someone is charged or alleged, the onus to prove him guilty is on those who make the charges and not the one being charged. The person charged is innocent until proven guilty. If the onus was on the person being charged as you interpret it, then anyone can allege anyone with anything. BTW, I am not a supporter of NS.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:08pm
He is incapable of diplomacy and lacks diplomatic manners.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:09pm
@Salman Sheikh-"country's pride" is with honesty, moral values, hard work and discipline. Corruption ,illiteracy, poor governance, empty pockets are always looked down upon ... such deviations of our moral compass can never win this country a "pride".
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Nov 15, 2016 07:10pm
@zahid Your logic to justify PTI receiving perks proves that Pakistani nation can twist things to justify anything.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:13pm
We Support IK decision.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:13pm
KP government should stop meeting federal government. IK just stop now.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:13pm
@ossy "you owe me 100 MILLION....... Plz proof otherwise"
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Nov 15, 2016 07:15pm
IK has lost it.. Big Time.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:17pm
I am losing hope in PTI.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:19pm
@ali so resign and save nation's money.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:20pm
@Saeed - The problem is the position of NS. Being a boss he is very much likely to influence his subordinates. Justice could only be served if he would have stepped down temporarily, and I am sure an innocent person would never have minded that, and get rid of these charges as soon as possible.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:25pm
IK well ! unparalleled stance against corrupt mafia if PTI goes to joint session it will be consider as given respect to Corrupt premier , it's not against Turkey or anyone. Ik good!! you r the person that is unpredictable for politicians , great move and keep it up.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:24pm
Wise decision by PTI.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:27pm
@ossy , if I call you a cheat and looter and take u to the court . So you r responsible to proof me wrong ,right ? This what u r saying that I do not have to proof anything just accuse you.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:29pm
Quit the assemblies, offices, or protest outside the PM house. But dont disrespect the visiting PM from Turkey. Its not his fault we have Nawaz Sharif in power.
It was an absolutely poor decision. Turkey has stood by Pakistan through tough times and we enjoy a certain amount of mutual respect. Its a strange way to register your protest against your own pm by giving such a cold welcome to the visiting PM from Turkey. You are giving a bad name to Pakistan.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:31pm
@culture Yes, I agree with you. NS's situation is different. He is PM and no ordinary person and must come clean to legitimately remain in that position.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:32pm
The headline news on the radio this morning was "PTI decided to boycott Tayyab Ordegan's speech". Now whatever due to or because or reasoning there may be, the perception in the international community specially in Turkey will be that PTI hates Turkey and her president.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:32pm
I support PTI but the decision not to attend and hear Erdogan's address is a huge mistake. I would strongly urge all parties and other National institutions to attend please. The Muslim world must unite now before it is too late. Put your differences aside for now and focus on the biggest threat(s).
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Nov 15, 2016 07:38pm
Wrong decision, his party should have attended, he has got to stop being a protest movement and become an opposition party.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:43pm
Yes. The unlimited corruption should be met by unlimited opposition!
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Nov 15, 2016 07:44pm
Turkey the only country where Pakistanis are respected. PTI has insulted them. highly disappointed decision by Imran khan. like always Imran Khan takes decision unilaterally not as a team. can not be a good leader
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Nov 15, 2016 07:45pm
Manly decision very appropriate. THE PM ofTurkey should have not come keeping in view the current corruption charges against Nawaz Shareef. His visit in other word will be considered as a support to the corrupt regime. Will he be supporting any of his minister with this type corruption.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:47pm
Correct decision
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Nov 15, 2016 07:46pm
Pakistan should go to Presidential style government. It is working in the US, Iran and many other countries and its simpler than the current system we have
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Nov 15, 2016 07:47pm
what non sense is this, what IK is doing no respect for supreme "parliament". He joined just 5 times in three and a half years.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:48pm
@ARSHAD CANADA What do you think about our country's economic indicators, our debt to GDP ratio, level of corruption, implementation of NAP etc. Amid all these our politicians are getting rich. Won't you question them? It is not like you are accusing your family member or a neighbor, you are questioning a person at the post of "ameer-ul-momineen".
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Nov 15, 2016 07:50pm
This guy is unreal!! What a disappointment!!!
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Nov 15, 2016 07:49pm
@Saeed - This how usually the law is - as you stated. But in corruption cases, the accused needs to prove that he is clean. Check up on it.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:54pm
Well Imran is nothing if not consistent: he consistently does not consult his colleagues and consistently makes the wrong decision.
Any one who thinks he can solve this country's problems needs their head examined.
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Nov 15, 2016 07:55pm
@Zaffar Khan - I would like to delete the corrupt among us because they are the ones who will sell us for money and hence are a bigger"threat"
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Nov 15, 2016 08:04pm
Good decision. No compromise on corruption
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Nov 15, 2016 08:04pm
now you will see Erdogan will come to him
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Nov 15, 2016 08:08pm
@Harmony-1© Sorry but I beg to disagree. The law remains the same. However, when it comes to public figures like NS and when the circumstantial evidence is as public as Panama leaks, it becomes his 'moral' responsibility to step aside to make way for independent investigation.
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Nov 15, 2016 08:09pm
Good decision . Stick to principles .
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Nov 15, 2016 08:11pm
@Shahid are you mad?
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Nov 15, 2016 08:14pm
If this is the case then Zardari's indulgence in corruption is notorious. Why PTI is that soft against PPP while retaining this harsh behavior against incumbent party alone. This is double standard. Either stop this drama and let the current be gone or treat all the players equally.
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Nov 15, 2016 08:17pm
Great decision by Imran Khan and PTI to expose a corrupt . Khan Sahib we love you.
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Nov 15, 2016 08:22pm
Imran is continuously making wrong decisions. I lost respect for him.
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Nov 15, 2016 08:23pm
Very well decision by Imran khan. Nawaz is not a PM anymore. He should resign and face the court's trial.
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Nov 15, 2016 08:28pm
@Kam
What a solid convincing reply.
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Nov 15, 2016 08:43pm
IK boycotted Chinese president visits on the basis of the allegations which proved false in the court of law. Again IK is repeating the same tactics and boycotting Turkish President speech on the basis of allegations which also seem false and in today proceeding one honorable justice said that cases can not be proved on the basis of newspaper clippings.................
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Nov 15, 2016 08:47pm
Great decision,
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Nov 15, 2016 08:51pm
Good and very mature and difficult decision. If you are fighting case against corrupt PM in court, its better to stay away from parliament
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Nov 15, 2016 08:52pm
Its better to stay away from parliament rather resign at right time...MQM might join.
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Nov 15, 2016 08:53pm
Saad Rafique I wish you could be proud of living in Pakistan. Corruption shall never be supported. IK won't.
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Nov 15, 2016 08:55pm
@pagla ... Go for Turkey to Pakistan love not love for a family. See China is people to people whoever come to power its there...
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Nov 15, 2016 09:00pm
For his politics and vested interests all are down even interest of Pakistan. Is this loyalty to Pakistan??
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Nov 15, 2016 08:59pm
@Z Khan :
Great comment Z Khan. Imran is the voice of an honest man with a conscience!
No honest Pakistani should allow Erdogan to endorse corruption by our dishonest politicians.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:04pm
@Fayzee Its not PTIs responsibility, the court should ask NS to prove where he got the money from and how did it make to uk.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:06pm
People saying that this is a wrong decision then I beg to differ simply because the world knows government is corrupt yet he's not with drawing. Countless allegations have come up and none of these have been addressed by the government. At this point leaders of other nations (our so called friends) continue to support this government. This goes on to show that we as a nation support corruption.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:08pm
@Fayzee he did. It was a gift from king of Qatar while Nawaz was in power. According to the law the apartments must be in the name of Pakistan not Nawaz or his family since it exceeds a certain value thus it should be considered a bribe.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:14pm
@Khwarezmi :
Imran's stand is against corruption by Nawaz Sharif, and against Sharif's clever move to invite Erdogan at this wrong time to endorse him for his corruption. Please try to understand what is behind this visit. Imran is not against Erdogan or Turkey.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:22pm
@Imtiaz ali khan he is already in power in one unit of the country where corruption is on peack dear
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Nov 15, 2016 09:23pm
Perfect decision.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:23pm
If US, Turkey, UAE, KSA taking sides in Pakistan politics then they should be treated this way too!
Pakistan should only have governments that are Made in Pakistan.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:27pm
@Amer That allies should stay away from interfering in Pakistan power politics!
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Nov 15, 2016 09:29pm
@Fayzee ... Mr. just watch Power play (ARY) few programs you will have enough proofs.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:31pm
very well said, Saad Rafique. Bravo.. go forward.. dont let them escape. This is sound of millions of silent Pakistanis.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:30pm
@Imtiaz ali khan then why is taking salary if he is no behaving a bandit than a politician.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:35pm
PTI is taking accusations against PM Ardogan seriously. They should attend the parliamentary meeting.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:35pm
Correct decision of a Party who have dignity and self esteem.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:36pm
Imran should stop playing petty provincial politics.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:39pm
PTI politics always produce negativity. They are lacking vision . If this is Imran Khan's New Pakistan then many voters has nothing to do with him and he kiss them good bye. I hate corruption myself but this decision to insult our long term friend is senseless.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:55pm
If PTI would have boycotted Erdogan due to his non-democratic way of government, I would have been endorsed this act of PTI.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:56pm
"United we progress, Divided we fall". Pakistani politics need to learn and practice this in at least its foreign policy.
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Nov 15, 2016 09:58pm
Waiting to for his usual U-turn which he is already delaying too much !
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Nov 15, 2016 10:10pm
@The end is near
When IK will near his end?
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Nov 15, 2016 10:16pm
A good decision and the way to Go
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Nov 15, 2016 10:26pm
The top 2 comments from viewers of Dawn news are : Wrong Decision and a Great Decision ! - United we stand , Divided we fall
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Nov 15, 2016 10:36pm
@Saeed Under not only Pak laws but most of the world in financial cases once ownership is proved it then depends owner to justify how he/she acquired the wealth.
As NS/family have accepted the ownership now ball is in their court to justify money
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Nov 15, 2016 10:39pm
Very good principled decision. This is where the test of your character and principles comes.
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Nov 15, 2016 10:43pm
@Sardar Khan Tarar .... not a waste of vote but to make weight of vote. PTI decision is excellent. If Erdgon is Pakistan well wisher he should speak and help to finish corruption. Erdgon supporting to corrupt lot. Erdgon should postpone his visit and wait for suitable time.
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Nov 15, 2016 10:47pm
@PTI lover .....go quickly out of PTI files and join the corrupt lot. Pti decision is the best for country and we all support.
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Nov 15, 2016 10:48pm
@Harmony-1© you are wrong and blin folded. IK brought him to court so he needs to provide the proof
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Nov 15, 2016 10:51pm
Why is Imran and his party sitting in parliament, they should resign asap.
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Nov 15, 2016 11:00pm
@Hilal Ahmad .....Corruption in KPK is minimised, and IK is never involved in corruption, free of corruption. What you got from, Arabs, Wasti Khaligue, Iran, Afghanistan and many previous friends like Qaddafi and what Erdgone will give to Pakistan? Erdgon please wait till PANAMA corruption issue is resolved through Judiciary.
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Nov 15, 2016 11:17pm
Great decision by PTI. Is Erdgon addressing the joint session to resolve KASHMIR or Corruption? Erdgon please stay back and wait for right time, let PANAMA issue be resolved by our Supreme Court and come down. At this time we feel that Erdgon is supporting corruption in our country. Erdgon we love you, PTI love you too, come and address in January 2017. Please do not come when we can not honor you.
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Nov 15, 2016 11:30pm
Although a PTI supporter, I disagree.
Parliament is for the government as well as the opposition. PTI should attend the session for the speech of President Erdogan and leave after his address.
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Nov 15, 2016 11:29pm
@azam kadeer No one in the world cares about this U-Turn Niazi. It is a good decision on Pakistan's behalf that those who don't represent the will of Pakistan, but selected by Bait-ullah Mehsood as their Election Commissioner, have no guts to attend the assembly of people's legislature. Try to understand dear, it is a good decision in disguise, though it has been taken by a failed someone, it conveys a positive and favourable message about our nation to the world.
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Nov 15, 2016 11:34pm
Good. Turkish Pm should know better when to come.
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Nov 15, 2016 11:36pm
Such a bad decision by IK. Turkey is one of brotherly countries of Pakistan who have helped Pakistan in hard times. Do you think after becoming PM you wont keep good relations with Turkey?
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Nov 15, 2016 11:39pm
A great decision...Pakistan comes first!!
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Nov 15, 2016 11:49pm
@rahi which whole nation, hold the election today and you will find out where the nation stands. He will be defeated miserably,
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Nov 15, 2016 11:53pm
Long live Pak-Turkey friendship.
Long live Pakistan.
Long live Imran Khan.
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Nov 16, 2016 12:21am
Turkey- Pakistan friendship is not based on individual personality. Both countries have common cause of Islam and desire to serve Islamic Ummas. Therefore all Pakistanis must join and support in whatever efforts are being made in this direction.
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Nov 16, 2016 12:34am
Well done Imran Khan. That's what leadership is all about.You are an honest leader and will never compromise on your principles unlike the corrupts who are of dubious character with no conscience and can change at any time when it suits them.
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Nov 16, 2016 12:36am
@Shabbir Kazmi your enemy's friend is also your enemy. Erdogan and Sharif are besties
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Nov 16, 2016 12:51am
This is a very sincere advice to pti leaders. Please keep engage in the parliamentary process. Please do not keep yourself isolated. With this rigid and non flexible attitude your workers will feel alienated. I am very sad for this party's workers.
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Nov 16, 2016 12:58am
You can not fight with every body every single person who is holding any kind of power in our country is corrupt .We all know you are an honest person but you are born in the wrong country.
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Nov 16, 2016 01:01am
@Sami Ullah Swati
PTI zombies are pathetic.
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Nov 16, 2016 01:02am
Very bold decision....This parliament is irrelevant...
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Nov 16, 2016 01:34am
No comment. You are not that important.
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Nov 16, 2016 02:15am
Calm down everyone pleazzzzze, NS issues is internal. The guest is a guest and he shall be received and attained the best way we could. Show unity to world for our all friends out side Pakistan, period.
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Nov 16, 2016 02:16am
@Imtiaz ali khan
I think otherwise.
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Nov 16, 2016 02:37am
Proud of PTI chairman, Imran Khan's decision not to attend the meeting because our PM has been continuously lying to the people of Pakistan on Panama Leak & National security breach.
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Nov 16, 2016 03:02am
Though a supporter of Imran Khan, I don't agree with the decision, It could have far reaching adverse affect on our foreign policy and relationship with Turkey.
Imran Khan please rethink for the sake of country's reputation.
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Nov 16, 2016 03:04am
Mr Saad Rafique have to provide so many justification, only because of IK. Without him they would have been just taking their Bari!! Well Done IK
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Nov 16, 2016 03:28am
@Karachiwala should we watch A R Y for proofs!!!! Seriously. You must be kidding
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Nov 16, 2016 04:07am
I am a supporter of IK. Since I am a non resident , I have a different perspective. We may have stark differences amongst ourselves but must unify as a Nation . IK and party were voted by the people to represent them in the parliament. They cannot violate this trust reposed by the people. It is imperative that they participate and legislate effectively and form a vocal and viable opposition. They will be gauged by the legislation they table. They may oppose electoral violations during the elections and argue against the legitimacy of the ruling party. They should highlight any irregularities at all available fora but in particular in the NA. It does not behoove such a popular party to resort to politics of negativity and dharnas. If the PTI feels that this is an illegitimate parliament and they do not wish to participate, then they must resign and chart their future course. My hope is that they develop a maturity that facilitates their engagement in the Parliament. This will be their avenue to greater positions of authority.
Turkey is a great friend. We must welcome their Leader as Citizens of a brotherly country and not as members of PML, PTI and PPP. We should be united as a Nation . Trust the courts to dispense justice and allow them the opportunity to evolve to their required stature.
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Nov 16, 2016 04:48am
Imran Khan needs to get real because a friend of a country is a friend and must be respected and honored. Stop being so idealistic and learn to live and make the best of what you have... Pakistan is in a beggar state and beggars can't be choosers.
Corruption charges can be levied against anyone, but the most important fact is that Pakistan need more friends at this stage and we shouldn't strained relationships with friendly countries.
Learn something from the West too, only judging criteria should be "whatever benefits the country".
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Nov 16, 2016 04:49am
Man up. Show respect to Head of a State. Leave your politics at the door, you lost the election, now if you have a bone to pick with the PM, take it up to the judiciary, stop acting like a child.
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Nov 16, 2016 06:15am
Wrong decision. Imran party must have gone to attend the parliament to show their presence to the Turkish people.
it will Back fire on him in the future.
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Nov 16, 2016 06:21am
@Fayzee - it's not PTI responsibilities to provide proof to the court.
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Nov 16, 2016 06:29am
I don't think Erdogan even cares if Imran and his party attend the parliament or not.
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Nov 16, 2016 06:37am
@Fayzee
Good judgment passed.
Now, how can we get it imposed so that Honest & Co. in power, get a bit more time to make an honest living.
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Nov 16, 2016 06:40am
@Kam
I believe IK is doing a good job. I am with him.
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Nov 16, 2016 07:01am
IKs personal or guided interests precede national interests.
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Nov 16, 2016 07:56am
@Karachiwala
I watch everyday, everything is doctored and manipulated for simple people like you.
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Nov 16, 2016 07:59am
Wrong decision. Wrong message to a friendly country.
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Nov 16, 2016 08:32am
The Turkish President would be well advised to postpone his visit to Pakistan till such time that the internal situation in Pakistan stabilizes. He should understand the sensitivities of the people of Pakistan and reschedule his visit, like the Chinese President did earlier. The friendship between Turkey & Pakistan is between two states and that is what the Turkish President is coming to reiterate, right, not to bale out Nawaz Sharif.
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Nov 16, 2016 08:33am
@Zeeshan "mainstream political intellect" what utter tripe!
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Nov 16, 2016 08:36am
@Shabbir Kazmi The visitor must be sensitive to the happenings of the country he is scheduled to visit. The relationship is between two states, not families. He should defer his visit, like the Chinese President did earlier, till such a time that our internal situation is stable.
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Nov 16, 2016 08:49am
Good decision as long as Turks are taken into confidence
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Nov 16, 2016 08:54am
Its not about corruption, its about IK and his ego. He cant just stand anyone superior to him. PTI is going down big time.....
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Nov 16, 2016 08:54am
@Changez Khan
He must not care at all,
ik is opposing Pres Tayyeb like Europeans
Time to straight lines,
No to ik forward
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Nov 16, 2016 12:59pm
PTI decision not to attend joint session of Parliament may be called a good decision if the court verdict had come in their favor. Until that decision is in pending, the PTI should attend all the sessions of the Parliament proceedings. It is their duty towards its voters to do jobs in the Parliament. Parliament is bogus or not, at least they should think they are not bogus, so they should go there in all circumstances.
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Nov 16, 2016 05:14pm
Turkey is a great friend and this decision of Imran shows immaturity.
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Nov 17, 2016 12:15am
wrong decision
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Nov 17, 2016 01:03am
It is reality PakChina, PaktTurk relations have entered in geo stratgic partnerships seeking similar alliance with Russia to avert rival countries and it carved in reality upon bilateral contacts on state level..
The approach and fanda of Pti leaderahip and its follower is quite different. They know state to state contacts but reject state's parliament representation though eating its fruits monthly.
Subsequently they reject PM- parliamentary guilty leader- however recognise same PM's CEPEC and army decisions come under the pm's nominated defence minister..IK with whole akalmand members can shake hands with Modi but cannot sit with the state- guests.
He pretend the most popular leader but unable to understand how he has defamed his contry image across the globe.
It is prejudice to predict during the Puten visit expected in few months PTI kaptan turned politician will be utilised his fame-earned by winning 92 cricket w.c- and his 90s born youth by doing in row 3rd time bycot (china, turkey, russia) to the guilty PM in revenge if apex court didn't convicted him in Panamagate scandal that will directly full fill rival countries agenda.
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Nov 17, 2016 05:16am
I am a Turkish, and please know that my dear Pakistani brothers and sisters, we will not consider this boycott as a disrespectful act against us. These things may happen in internal politics of every country. We will always care about you and our brotherhood will last forever as long as we both have moon and star in our flags.
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