Imran starts preparations for formation of govt at Centre
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Friday started preparations for formation of his party’s government at the Centre after the PTI won a majority of seats in the National Assembly.
The PTI is also working to form its government in Punjab and for this purpose it has started contacting leaders of different parties and independent candidates.
Read: PTI, PML-N go head to head for control of Punjab
PTI leader Jehangir Tarin made telephonic contacts with the head of a faction of Muttahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM), Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui.
The MQM faction and the PPP did not participate in the Multi-Party Conference (MPC) convened by the Muttahidda Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) leader and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman in Islamabad on Friday.
When contacted, PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry claimed that PTI had clinched 137 seats of the National Assembly out of 270 and, therefore, it would easily form its government at the Centre.
He also claimed that the number of PTI’s successful candidates in Punjab was 130, while the number of PML-N seats according to unofficial results of the polls, is said to be 127.
“We will definitely form our government in Punjab as we are in contact with 21 independent candidates,” the PTI leader said
When asked who will be the next chief ministers of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he said that the matter would be decided by PTI chairman Imran Khan.
Talking about provincial setup of Balochistan, he said that the PTI was in a position to form a coalition government in Balochistan as well.
Meanwhile, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf Ahmad Al-Maliki called on PTI chief Imran Khan at Mr Khan’s Banigala residence and congratulated him on behalf of the Saudi government for success in the general elections.
Published in Dawn, July 28th, 2018
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Jul 28, 2018 08:11am
I don't think Imran Khan will be able to make the government. There is going to be a huge protest by the opposition parties and then there will be Free and Fair elections.
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Jul 28, 2018 08:16am
Best wishes to PTI and Imran Khan for the future. Certainly, the countries that had written off Imran Khan and PTI in the past in favor of PML-N, now recognize the PTI as a party with a popular mandate for the betterment of Pakistan.
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Jul 28, 2018 08:23am
Love and happiness to brethren across border.love from India..
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Jul 28, 2018 08:57am
KSA is our friend and so is Iran. Both are our brothers.
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Jul 28, 2018 09:09am
Imran Khan should be pragmatic in selecting the coalition parties and partners for formation of Federal govt along with Punjab. Smaller parties and independents who are in large numbers are bound to demand ministries and easily be manipulated can hold the govt at ransom. It would most appropriate if PTI forms govt both at center and Punjab along with PPP which would be more stable and has a proven track record of being reliable partner in the past coalition govt with PMLN.
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Jul 28, 2018 09:17am
This guy IK is a true leader, the rest are all opportunists and croos.
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Jul 28, 2018 09:28am
Now watch Pakistan go places he will finish corruption and make Pakistan great again
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Jul 28, 2018 09:59am
Waiting for naya pakistan. Must hold the new government accountable to their promises. No ifs and buts..
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Jul 28, 2018 10:51am
@RUMI
Larger then the millions who reached Lahore to welcome Nawaz? Get real bro. Simple fact is that PML-N lost votes because their supreme leader is a criminal locked up in jail.
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Jul 28, 2018 10:52am
@RUMI and then Imran will win again..
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Jul 28, 2018 10:52am
@Ved Likewise!!
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Jul 28, 2018 11:06am
Hope so that pti will make governments in center and punjab and initiative will be taken soon to make a naya pakistan
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Jul 28, 2018 11:09am
@RUMI - don't be so negative, as people of Pakistan have openly rejected corrupt mafia and their families and looking forward to have a new vision and approach to resolve our current political and financial mess left behind by both PMLN and PPP during the last 10 years. Be positive and don't spread pessimistic views!
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Jul 28, 2018 11:45am
Here i am a great Indian fan of the cricket legend, the one and only, IMRAN KHAN, on his victory and very good chances of becoming the PM of Pakistan soon. He was a superb cricketer very versatile in every department of the game, great fast bowler, fine reliable and competent batsman, safe and good fielder even though not being too outstanding and above all, a superlative captain who made Pakistan a formidable force in his heydays as a cricketer. He had everything that a great cricketer should have - oodles of charisma with the extraordinary good looks, commanding personality and persona and above all, the intellect and intelligence that made him someone who one could not but admire and marvel at. I am sure that the way he led Pakistan so magnificently, he would do the same with his country Pakistan, a country that he is so passionate and proud off and transform its fortunes....I wish him the very best in this tough task ahead and i also wish that he takes good care of his health and security as well, knowing that politics in SOUTH ASIA is a volatile profession
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Jul 28, 2018 12:11pm
@Sanity
:) time will tell.
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Jul 28, 2018 12:17pm
IK, right man for the right job.
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Jul 28, 2018 12:35pm
Strong supporter of Pti but getting disappointed when hearing ch Pervaiz Elahi and Shah mehmood quereshi nominees for CM slot. Also Sheikh Rasheed as miniater of railway. People have voted for change not for these tried and tested.
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Jul 28, 2018 12:36pm
Captain people of Pakistan have voted for change so please consider it when making formation of Gov.
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Jul 28, 2018 12:51pm
PTI is the winning Party in elections.
All losing Parties should congratulate PTI and work together to take Pakistan to next step of development and corruption free economic power in the region.
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Jul 28, 2018 12:58pm
They will get numbers, will make a CM, issue is how to govern Punjab Bureaucracy, which has found attractiveness in Company style governance and every post down to a clerk and constable is politicised, nepotism etc etc.
A very strong administrator is needed to take new policies implemented. Team is key.
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Jul 28, 2018 01:07pm
imran khan does not have a full majority. So other parties can club together and form a govt if their ego isnt too big.
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Jul 28, 2018 01:09pm
Match fixing at last option for crickter
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Jul 28, 2018 01:10pm
Imran, Keep distance from these Sheikdoms and Saudis.
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Jul 28, 2018 02:11pm
Dear IK, If required, you may take the guidance from India's Amit Shah who is expert in formation of Govts, even if the party do not secure the required seats.
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Jul 28, 2018 03:21pm
@ malik time has already spoken. It took 22 years. How much more time you need?
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Jul 28, 2018 04:42pm
@Ved thanks bud
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Jul 28, 2018 04:53pm
Saudis are no doubt, trying to do an LBW - leg between the winners - to shift their allegiance from Sharif family to IK. They don;t want to be seen betting on the wrong horse - especially one sitting in Jail.
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Jul 28, 2018 05:14pm
Best Wishes
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Jul 28, 2018 05:49pm
ZARDARI must be made to leave PPP .he is sole reason for PPP lack-luster performance..I have all the sympathies with poor Bilawal.
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Jul 28, 2018 06:23pm
What other options do they have at this crucial juncture in time and history but to strive hard to form their first-ever government in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?
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Jul 28, 2018 06:30pm
@RUMI IK will form the next government, i promise you that. you are still sleeping walking. Pakistan needs IK.
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Jul 28, 2018 06:41pm
@RUMI wake up Mr Rumi. Its been 3 days since free and fair elections took place and PTI emerged as the nations leading party. The citizens have made their choice. No more of the same dynastic parties and their cronies.
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Jul 28, 2018 06:45pm
Irrespective of everything else, now it just makes sense for all opposition parties to let Imran take over, while they play a constructive opposition. Country comes first.
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Jul 28, 2018 06:53pm
Masters are lining up with advice.
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Jul 28, 2018 09:13pm
@Ved : thank you!
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Jul 28, 2018 09:22pm
@RUMI Sour grapes!
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Jul 28, 2018 10:03pm
@Last Word in Punjab PPP has just 6 seats
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Jul 28, 2018 10:11pm
For foreign minister, we need a strong, smart, articulate and we'll spoken person who can strengthen relations with China even further, Bring Russia closer and manage US. Who advance relations with Iran, Turkey, middle East. Prevent Afghan soil being used against Pakistan by India. Advance the cause of Kashmir' for Plebiscite.
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Jul 28, 2018 11:45pm
Dear IK,Pls be careful of who calls on you and their agendas.
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Jul 29, 2018 12:11am
Pakistan will go places and just watch how many ex Pat Pakistanis will visit their homeland this year.
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Jul 29, 2018 12:12am
@RUMI you are day dreaming. Accept the fact that Imran is next PM and move on in your life
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Jul 29, 2018 03:07am
@Altaf Leicester uk I agree with most of the international news analysis that no major change is coming to Pakistan. Sorry to break your heart but I will be happiest to be proven wrong.
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Jul 29, 2018 03:44am
@RUMI - please get real and get out of fools paradise
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Jul 29, 2018 06:40am
@Last Word It will be good but IK will never team up with Zardari.
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Jul 29, 2018 06:41am
@Amir shah mahmood lost his seat but cant be PM. Dr Yasmin Rashid name is floating around as awell
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Jul 30, 2018 02:22am
He needs to appoint the new generation to all posts.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:51am
Iman Khan has worked hard to rid the country of Mullahs, Jagirdars, Zaminndars and the like. The Bradari culture has been seriously dented. I see no reason for his success if he fulfils his campaign promises. Kick Asfandiyar Wali Khan, M K Achakzai, Zardari's, Mustafa Kamal, Farooq Sattar and their likes. Best of luck to Imran Khan
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Jul 30, 2018 09:28am
It will be interesting to see how IK will deal with the complex situation of a fragile nation and a society which is really in search of a great reformer.
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Jul 30, 2018 09:52am
Dear Imran Khan, I belong to Gujrat. Please please please do not give any ministry to the Chaudharys. They have already ruined our city.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:13pm
@Ved
We hope better neighbourly relations between our two countries. Love to see some parts of India where my forefathers came from.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:16pm
@RUMI
I hope you are wrong. The prospects of a peaceful Pakistan are very possible.
Why should there be protests ?
Why not decide disputes like civilized people?
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