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Under-fire Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader (PTI) Naeemul Haque who earlier this week lost his temper on a TV show and slapped PML-N's Daniyal Aziz said on Thursday that party chief Imran Khan had lauded his move.
Haque and Aziz, in an appearance on Geo TV's 'Aapas Ki Baat' programme at the Islamabad studio, traded barbs when some remarks made by Aziz apparently infuriated Haque, who then slapped the privatisation minister.
A video clip shows the PTI leader slapping Aziz, saying: "How dare you [Aziz] call me a thief, you should be ashamed of yourself."
Aziz appeared visibly stunned after the incident.
In a video shared by Dunya News on Twitter, Haque said: "This person (Aziz) attacked Imran Khan's character ─ and he kept doing it, and then lying, and when he called me a thief, slapping him was a natural response," he explained.
"Imran Khan praised it, saying that I did the right thing because he had been spitting venom for a long time."
"All the PTI's supporters have lauded the move," he added.
#PTI Chief #ImranKhan has also praised me for slapping #DaniyalAziz: #NaeemulHaq@naeemul_haque @PTIofficial #DunyaNews #DunyaVideos @DaniyalNA116 #DunyaUpdates pic.twitter.com/jpZHA0bEq5
— Dunya News (@DunyaNews) May 25, 2018
Shortly after Haque's statements in the Dunya News video were reported, the PTI leader took to Twitter to defend his remarks, saying: "Contrary to what some media is projecting, Imran Khan never appreciated the slap but commended me for countering the abusive and false onslaught of Daniyal. Imran Khan never encourages [the] use of violence anywhere anytime."
Contrary to what some media is projecting IK never appreciated the slap but commended me for countering the abusive and false onslaught of Danial. IK never encourages use of violence anywhere anytime.
— Naeem ul Haque (@naeemul_haque) May 25, 2018
Haque came under fire for the slap from a number of political leaders and commentators. This is not the first time he has been involved in a physical altercation while appearing on TV. In 2011, the PTI leader threw a glass at PPP's Jameel Soomro after the former allegedly hurled verbal abuse against him.
Aziz, while commenting on the incident, said that the general attitude of PTI leaders is very intolerant. "They cannot tolerate criticism and resort to violence."
He added later that it was a "pre-planned move" by Haque and the PTI to provoke him, and that it reflected frustration in the PTI and among its "handlers".
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May 25, 2018 02:16pm
This is the utterly irrelevant statement by Naeem ul Haq, it only serves to hurt party and IK's grace. This is not a way of doing politics.
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May 25, 2018 02:19pm
And IK wants to be the next PM. My expectation was that he would expel NH from PTI and apologize for the incident himself. IK is setting a very low standard of appropriate behavior for public officials.
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May 25, 2018 02:23pm
I am a PTI supporter but this move should not be praised. He should apologize.
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May 25, 2018 02:24pm
All politicians should show tolerance and restrain themselves from misbehaving on and off the TV, when they are representing their respective parties, no matter who they are. I strongly condemn any such incidents that are out of order and give negative impression!
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May 25, 2018 02:26pm
How shameful. This guy have no regrets.
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May 25, 2018 02:27pm
If IK condemns such an action he should address this matter immediately and take disciplinary action against this man. If no action is taken, I for one, will be upset.
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May 25, 2018 02:27pm
Another MQM in the making. whoever disagrees or point at flaws than threat them, beat them. PTI basically frustrated due to non-performance in KPK and sees its loosing in KPK. Also PTI is frustrated that people are pointing out at KPK's poor performance, so now anger is showing everywhere.
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May 25, 2018 02:28pm
Wait what? IK also lauded the attack? Yeah this was on the cards from the day one that IK likes abusive language and hitting opposition. They will govern country? By the way what Danyal Aziz said is only a mere percent of what bad language you and IK use. So much for tabdeeli
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May 25, 2018 02:33pm
Seeing PTI and ts stalwarts its beginning to give impression that we live in stonage times or worst dictatorship within PTI. Anyone dared to disagree with PTI will be showed the way out with abuses and slaps. Its good that people are now seeing the real face of PTI and about time. PTI will not work at all, just remember that and if you dared to say anything you will be punished.
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May 25, 2018 02:37pm
Shame on you. And shame on Imran Khan as well.
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May 25, 2018 02:45pm
Seems it was pre-planned.
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May 25, 2018 02:46pm
Shame on Naeemul Haq on such a statement. PTI should clarify its position as to are they with him on such a poor statement and attitude.Shame on IK if he has endorsed such a poor act of NH.Knowing IK past history and statements it is very possible he would have said that.Secondly now NH should be prepared to get its back in the next tv debate from a PMLN member.Is this the political culture PTI stands for?
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May 25, 2018 02:47pm
at-least respect the position he is appointed to! Very low.
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May 25, 2018 02:52pm
Please Mr.Khan, stop being arrogant and egoist. Take immediate action against NH.
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May 25, 2018 02:58pm
What is wrong should be called as wrong. The problem is this guy has lost his cool on more than one ocassion on Tv shows. He gota work on himself. I dont expect IK to praise such an act.
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May 25, 2018 03:06pm
I find it hard to believe.
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May 25, 2018 03:07pm
Goons on the way to hold high office. Sad state of affairs. Pakistan Zindabad
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May 25, 2018 03:09pm
We hv no future as civilized nation if our leaders are like this.shame on all who do it and support it.
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May 25, 2018 03:16pm
very sad indeed for politics when a party claiming to bring justice, it's head praises an uncalled for from a person who has been questioned in the past for such behavior
IK should have apologized and suspended NH
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May 25, 2018 03:22pm
Very shameful act to slap someone & even more shameful is to defend such an act.
Worst is dragging IK & #PTI into a matter that they had nothing to do with.
Someone from PTI should come forward to dishown this act and individual.
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May 25, 2018 03:23pm
The truth is this is what he is saying , Imran khan hasn't said anything in public yet and the key word is YET ...
If he condemned shoe be thrown at nawaz sharif , believe me when I say this this was a hand to hand physical connection and there will be serious consequences to follow. We are talking about Imran khan who has a vision for Pakistan unlike your previous leaders....
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May 25, 2018 03:41pm
Imran and his PTI are ruining the social fabric of our society.
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May 25, 2018 03:42pm
Pathetic... If IK praised you for your act then he is not the same person I used to know. #tolerance
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May 25, 2018 03:52pm
Let us start a class of Taleem-e-Balighan in National assembly and attendance should be made mandatory for all party leaders. These fake degree holders know least about ethics and need grooming.
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May 25, 2018 03:53pm
Shame on you Sir and on your leader for praising you. Such a person cannot even be a guest at my house and certainly not my leader. Leader is the one who teaches you good morals and not the one who is violent.
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May 25, 2018 03:55pm
If IK praised u then it is a surprise for me.
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May 25, 2018 04:06pm
The way PMLN leaders deal with poor public, this move is nothing to consider. What if a common man receive slaps from police or politicians? This kind of attitude has been developed in ordinary masses due to ignored education system in the country by ppp and pmln.
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May 25, 2018 04:09pm
hard to believe but if imran truly supports this, then it's shameful and must be condemned. above all, this guy is profoundly crediting himself for such a heinous act.
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May 25, 2018 04:10pm
What message are we giving to our young generation? PTI must rethink about their approach. This will only fuel the already polarized society of ours...
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May 25, 2018 04:10pm
Shame.
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May 25, 2018 04:27pm
If this is correct then shame on IK too and for NH, he seams to be beyond shame.
IK and PTI is loosing credibility fast!!!
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May 25, 2018 04:28pm
This is getting ridiculous now
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May 25, 2018 04:31pm
Did Imran Khan said he praised him? The answer is no so Naeem ul haq can claim whatever he want
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May 25, 2018 04:31pm
@Apache nevertheless there is reaction to every action words can be more harder than a slap sometimes
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May 25, 2018 04:32pm
Utterly disgraceful if PTI applaud this disgraceful act of violence...folks ...most of had a great expectation but like Bruce lee one said...I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine...
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May 25, 2018 04:40pm
It shows how progressive IK and company is, now please no body try to defend them both because IK has not denied it.............
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May 25, 2018 04:47pm
I was strong supporter of PTI , Voted and convinced many voters for PTI back in 2013 and 2015 local bodies elections. Now I am ashamed and surely I will vote PML N in next Elections Inshallah. PTI Have disappointed me for its poor performance in KPK.
Respect for IK but no real change in KPK
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May 25, 2018 04:52pm
Shame on you!
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May 25, 2018 04:53pm
Shame
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May 25, 2018 04:56pm
And this man is dreaming to become the PM of this country who has zero tolerance for his political opponents! not surprising that he has endorsed NH's shameful act as he himself uses gutter language against those who oppose him in politics, he will be remembered for polluting the minds of youth who are fast becoming intolerant in their political discourses, dont know where are we heading to?
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May 25, 2018 05:07pm
@SAW . Well said.
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May 25, 2018 05:27pm
Shame on Imran Khan. He has lost his touch as a hope for PK
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May 25, 2018 05:47pm
What a disgrace! IK wants to be the PM yet their is nothing prime ministerial about him.
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May 25, 2018 05:48pm
If you don't like an argument then hit your opponent hard with a fist. It is a policy of PTI endorsed by Imran Khan.
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May 25, 2018 06:11pm
Disappointed by the behavior of Naeem. Such politics should be discouraged. Politics of arguments and discussion is the way forward.
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May 25, 2018 06:12pm
Shame on these politicians for their aggressiveness with no tolerance. How can they serve the people in this manner. Politicians of the 50s 60s and 70s were matured people in parliament.
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May 25, 2018 06:16pm
Shame. Media in general and Geo in particular should blacklist NH and not allow him untill regrets for his action and tender his apology. Because of his action and this statement, my whole family votes will not go to PTI. Shame on him.
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May 25, 2018 06:18pm
There was nothing heroic what Naeemul Haque did.It was totally shameful.Daniyal Aziz should have been aware
of his irrational past behaviour with the PPP's Leader Jamil Soomro.I am shocked at Imran Khan's illogical and
indecent stand of supporting him.
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May 25, 2018 06:19pm
Hope Imtan does not condone violence under any circumstances.
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May 25, 2018 06:20pm
Naeem ul Haq should apologise.
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May 25, 2018 06:20pm
Though I support IK but If it is true then shame on Imran Khan.
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May 25, 2018 06:29pm
Naeem Ul haq, you are the true face of PTI>
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May 25, 2018 06:30pm
@Apache not apology but he must be expelled from PTI. But IK will never do that because both are cousins.
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May 25, 2018 06:57pm
Unfortunately, use of violence including verbal and physical abuses is very common in South Asia due to its centuries old and still persisting sociocultural values, norms, traditions and precedents which are very hard if not Impossible to change overnight.
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May 25, 2018 06:59pm
Disgraceful
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May 25, 2018 07:07pm
democracy is all about agreeing or disagreeing, showing tolerance and being a good listener.......if you can't respect that, you are no less than a tyrant. this is simply a pathetic endorsement.
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May 25, 2018 07:08pm
In order to discourage violence in political arena and set an example , We expect from IK nothing less then expulsion of Naeem ul Haq. A PTI Supporter
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May 25, 2018 07:18pm
Think for a while IK is PM and people are protesting against his policies what he would do?
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May 25, 2018 07:19pm
I cannot give my future in the hands of emotional people. After all we are atomic power.
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May 25, 2018 07:35pm
Over dose of senseless political talk shows.
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May 25, 2018 07:36pm
It is not a good practice to promote.
Intolerance should not be stimulated
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May 25, 2018 07:54pm
Sometimes it is hard to believe Imran Khan studied at Oxford university.
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May 25, 2018 08:00pm
a so called future primeminister of Pakistan teaches his fallowers amazing
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May 25, 2018 08:05pm
This will only hurt IK and PTI. I am staunch PTI supporter but I totally disagree with what this man has said. Very sad to know. What ever you do, you don't get physical and that too on live TV. Shame on You Mr. Naeem and if IK said that shame on him too
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May 25, 2018 08:14pm
So sad on the part of IK...!
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May 25, 2018 09:09pm
Naeem ul Haq must be punished according to Pakistani laws.
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May 25, 2018 09:12pm
PTI is feeding on violant behaviour so no wonder !
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May 25, 2018 09:17pm
Won't be voting for PTI anymore, on some level they are like other parties too. Guess I'll stay indoor on election day.
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May 25, 2018 09:21pm
@Ashir shah this is no reason to defend such a pathetic act
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May 25, 2018 09:32pm
Shameful act. Where are your values?
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May 25, 2018 09:47pm
If true that Imran praised Naeenual Haque for slaping, then both do not deserve to be leaders for this uncivil
behavior. They should be ashamed.
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May 25, 2018 10:10pm
As a PTI supporter, I am utterly disappointed with Naeem. I request the leadership to relegate Naeem down to an ordinary position. He doesn't deserve to be in the position to be defending PTI in such a shameful manner.
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May 25, 2018 10:38pm
@anwarsher So true.... This is not a way to behave like a mature politician and party head
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May 25, 2018 10:39pm
@Apache IK should condemn this act. What kind of message are we sending to our youth?
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May 25, 2018 10:39pm
@King Akbar 100% agree
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May 25, 2018 10:42pm
@Sarah Usman ...Well Said...
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May 25, 2018 10:49pm
Name calling and attacking someone personally is never ok, in fact, I consider it to be a cowardly act, disrespectful, disgraceful, and if does happened, you take the high road by not taking it personal. Just because someone called you a certain name does not make you one.
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May 25, 2018 11:03pm
PTI thinking and actions are totally flawed.
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May 25, 2018 11:10pm
We should not vote for PTI if the party doesn't take any action against the unacceptable behavior displayed by Naeemul-Haq.
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May 25, 2018 11:18pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad come on watch some videos of politicians fighting on YouTube. It happens all over the world. Don't feel inferior in this regard.
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May 25, 2018 11:35pm
@anwarsher IK fully supports Naeem act! Why don’t people understand!
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May 25, 2018 11:49pm
Like father, like son.
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May 25, 2018 11:51pm
I dont believe a word naeem ul haq says..
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May 25, 2018 11:56pm
And these are Pakistan's future leaders? Children have more sense. IK is important almost like king?
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May 26, 2018 12:38am
@moon Light sorry dear this is not in defiance of MQM but I have been watching political system of Pakistan for last 3 decades and I have never seen any MQM guy who lost Control on live tv show. Not in history. The bet is on.
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May 26, 2018 02:18am
No less was expected from Imran. For him, the issues are not judged by right or wrong but by who did it.
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May 26, 2018 03:43am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad But if you are incapable of learning you are incapable of handling situation where you must control your emotions. I would say you are half educated, learned the books but did not learn the manors.
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May 26, 2018 04:33am
Mr. Imran Khan,
Have you really praised Naeemul Haque?
If yes, then it is disgusting.
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May 26, 2018 06:05am
That isnt anything you should be proud of. There's 20 million years of evolution behind you. Act like it!
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May 26, 2018 06:37am
Ik is exposing himself fast
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May 26, 2018 07:05am
@anwarsher I agree with your comment
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May 26, 2018 07:21am
PTI high command needs to ensure Naeem Ul Haque is reprimanded for his conducted during the talk show. Whilst I accept that Daniyal Aziz is no angel but Mr Haque failed to restrain himself and fell short of standards the public expects from PTI leaders.
Sadly it’s not the first time Mr Haque failed to control himself. Maybe he is not the best person to take part in TV talk shows?
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May 29, 2018 03:16am
how can he lies like that... is he denying video msg?
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