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PTI issues show-cause notice to party lawmaker for 'beating up' Karachi citizen
Hours after a video of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Dr Imran Ali Shah physically attacking a man in Karachi went viral on social media, the party on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to the MPA, saying his actions were “unacceptable”.
The notice says that Shah should present his version "within 24 hours" otherwise he would be referred to the disciplinary committee for appropriate action.
The provincial lawmaker from Karachi's PS-129 constituency was caught on video slapping a man multiple times during a heated argument in the middle of a road in Karachi. The video that went viral showed that Dr Shah was accompanied by his armed guards, who also threatened the man.
After the video drew ire on social media, the PTI lawmaker released a video clarifying his stance regarding the incident. Dr Shah claimed that he was driving by when he saw a man "repeatedly hitting a poor man's car and stopped him".
Dr Shah said that he asked the man to "apologise to the poor man", adding that once people started dispersing "the man abused me and then pushed me".
The PTI lawmaker further claimed that he had only "pushed" the man; however, in the video it is visible that Dr Shah slapped the citizen multiple times.
Dr Shah's armed personal guards surrounded the man who was slapped and stopped him from following Dr Shah, who walked to his car and drove away.
In his clarification video, the PTI leader apologised for "hurting anyone's feelings", but remained adamant that he "could not stand back and watch 'injustice' take place like this".
Dr Shah further clarified that his car was not involved in any accident.
While talking to GeoTV later in the evening, Dr Shah repeated the contents of his video message, but could not properly answer host Shahzeb Khanzada's questions regarding the "unseen poor man" that the PTI leader claimed he was defending.
"The video is incomplete," Dr Shah claimed, adding that he had even "apologised to the man he had slapped".
To this, Khanzada pointed out that the available video evidence didn't support the lawmaker's claim, as he could be seen walking back to his car and driving away "right after slapping the man".
Shortly after the video went viral, PTI's Karachi wing president Dr Firdous Naqvi tweeted that he had seen the recording and was looking into the matter.
Dr Naqvi also said that Dr Shah has been issued a show-cause notice and he will "let everyone know of the future course of action".
Imran Ismail, the PTI's nominee for the post of Sindh governor, while talking to GeoTV said that party chief Imran Khan was "very upset" and "neither he [PTI chief] nor the party condones such behaviour".
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He committed a crime and we don't want such people any longer, we voted for a naya Pakistan. CJ and EC please disqualify this MPA from holding office, he committed an assault and even then he wishes to clarify; does he not feel that he commit a crime? Such attitude!
Naya Pakistan in making those who have any doubt so about this guy just visit AO clinic and look at his attitude with his employees and poor patients
Btw that’s was not just slap it was proper beating!!!
Thats mostly thanks to the power of social media...otherwise such incidents would have continued to happen without being put to the notice
Naya Pakistan?
PTI MPA did something wrong. He shouldn't have taken law in his own hands. PTI did the right thing in issuing a show cause notice to him. This is called the true democracy. Proud of you PTI. What did PPP do to Nabil Gabol after he hit a man at Karachi airport?
I have seen the video and in no way can Imran Shah justify his brutal beating of the man while the police is unable to take appropriate action. PTI stands responsible for this. We should ask questions and for the correct punishment from the police and the courts while PTI aiding the process.
eyesonImran
Dr. Shah should be put behind bars and fined.
Naya Pakistan and old mentality. They are first time MPAs and they think they are now the SHOs !
This guy if living in any civilized world would be arrested by now !
He should apology for his disgraceful behavior, this gesture will go long way!
Imran should take appropriate steps to ensure that nobody is above the law !
The PTI MPA then goes on to say in his video clarification that he apologises "if he hurt anyone's feelings" but he "could not stand and watch violence take place like this." means he would become a part of the violence ! Great logic ! Stop violence by committing more violence ? The guy was hitting the bumper of another car and the honorable MPA started hitting the guy !
INSAAF right on the spot ! This is called tabdeeli ?
File a police case against him for assault and harassment.
No matter what you can’t slap anyone because he did or said something wrong. There are much better ethical and legal ways.
Poor man has a car...sweet.
MPA not even in office yet and already showing their true colours
Welcome to Imran Khan's "Naya Pakistan"....
No road rages please stop it.
Tabdelee a gay?
PTI leadership should cancel party membership of their MPA who is seen slapping a poor man. Or else drop the word “INSAAF” from tehreek e insaaf.
Good decision taken by pti.it's lesson to others mpa and mna.
He is blatant lier like his leader IK. We demand justice . Let us see what kind of exemlary punishment is given to him for violating law in his hands .
Not at all acceptable by any civilised person. Highly disappointed. Party should teach some manners to thier MPA’s how to behave outside home !
What this guy did was not right, even if his statement is accurate, you cannot start slapping people like this. What he should have done was call the police and have a complaint lodged and volunteered to be an eyewitness to the incident. By slapping the man he himself has committed a crime of unauthorised violence and assault. Moreover he degraded himself to the level of that traditional gangster of the gang run by the mafia boss himself who beat up a citizen at the Karachi Airport.
Welcome to Naya Pakistan. He must be told to resign. If not, then this government is only led by words not action.
I was thinking of buying a smaller car due to traffic congestion in Karachi. But I guess it is not a good idea in “Naya Pakistan” because I would be harassed by these kind of people.
The true face of PTI will come out within a few month.
Shame on Arif sahib for incomplete explanation of the video and misguiding public. Shame on Dr. Shah for assaulting that uncivilized person and shame on that person for starting the whole scene. Everyone was wrong in this scenario. 2 wrongs don't make things right.
This is a godo response from PTI leadership, however, we want more actions from Imran Khan against MPA Imran Ali Shah and we are hopeful that this will be justified
The PTI anarchy has started even before forming the government. It shows how the Naya Pakistan would look like
Dear future PM Imran Khan,
We require and expect prompt action against PTI Lawmaker's unprofessional and unethical behavior; as justice delayed is justice denied.
This MNA Dr. Imran Ali Shah do you think he is educated, behaving like this in public.. He should be punished severely.
He forgets that he is a servant of the public, and not a King ! Let me see what action PTI will take against him.
This man has ho right to slap another man while his guards surround him. Street justice is not the norm under PTI inshallah. Strict action should be taken against this PTI lawmaker for tarnishing the party's image which we have been working so hard to build.
Get rid of such types. Feudal mentality and lieing as well.
This is not right. He is going to give bad name to PTI. He should be given severe punishment for assulting a citizen.
Imran Ali Shah should be made an example of how justice will be done. He should be made to apologise to the driver at the same place same time in public just like when he slapped the driver.
That's the mindset of anyone with position of power - be it a doctor, parliamentarian or anyone. The power goes over their head!
How can you issue a show cause to a party member for slapping a person when the same party praised Naeem ul Haq for slapping Danyal Aziz on national TV debate.There is something wrong somewhere?
Dr Imran Ali Shah MNA forgets he is elected by the people, and he is not a king. He is a servant of the public. How can he behave like what he did - Let me see what Imran Khan does about it. A public apology, as well as an apology to the person he misbehaved with is IN ORDER. Actually it is a shame that his name starts with Dr. ( His degrees if any has to be checked too )
same old tradition continues
Test case for Naya Pakistan
Someone has to tell him he is not the LAW!
Why does the Dr. need body guards, if he is elected by the people ?
Shame on this MPA for hitting the citizen
Say 'your' not 'ur' on such letters.
Tip of an iceberg. Just wait a few days, after they sworn in, the real faces of these people will come out. Let the cat out of the bag. Naya Pakistan is just an illusion like previous empty rhetorics like roti kapra or makan.
File a case, arrest him and take him to court of law. DO NOT SPARE ANYBODY to bring justice in the society. BTW i support PM- Elect Sir Imran Khan and his party from the bottom of my heart. I my PM to not give up on the Change that was promised.
Pakistan needs better quality political candidates.
Dr. Sahib should be fully prosecuted according to the law; no apologies to be accepted.
What comes around goes around. Frankly, incitement to violence from top set the tone. Now you cannot expect everyone to climb down as you have won.
If the MPA saw any injustice taking place he should have called police instead of taking matters in his own hands. This is an example of what he is going to do with masses when he reaches the provincial assembly.
Arm guard abusing people ture color of PTI. More is coming
This is again same old vip culture. Sack him and elect someone else.
He should be punished, no matter what.
Another MQM in Karachi. I
This is good pti senior management has taken notice unlike other political parties in Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif motorcade killed a boy yet no action was taken in fact media channel like geo, who seemed to be extra active on this matter, hardly reported that incident.
As a lawmaker he is supposed to know that he cannot take the law in his own hands.
Cannot beat even if the person abused him. He is MPA not a police man. Even a police man cannot beat a person.
This guy should be quit out of party and punished as per law. Should me made an example.
Dr Sahab this is not PMLN/PPP/JUIF/MQM that you can be abusive to the people you severe.
This Naya pakistan seems more and more like the good ol' pakistan
@Awaz.... You are the worst kind of person spreading hate. Is it Imran's responsibility to teach every Pakistani civility. The party issued a show cause notice within one day that is accountability
Naya Pakistan shoroo ho gya.. show cause notice lol ...
This MPA must be given a proper lesson by Imran Khan so that no one could do in future.
Why arm guards? Just show off. This guy must be investigated and made an example.
He should be kicked out of PTI. People like him should not have position of power in Naya Pakistan.
Karachiites you future with PTI
Naya pakistan...
Tabdeeli aa gai hay > Jhoot per jhoot. Did he declare this luxury car in his nomination paper? Iqbal Hadi Zaidi
All are same PTI PPP and PML-N. Please do not have high hopes!
i think imran ali shah is PTI sector incharge...
Bad beginning for PTI ,Instruct legislators to be very patient &calm now!!!
Amazed to see public reaction. I hope people of Naya or old Pakistan know how law works. You can’t put someone behind bar for slapping someone in public. This MPA got show cause notice within a day and people are still complaining. Just for sanity check Karachi is still part of Sindh province which was and will be ruled by PPP. And polic dept comes under provincial govt.
Disappointment with the PTI will be sooner than expected. Party has just started.
@optimist agree !!
@Umardaud there is no naya pakistan the naya pakistan was the old pakistan when there was less corruption clean water and other basic life essentials were available to masses
Excellent decision by PTI. Lead by example. Now that you've won the election, start eliminating the curropt and oppressive one by one
I m a die hard pti supporter. fire this guy from pti. NOW!
He has dr. attached to his name. I am ashamed
@Salman exactly. show cause notice was issued in one day for beating and appropriate action will be taken. PTI is already doing what it should do on party level. More so the person who was beaten up can go to police to file an FIR. Police will take appropriate action as well and no body will come to MPA's support. This is NAYA Pakistan. In OLD Pakistan we are still waiting for model town massacre.
He must be disqualified for this act. Otherwise, one can conclude it as introductory face of Naya Pakistan.
Shame on such black sheep in this party. His membership should be ended !!
At least we should appreciate that the party has taken action, even though it was after this video going viral. Whilst so many people are letting their frustration out on PTI, but can't they appreciate that at least PTI seems to be doing something, whereas other parties would ignore all such calls.
Stop it Mr. Prime Minister Imran Khan before it's too late and take you down.
People have tolerated enough of this garbage over the past two decades. There is no more room left for this. Glad that the leadership has taken prompt notice of the incident and I hope they make an example out of it.
Regardless, this so called doctor should have never done what he did. His explanation is bogus, the video shows clearly there was no discussion, he simply went after the poor guy and gave him a beating.
PTI needs to just show this guy the door and tell him not to return.
What if video was not made? Besides, this is more about an opportunity PTI has got to assert its values. This person should be kicked out of the party to send a firm message across the party cadres.
There is absolutely no justification for taking the law into ones hands. This sorry excuse for an MPA needs to be arrested immediately and face the full force of the law. He needs to be immediately expelled from PTI (otherwise they are no different from the rest)
Dear Mr Imran Khan and Imran Ismail, I'm an overseas Pakistani and while being out side on election day i made many International calls to my relatives and friends, requested them to go to Polling stations and cast votes, you have seen its result in this election. Now one of your indisciplined MPA thoughrogly beats a citizen, citizen was never seen trying to beat your Gunda MPAs who was present along with two Body Guards, its unbecoming conduct of a MPA. Now are we safe from your MPAs/MNAs? What's the difference between your MPAs and other parties MPAs. I strongly protest to you two to punish this MPA and do not assign him any portfolio. The citizen must be approached by your team and your MPS apologises publicly in Camera, this may give some satisfaction to your voters and supporters.Lets bring tabdeeli?
Its a long way to go before they realise that they are "Law-Makers" and not "Law-Breakers". Their arrival at the assembly makes them feel more power and authority, even its abuse.
Thank you Mr P.M.Imran Khan Niazi. Kindly give the example of Dr Imran Ali Shah by showing ugly slapping of the poor man. Your true example will show Pakistanis by the Dr. Shah to dismiss and replace a humble person. Thanks.
Is this the inauguration in Naya Pakistan of the same old circus displayed by some very influential previously on the street of Pakistan? Someone has to pull the reigns of these type of people.
The so called electables.
Nope, new thing should be started and its called sueing. Victim must sue this person for all the money he can get for humiliation, physically harming and more. Hit where hurt most sue for every penny he got and may be future income!
There must be some litigation lawyers who should take this case for a good percentage of money recovered.
He must be punished in the court of law and if police doesn't take action the courts must take suo moto action.Are we living in jungle.
Totally unacceptable. Kick him out of party, these kind of people do not belong in parliament or anywhere else.
@Umardaud yes that is why he got a notice and even the leader knows about it . This was unnoticeable before.
He should be charged for assault.
Tabdeeli aa gaee. This guy should be forced to resign as we do not need violen and aggressice MPA's.
@Salman ... Ok... I am spreading hate and by the way, what you doing buddy? People like you and Dr. Shah will eventually destroy Imran Khan and PTI.....Also read all the comments very carefully. Do you see any comment in favor or PTI, Imran Khan and his head honchos.
He should have called the police should never have taken law into his own hans, PERIOD.
Nothing is changed same old show cause and apology and that’s that, where is the Naya Pakistan?
Best time to make an example out of him....
Soon you will see victim's clarification endorsing whatever MPA has said. We are still in purana Pakistan where you can buy any poor person with money or fear.
Imran khan has to make sure that his party people do not run down his name , there should be a code of conduct for all the elected members of PTI ,and members.
Is he one of the electable? Old ways in naya Pakistan!
@Gerry dcunha First, Aamir Liaqat Hussain and now Imran Ali Shah. Wow. Maya Pakistan
Should be kicked out of the party.
IK show your bold words of a naya Pakistan in action please.
How can you raise your hands on anyone? Not only PTI should reject this guy, people should demand his resignation. SIMPLE
what happened to Model town incident where people lost their lives?
This act especially from a lawmaker is not and should not be acceptable. He needs to be held accountable accordingly after the investigation. Good job PTI
He should be fired and slapped around in public with his guards.
Tabdili? my foot.
It was terrible what this MNA did. However PTI is taking action and not putting it under the rug. Some people are in a hurry to pass judgement on PTI. They are the same people who lived under the yoke of PPP and MQM for several decades and got slapped and beaten without complaint. Now even though PTI has not taken charge they are blaming it.
Shocking behaviour by a supposedly responsible person (an MPA). Such people are going to give bad name to PTI
They will probably pardon him after asking him to apologize. As it was done in the past.
why isnt the police investigating this?
Status quo
Litmus test for PTI - Pti supporter
Present "ur" Version.
He is liar too.
Mr. Imran Ali Shah,
You are public servant.
Once again public servant not boss.
Public elected you.
Change your behaviour.
Don't be arrogant like PPP and PML-N cronies.
And keep yourself in limit.
Old mentality naya Pakistan! Should be locked away. He can not justify what he did.
Should be de-seated. PTI should make him an example and prove that law is equal for an MPA and a common man.
Beating and thrashing people! Deciding punishment as if we are court!!
Sad to see people who are not even in power yet, thrashing public!
Wonder what these people will do (could be any party) when power through people’s vote is given to them.
At the end of the day, it is a Tax Payers money these people misuse.
Is PTI the new MQM?
The PTI party's notice is not true justice. The police should register a Case of assault and battery against the MPA. Then he should be tried in court, and stripped of his seat. Then it will be Naya Pakistan,with tabdeeli.
What kind of doctor does this?
he should apologise to the man in public. if not he should be kicked out of the party quick smart...PTI doesn't need loose canons like this..!
Its a test case of Naya Pakistan. He should be thrown out from Party.
To every story there are three sides to it.There is my truth,your truth and then there is the truth.Wait let PTI conduct its investigation the result will be announced.I am totally shocked to read many comments like "Is this Naya Pakistan"? this is unnecessary sarcasm.Imran Khan has not yet taken over as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
IK, Its the right time to show your intention and direction. Its a test case for PTI. Just throw him out from Party and take back seat.
He should be prosecuted and given exemplary punishment. At the least he should be tied down and let the victim give him few good slaps. Next time no one would dare take law in their own hands. Will this happen ?? I doubt it.
Shame on Dr Imran....he should be thrown out of pti
Though he apologized but clearly he's lying in his Twitter video. How come this liar can be a representative of PTI in new Pakistan. Being a PTI die-hard supporter I request PTI management to sack him at least from MPA seat if not from PTI so to set an exemplary action for other MPAs/MNAs in New Pakistan.
Sir you do not need to take this action in your hand . I am Law officer in NY and what i do take info and get number plate and share with other officers , please do not put PTI in bad reputation, if you need my help i am willing to train for free . I request Imran Khan follow their MNA or MPA who ever just let them know Law is one for every buddy so let their family members know to .
Let us not jump to conclusion. The responsible authorities should verify Dr. Shah's side of story too. However, I am surprised that someone driving a small Suzuki, would stand up, physically, to someone dirivng an SUV with armed guard.
Welcome to Naya Pakistan!
Please make an example of him so that others refrain doing such acts
Please make an example out of him. 30 day remand and removal from the party.
So no one here is gonna even think that maybe the guy "victim" could be at fault. Maybe he instigated Imran Ali shah? Please don't ask for someone's head if you see something this stupid online. There will be more of these incidents where people will throw themselves at these newly elected mnas and record so called injustice and blackmail them.
Does Naya Pakistan mean now PTI will take law into their own hands.
Ur???? Seriously?
Dr. Shah must be censured and thrown out of the party fot his arrogantly cruel conduct. He seems to have no respect for people of little means.
Charges should be brought against him. It’s very easy to sorry in a video to save his seat ... No apologies should be accepted. Make him NA AHL to hold office too Plus bring about LEGAL ACTION against him so things like this don’t repeat. We expect higher ethical standards from PTI.
Now they are showing their true colors. It can not be helped here i.e. a progressive pakistan with regressive mindsets.
Is this image of real show cause notice? Was it written by some teenage blogger who does not know ur is not a word...it is your what she wanted to write...
This behaviour is expected from wadairas of a certain party and not PTI.
This person is not fit to serve public...he should immediately be removed and a case of assault should be filled against him.
Just yesterday I was reading that PTI is going to stop all kind of torture in lockups. I guess they should start from within first.
Naya Pakistan where PTI law makers beat up public by taking law into their hands.
Missing in action: Tabdeeli?
Imran Khan has let in all the low lives from other parties and now expects to make a naya Pakistan out of them. Is this the Naya Pakistan that IK wants? It looks a lot like the old one. Time to drain the swamp in your party IK.
Disqualify him
arrest the PTI man for assault and put him in jail. the police are waiting for an FIR, or what?
@optimist agree
@optimist he also appears to be a liar
There's no space for explanations in situations like this. A lawmaker should never be caught in such acts, no matter the circumstances. He should be expelled immediately.
in Naya Pakustan, PTI should launch the FIR, or better yet, the PTI member should surrender at a police station.
He should be forced to resign from his parliamentary seat, pay hefty to the victim and face court for his crime, similar to what happens in any Western country that Imran Khan uses as example. He should be made an example and deterrent avoiding similar situations in future. This will show and set the future governance for PTI, simple show-cause notice should not cut it.
Dr Shah has committed cognizable criminal offense that warrants not only immediate expulsion from PTI but in the interest of justice a proper FIR must be executed for his arrest without bail pending conclusion of legal proceeding. His via Visio message rebuttal further call nfirms his total lack of any remorse and respect for the law. His actions are indefensible and he is not fit to be a part of any legislative body let alone a MPA.
Apologies to the person in public as he was humiliated in public in front of TV camera... Just because you are in govt at center doesn't mean you automatically become judge jury and executioner. and police should register a case against him according to law ..
The "POOR" person with dirty clothes whose CAR was being hit is not shown in the video. The doctor is obviously lying when he says that he only pushed back. He is seen repeatedly slapping the other person. Do we need liars as our legislators in "Naya Pakistan"?
"we are the rulers now. We can do anything. Who is anyone to question us or give us notices?"
Regardless of Dr. Imran Ali Shah's claimed motive, he was video-taped committing assualt and battery. He is not fit to be a lawmaker because he takes the law into his own hands & metes out punishment without a trial, nor having authority to do so. He is a thug whose Dr degree needs to be also stripped from him. He should be held on criminal assault charges, his security detail needs to have their licenses and permits revoked along with being banned from any kind of security or public service duty. A team of lawyers should litigate them severally and jointly for civil damages, medical costs, psychological trauma & defamation of character.
Imran Khan should take strict action directly on his enactment.
How can we differentiate PTI from other parties.
In the past same things were happened.
They go to people for vote and once they come into power their behavior is different.
No one can imagine these things happen in a civilized society where rule of law and nobody is privileged.
This is just begning
He be expelled from party. Power means not corruption.
Where is IG Sindh or dig karachi,.why do not they take action as per law?
Offical notice uses "ur".....really Ms Sidra Imran.....you need to pay special attention to such officail communication.
Hope IK makes an example of this MPA if he is found guilty. However he's innocent until proven guilty.
No hope!!!
What does he has a doctorate in bullying.
This doctor seems quite skillful and professionally competent in the art of lying. A future lawmaker, with no respect for law, what a shame. Utterly disgraceful for PTI and a right time for Imran Khan to investigate and take stern action against such individuals that are likely to damage the party. Masks are being pulled down to reveal the ugliness inside, even before the game has started.
Let all the facts come out. The small clip only shows part of the story. It is not clear from the clip, but it seems the man did move forward toward the Dr. If he did not strike him first, the Dr. should not have slapped him. Be fair to all sides and look into all the facts involved.
@optimist the guy should be tried in court of law and barred from assembly till the case is decided
There is NO justification for violence. Apology or not, the MPS should be removed from his position. This type of jahalat is totally unacceptable.
Who is this guy Imran Ali Shah?. His actions resemble those from the feudals who reside in Sindh.
How can a MPA start beating up people when Imran Khan is trying hard to bring some sense to our other wise looted nation.Such people should not be allowed to stand near Imran Khan.
Salam Sir - for the sake of equitable justice, the person who got beating should be allowed to beat this Dr equally and in public. Also, the good Dr should be expelled from PTI as well de-seated to set a good and high moral standard that the people are expected to follow in this Naya Pakistan! Show cause notice doesn't help Sir. That is just a white wash!
These thugs should be ousted from PTI and charged and should be sent to Jail. Do you need proof when you have video
@Umardaud Yes Naya Pakistan where the ruling party in waiting cannot stop every member from committing a crime but has issued a notice right away....I do not remember PMLN or PPP doing anything in such cases other than either keeping uiet or defending their member....
only being upset will not solve the problem but IK should take proper action nd put him behind the bars and it is high time to prevent and vanish VIP culture. .....Rip poor citizen didn't even try to slap back.
Even after your version of explanation, you are not suppose to beat people like that. Mr. Imran you and entire PTI must have patience with of size and temperature of Antarctica for your job. This is not a easy job nor a nation to handle. I think next time you and your team will be beaten back.
The sort of diminished morality & crudeness that prevails all round I have seen far worse, this is more of a corrective action for unacceptable behavior the man should have been put behind the bars for a day. Dr Shah being a public electee has to behave differently than uncouthed. PTI should issue broad out lines of behavior patterns that every one must follow
If Imran has any credibility left, he needs to order and get this man behind bars!
The party should take strict deciplinary actionagainst this irresponsible so called politician, who stood for election to serve people. Accordingly he should be dealt with under the law. Such idiots should not be representative of a society.
Even if it was an injustice, there is no right for Shah to take the law into his own hand. This was assault and battery. How can he make laws when he can't obey them?
In any civilized country, this guy would be in jail charged with assault and battery.
Act of Imran Shah should be an eye opener for PTI. In Canada any thing near to this behaviour would have stripped his practicing license with heavy fines. PTI SHOULD nip the bud in infancy and set an example for others. We do not want these idiots to represent us.
This is highly deplorable . PTI MPAs & MNAs should be a good role models and not the goons.
It just remind me the essay on Naya Qanoon written by Sadat Ali Minto. I wish if someone from PTI could review this issue again. 1) He beat the person badly in public with his power of protocol. 2) He lied on National media about this issue and lies continuously. 3) From his power and connection he went to that person house and make apology. 4)I want to know from our fellow PTI member if Shah do the same thing with Imran Khan will the party forgive him.
Have we ever heard this kind of power misuse by mqm whom we have affixed labels one after other?
@optimist YES the case must be dealt as per law and no relaxation must be given to him. He is a law maker and only an apology would not serve the purpose. The other person also has equal self respect.
If they are going to the same then what was wrong with electing MQM
Newly elected MPA Imran Shah should be disqualified from his seat as a punishment. Also, I would like Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to look in to this matter and to suspend his medical license till he gets rehabilitation and anger control and how to behave in public. Not only he was non-stop beating the poor guy who was surrounded by MPA’s armed guards but he cane on TV and lied about the incident. He should be ashamed. PTI should have zero tolerance for this kind of behavior.
People voted for a change and trusted the leadership of PTI. Is this what they dreamed of?
The saddest part of this whole ordeal is the "Show Cause" notice that lost all credibility with just two letters..."ur". Seriously? This isn't a text/SMS--it's a formal letter. Spell 'your'.
Test for PTI or Mukmuka.Please prove now or no more promises
Dr. Shah should be kicked out by the PTI and his elected status should be dismissed . A bi-election should be held in that constituency. PTI should take this stern action to make an example so no one representing PTI will ever commit such acts. PTI’s credibility must be preserved.
Must be imprisoned and suspend him at least for five years. No one is above the law.
I had very high moral expectations from PTI. But I forgot that these politicians are from the same people as well. It will be very difficult to alter the corrupt and feudal mindset of the nation as a whole. Definitely not a one man's job!
How would issue Show Cause to the Party itself which stormed the Police Stations, Geo, PTV during sitins
This kind of street justice should be reserved for the bigger thieves rather then poor people. I guess PTI officials will utilize their powers on poor people rather then taking action against big fishes and bringing the stolen wealth back to Pakistan.
As a PTI supporter, under Naya Pakistan that we have voted for, we expect the MPA should be at minimum charged with assault. If it happens to be a first time offence, believe minimum 25-30 hours of community service - e.g. cleaning the streets or beaches of Karachi during mid-day heat.
So, how many of these MNAs get away bullying people when there are no cameras?
This is completely new for me that poor men in Pakistan have cars. I would really love the MPA to show me a poor man with a car
The PTI must take disciplinary action against its MPA, who was involved in a brawl with an ordinary citizen. Even if the man was hitting to another car, Mr. Shah was not authorized to teach a lesson to the man and instead, he could have called police to deal with the matter. Mr. Shah must be punished by the party for his wrongdoing.
He shouldn’t have taken the law in his own hands. If and when the full video comes out, he should resign with dignity.
Change is being revealed by Lawmakers.
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani only apologize? why not he should be punished and put behind the bars along with disqualification for lifetime?
Did he take the oath as MPA?
Party should expel him ASAP, next in line to be dismissed would be Aamir Liaquat.
I listened to his self-defense on youtube. Who gave him the title of Doctor? This guy is a thug. What kind of poor person he was trying to defend? Poor people don't drive cars. This doctor guy is a ego maniac and he should be put in jail - No ifs and buts about it.
@FY why Sahib. He is a thug. Fake degrees.
What i Observed in City People like him with Security Guards they think Roads Belong to them only. Sorry my friend we have also right on the roads. Law should be same for every person first you guys slaps and then say Sorry . You guys should be lead by example (Naya Pakistan) ? WHERE ?
Naya Pakistan!! How swiftly party high-ups reacted on this is commendable. Well done PTI
PTI person should personally visit the person and apologies
if they cannot do this , then no point of promoting agenda NIYA PAKISTAN
There is no excuse for this time of behaviour from anyone. He should have involved local authority to deal with this situation. I think IK should let him go and pass the seat to someone who can control his or her temper. This is what Naya Pakistan dream is all about. Zero tolerance and justice for all
who uses "ur" instead of "you are" in a formal letter. Second paragraph.
Thanks to social media the beating was exposed else the sun is shining and birds are chirping.
He should be made resign and send home, an example needs to be set out of him. His actions were ruthless, unacceptable and full of same pride which other govt dignitaries use to enjoy in old Pakistan. We want new Pakistan on new set of principles. #Remove Dr Shah in new Pakistan
A MP is a public representstive and is supposed to solve the problems of people. This guy literally attacked a citizen using his bodyguards. He should be kicked out of the Parliament and PTI. He is no more a representative of the public.
@Awaz.... indeed naya pakistan, atleast pti has taken step, and yes his actions are condemn-able, he is now lying also :/
i hope that pti will not let him off the hook. i hope this is not the 'naya pakistan' where goons from old Pakistan are replaced by ones in new Pakistan. He needs to be made an example out of for the rest of the potential goons.
reminds me of the time when another imran, son-in-law of shahbaz broke the arm of the little kid for not serving his wife. That poor kid after getting thrashed had to apologixe and take beck the case, see a lot of similarities here. Different political parties and different locations but same mindset, I AM ABOVE THE LAW.
The poor guy still doesn't know why he was hit, hopefully he won't be thrashed again just for asking that.
Why not FIR. Keep investigating the matter at your end but meanwhile, register an FIR, we want to see tabdeeli.
If he is not kicked out soon, this will be the end of Nia Pakistan Dream before it even begun. Lets see Khan sahib how you deal with this guy. First test for you.
A few hours earlier this "Dr" had taken an oath! What a shame. He should be sacked and his membership of PTI cancelled. It is not only a disgrace for the party (whichever it may be) and for the leadership to have such elements who bring shame to the entire system. This guy was only tough in public because he had armed guards with him!
Mr Imran just slapped the old Pakistan out of him.
I think just a general apology "hurting anyone's feelings" is not enough at all. He should be suspended.
Ms. Sidra is definitely a MILLENNIAL with her 'ur' on such an important letter. Though it is great that young people are taking the reins when it comes to governance, such carelessness is not acceptable to this citizen.
I appeal to future-expected-PM to take stern action against this guy, so that no one else would to even think of doing such a thing. You claim to be a poor man's protector, so here is ur chance to nip the issue in the bud and not let it pass till it becomes a nuisance. As a nation we have high hopes from you and expect that you will not let it go unnoticed.
Imran Ismail was Issuing show cause notices for show and orchestrating a photo op with Shah sahab by making calls to the victim in the background. They sure know how to work their supporters.
Naya Pakistan providing justice at the spot.
It seemed that this MPA thought that he is in PPP or MQM, and forgot that he is in PTI.
@Anti-Corruption Well said!! I agree.
In civilized society this cannot be acceptable regardless of the reasons. MPA's should be in a position of being admired for their public standing and their ability to resolve situations. This man is disgusting, and should not form part of the Utopia that IK is dreaming of.
Apology not accepted even though a big supporter supporter of PTI. Need a similar explanation of the second person in the video as what his take is on this matter. Severe punishment for such actions if not done today, then it will harm overall slogan "Tabdeeli Aagayee hay".
PTI must make an example of him. This is a scandal they can’t afford at the moment.
Dr. Imran visited the person's house whom he slapped and apologized. Now compare this situation if it was MQM or PPP. Either their will be one bori or the son of the man must have gone missing.
@Iamthe_law Dr.Imran has visited the persons home and personally apologized. But still the citizen has right to file complaint against the MPA.
@Mahussain "Where is IG Sindh or dig karachi,.why do not they take action as per law?" He is the lawmaker from the ruling party, has a Prado and armed guards, what law applies on him? He did not "work" his entire life to be bothered by law.
@Musa Wasim that was a secret message to say you are safe!
They(PTI) are taking illegal benefits of our votes. Such a disappointment.
He deserves a worse punishment for the so called ‘apology’
These Kind of VIP people should out of govt, Karachi citizens are not their slave, they have to show respect to Citizens, Karachi Citizens give them a chance to serve us, but PTI MPA does not seem that much eligible for respect.
@Fahad "Dr. Imran visited the person's house whom he slapped and apologized." Did he resign? He broke the law, no action was taken against him according to law. The guy who was beaten up knows that he can't be touched by anyone, so what does it mean to apologize? In this context, the "apology" is just like saying: "You see, forget it and move on". He must have come in the same Prado with the same armed guards, by the way.
@Bablu "It seemed that this MPA thought that he is in PPP or MQM, and forgot that he is in PTI." It is he PTI that forgot what it used to complain against other parties. The voters have replaced the old ones by new ones, they will replace the new ones by newer ones.
@Rizwan
Mr. Rizwan,
Changing can not come overnight but slowly
and gradually.
The expectation is high and the people should
realise that it is not easy to change the corrupt
society by a magic.
And one thing more PPP and PML-N are curse
on the country and people.
This arrogant MPA Imran Ali Shah should be punished by the PTI top brass - The only justice I will accept is that the same citizen slaps MPA multiple times in public and its video shown on national TV network on all channels - That way, other MPAs, MNAs will think twice behaving in such ill-mannered attitude. It will be highly shameful if PTI refrains from proper justice in this case and tries to protect his MPI as a part of political bride. Nadeem
Silly act by MPA that MUST be punished - Nadeem
In a formal letter, issued by Party to MPA, "your" is spelled "ur". This is state level we are talking about.
Naya Pakistan with same old crooked people abusing power. This MPA should be disqualified. Who the hell he thinks he is ?
Get rid of him.
Fix this PTI ! , he should be penalized and pay the compensation to effected person and publicly apologize to him and his family without any precondition and justification. If party does not handle this incident with care than it will be very difficult to hold others accountable for the same behavior.
Apology means nothing in this case he should be kick out from party or we will never vote for pti ever again
This Lawmaker is wrong in taking law in his hands. His story appears to be concocted because this news states that that was no poor man found and his clarification has holes that do not add up. I strongly recommend that such people should not be in the Lawmaking business who are "Lawbreakers"
he should be suspended not only from becoming MPA but also from PTI membership... Is this called NAYA PAKISTAN ??
He should be in jail.
State should have a case registered against this man - regardless whether the assulted person lauches a FIR of the incident.
@Rehan yes, you can go to jail fighting on the street
PTI people had shown this violent streak even during the run up to the election.
Remember Naeemul Haque?
More of the same is in store.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1409308
It is quite disgraceful that IK has not taken notice of this issue. Sure you are about to become PM but the high-handedness of the politicians in power speaks volumes for the party itself. Needs to stop ASAP!!!
Even if we believe his story, he is wrong as the best he should have done was to call the police and let police do its job. He had no right to taqke law in his hand. Thus as Lawmaker he is unfit and should be removed.
Mr. Imran Khan; open your eyes. The news about Nawaz going to jail did not have this many comments (254 +) where as this fraudster of a doctor did for your PTI. A gangster party like BJP's elected parliamentarian members do not display this kind of attitude. If you do not fire him from your party and vacate his MP seat, you will be no better than a Zardari. Disappointed man disappointed.
Read the Show Cause Notice carefully. The word "your" is spelled as "ur". I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
A video is viral about his step mother on the you tube , who is an orthopedic surgeon, he was very mean to her, made illegal papers and fake divorce papers etc, google her video folks.
he need punishment, please respect for all
@Rehan Munawar 100% agree
He needed 24 hours to come up with excuses, not apologize. If you're going to apologize, just do it.
He should be punished according law of land and PTI should sack him from Party membership to set an example; no more tolerance of this type of ill behavior with public if PTI stands for Naya Pakistan.