Nawaz vacates PM House, departs for Murree

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Nawaz vacates PM House, departs for Murree

Sanaullah Khan Published July 30, 2017

Former PM Nawaz and former finance minister Dar meet staff at the PM House before leaving for Murree.─DawnNews

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif vacated the Prime Minister's House on Sunday and departed for Murree along with members of the Sharif family.

The former premier, his wife Kulsum Nawaz, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and his son-in-law Captain Safdar vacated the PM House two days after a five-member bench of the Supreme Court unanimously found Nawaz unfit to hold public office and disqualified him for misdeclaring his assets in a landmark decision on the Panama Papers case.

Former PM Nawaz meets with staff at the PM House before departing for Murree with his family.─DawnNews

On Friday, shortly after the apex bench announced the verdict that ousted Nawaz, the PM House had issued a notification saying that Nawaz, despite having "strong reservations" about the SC’s verdict, had stepped down from his post as the premier.

On Sunday, before he departed for Murree, Nawaz met with members of the staff at the PM's House.

Former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar also met with the PM House's staff before he left for Murree with the Sharif family.

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Kashif Khan

Jul 30, 2017 02:11pm

Holding office while being charged with such serious offences does not seem justifiable and reasonable at all. I am sure that there are laws against it because if you don't vacate the office before the investigation, you are in a position to influence the institutions to work in your favour. We have the example of SECP chairman trying to tamper with the records to protect Nawaz Sharif. Even if Pakistan does not have such a basic requirement in its laws at the moment, Nawaz should have resigned when the proceedings started and should have saved himself from the embarrassment. Bare be-abro ho kar..tere kochay se ham niklay.

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Shaukat Ali Khan

Jul 30, 2017 02:13pm

I sincerely pray for your return to the PM house.

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Mohsin

Jul 30, 2017 02:15pm

In muree where he would be staying in a government lodge? He should stay at his own place or a rented place on his own expense. Not even a single rupee be used for tax payer money for his leisure. He is been enjoying the perks since 30 years. It's high time now. If he stays on govement expense he should be accountable for that

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MSAlvi

Jul 30, 2017 02:19pm

One down, who is next? God bless Pakistan.

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rajab

Jul 30, 2017 02:20pm

why after 48 hours of disqualification, who will bear 2 days unnecessary expenses. Again going to face 62/63

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umair26

Jul 30, 2017 02:21pm

In what capacity did Maryam live in PM House too? and in the proceedings they argued that Maryam is not Nawaz's dependent!

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Harmony-1©

Jul 30, 2017 02:26pm

Why still protocol been given to him?

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Peace

Jul 30, 2017 02:30pm

@MSAlvi people who don't appreciate each other get no where. Learn to respect and learn to appreciate. Say thank you and say please.

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Muhammad haseeb

Jul 30, 2017 02:38pm

Another culprit down.Hope for best for Pakistan.

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alihMmad

Jul 30, 2017 02:47pm

@Mohsin still trying.

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alihMmad

Jul 30, 2017 02:48pm

@umair26 that could mean anyting at all...more of the same.

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Mike

Jul 30, 2017 02:50pm

@Harmony-1© Have some respect ...He was the pm of Pakistan

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Peace

Jul 30, 2017 02:50pm

@Harmony-1© Because He lives in the hearts of people of Pakistan.

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Abi

Jul 30, 2017 02:50pm

Was our former finance minister (Ishaq Dar) also residing in PM house?

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Aamir

Jul 30, 2017 03:01pm

it is really sad to see the govt affairs that they feel humiliated for all the corruption charges which they were given more than fair chance to prove but they dint. what about millions of Pakistanis who have no basic rights no jobs food electricity water health faciitlies children dying of hunger in laps of their parents. if you are the PM then you are responsible for each and every part of the country. you are answerable to 200 millions Pakistanis. are you PM just to make metros and motorways which is also very important but more importantly are things mentioned above. PM house budgets are in hundreds of millions lavish cars and life style at the expense of poor people. shame on all of us for bringing these people in repeatedly

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Zubair

Jul 30, 2017 03:09pm

@Shaukat Ali Khan ok but next time pay for their loot from your pocket not mine please

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Peace

Jul 30, 2017 03:09pm

@Mohsin you guys are never happy. Whether he pays by himself or take from government. People gets disqualified for corruption, but it's not true in his case, they disqualified him for not taking money from a company.

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Salman

Jul 30, 2017 03:13pm

@Peace Thank.you Supreme Court for getting rid of Nawaz. Now please make sure they are all held accountable in trial court. Is that better?

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Adil306

Jul 30, 2017 03:17pm

While in Murree try to ponder what have you done for the poor? Health, education are at the bottom line. NS will be accountable in the day of judgement too as he was head of the state. There is no such tyrant ruler in modern day get successful reign.

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Dr.Sadaf

Jul 30, 2017 03:18pm

@Abi , it was party time for all of them, still have my reservations if it is over yet.

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Gerry dcunha

Jul 30, 2017 03:28pm

@Shaukat Ali Khan prayers are answered forxthe right cause.

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Peace

Jul 30, 2017 03:31pm

@rajab he had to handover the paperwork and make sure that the ongoing projects don't get interrupted. Running a state's affairs are not a small thing.

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Alpha Beta

Jul 30, 2017 03:32pm

Although being a staunch supporter of his opponent, now one may feel sorry for him ...

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Irfan_Sydney

Jul 30, 2017 03:36pm

soon he will be joined by Imran Khan for holidays in Murree because he will also be disqualified.

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Ahmed

Jul 30, 2017 03:36pm

I don't see much change. Nawaz is removed that's good. But Shahbaz is taking over. Is he not corrupt?

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Tarique Hussain

Jul 30, 2017 03:36pm

There is a lesson for all of us in this sad saga of Panamagate, especially for those who enjoy power, that what we do will eventually catch up with us, sooner or later.

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M.Saeed

Jul 30, 2017 03:37pm

As an ex Head of State, any PM is entitled to so many constitutional privileges that would be available to Nawaz Sharif, unless cancelled through amendment by the Parliament by 2/3rd majority.

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Faisal

Jul 30, 2017 03:45pm

@rajab Generally a grace period is given to vacate a house. He left quickly in 2 days. The usual period for vacating govt or private accomodation is a month after notice.

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Faisal

Jul 30, 2017 03:46pm

@umair26 when u r given a government accomodation ur family lives in it. Or any other relative or even friend. Its ur discretion.

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Faisal

Jul 30, 2017 03:47pm

@Harmony-1© Protocol is generally given till the individual leaves

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PHILOSOPHER (FROM JAPAN)

Jul 30, 2017 03:56pm

Good Riddance.

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UMER AFZAL

Jul 30, 2017 03:58pm

@Mohsin 110% agree

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UMER AFZAL

Jul 30, 2017 03:59pm

@Shaukat Ali Khan yes return to loot the tax money again

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Asif A Shah

Jul 30, 2017 04:06pm

Thank you for your service. However, you should have resigned much earlier. In a way it is good that you went through some sort of legal process and the Supreme Court of Pakistan established a PRECEDENT Of MONUMENTAL IMPORTANCE while deciding against you. You have been on the national scene for a long time. It is not time to go into your achievements and blunders. At this time, I wish you the best of luck and best of health.

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Fatima

Jul 30, 2017 04:14pm

Alhamdolillah

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Saad Saeed

Jul 30, 2017 04:25pm

Good riddance

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Mirza

Jul 30, 2017 04:26pm

@Faisal These rules are applied on retirement not on dismissal. On dismissal you don't get paid any benefits.

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Navid Fazil

Jul 30, 2017 04:56pm

@Mohsin who told you he will be staying in the government house?

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Hassan

Jul 30, 2017 05:20pm

@Mohsin he has a house in Murree.

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Hassan

Jul 30, 2017 05:21pm

@Zubair How much tax do you pay in Pakistan?

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Hassan

Jul 30, 2017 05:25pm

No doubt the decision was correct and PM should have resignes last year himself but at the same time, I hope everyone realizes that he is walking out and departing so no need for additional.comments. his assets should be siezed but the guy has been a PM in Pakistan and has state secrets and neess to be protected just like past PMs and Presidents.

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Muhammad ALI

Jul 30, 2017 05:29pm

The system is still the same.. His brother will be the prime minister. The son of his brother will be the chief minister of Punjab. Maryam Nawaz will still hold her office. This means they still can make more money... Another revolution is needed to finish off this family making business with the taxpayers money.

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Syed

Jul 30, 2017 05:30pm

@Mike sorry mate, he has been declared dishonest and corrupt by our Supreme Court. Corrupt while holding public office is treason against ones motherland. No respect there, as much as one feels.

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Syed

Jul 30, 2017 05:34pm

@Peace that's just one offence. Read the whole judgement

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Pak PATRIOT

Jul 30, 2017 05:38pm

History will remember ex P M Nawaz Shariff as a man who readily agreed to abide by the ruling of the Supreme Court. The orderly exit of him from the Prime Ministers Office / House and bidding farewell to his staff and bureaucrats, is a display of maturity in Pakistani Politics and Democracy. Well done Mr Nawaz Shariff, Thank You for your service to Pakistan.

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Hadi

Jul 30, 2017 05:55pm

You will be back soon iA - Me Rightful Owner!

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Syed Waqar Ali

Jul 30, 2017 05:57pm

What can anybody say?

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saeeds

Jul 30, 2017 06:01pm

Beauty of democracy and great job Mr NS for upholding law and democratic way. That the lesson for people of Pakistan no matter what you think follow the law.

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Tabassum_UK

Jul 30, 2017 06:09pm

@peace you really need to get your facts right. The SC declared him dishonest as he didn't declare he was chairman of a co in UAE. He was getting paid irrespective of the fact whether he collected his wages or not he had 7 years to come clean. Now that he is being found out he has twisted the argument around to say he was disqualified for not taking his wage. Anyone who has followed the case can see thru this, unless you happen to be part of the awam that has eaten a plateful or few of the biryani that came from him and will believe whatever bye says.

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Miqbal rangoonwala

Jul 30, 2017 06:42pm

Visa and aquma are two different things see that ( the former petroleum minister said, “To my understanding of legal matters, there is no harm in possessing an iqama — it’s just a visa — but nowadays, laws are being interpreted in ways that are stranger than ever.”)

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Dr. Ali Canada

Jul 30, 2017 06:50pm

@MSAlvi He is coming back with full force. He is still most popular and honest among all these politicians

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Dr. Ali Canada

Jul 30, 2017 06:54pm

@UMER AFZAL like everybody is paying tax in this country. He has been paying business and personal tax more than any politician

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khurram

Jul 30, 2017 07:09pm

Mr PM you will be back. Stay blessed

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Adrian

Jul 30, 2017 07:22pm

Great leader and an awesome person. Will be missed dearly. Appreciate all your efforts towards the prosperity and development of Pakistan. Stay Blessed.

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Ahmed Bajwa

Jul 30, 2017 07:54pm

@Kashif Khan Very well said in precise way. Hats off

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W Shaikh

Jul 30, 2017 07:58pm

@Shaukat Ali Khan I appreciate your comment and join your prayer too.

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srehman

Jul 30, 2017 09:46pm

@Shaukat Ali Khan I sincerely pray for you...

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Jul 30, 2017 10:34pm

@Tabassum_UK - I totally agree and support your comments and add that there is NO place in any civilised society for corrupt politicians, dishonest bureaucrats and greedy businessmen. Pakistani people wants corruption free nation along with justice, education, health care and security for all, irrespective of creed or social status.

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Changez Khan

Jul 30, 2017 11:49pm

Good riddance.

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Shajia

Jul 31, 2017 12:24am

@Peace MSAlvi is absolutely right.

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a ali

Jul 31, 2017 12:28am

thanks God. good riddance for rest of NS life...

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Salman

Jul 31, 2017 12:30am

@Shaukat Ali Khan inshallah your prayer will be accepted. I'm sure SS will invite nawaz for lunch one day :)

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Abrar hakim

Jul 31, 2017 12:41am

Some of the comments really perturb mind protraying arrogance and disrespect. The factor of ethics is rapidly losing ground in the socio-political landscape of Pakistan. Morality loose currency in shameless society. A breed of uncivilized youth nurturing by a demagogue is catastrophic. If the shepherd goes astray, whom the sheep will follow for their direction- thats the present dilemma of this hapless nation.

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Imtiaz Shallwani

Jul 31, 2017 12:44am

@umair26 because PM didn't have any small children.

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Tahir Hasan

Jul 31, 2017 01:14am

Not u/stood wheather the decision of SC was on panama case or DXB income case ? 2) where the zardari cases have gone ? 3) has it been decided that no civilian govt will complete its mandated period of five years. ? 4) Aam public ki kaheen shunwaee nahi.

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Dr Arindam Sen NYC

Jul 31, 2017 01:17am

The charges and evidences need to be proved. Nothing has been proved till date except his election deceleration. That looks harsh considering some money here and there. No doubt last judgement is weak and certainly demands a review.

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charlie

Jul 31, 2017 01:23am

@rajab Send him the bill. 50 lakh/day. If he doesn't pay confiscate, send a tax bill.

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charlie

Jul 31, 2017 01:24am

@Mike A PM disgraced 3 times. He is a convict now.

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charlie

Jul 31, 2017 01:27am

@Hassan That also supported and paid for by our taxes.

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Tahir Hasan

Jul 31, 2017 01:33am

Its not u/stood whether the decision was on panama case or DXB income case.? 2) where Zardari's cases have gone ? 3) There are cases against Imran Khan ? 4) whats the future of political parties and politics in our country

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Ajmal, Lahore

Jul 31, 2017 01:35am

This is the right time to pesticide the PM house so all old bugs, termites, cockroaches and poisonous creatures those lived years will be cleaned out and new comers will work for country with honesty and sincerity..

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Edgar

Jul 31, 2017 01:40am

Can he afford to go to Murree?

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Nadeem

Jul 31, 2017 03:58am

it would have been much more justified and honourable if the DISQUALIFIED Nawaz Sharif took off to a private accommodation or hotel in Murree. Such eyewashes are detrimental to his own credibility and stature as a political leader who become leeches to the system. He shifted to Government House Murree. Is that not a STATE run accommodation paid for by Tax-Money? disqualification is a dishonourable affair if one has the character to feet it. This is a slap on the face of the so-called democracy and noon supporters that a dishonest person leaves the PM house to reside in another Class-1 category state residence with full security detail and protocol. SHAMEFUL

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Rohail

Jul 31, 2017 04:37am

@Abi It appears whole money laundering machinery and state enemies were residing in PM house conspiring!

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Akil Akhtar

Jul 31, 2017 04:43am

These people seem to have no respect for Pakistan and the esteemed positions they held....time to send the royal family home for good.

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khan

Jul 31, 2017 05:55am

Go Nawaz Go....

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khan

Jul 31, 2017 05:56am

@Shaukat Ali Khan I wish your prayers are never answered....

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PakSAL

Jul 31, 2017 05:57am

@Mohsin He has a house in murree, the renovation of which was done by poor people of Pakistan.

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Jul 31, 2017 06:25am

@Shaukat Ali Khan ... you have a right for your opinion, but brother there is a saying that we should think before we speak . All i can say.

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Farid

Jul 31, 2017 06:31am

Hope he has left forever.

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AhmAd

Jul 31, 2017 07:50am

@Shaukat Ali Khan Are you serious?

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INDIA

Jul 31, 2017 09:17am

Please return back next year for sure..we need you sir..!

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INDIA

Jul 31, 2017 09:26am

Like a desert miss the rain and we miss you..

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random

Jul 31, 2017 12:33pm

Pakistan is now some 70 years. The first general election was held 47 years ago. How many PMs have come since, how many were dethroned? Perhaps there is a talent deficit amongst the honest.

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N R Johar

Jul 31, 2017 01:20pm

NS never learned any lessons from his past blunders!

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nasir

Jul 31, 2017 02:31pm

mia sahab is good man

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Dan

Aug 01, 2017 08:49am

@Mohsin Agreed, people are poverty-ridden and this guy is spending taxpayer money and looting poor people of his country.

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Wellwisher

Aug 01, 2017 10:46am

All politicians are corrupt so no need for PM to vacate his office. Sad day for Pakistan.

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asad

Aug 01, 2017 11:30am

whatever is said against NS regarding involvement money laundering but it is clear as day that he is not morally corrupt.

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Raja Parekh

Aug 01, 2017 01:23pm

If given opportunity most of the people would have certainly followed his path to become rich. People blame because they were left behind did not find the opportunity.

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K Ganesan

Aug 01, 2017 01:39pm

Very sad development.

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Fahad Farooq faisal

Aug 02, 2017 03:25am

@Ahmed Is it indeed! A Farce!

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Fahad Farooq faisal

Aug 02, 2017 03:25am

@Shaukat Ali Khan You don't sound like a sincere person (if you wish for that!)

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MOHAMMAD

Aug 02, 2017 10:53am

Pakistan should move forward, there should be a way for common person with intelligence to govern Pakistan other than clans in charge.

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