PTI claims it has secured 132 seats in Punjab after more independents join the party
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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) declared on Sunday that it has successfully obtained 132 seats in Punjab since the July 25 elections, thereby making it the largest party in the province.
Both the PTI and PML-N are embroiled in a tussle for control of Punjab. PML-N was previously in the lead with 129 seats, while the PTI was on its heels with 123 seats.
The latest count is a result of the inclusion of nine independent candidates, of whom four joined the PTI on Saturday and five on Sunday.
The five independent candidates to join the party on Sunday were Syed Saeedul Hasan from PP-46 Narowal-I, Raja Sagheer Ahmed from PP-7 Rawalpindi-II, Muhammad Salman from PP-217 Multan-VII, Muhammad Ajmal Cheema from PP-97 Faisalabad-I, and Abdul Hai Dasti from Muzaffargarh-III.
At least 149 directly elected MPAs are required to form a government. With the addition of reserved and minority seats, at least 185 out of a total of 371 seats are required to form a government in Punjab.
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Jul 29, 2018 08:07pm
I thank to the independents to join PTI.It seems you are sincere to Pakistan and the poor.
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Jul 29, 2018 08:10pm
Another Zardari-trade in the offing after Senate. Waiting for the PP vote to decide the real tilt in Punjab.
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Jul 29, 2018 08:18pm
Welcome to the club. Keep it up and hang on tough.
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Jul 29, 2018 08:29pm
Horse trading.....
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Jul 29, 2018 08:31pm
best of luck to PTI , save from the looters
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Jul 29, 2018 08:34pm
It looks that PTI will form both national and provisional governments in Punjab, and I am sure Imran Khan and his designated teams will produce tangible results. We need a strong leader to handle political and financial mess created by both PMLN and PPP during the last 10 years or so - enough is enough, no more corrupt mafia!
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Jul 29, 2018 08:51pm
Sources within PTI are stating the Aleem Khan is basically buying these candidates with crores of rupees. But the condition is that they will all put pressure on Imran Khan to make Aleem Khan as the governor Punjab. Also half of these independent candidates will get some form of ministry irrespective of their qualifications.
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Jul 29, 2018 08:58pm
This is great news. All the best to Imran Khan, PTI and all of Pakistan! We are feeling optimistic
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Jul 29, 2018 09:14pm
As Punjab goes, so goes the nation.
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Jul 29, 2018 09:28pm
Horse trading, choosing electables, MOUs
& understanding are all incensed and hallmarks
of Pak system, IK please clarify where is your
promise to change status quo.
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Jul 29, 2018 09:56pm
Power politics at it’s best...
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Jul 29, 2018 10:13pm
A man disqualified for corruption is brokering deals for naya pakistan. Great start!
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Jul 29, 2018 10:16pm
Great news and a nice slap in face of the corrupt PMLN
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Jul 29, 2018 10:36pm
But situation also seems difficult for forming government at federal level.
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Jul 29, 2018 10:37pm
so many new people are elected just because of imran khan.....these new people have never even held any post previously and are going to try to fly the blasted economy without engine or fuel
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Jul 29, 2018 10:41pm
Congraluations Guys - don’t forget model town - bring those culprits to justice including the police officials involved in killing innocent people
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Jul 29, 2018 11:43pm
all efforts should be made to break the monopoly of pmln
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Jul 29, 2018 11:44pm
Hopefully, Punjab has genuine and real progress. Incompetent politicians had been running government there.
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Jul 30, 2018 12:00am
Who ever may form the government in provinces or at the federal level, now people are fully aware of power of their vote. If the party does not perform to solve peoples problem, they would be out. Same as what happened to two large parties of the past. So, get in their and work hard for the people and country, not for making money or influence peddling. Thank you.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:16am
PPP and PMLN are tested repeatedly. This is time Imran Khan should be allowed to form Punjab government only if PTI and PML-N are allowed to show their strength in Punjab Assembly and whoever wins should form the Punjab government. I hope Inshallah PTI will form the Punjab government so Imran can successfully execute his agenda of reforming entire Pakistan. Long Live Imran Khan.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:41am
Why Imran Khan not talking or paying attention to the corruption in sindh. He is turning his all attention to Punjab. At least Nawaz brought peace in entire sindh. Let see what Ik does for sindh. Lyari already proved and took a big risk for Imran let’s see if he is any different then ppp or Mqm for karachi.
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Jul 30, 2018 05:06am
The independents in Punjab and else where will join Imran Khan for the sake of building the Naya Pakistan. All family owned politics is now no more than a bad chapter in the history
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Jul 30, 2018 05:11am
PTI started horse trading. So sad to see.
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Jul 30, 2018 06:13am
InshaAllah
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Jul 30, 2018 08:02pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Always great to hear from you Sir.
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