PTI chairman names and shames party members who 'sold votes' in Senate polls

E-Paper | April 25, 2026

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced on Wednesday that the party was taking action against 20 lawmakers for "participating in horse trading" during the Senate elections last month.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the PTI chief said that the party will give the accused a chance to explain before their names are forwarded to the National Accountability Bureau.

Khan claimed that PTI, by expelling nearly "30 per cent of its leaders", was "truly protecting the sanctity of the vote" and wondered if other political parties will follow suit.

The names of the PTI lawmakers who are suspected by the party leadership of "selling their votes" include:

PTI

Deena Naaz
Nargis Ali
Nagina Khan
Sardar Idrees
Obaid Mayar
Zahid Durrani
Fouzia Bibi
Naseem Hayat
Qurban Khan
Arif Yousaf
Amjid Afridi
Abdul Haq
Javed Naseem
Yasin Khalil
Faisal Zaman
Sami Alizayi

Joining from QWP

Meraj Hamayun

Awami Jamhoori Ittehad

Khatoon Bibi
Babar Saleem

Joining from PML-N

Wajihuz Zaman

"This is not the first time lawmakers have taken part in horse trading," Khan said. "This has been happening for the past 30 or 40 years."

The PTI chief said that the accused lawmakers had received as much as Rs40 million each and added that the party will issue a show-cause notice to them.

Khan lauded other members of his party who "resisted the temptation" to take large sums of money offered to them by other parties.

Last month, Dawn.com had learned that at least 17 PTI lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa allegedly sold their votes during the Senate election enabling two PPP candidates to be elected to the Senate from the province where the PPP only has seven MPAs.

An initial investigation ordered by KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak into alleged horse-trading had revealed that at least 17 ─ and as many as 20 ─ PTI MPAs in KP had voted for candidates outside the party, sources in CM House Peshawar and Bani Gala had told DawnNewsTV.

Additional reporting by Fahad Chaudhry.

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Apr 18, 2018 05:51pm

Great if there is not a big U-TURN few miles ahead.

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Harmony-1©

Apr 18, 2018 05:51pm

Great decision. Amongst the current lot of politicians only IK has the courage, decency and sense of righteousness to do that.

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Yaqoob

Apr 18, 2018 05:52pm

Wow. One of the greatest political decisions of all times .

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Abbas

Apr 18, 2018 05:57pm

Only a leader with courage, dignity &absolute honesty could such a historical decision. Great of you Captain. Stay Blessed.

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Ali Abbas

Apr 18, 2018 05:59pm

Kudos... this guy is changing the dynamics of Pakistani politics for good... Hats off...

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Zaidi

Apr 18, 2018 06:04pm

Absolutely correct decision. This is real respect of a voter.

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M.Mudassir Siddiqui

Apr 18, 2018 06:12pm

One of the best decision

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nafis

Apr 18, 2018 06:14pm

Great Imran khan shows the world that he does not scared to given the names of bad guys though these peoples belongs to his party.

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salman

Apr 18, 2018 06:18pm

Salute!

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Apr 18, 2018 06:20pm

If people don't vote for this person, they have a serious issue!

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israr

Apr 18, 2018 06:27pm

awesome i like the honesty, there might be 1 or 2 coming up and saying it was not me however i SALUTE IK FOR BEING HONEST

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Fatima

Apr 18, 2018 06:28pm

It's a good step.bravo

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Apr 18, 2018 06:28pm

Excellent decision by the PTI Chief. Keep it up and hang on to.

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Khan

Apr 18, 2018 06:29pm

Strongly disagree with Imran Khan by forcing party member to obey him and his party. before taking any final decision make sure whether they voted according to their free well or were paid paid. if they voted according to their free well than listen they came to assembly by the votes of the people not by party. if they don't trust their party member why are they in the party. before participating in upcoming election kindly do internal party election.

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ibrahim marghoob

Apr 18, 2018 06:34pm

Great decision. This will act as a deterrent for others as well in future.

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BhaRAT

Apr 18, 2018 06:40pm

Love you Imran khan you’re probably the only honest and decent politician in this country

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Hasnain

Apr 18, 2018 06:41pm

thats a first!!

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Syed Shahzad Bukhari

Apr 18, 2018 06:42pm

Can be good precedent for now on, we the youth of Pakistan want to try PTI in the coming election to see how they rule and perform for next central and provincial governments being majority party as compare to other status co parties like PML N, PPP.

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Dr. Doctor

Apr 18, 2018 06:46pm

Review the names of the people and you will notice these are the ones not promised any tickets in future and were most likely opportunists who utilized the reserved quota seats. As a result, even kicking them out of the party will not be difficult. In fact these people gave IK a chance at twisting the entire story and look good in the eyes of the simple-minded people. It's exactly like how IK joined hands with PPP in senate. Is he going to fire himself for suggesting and permitting his party members for performing undemocratic deeds? If someone wants to do a PhD in politics and bank on every move cleverly while painting a positive picture of every negativity about him for the unsuspecting simple and emotional people of Pakistan, then one must follow Imran Khan.

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SkyHawk

Apr 18, 2018 06:48pm

Great IK makes great decisions.

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Aman

Apr 18, 2018 06:51pm

It is sad to see so many corrupt people joined an honest man's party. Good Job Imran Bahi. You have already won this nation with your honesty and integrity. People oof Pakistan should not vote anyone but Imran during the next election. He has the will and capacity to change Pakistan for good.

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Naeem

Apr 18, 2018 06:53pm

It does not matter if IK becomes PM of Pakistan or not. He has done more good things for the politics of Pakistan than the so called other political leaders. Salute to you Mr. Khan!

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Dawn read since 02

Apr 18, 2018 06:57pm

Bold and brave move

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Umair Ansari

Apr 18, 2018 06:59pm

Wow. I Salute the honesty of this man! Kudos!

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M.S.Awan

Apr 18, 2018 06:59pm

A very balanced and positive decision.In democratic norms,members have moral responsibility to toe the party line.Unless,party leadership makes a terrible choice and members are bothered by their conscience.In this case,the goal is to make money.If Khan can throw these skunks out of party & make them an example that would be a great and a unique case in Pakistani politics. Is not there some way EC could recover this money from them.

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salman

Apr 18, 2018 07:01pm

@SK Fully agree with you!

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M1 Jamal

Apr 18, 2018 07:05pm

NAB to finish the culture of corruption in our country,otherwise,We will be at loss.

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zahid

Apr 18, 2018 07:06pm

First time I agree IK decision. Way to Go! Bravo

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Ziarat khan

Apr 18, 2018 07:08pm

Commendable

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amir

Apr 18, 2018 07:09pm

Welldone Khan. Great honest man who can deliver for the country. We need leaders like him who are honest and can serve this nation in reality

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Concerned Citizen

Apr 18, 2018 07:13pm

Thats not a way to win Elections. But sure is a step in the right direction.

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Suhail Kidwai

Apr 18, 2018 07:14pm

That’s how you can bring your party to forefront.

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SAK

Apr 18, 2018 07:21pm

Excellent; at least he has shown some morality to take this decision. Some body should advise other politicians as well to show grace and integrity in their politics.

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Saad Khan

Apr 18, 2018 07:22pm

Good job and you set an example, Imran Khan was born for Pakistan, he won World Cup for Pakistan and now he will win corruption free cup for Pakistan. Inshallah

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Fareed N

Apr 18, 2018 07:27pm

Rs 40,000,000 roughly equivalent to $400,000 /each suspected MPA. Who paid them this humongous sum ? Why can't this be tracked. In fact , democracy is on selling block. If IK is naming the names why not the leaders of other parties.

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Tariq, Lahore

Apr 18, 2018 07:28pm

This is probably a step in the right direction to 'weed out' politicians without principles or an elected politician for sale to the highest bidder! Just goes to show they're only out to make money and that's why we're not going anywhere fast as a nation!

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Abdulla Hussain

Apr 18, 2018 07:34pm

Well done Imran Khan. This is for the first time some party has come up honestly to protect the sanctity of votes. Others only pose. This is the change expected that PTI lef government will surely bring. Imran Khan should also try to inform the nation the party name and the middlemen involved in purchasing the consciouses of the voters. All buyers and sellers of senate votes should be banned for life and all money recovered.

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NADIM KHAN

Apr 18, 2018 07:35pm

Dawn should have displayed their pictures against their names. Public needs to recognize them.

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bunnyas

Apr 18, 2018 07:39pm

Good job IK.

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Haroon Rashid Khan

Apr 18, 2018 07:39pm

IK should make more such decisions to bring the party back to the initial promise of change and win back the educated voters who have wandered away.

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Tariq Amir

Apr 18, 2018 07:41pm

Another drama of IK. Read the stories of corruption in KP and what see what he has done to eradicate corruption there.

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Omar

Apr 18, 2018 07:52pm

Unheard of in Pakistani politics.Salute!

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salman

Apr 18, 2018 07:52pm

@Dr. Doctor Please don't try to take away the credit of his courage and honesty. He also has the right to do some politics and take advantage of wrong doing of others..didn't he??

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Ghar_Damad

Apr 18, 2018 07:56pm

Well done if there is no U turn. Other parties should announce that none of these will be allowed to join their parties

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malick

Apr 18, 2018 08:02pm

Like this decision by IK. Bilawal Bhutto should take same action against ppp senators those who paid

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Khanm

Apr 18, 2018 08:02pm

Great action ..maintaining the credibility is the key to the principle what the party stands for or else it defeats the purpose of democracy...changing the side is like deceiving the people who voted for a particular political ideology...end of the day...Credible Quotes. Persuasion is achieved by the speaker's personal character when the speech is so spoken as to make us think him credible. Propaganda, to be effective, must be believed. To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible we must be truthful.

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Razi ullah

Apr 18, 2018 08:04pm

An unprecedented move by Imran khan. This shows his zero tolerance for corruption.

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Chacha

Apr 18, 2018 08:08pm

Voting against your own party in senate elections is constitutionally allowed, this also means that your own members are not happy with your performance

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nationalist

Apr 18, 2018 08:10pm

How did he discover that??

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Imran

Apr 18, 2018 08:14pm

A great leader with bold but right decisions

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Asim

Apr 18, 2018 08:15pm

I assume, khan must have proof of payment or evidence of this corruption then why not elections of those senate seats can be cancelled?

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SHAHID SATTAR

Apr 18, 2018 08:21pm

Very correct and bold move by Imran Khan. There can't be any two opinions about the same. Will the ECP also take notice of the malpractices incurred in the buying of votes for the senate. Can't they take action against the elected senate members who paid money to get elected? Can they be deseated and send behind bars for their bribe offerings? And can't the party chiefs who negotiated for en-mass purchasing of votes for their members be called for their roles and punished accordingly.

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gullu Badsha

Apr 18, 2018 08:27pm

@Khan, you will not understand this issue, so might as well leave it. This is not for you. It is beyond you.

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Syed Ahmed, Canada

Apr 18, 2018 08:28pm

That is the right spirit. These people should be debarred for the lifetime.

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Larkanavi

Apr 18, 2018 08:36pm

Only PTI under IK can do it.

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Imtiaz

Apr 18, 2018 08:40pm

Will any action be taken on those PTI members BOUGHT votes from MPAs in Punjab?

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M Mirza

Apr 18, 2018 08:43pm

The voting system is flawed. Change it. But these politicians will not change the system.

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M. Saeed

Apr 18, 2018 08:43pm

This proves that the PM was right and those asking him to take his words back, are the black sheep. It is now for the new Chairman Senate to refuse leading the horses traded in to Senate.

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Shahbaz

Apr 18, 2018 08:47pm

Honesty; hallmark of a leader

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Apr 18, 2018 09:04pm

Action should be taken against both the people that sold their vote (bar from public office for life) and those parties who bought the vote (they punishment must be that two of their elected members have to resign and another be allowed to run for public office again)

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ahsan7979

Apr 18, 2018 09:21pm

Thats what we call transparency...

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M. Ahmed

Apr 18, 2018 09:22pm

Now Imran khan has accepted that his party candidate were involved in horse trading of Senate election. It is not clear if they did so in the individual capacity or on someone directed them to do so. Anyway now chief justice should investigate this when he is taking action for all political decisions. And fresh and fair election for senate should be called.

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Sajjad

Apr 18, 2018 09:24pm

Why don't we have voting by show of hands so there is no horse trading?

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Sami Ullah

Apr 18, 2018 09:32pm

@Khan Opps another Pakistani excuse for flourishing corruption. Lets call spade a spade like IK. Why worried as he is not a dictator like Ayube Khan, Musshrraf, etc, but an elected politician.

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Spogmai

Apr 18, 2018 09:34pm

Will someone from ppp or PML-N do that

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Ahmed

Apr 18, 2018 09:35pm

Good job imran. We can't get out of this sick corrupt mindset without such bold actions. No sympathy for the corrupt people.

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Apr 18, 2018 09:35pm

Great Decision. I was expecting Ayesha gulalai name also in list. Did she fallowed party policy ????

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Sami Ullah

Apr 18, 2018 09:36pm

IK setting new standards for Pakistan politics. Wow man, many traditional politicians must be waking up to a horizon they may have not thought of for decades to appear in Pakistan. Wonder how N and PPP responds to this! Keep it up man, this is the kind of steps we need to take to get rid of the menace of corruption!

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Hussain

Apr 18, 2018 09:37pm

Before this I was the die hard jiyala of a corrupt Party, after realizing some facts. I had wrong perception about IK but he is the not that much bad as I was brainwashed in previous company. From this day I am true supporter of PTI. Hussain From Larkana

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concerned citizen

Apr 18, 2018 09:43pm

This is what I call, Lead by Example, those who are talking about U-turn, show me one example where other corrupt parties has ever done that.

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Hussain

Apr 18, 2018 09:48pm

Khan is khan

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Nazir

Apr 18, 2018 09:59pm

Any thoughts for the people that are joining PTI, after enjoying years of power,

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Sameer

Apr 18, 2018 10:04pm

Bravo Captain, thank you and Good job. Now will PMLn and PPP follow?

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ProudPakistani

Apr 18, 2018 10:05pm

One and ONLY KHAN!

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pathanoo

Apr 18, 2018 10:08pm

How does Imran know for sure that these men and women of PTI have taken money to vote the way they voted? And, how does he know who they voted for? Isn't the voting secret? JUST ASKING.

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Fahd

Apr 18, 2018 10:12pm

well done. good precedent

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MALKOO

Apr 18, 2018 10:16pm

I mean what about Chaudhry Sarwar?

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Apr 18, 2018 10:19pm

Why not first let them explain first

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Ghani K

Apr 18, 2018 10:24pm

@Khan - If they can't abide by part 's protocols, why contest election under the banner of PTI? Otherwise, contest the election as Independent Candidate.

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Zia

Apr 18, 2018 10:25pm

@Khan That's why its a SHOW CAUSE Notice which means to come forward, explain & provide clarification. Senate election did not happen yesterday. After Election, there was tons of internal investigation and work done before these show cause notices were given by the party today. Do you really believe that Votes/Electable are not being bought during senate election? If believe that, there is no need to discuss it with you. Either you are too naive or biased to believe in authenticity of Senate or any election process in Pakistan. Its takes guts to do what Imran Khan has done! No party can dare to do what he has done! I just hope that People of Pakistan can really take advantage of this great leader and the vision that he has!

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Apr 18, 2018 10:25pm

Why not let them give them chance to explain first and then public the names. How if someone didn’t do anything wrong

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Ghani K

Apr 18, 2018 10:26pm

It is not the issue of PTI alone, Election Commission of Pakistan should take serious notice if found guilty they should be disqualified for life.

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Ravian

Apr 18, 2018 10:27pm

Naive me thought woman are less corrupt. They certainly have achieved parity.

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Syed Zafar Kazmi U.S.A

Apr 18, 2018 10:28pm

@Hussain Don’t pin much hopes until implemented b/c the great Khan is the great master of U TURN.

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Ravian

Apr 18, 2018 10:28pm

Hats. Off to Imran .

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Wild Guy99

Apr 18, 2018 10:29pm

I haven't any doubts on your credibility before holding this press conference, after divulging those who involved house trading, you made it more clear your political vision to masses. Imran Khan, hopefully you will lead us to prosper and corruption free Pakistan.

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Shiraz

Apr 18, 2018 10:36pm

Shame Shame.....

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Rana Zeshan

Apr 18, 2018 10:39pm

Man of steel IK True leader for the nation hats off

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Rana Zeshan

Apr 18, 2018 10:40pm

Man of steel IK

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Nia

Apr 18, 2018 10:41pm

Good! But why isn’t Ch Sarwar on the list if it really is a principled stand.

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M. Afzal Riaz, MD

Apr 18, 2018 10:42pm

Why horse trading is not a criminal offense? These members should be banned for life for any political office.

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Waheed Khan

Apr 18, 2018 10:43pm

We love and support you Imran. Don't let these corrupts compromise your stand.

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Umardaud

Apr 18, 2018 10:44pm

Great decision. What about those who voted for Chaudry Sarwar election?

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some-honesty

Apr 18, 2018 10:47pm

So Imran Khan is busy disrupting his own political party nearing elections? I wonder who advises him? Does he really want to win?

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some-honesty

Apr 18, 2018 10:48pm

@Harmony-1© Nearing election time? Not very smart.

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El Cid

Apr 18, 2018 10:57pm

The Great Khan is honorable, Sadiq and Ameen. Alhamdollilah!

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Abbasshah

Apr 18, 2018 11:16pm

4 Crore each MPA ,lot of money ,both Horses &their traders must be tried in the court.

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Ghani K

Apr 18, 2018 11:20pm

About 90% will switch to PML (N) rest to PPP

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Mubasher Malik

Apr 18, 2018 11:27pm

Among our politician (leaders) Only IK has the integrity and will to take such an action. Bravo IK!

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Imtiaz Ali Khan

Apr 18, 2018 11:32pm

@Harmony-1© Rightly said brother. Not all the people in any party are saints, but if the leadership is honest everyone knows if you do the crime you got to do the time. Great going IK.

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Srehman

Apr 18, 2018 11:47pm

This decision is truly commendable!

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Bitter Truth

Apr 19, 2018 12:24am

What about Ch Sarwar who bought votes in Punjab assembly to get himself elected as senator!! Oops it’s dry cleaned corruption. I will vote for IK if he takes action against Ch Sarwar as well otherwise its all drama as many MPA’s issues show cause have already left PTI like pmln MPA’s. of south Punjab

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naji

Apr 19, 2018 12:27am

Appreciating and courageous work of Imran Khan. Other party must follow to curb such type of negative activities.

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haider shaikh

Apr 19, 2018 12:37am

A great Yorker in the Pakistani politics by IK, he's bowled all the opponents!

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naji

Apr 19, 2018 12:38am

Where is Champion of democracy ppp, ex chairman senate Mr Raza Rabani? What he did in his tenure when there was open market of sale and purchase of members? Great work of PTI Imran khan.

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Abdul Bhatti

Apr 19, 2018 01:11am

- Well done Imran Khan. The whole nation will highly appreciate your move to name and shame parliamentarians who participated in horse trading.

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Ayesha Sadozai

Apr 19, 2018 01:19am

Imran and co are no less corrupt and greedy than any other politicians in Pakistan. Somehow, Imran just can't see the huge corruption scams of his CM Khattak and cronies. Why is that?

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hamza

Apr 19, 2018 01:34am

What about the party or the ones who bought these votes?

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Apr 19, 2018 01:44am

@Khan. right on...

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Ayubjj

Apr 19, 2018 02:12am

Well done Mr. Khan. They deserve exemplary punishment.

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Apr 19, 2018 02:18am

Great and true leadership step taken by PTI/Imran Khan to inject integrity into Pakistani politics

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Laeeq

Apr 19, 2018 02:22am

Senate eletions are sham. Senators should be elected through popula vores not by money. Well done Imran Khan!

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Snoppy

Apr 19, 2018 02:26am

Bitter truth of politics I am not surprised

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Jamil

Apr 19, 2018 02:42am

What About Mr. Sarwar?

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Taj

Apr 19, 2018 02:45am

If he stays steadfast on his decision without any U turn, this will be the turning point in Pakistani politics...

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Jay

Apr 19, 2018 02:46am

@Yaqoob This not a political rather a moral decision. Morality in politics is missing in our democracy. People who have been disqualified in courts for corruption, are brazenly challenging the judges instead of being ashamed and been arrested.

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Moth

Apr 19, 2018 03:39am

Politicians should not be allowed to control any kind of country money. Snach that power from them then all such things will disappear. They bribe because could recover many fold when in power. Take their power away.

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Khany

Apr 19, 2018 03:48am

Imran Khan needs leaders who have never been in politics before. The ones who will show love and change for the betterment of Pakistan. Mostly Young youth or graduated students is the best step forward for a big change in politics. Parties should be kept in non family buissness with options for new candidates to take over.

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suleman khan

Apr 19, 2018 04:04am

very nice / informative interview , I feel interviewee did good home work

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anand

Apr 19, 2018 04:12am

Thief calling a burglar a criminal.

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Larkanavi

Apr 19, 2018 04:27am

@Asim Good point.

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Dr. Amin

Apr 19, 2018 04:34am

The wrath of Khan! Khan rules!

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Zak

Apr 19, 2018 04:52am

Now IK and PTI are ready to lead Pakistan after next election. National interest came before party interest.

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Concerned

Apr 19, 2018 05:03am

This is really good, hope other parties follow.

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Fasal

Apr 19, 2018 05:22am

Shabash! Makes me proud of maturing of Pakistan's democracy. Thank you Mr. Imran Khan for setting an example!

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Afia

Apr 19, 2018 05:56am

Can someone take the money back from them and spend on some development project? The name of the project should be "ihtasaab"

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Nam

Apr 19, 2018 06:00am

@Dr. Doctor are you N league hired to spread negativity

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LAHORI KID

Apr 19, 2018 06:06am

That's a long and distinguished list. Mr. Khan, there is no way you can stop the horse trading, its the system, and the way politics and money work. Show me a person willing to turn down Rs 40 million

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FAIRTALK

Apr 19, 2018 06:07am

Excellent move by Imran Khan to curb horse trading. This is an unprecedented incident in the history of Pakistan. Well done Kaptan. In the next elections PTI is going to be the biggest challenge for both PMLN and PPP.

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Pro Accountability

Apr 19, 2018 06:48am

A master stroke, which can win the the election for PTI.

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Safins Ali

Apr 19, 2018 06:52am

@Khan There is no sense in what your saying. Read the facts first then state your point. They have been PAID to vote for another political party it was not done by their free will.

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Fjk

Apr 19, 2018 07:01am

Awesome, brave Pakistani, a spark in ashes, wish this son of your country best there is.

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Rana Aamir

Apr 19, 2018 07:09am

@Khan I think you are Zardari or NAWAZ. People like you are not good with Pakistan

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Ahmad

Apr 19, 2018 07:11am

A political gimmick to please his core vote bank. Naming and shaming is not a civilized way of doing things, but then I never found PTI and it's supporters to be too civilized.

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E. Lodhia

Apr 19, 2018 07:12am

@Chacha But no money should change hands!! You do know that much, I hope.

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Apr 19, 2018 07:29am

IK, you think these people have any shame? No.

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Amir Dewani-U.S.A

Apr 19, 2018 07:39am

Congratulations to Imran Khan! This is indeed a right step in the right direction. Frauds of any type , especially in the matter of elections, must be eliminated. I wonder if the other political parties will act accordingly to stop corrupt people from marketing the votes. Here PTI is a winner and the intellectuals, writers, and media houses must encourage such bold initiatives. However, it requires moral courage and sense of belonging to the country.

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Atif

Apr 19, 2018 08:07am

His MPAs sold votes and he gave all of his unsold votes to the buyer for free. At least some of his members could damage PPP financially. Now why to 'shame' them as IK did something worse than them. And who will account for the bought votes for his senator from punjab Ch Sarwar? Or does IK want to suggest that buying votes is OK but selling is not?

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Atif

Apr 19, 2018 08:08am

@Yaqoob really. how can people be blinded that easily?

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Habib A. Zuberi

Apr 19, 2018 08:33am

''This is real low in Pakistani politics.

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Shair Abbas

Apr 19, 2018 08:59am

Well its interesting.. IK has kicked out his party members because of horse trading however in Punjab PTI has done the same thing.

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Apr 19, 2018 09:00am

I think they should make the votes public after ]elections to take care of such issues and ban all votes from the parliamentarians who have either left party before elections or have been kicked out of the party on whose mandate they were selected to the assembly.

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Abbas

Apr 19, 2018 09:28am

Great decision by the chairman IK. PTI zindabad Pakistan paindabad.

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Taimur

Apr 19, 2018 10:01am

Well done IK

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UZI

Apr 19, 2018 10:27am

IK definitely leads the pack in self-reflection and correction. Others don't really care about morals, ethics or the law as long as they are in power.

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Chatterjee

Apr 19, 2018 10:45am

@anand A little knowledge is dangerous!

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Salman

Apr 19, 2018 01:21pm

Where is the 17th PTI member ? Is he/she a big one, that cannot be named ?

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Apr 19, 2018 01:25pm

@Khan Yes ofcouse, and thats why constitution allows such people to contest as independent candidate, why they are with PTI if they don't agree to the manifesto of the party ?

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Semi

Apr 19, 2018 01:56pm

Well a little while ago imran khan said that his pti government set an example in kpk for the rest of the political parties how to run a corruption free government .well said sir. these 17 corrupt MPA are part of pti government and if they can betrayal you than take a guess what they did to the citizens of kpk.time to wake up SIR

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AFZAAL AHMED TAHIR

Apr 19, 2018 02:47pm

Great initiative that put huge pressure on other parties to take action against horse trading.

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Sabina Salam

Apr 19, 2018 04:31pm

This is a very courageous decision made by IK despite elections around the corner, no other politician would take this kind of step. Hats off

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SIAK

Apr 20, 2018 10:55am

Another infantile action by IK....a big and embarrassing U-turn is around the corner. Moreover, what about declared Corrupt and Disqualified Tareen who is always found flanking him all the time!!?? Please grow up IK!!

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Shafaq Ahmed

Apr 21, 2018 02:20am

In such a case all those elected senators who were voted or not voted by them should be removed from being Senators. And votes handed over to Zardari must also be taken into account. Senate Chairman or Deputy Chairman are not these office bearers after these confessions. Think logically. It means new senators are not the Senators unless this thing is probed. Biggest Corrupt practice. These were the elections of upper house.

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parveez shafi

Apr 21, 2018 01:12pm

@Khan Please read the article again. How naive are you.

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