Nisar can’t contest polls on PML-N ticket: Pervaiz Rashid

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ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has hinted at not giving party ticket to former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan for the upcoming general elections after he openly went against the present PML-N narrative and leadership.

Mr Nisar’s recent statement against the party leadership and his stance against the party line on the Panama Paper case verdict against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and criticism against the judiciary indicate that he has already lost a ‘sacred’ place in the party.

Speaking to Dawn, Senator Pervaiz Rashid, a senior leader of the PML-N, said: “The PML-N will go to polls with its present narrative and Chaudhry Nisar, who is deadly against the party’s narrative, cannot contest the polls from the party platform.”

While hinting that Chaudhry Nisar might not get party ticket in the next general elections, the former information minister said Mr Nisar was acting against the present narrative of the ruling party. “His fate in the party will be decided by incumbent PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif,” he added.

He said that Mr Nisar would have to decide if he wanted to continue with the party or part ways.

Since the surfacing of Panama cases against the former prime minister and his family, Mr Nisar had been giving statements against the PML-N policies and narratives, which the party leadership believed were violation of party’s discipline.

Published in Dawn, March 24th, 2018

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ali

Mar 24, 2018 08:52am

Nisar should not waste a second with these thugs that have looted the nation over the past 30 years. Even better for him to come out and expose these thugs!

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Saad Khan

Mar 24, 2018 09:15am

Ch Nisar can make his own PML (Nisar), we estimate approximately 45 members can him, almost complete Rawalpindi Division and in South Punjab, Ch Nisar will be in good shape, because he is not corrupt and straight shooter.

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Babu

Mar 24, 2018 09:16am

Mr. Nisar, you should have moved out of pmln a long time ago. As for the secret files you have on everyone and their wrong doings, you have betrayed the country by not exposing their corruption and wrong doing. You did not take allegence to NS, but to Pakistan!

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asad

Mar 24, 2018 09:21am

Nisar had been the great servant of Punjab / Wederas of Sindh as he worked against the indigenous Mohajir representatives.

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Ahsan Gul

Mar 24, 2018 09:21am

Mr. Nisar would be wise not to stand with the corrupt party and its members like you Rashid!!! Almost everyone in PML-N has history of stealing money from Pakistan government or contracts. Public is not going to stay silent and will be asking for stolen money recovery.

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Ayub

Mar 24, 2018 09:23am

Pervaiz Rashid is very right. If Ch Nesar is a gentlemen he have the choice.

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Mujhe Kyun Nikala (Canada)

Mar 24, 2018 10:23am

Ch Nisar Ali Khan is a misfit in the PML-N. He should quit and join PTI.

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LAHORI KID

Mar 24, 2018 10:24am

Mr. Nisar's statements might have been against the narrative and policies, but they are true. Its time to move on Nisar sahib, its been long over due;

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sajes syed

Mar 24, 2018 10:33am

If PML-N does not give him a ticket, it is an end of Nisar's journey of 'running with the hare while hunting with the hounds' So far so good. Bye bye Nisar.

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Bakht

Mar 24, 2018 10:36am

PMLN already had only a few left in their ranks who could speak their mind out. First Javed Hashmi, now Chaudhry Nisar, one by one they'll all leave, and what will remain would be the family itself and those who worship them. It turns out that you can't have an opinion of your own if you are not a Nawaz.

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Mar 24, 2018 10:43am

Nisar is finally kicked out from PMLN.if he had joined PTI at the time when requested by Khan in 2014, he would never face this disgrace.

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Alba

Mar 24, 2018 10:43am

That is Mr. Nisar's problem. Nawaz won't take him back under present circumstances.

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A Pakistani

Mar 24, 2018 10:48am

Ch. Nisar should already move out of PML-N and into a new party of his stature. We all know there's only one party where Nisar could be welcomed and that's PTI. His only problem is that he carries with him an ego. But politically, he's a very intelligent person. Could prove to be a great asset to PTI. Now when Nawaz Sharif has got people like Pervez Rashid speaking for him (whose family is known to be against even the idea of Pakistan), then Nawaz Sharif doesn't need enemies, his own cronies are enough.

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What about me

Mar 24, 2018 10:48am

I am curious, why PML n doesn’t give a show cause notice. There is more than what meets the eye.

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Khan

Mar 24, 2018 10:53am

And what’s the party’s policy ? Plundering this nation’s wealth, stashing it abroad and covering each other’s back ?

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Mar 24, 2018 11:10am

Nisar is hedging his bets because he has proven through his actions that he is an opportunist. He benefited from the Sharifs for 30+ years. He would not be on the national political scene without Nawaz and that is true for every PML-N leader including Shahbaz. It is predictable that he will join a party soon which is favored by the establishment

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Suleman

Mar 24, 2018 11:25am

Nisar does not fit in well with the current PML(N). He should contest the election as an independent candidate, which he is sure to win. There are few politicians like him who are not tainted with corruption.

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Fawad

Mar 24, 2018 11:44am

The most Democratic person in PML N is Chaudry Nisar the rest are 'Lotas' like it's leader...

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Mar 24, 2018 12:01pm

In my view, Nawaz Sharif has issued an ultimatum to Ch Nisar through Pervaz Rashid - leave the party or you will be kicked out. It is end of Ch Nasir's political career, double face and indecisive strategy - you don't have to be rocket scientist to understand NS's mindset!

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Sab se pehle pakistan

Mar 24, 2018 12:05pm

There will be another announcement of a press conference by Chaudry Nisar which will have absolutely no information. There is a famous english saying "empty vessels makes more noise".

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Mar 24, 2018 12:09pm

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WARRIs

Mar 24, 2018 12:19pm

Welcome to PTI Chaudhry Saheb!

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Mar 24, 2018 12:29pm

nisar is source of most of the problems for pml n.. he is responsible for damaging the civil society in Pakistan as he was working on so called anti freedom of speech narrative,

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Haroon

Mar 24, 2018 12:36pm

Nisar was always aware of all the loots. Can’t see why the comments portray him as an angel!?!

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Ashfaq

Mar 24, 2018 12:40pm

Once you see whos talking, you will realize at the same moment who is the right person.Pervez Rashid is an ULTIMATe DARBARI, while Ch Nisar has proved himself to be a person with disgnity, no match PR...

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Iqbal Janjua

Mar 24, 2018 12:51pm

If Nisar thinks he is much better and purer than rest of the PML-N then why stay with this impure flock? It is unfair and immoral on his part to continue undermining the party from within. Quit the party first and criticize from outside.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Mar 24, 2018 01:34pm

Under the current prevailing circumstances, yes, he can't. However, in the dynamic and diabolic world of politics and politicians, anything is possible in the days to follow.

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Ahmed

Mar 24, 2018 01:34pm

It will make no difference to Ch Nisar. He will still win the seat. Instead of penalizing Nisar, they should have listened to his greviances. This may be the beginning of PML-N demise.

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Mar 24, 2018 02:07pm

Dirty politics

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Observer - Canada

Mar 24, 2018 02:39pm

Mr. Nisar wants to eat his cake and have it too. He should be either in one party or the other.

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Rameay

Mar 24, 2018 02:48pm

Unfortunate for the party for losing a sincere member.

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Hadi

Mar 24, 2018 02:54pm

Nisar has exposed himself badly by engaging in petty self-centered behaviour and politics at the most crucial juncture for the party.

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Vikas Rehman

Mar 24, 2018 03:03pm

Ch Nisar has to make up his mind now. He has already waited for too long, which has hurt his politics.

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parveez shafi

Mar 24, 2018 03:08pm

Nasar if he was honest, then he should have left the party, or try to change it within the party. He was not honest with the country. He has the biggest chance to change pakistan. That is to leave the party and expose Nawaz & co for What they are. This will help pakistan and Punjab, not to have majority for PML-N. Because I can not see any other way to stop PMN-N wining in Punjab.

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qaiser ahmed

Mar 24, 2018 03:23pm

Forming his own political party is his only option. It would be a mistake for PTI to invite him.

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haseeb

Mar 24, 2018 03:28pm

@Saad Khan no one knows him in south punjab ,

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Zafar Ahmed

Mar 24, 2018 03:32pm

Nisar can win a seat at his own without any doubt, Pervez Rashid &. Other cronies needs tickets from the Sharif's dynasty for elecction

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Philosopher (from Japan)

Mar 24, 2018 03:34pm

This was bound to happen.

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M A MUJEEB, CANADA

Mar 24, 2018 03:40pm

The Panama case was against Nawaz Shareef, purely in his personal capacity and not as Prime Minister or party head. The party had nothing to do with the Panama case. Hence the question of adhering to Party line or narrative on the part of Nisar does not arise. The ministers are seen protecting Nawaz at the Accountability court, leaving their duties to the nation. This is unfair.

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JK Rowling

Mar 24, 2018 03:51pm

@Saad Khan : behaving like Sheikh Rasheed?? Isn't that one fool enough for us??

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Falcon1

Mar 24, 2018 04:17pm

Charudhy Nisar left holding the empty bag by the very party he's been loyal to, for all these years?? Sad how this man never learsns any lessons, in his golden years.

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Dr.M.M.Khan

Mar 24, 2018 04:53pm

Every time Mr. Nisar talks to the media he hints at opening up mystery surrounding his dissent in the party. He ? threatens to release the Secrets of PML(N) over many years but he never does it. It is obvious the the party wants him out but he wants to be ousted. That is the crux of the problem.

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American raja

Mar 24, 2018 04:59pm

So, what Parvez Rasheed is really saying that Ch. Nasar should sacrifice his political goodwill for the sake of a corrupt party.

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Masood Hussain

Mar 24, 2018 05:34pm

It is foregone conclusion that Ch.NISAR is not going to be tolerated anymore inthe NOORA LEAGUe.

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Dr Mughal - UK

Mar 24, 2018 05:37pm

PML-N knows Ch Nisar’s plan. This statement came ahead of Nisar’s next move, saying we are kicking you out before you say you are leaving PML-N. Ch Nisar missed the boat. He should have quit PML-N with grace and honour when Nawaz was disqualified in July last year.

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Political connoisseur

Mar 24, 2018 05:42pm

Mr Pervaiz Rasheed please forget Ch Nisar your whole PML(N) party participation in election is in doldrums, you are deliberating playing with fire, by escaping to implement your truce with TLY party & its supporting parties. April 1st is fast approaching and you guys enjoying rabit's dreams.

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Dr. Amin

Mar 24, 2018 05:45pm

CN has served the corrupt Shariffs for ages; time for him to serve people for a change!

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Mar 24, 2018 05:46pm

In my opinion, Ch Nasir lost a golden opportunity a few months ago to become a PML leader, but, instead, he had no guts and decency to speak his mind and teject corrupt mafia. As a result, he is now a failed and wounded politican with weak legs to stand on, as in politics, timing and courage to speak truth plays an important role in success and failure - this is my candid view about Ch Nasir!

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Citizen26

Mar 24, 2018 05:54pm

Honest man should stand away from the looters. Nisar has been warned in very clear words.

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Imran

Mar 24, 2018 06:12pm

Nisar has wasted his time with this self centered money grabbing family, no Mr Nisar you are going to py the price for your misplaced loyalty.

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Ahsan road

Mar 24, 2018 06:48pm

I think nisar should stop shaming his party that gave him respect and seat. He is today what he is because of pmlN.its a fact.

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Dr Mughal - UK

Mar 24, 2018 06:50pm

@haseeb The public may not be aware of him but the disgruntled Noon League MNAs from South Punjab know him very well.

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Shireen

Mar 24, 2018 07:06pm

Why is PMLN creating more problems in spite of being in hot waters already.

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Pakistani

Mar 24, 2018 07:09pm

Clearly proving beyond doubt that PML-N is not a democratic party.

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Rohail

Mar 24, 2018 07:45pm

Nawaz Sharif should be man enough and should come forward himself instead of using his information machinery against Chaudhary Nisar!

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Rohail

Mar 24, 2018 07:48pm

Nisar has wasted lots of time and relied on Shahbaz Sharif that he may come forward and save him. Nisar should remember it’s Sharif’s blood floating in their veins ... all corrupts

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Abid Shah

Mar 24, 2018 07:50pm

Nisar is a smart politician and he is waiting for the moment when his part way with the party and his statement against the party will have the highest impact. That will be 30-60 days before election.

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zaheer

Mar 24, 2018 08:03pm

This is politics, just a game. Nisar is purposely doing this with the consent of Nawar Sharief. He will get a ticket.

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Simple Human

Mar 24, 2018 08:20pm

Nisar is looking to be fired from PLM-N and then move on to a new party with sympathy wave with him. If he quits he will be forgotten soon and will be irrelevant.

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khan

Mar 24, 2018 08:51pm

once you are in a party for so & now all of sudden going against particularly leadership is munafiqat. It would have been better to convey the message senior leaders & should open mouth in media .If you are right good work,loyalty ,dedication would prevail in the future & would have got more honour/respect. Thing could work out better with SHBAZ SHARIF & people who trying to creat troubles will be defeated & PML-N will get on its feet.In history you should that unity ,inspite of some differences always prevails.

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Memon

Mar 24, 2018 09:39pm

How can a party chief control system be called "Democracy". Both, PML-N and PPP are family controlled parties who get the dictation from the chiefs of two families.

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Saad Khan

Mar 24, 2018 10:59pm

You Senator Pervez Rashid will also lose his seat, very soon.

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Alan dinosaur

Mar 25, 2018 09:13am

Good nisar

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Tariq

Mar 25, 2018 02:34pm

Nisar, shoud immediately join hands with Imran to support Naya pakistan narrative as his long association with PML has done nothing

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malick

Mar 25, 2018 07:51pm

Nisar should contest as independent and win.

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AHAQ

Mar 26, 2018 12:02am

I doubt if Nisar has chance of standing up in PML-N - a party run by a civilian dictator Nawaz Sharif and his family and a bunch of nepotic cronies.

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Arfeen Khan

Mar 26, 2018 06:17am

How Chaudry Nisar should not waste a second in PML-N as he cannot his majesty. By the way... Mr. Nisar it is also time for you to retire.

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Ahmad Gul

Mar 26, 2018 08:20am

It does not bother Nisar . Losing Nisar at this juncture of time is also a dent on party that will affect the overall performance of party. Believing that PML N is likely to win the general election is itself a fool's paradise. Nisar is too strong to lose seat with backing of PML N or without backing. It seems to have affected the Nawaz Sharif who has lost the most party loyalists because he has become victim of his own whims.

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Akhtar Husain

Mar 26, 2018 08:48am

Every member of an organisation (or a party) can have difference of opinion in a democratic society. I do not agree with Senator Rashid. All those who are advising NIsar Sahib to quit PML-N have their own motives. Nisar Sahib should not pay attention to so-called well wishers and continue to serve Pakistan and the deprived people of Potohar.

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HonorBright

Mar 26, 2018 12:29pm

What is this party discipline but a position of political slavery?

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Abdus S Chaudhry

Mar 26, 2018 12:54pm

Nisar is an intelligent and honest politician. Nawaz Sharif should shake hand with him

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