Government, TLP reach agreement; state to take legal measures to place Asia Bibi's name on ECL
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The government and Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) have reached terms to conclude the latter's nationwide protest, DawnNewsTV has reported, with the government making the concession to "initiate the legal process" to place Asia Bibi's name on the exit control list (ECL).
The government has also said it will not oppose a review petition filed against the Supreme Court's judgement in the Asia Bibi blasphemy case.
The government has also promised to take appropriate legal action to redress any deaths that may have occurred during the protests against the Asia Bibi verdict and to release all people picked up in connection with the protests starting October 30.
The TLP has, in turn, apologised if it "hurt the sentiments or inconvenienced anyone without reason".
The agreement was signed by Dr Noorul Haq Qadri (religious affairs minister) and Raja Basharat (law minister Punjab) on behalf of the government, and by Pir Muhammad Afzal Qadri (senior leader of the TLP) and Muhammad Waheed Noor (central chief nazim of the TLP).
Following the agreement with the government, the TLP leaders addressed the participants of their protest in Lahore and asked them to end the protest and clear the roads, DawnNewsTV reported.
“The party leaders have announced to end protest sit-ins across the country. Workers have been asked to disperse peacefully,” TLP spokesperson Pir Ijaz Qadri said.
The complainant in the Asia Bibi case, Qari Muhammad Salaam, had filed a review petition a day earlier through his counsel, Ghulam Mustafa, against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Asia's conviction in the blasphemy case.
The petitioner had also sought the placement of Asia's name on the Exit Control List (ECL) till the judgement is reviewed.
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf had said yesterday that the federal government does not plan to “put Asia Bibi’s name on the exit control list (ECL) or [file an] appeal for a review against the apex court’s verdict”.
It had further said that the review petition filed by Salaam was "filed by the concerned party, which has nothing to do with the government”.
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Rana Bilal is a Lahore-based reporter for Dawn News (TV) with over nine years of experience covering legal affairs, justice-sector developments, and environmental issues. He can be found on X at @ranabilaldawn.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:16pm
Not good omen.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:17pm
Poor soul, her plight will never end in our Naya Pakistan.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:19pm
TLP’s apologies can bring back the millions lost in personal damage to public? Regarding ECL I think the lady should stay until review petition is decided which can be even quicker than the appeal case because there are no real witness and evidence against her.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:20pm
Finally agreement reached but not before casualties and losses.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:22pm
very well, keep bowing down, now wait for their next demonstration.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:22pm
Good and sensible compromise from both sides to avoid further trouble. Well done PTI and TPL delegation and agreeing further actions and let SC deal with legal and review issues. We all have to accept and show tolerance towards sensible issues without compromising on our religious ethics.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:23pm
Government bows in to blackmail by thugs.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:23pm
So "there will be no NRO" statement was only for political persons? Why the state could not handle terrorists and had to surrender?
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Nov 02, 2018 10:23pm
How can an innocent person kept on exit control?
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Nov 02, 2018 10:24pm
State has failed again. Imran's address was just a joke.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:24pm
She is already acquitted and set free by SC, why to put her in ECL? PTI govt caved in to religious parties.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:25pm
What? She is a free person.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:25pm
The end of scripted reality show. LEAs and Government have failed to give security to nation. Instead they give the safe way to culprits who made the nation hostage.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:26pm
Wow!! Nothing else can indicate who's running the government.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:26pm
Please don't take U Turns.
You HAVE to stand up for a common man who is not ignorant and stubborn like these Jahil mullas.
Some day someone has to stand up, otherwise we will end up becoming like Somalia pretty soon.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:26pm
Lo and behold; there will be another lock down in the near future.
Ignoring the real problem and pushing it down the road will not clear this hurdle. It has to be resolved, not necessarily by force, but not by appeasement either. Otherwise, we and the rest of the world will continue to witness this beautiful IMAGE of Pakistan.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:26pm
Not another U turn, please!
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Nov 02, 2018 10:27pm
Who will compensation for the losses that happened during protests
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Nov 02, 2018 10:27pm
Those who threatened judiciary and army should be held accountable for treason!
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Nov 02, 2018 10:27pm
So, yet again, the mullahs were able to muscle through their illegitimate demands. Instead of caving in, I was expecting a better response from the government. I am disappointed in the PTI government.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:27pm
Great news.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:27pm
Why negotiate with these extremists? Who will compensate for any lives lost as a result of their deadly protests?
This shouldn't have happened if the army or Imran Khan would have not supported them during Faizabad sit in and protest. They grew stronger after that. Should have dealt with them then and there.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:29pm
Shame shame
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Nov 02, 2018 10:29pm
What a shame? Again, they have won.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:29pm
This action from the PTI government reminds me of a story that most of us are familiar with. If you keep giving space to a camel in a tent with the intent of helping it, it will eventually take it over completely.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:29pm
There goes the bravado on TV. These sick heads are weeds on earth. Time, Technology and science will cleanse them. It's imminent.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:29pm
Expected disappointment
Spineless administration
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Nov 02, 2018 10:29pm
Excellent news. Congrats to poor countrymen. People first!
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Nov 02, 2018 10:29pm
Sad day, as extremism again won
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Nov 02, 2018 10:30pm
Nothing Islamic in this Islamic republic
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Nov 02, 2018 10:30pm
Great news!
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Nov 02, 2018 10:30pm
Riyasat se koi taqatwar nahen ho sakta lol.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:30pm
All are afraid of religious extremists
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Nov 02, 2018 10:30pm
This is not a way to establish rit of the government. This is a compromise, TLP will come out again if Supreme Court turns down review petition. Government/Supreme Court must not take the pressure, this is not in favour of the state.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:31pm
I was hoping this government might stand up to these thugs. Very disappointed that they've adopted the same policy of appeasement like those before them.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:31pm
Shame, Shame.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:31pm
This is crazy. Let the woman go abroad so the problem goes away.This is going to make a mockery of pakistan
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Nov 02, 2018 10:32pm
What a climb down by the government! Does not augur well for Pakistan!
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Nov 02, 2018 10:32pm
One word = "SHAME".
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Nov 02, 2018 10:32pm
All those involved in destroying public properties must be punished to teach lessons to these terrorists who are maligning religion
If Asia Bibi gets residency from some country she should be allowed to leave. Her life is equally important and she has equal rights in our religion
Govt should have never agreed to put her name on ECL
There are videos and photos everywhere on internet please use these to register FIRs and punish these thugs
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Nov 02, 2018 10:33pm
On what grounds should her name be placed on ECL? Because we can fight these TLP retards? Zero tolerance should have been shown. Another golden opportunity missed to fight radialism in Pakistan. Have we forgotten Mashal? Forgotten those being killed under blasphemy law accusations? Extremely dissatisfied and disappointed on government's performance.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:34pm
They will do the same in the future as they did. Why the government will put her name in ECL?.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:34pm
And who will it fir all the damages
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Nov 02, 2018 10:35pm
Post agreement crack down is a must thing if are to uproot this paranoia of religious extremism.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:35pm
we will always remain developing country if these kind of issues are bringing country to standstill:).
Poor lady,I am afraid worst is yet to come:(
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Nov 02, 2018 10:35pm
Shame on the government for bowing down to unfair demands by religious extremists. Imran Khan is sending a clear message that as long as you have the numbers, you can break any law and you'll never be charged. Naya Pakistan is beginning to look worse than the purana one.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:35pm
We have surrendered to the forces of religious extremism yet again. A person who has been exonerated by the courts has no business having her name on ECL.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:35pm
A sad day for Pakistan , im ashamed that i voted for pti. We are giving more credence to these fringe groups who are mainstram now. Imran’s speech, his words dont mean anything anymore.
There is no protection or rights for minorties in this country, plz leave , get asylum in a developed country and have a better life for ur children .
KDR reminds me of what Imam Jaffar sadiq said “ yeah log islam main dakhi huay hain iman mai nahi”. And belive me they will come for all of us till there is no one left.
It makes me sad that a sorry group of less than 50k potestors have hijacked the country qnd made q mockery of our system.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:36pm
TLP has apologized. See I told you how peace loving and compassionate they are.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:36pm
we will always be a developing country if these kind of issues are bringing country to stand still.
And so many people are supporting it then they deserve to be in this condition.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:37pm
What is this nonsense deal between Imran Khan Government and TLP...very very sad, bunch of cowards.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:37pm
This sets the precedent that anyone with religious followers can drown the state into submission.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:38pm
@Never Again - it is cronies like you who are negative, controversial, disloyal and do not want peace in Pakistan - Shame on such disgraceful people!
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Nov 02, 2018 10:38pm
Govt. Lost to the mob.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:38pm
@Meer, wrong sir... mullah is stronger and they just proved it in 3 days.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:40pm
Guess she has already left Pakistan or will leave before ECL proceedings will be started.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:40pm
Shameful decision! We should hang our heads at what we've become
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Nov 02, 2018 10:41pm
Bad move by the government. They will be back soon.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:42pm
This time the Govt. performance is appreciably better than Faizabad fiasco but still short of what one would expect from a strong administration. I'll give the Govt. barely pass marks.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:43pm
Another U-Turn. So much for writ of state :(
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Nov 02, 2018 10:43pm
Bhai; country first
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Nov 02, 2018 10:43pm
So .... What will happen if their review petition is dismissed for lack of conclusive evidence? Will they accept the decision? Of course not. This whole episode has been nothing but a disappointment for the Government
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Nov 02, 2018 10:44pm
A complete sold out. Bad for the state, bad for the people, bad for the future.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:44pm
This issue must not be taken like this , this will lead to chaos next time.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:45pm
This is not good, tomorrow they will come again for another reason!
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Nov 02, 2018 10:45pm
Writ of the State established.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:45pm
@Khan afridi - what did you expect - more shut downs and disturbances. This was the agenda of our enemies that failed miserably, dialogues is the best way to resolve differences and, this is exactly what PTI has done without compromising states writ, integrity and sovereignty. You should be pleased rather than being pessimistic!
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Nov 02, 2018 10:45pm
Government capitulating once again to extremists. Rule of law and government writ abused. Future of nation once again sacrificed. Hopeless.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:45pm
Writ of the State established.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:46pm
Promises made by the Govt. in the agreement are more for face saving of protesters and in real terms do not mean much.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:46pm
More wastage of time and money
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Nov 02, 2018 10:46pm
This decision will be heavy for Pakistan.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:47pm
Are we going to have a repeat of the whole episode! How does this end?
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Nov 02, 2018 10:48pm
Slap on the face of the judiciary, executive, legislature and the nation
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Nov 02, 2018 10:51pm
@Sumar Mufti - for your information, no demand agreed, only to put Aisa bibi's name on ECL until the review is finalised. Don't be pessimistic, be positive and try to dispel ignorance within some quarters of our society. People like you can do more for country and our future generations through education, openly opposing corrupt practices and identifying black sheep of our society.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:53pm
The government can put her name on the ECL as per law and not under pressure from some party. If GOP does it, its isolation in the world will be complete. The job of the government is to carry out court’s orders and not make deals with the protesters.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:53pm
@Khan afridi, atleast you opened your eyes
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Nov 02, 2018 10:54pm
Does the apology for "hurting" and causing "inconvenience" include their scathing and threatening remarks against judges and COAS?
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Nov 02, 2018 10:55pm
Any legal process for whatever reason in this case should not have any problem.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:57pm
Pathetic totally pathetic and I am a hard-core Imran Khan fan but now I know Pakistan will never change it's as simple as that.
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Nov 02, 2018 10:58pm
Imran Khan is a lot of talk but no muscle.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:00pm
PTI is awesome .... dreaming up
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Nov 02, 2018 11:00pm
Shame on govt! Again a you turn that innocent lady already lost 8 years of her life without any fault
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Nov 02, 2018 11:00pm
All agreements are needed to be read between the line, Government did not gave anything, everything to be handled with legal procedures, review is in the SC court, that's it. bye bye TLP, NO bounding commitment, smart move by PTI negotiators.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:02pm
I said on the day of the judgement itself that she and her family needed to be shifted out of Pakistan before the judgement is made public. CJP turned out to be very naïve
Once the bench had reached the decision, SC and govt should have immediately made plans to clandestinely shift her and her family out of Pakistan. Once she was safely out, judgement should have been announced. Now inspite of being freed by SC, her life is in serious danger. And the world is criticising Pakistan.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:02pm
Who is responsible for all the losses???
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Nov 02, 2018 11:04pm
@Awan, its not uturn but a compromise in greater national interest. PM bravely spoke and defended Judges and Army Chief.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:05pm
What happens if the review petition is also in favor of Aasia Bibi.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:09pm
What can we say more... Another U turn
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Nov 02, 2018 11:10pm
Unfortunate development
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Nov 02, 2018 11:12pm
Destruction of property! And here Imran said those who harm Pakistan will not be allowed to roam freely.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:16pm
Shamelessness on part of Pakistani government.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:17pm
She did nothing wrong - why are her rights being restricted? Hasn’t she suffered enough by having 8 full years of her life stripped away from her???
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Nov 02, 2018 11:17pm
Very calculated wordings from both sides. The govt. simply said it would take "LEGAL" measures, but it didn't say that the measures will actually lead to putting her name on ECL. So, this is a no-commitment thing from the govt. to placate protesters. Now that the protesters have gone or are going home, the govt. should come out in FULL FORCE and nab all the trouble makers so that everyone learns a lesson. NO ONE is above the law. And these screwed up religious parties have done nothing but cause harm to this country, even before the country was founded.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:17pm
Do not expect much from PTI too if you want avoid disappointments.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:18pm
@Adeel Jawaid, Those who looted in millions are not on ECL but this ordinary woman is on it.... Welfare state of Madina...? Tabdili ?
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Nov 02, 2018 11:23pm
No to ECT,Who will pay for losses?All these hooligans &ruffians ,law breaker must be punished severely.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:26pm
This is called U turn . IK Gov has mo clear vision to stick with their words as usual keep his back. Safe .
Criminals won and law lost . Who will pay the damages for the past 3 days destruction and millions of RS losses in industry sector and the livelihoods of poor people.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:31pm
Fine. But Pakistan will need better and stricter laws to better manage these free for all demos and dharna that cause so much hardship and disruption to civil life. So that any damage caused by the dodgy champions of humanity must pay damages so caused. TLP and their ilk have become a huge liability to people of Pakistan.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:32pm
state within state
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Nov 02, 2018 11:32pm
Imran Khan’s Fastest U-Turn...... this one will be hard to beat.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:33pm
Sense has prevailed, however Government should make sure that the criminals be they be the leaders of TPL or supporters are taken to task so that in future they do not dare to repeat what they have done.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:35pm
So this is our Islam ? Taking out frustrations against a helpless woman ? How about spending this energy on education , development and uplifting people out of povert? Of course not, that requires hard work
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Nov 02, 2018 11:35pm
It is capitulation to extremism - plain & simple. Very bad sign for the future
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Nov 02, 2018 11:38pm
sorry for the lady living in limbo for a such a long time even PM Khan let her down !
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Nov 02, 2018 11:39pm
Such a BRAVE government. Great achievement.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:39pm
"The TLP has in turn apoloigised if it "hurt the sentiments or inconvenienced anyone without reason"."
Complete nonsense.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:41pm
feel sorry for the lady living in limbo for a such a long time even PM khan cant help her shame !
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Nov 02, 2018 11:46pm
Very good step by govt.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:49pm
Shameful! She’s a free person - shouldn’t be put on ECL. Yet another bow down by PTI in front of these clerics.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:49pm
@AXH, Right!
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Nov 02, 2018 11:50pm
Shame shame
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Nov 02, 2018 11:53pm
@Ramakrishnan Kinattukara, True. She cant be kept on ECL. My reading is she will be smuggled out of the country eventually and live happily, anonymously ever after in Europe.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:56pm
Now tell me where is the writ of the nation.
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Nov 02, 2018 11:57pm
Technically I think government has not accepted any unreasonable demand..!!
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Nov 02, 2018 11:58pm
As long as Pakistani Government acts as a coward, the religious extremists will have their way.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:00am
Today PTI is not different than PML-N, they gave in to terrorists. So much for following the Riasu of Madinah. Imran Khan should slop making tall claims, if he can not defend one innocent non muslim. I am disgusted today, there are now words that can represent my feelings.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:01am
Lost it. The minute you agreed to talks.
You learned your lesion 1400 years ago. Never negotiate with the Imposters.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:02am
Shameful
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Nov 03, 2018 12:03am
very bad.by the government.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:06am
@Sincere Pakistani, what casualties
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Nov 03, 2018 12:07am
@Basir, then why not make a compromise with zardari and sharif for national interest
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Nov 03, 2018 12:15am
The TLP has in turn apologized if it "hurt the sentiments or inconvenienced anyone without reason".
The poor people lost days worth of wages, it wasn't an inconvenience, it was money meant for food for the families, who already cannot afford it. People couldn't go to work, children couldn't go to school, people couldn't go to the markets to buy food. Save your acting and dialogues for another day Mullah
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Nov 03, 2018 12:18am
The 'crisis' finally ends with second grand capitulation.
The moral of the story: if you have the ability to close down major cities, you can get away withj impunity even after issuing calls for murder and rebellion!
Temporary fixes will not solve the problem of religious extremism.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:18am
Shameful and wrong decision. Once declared innocent she should be given security and her rights secured as a normal citizen. Putting her on ECL is blatant violation of her basic rights.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:19am
So the government gave into the pressure from these Mullahs. I am so disappointed today, Imran Khan did exactly what he said he wouldn't do yesterday when he spoke to the nation. The court judgments have nothing to do with the government. And how does the government plan to release people if they were arrested during the protests? Again, its a matter that involves the police and the law, the government should never ever interfere in it.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:19am
No 'Naya Pakistan', till you root out extremism!
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Nov 03, 2018 12:21am
No rule of law pakistan towards reaching to its finishing end
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Nov 03, 2018 12:22am
The review petition was already available. This judgment was open to review.
The only thing Govt did is to put Asia's name on ECL. Even in country like ours it makes sense because here when people leave the country they don't come back. be it Musharraf, Ishaq dar or anyone else.
At the end I hope that justice should be served.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:23am
While I felt disappointed with the latest development between the government and TLP; it is possible that the government reacted this way because it wanted to diffuse the situation for the time being and wanted to fight this scourge of mullah mob some other day considering the current financial situation of the country. Another thought is that the government felt confident that Asia Bibi will win the review appeal (which it should) and the SC will shoot down the effort to put her on the ECL. If it is the latter then the government will need to ensure iron clad security to the judges and Asia's lawyer.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:26am
Farce. Farce. Political farce.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:29am
I did not give my vote to PTI for all this surrender,
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Nov 03, 2018 12:29am
Bravo bravo bravo to pakistani mullas
So your faith is so weak that one uneducated weak woman is a threat
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Nov 03, 2018 12:30am
So much for naya Pakistan.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:31am
What a splendid capitulation!
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Nov 03, 2018 12:33am
Under pressure from mullahs her name will be added to the ECL, Why? Poor decision by a weak government.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:34am
The PM used couragious words. He would not be held to ransom by a tiny mlnority.The supreme court delivered a historic verdict. What did the minority do. It cared a fig and took to the streets and brought the country to a halt and forced the Govt. On to the back foot. The PM faced the first crisis and failed.Street power won over a democratic elected Govt.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:35am
Surrendering in front of mad mob won't do you people any good in long run. Just look at India we gave reservation to few protesting people and now every few days some new group keep making life difficult for common people by resorting to violence. I am pretty sure than common educated population of pak don't support this violence. Take a stand and make your voices heard. If you want a naya pak you need to fight for it
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Nov 03, 2018 12:41am
Sad day for minorities in Pakistan
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Nov 03, 2018 12:45am
Disappointed.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:46am
PTI govt has no spine
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Nov 03, 2018 12:47am
@Farhan, she was convicted in 2010. two incompetent govs passed. she got relief in Naya Pakistan.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:47am
Once again, state bowed against the criminals.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:48am
Signs of weakness have started to appear, a government shaking at its knees trying to appease mullahs.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:50am
Another U Turn! U turn! U Turn!
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Nov 03, 2018 12:51am
The Government writ seems to have pulverized in the air
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Nov 03, 2018 12:52am
Asia Bibi is the perfect example of discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Equal rights and protecting minorities is non-existent.
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Nov 03, 2018 12:53am
Fawad Chaudhry reportedly also just told BBC that the govt isn’t putting Asia Bibi on the ECL.
Who is telling the truth?
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Nov 03, 2018 12:56am
Poor lady will be sent to the gallows after all. Review petition will reinstate her sentence to please the mullahs. When will this end.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:00am
In other words death sentence has been approved by the Government
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Nov 03, 2018 01:00am
another U-Turn by IK
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Nov 03, 2018 01:01am
This is disgraceful. So much for the tough talk from the PM. Though I was expecting this, it’s always the same pattern, first talk tough, then abject surrender. It was the same in the matter of the Princeton economist. Pakistan will never rid itself of these ignorant, so-called mullahs.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:02am
Even SC vedict has zero value in pakistan infront of these maulanas.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:06am
It is a very sensitive matter. I realized it after our local imaam was inciting people to violence. Imagine if this happens in every corner. State can not stand a chance against them.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:09am
State need to confront these radicals using religion to advance their agenda. There has to be respect of law period.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:10am
"Tehreek-i-Insaf had said yesterday that the federal government does not plan to “put Asia Bibi’s name on the exit control list (ECL) " - Another U-Turn by Imran K 's government. The total capitulation of PTL 's supremo, he bowed down to a bunch of bigots, opened Pandora Box. He better provide round the clock protection to Asia Bibi, she is never going to be safe in Pakistan.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:11am
@Akbar, can u gurantee that even after review petition, if the poor lady is acquitted, these TLP leaders will not protest and her name will be removed from ECL list.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:14am
The writ of the Government again fumbled and remained short of taking appropriate action against the protesters.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:19am
so the PTI govt. gave into the mullahs!! so much for this farce called NAYA pakistan! Lots of tough talk but no spine in reality!
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Nov 03, 2018 01:20am
The government once again did not show any writ and failed to do its responsibility in the wake of threats by the TLP which amounted to rebelion.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:21am
She is not guilty. What right does the government have to cut a deal with radicals to keep her in harms way by putting her on the ECL. Bad enough she can't live in peace in her own country, now it is just a matter of time that she will be lynched. What to talk of financial compensation which should be in the millions for jailing her for 9 years. We spend $7 billion on defense to keep our citizens safe, but we can't control a million religious zealots bent on ruining the country, which they have for the past 40 years starting with the greatest curse of Pakistan, Zia ul Haq
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Nov 03, 2018 01:21am
Shouldn't there be a clause that those protesting must compensate for any material damages they have done - or is that implied?
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Nov 03, 2018 01:23am
So is it ok to threaten army and judicairy leaders if you can bring enough people onto the streets?
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Nov 03, 2018 01:24am
The Government writ once again fumbled to take appropriate action against the TLP leaders and its not a good precedent.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:24am
Sorry PTI - this was THE time to take them to task for openly uttering treasonous offenses!
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Nov 03, 2018 01:25am
A sad day for the country and a win for the fanatics. PTI government is encouraging these fanatics all the time.
Soon they will come back with more violent demands. Unfortunately they have now established themselves in the country as the force to be reckoned with. PTI may be doing more damage than Zia.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:31am
@Gaz, how can it change, pls think about how it has born?
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Nov 03, 2018 01:32am
U turn and weak govt
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Nov 03, 2018 01:33am
The Urdu spelling of her name ('Asia') in the text of the agreement is not the same that has been used so far in Urdu newspapers. In the agreement it is spelled with letters that may mean 'Delinquent' or 'Criminal'.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:36am
@Sincere Pakistani, giving in to terrorists is agreement ?
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Nov 03, 2018 01:40am
@N. Rahim, Toronto, Another review till they find her guilty
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Nov 03, 2018 01:42am
Time to set all the prisoners free and their sentences set aside who were found guilty of insulting the judiciary. NO selective justice ...else take a sou moto action. No two ways about it.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:43am
Deeply saddened and disappointed as I see so many wrongs. The Government failed and surrendered to the extremists. Yet another proof that minorities have no rights in Pakistan. Khadim Hussain Rizvi rules the country. Vast majority of people have no religious tolerance.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:44am
Ridiculous!
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Nov 03, 2018 01:46am
I think this review petition should be a public trial broadcast live on TV so that people can what evidence was presented.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:51am
These shameless mullahs have done irreparable damage to Pakistan.
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Nov 03, 2018 01:51am
U turn of Mr. Imran Khan. Pity very bad days to come for Pakistan as it happened in the last days of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto when he surrendered to the clerics. Let us pray that not another Ziaul Haque takes over.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:05am
Those who took law and order in their own hands and damaged property and caused casualtirs should not be let go. This is grave concern for all Pakistanis. Government letting the culprits get away so easily. Sad day, disappointed....... in Imran Khan, Punjab government and their capability.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:10am
Can't believe that a bunch of hooligans can bring government down on its knees. That's not the will of people. Imran you are the will of people. Stop feeding the milk to these snakes. Make a principal stand and show them your iron fist.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:19am
The Pak govt has bowed once again to these extremists. Someone who the courts acquired is placed on ECL and the prime minister’s speech was nothing more than a joke!
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Nov 03, 2018 02:22am
I always support PTI but wonder what now that the government has allowed itself to be blackmailed. Pakistans second problem after corruption....Mullahs
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Nov 03, 2018 02:26am
arrest the complainant in the Aasia case for a false FIR.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:29am
@Be good to all, A review petition is the legal right of any plaintiff... and putting the name of an accused whose case is pending before a larger bench of the apex court is not totally illegal
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Nov 03, 2018 02:29am
Poor Imran khan just got the loan from China and Saudi Arabia for the development now he has to spend 100 times more than what he has borrowed to compansate the loses which was done by TLP.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:32am
And what if SC strikes that down too?
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Nov 03, 2018 02:32am
@Awan, the state has restored normalcy in 3 days.... maybe this outcome is not as per ur wishes but what else should the state have resortet to violence killed 10000 protesters enforced a curfew or more appropriately declared Marshall law
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Nov 03, 2018 02:35am
Perhaps if she renounces Pakistani citizenship a foreign country is willing to accept her as a citizen. Then nothing Pak government can do. I hope she can leave and then live in peace.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:39am
Old Pakistan. New Pakistan. It is the same Pakistanis living in it. It will take years to change the mindset of people.
As for Asia Bibi, while she should stay in Pakistan for the period of review petition, the govt should prioritise her protection.
As for the TLP and like minded parties, they need to reflect. Islam is about justice beyond doubt. Just look at the methods the collectors of hadiths used to establish fact beyond doubt. Instead of celebrating that a court had decided that blesphemy is not likely to have occurred in this case, they were adamant it did based on the hearsay. These people who do not raise a voice against the injustices happening in every nook of Pakistan couldn't wait for an old woman to hang for something she may or may not have committed. Alas, they are Pakistan's spiritual leaders without any knowledge.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:41am
Shame on IK and all those in real power. This was the opportunity to kill the evil and stand up. ALAS.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:43am
such a shame on the govt . time to get the bags packing
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Nov 03, 2018 02:44am
sad
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Nov 03, 2018 02:44am
What about loss of millions suffered by common people whose property and vehicles are burnt by TLY protestors. TLY has done hat trick by getting its demands though coercion’s.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:46am
@N. Rahim, Toronto, Now it is real test of CJP! Justice Vs Injustice! What all he talked about, he still sticks or takes a U Turn under Pressure or Influence!
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Nov 03, 2018 02:50am
Imran Khan backed after making an empty threat. These mullahs should have been apprehended for inciting people for violence. When will we get out of fearing mullahs and street protest.
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Nov 03, 2018 02:59am
This PTI government is a U turn government incapable of taking the hard decisions necessary in the countries interest. It is beholden to too many fringe groups whose support brought it to power. This move has also put the Courts in a very awkward position when its government has surrendered to street pressure. Naya Pakistan will remain a slogan and a dream as long as the current government is in power.
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Nov 03, 2018 03:01am
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani, Sacrificing innocent person is to not a good idea. Law and order must prevail at whatever cost. If necessary they should have called army if required to control the situation but should not have bow down to injustice.
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Nov 03, 2018 03:04am
@Awan, Imran khan doesn't know how to run the government
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Nov 03, 2018 03:12am
Basically make it easy for mob rule to carry out justice according to their hate
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Nov 03, 2018 03:18am
As always happens........ Agreement
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Nov 03, 2018 03:20am
State should not be told by unruly radicals what to do and this includes putting someone on the ECL!!
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Nov 03, 2018 03:21am
That’s disgusting!!
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Nov 03, 2018 03:30am
Fawad Chaudhuri lied to nation. Whatever Punjab Information minister was telling was correct information.
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Nov 03, 2018 03:34am
@Crusoe, true, but I fear for her and her loved ones lives
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Nov 03, 2018 03:36am
Mullahs dictating terms to IK government are signs of weakness.
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Nov 03, 2018 03:51am
Once again the Government has bowed down to extremists. Government should have publicly apologized and compensated Asia Bibi for her sufferings.
By entering into agreements with rioter they can never bring stability in the country.
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Nov 03, 2018 04:01am
She’s on ECL only until the review petition is heard and decided upon by the courts. People simply do not understand.
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Nov 03, 2018 04:07am
I can not stand TLP anymore.
I wish that if she is inncoent , she is acquitted again after the petition review...
This will be a great day for all of us.
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Nov 03, 2018 04:16am
There should be an end to blackmails.
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Nov 03, 2018 04:42am
What a peaceful surrender by PTI government.
Who will protect the peaceful citizens of Pakistan against hooligans. Who will file FIR to protect Judges from the threats?
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Nov 03, 2018 04:43am
This is not Naya Pakistan.
Appeasing the mullahs has been tried and failed over and over.
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Nov 03, 2018 04:48am
@Tariq Minhas, you
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Nov 03, 2018 04:50am
people who expected change in Pakistan with the new government is very disappointed now. Is this the promised land by IK?
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Nov 03, 2018 04:52am
Big question is why the SC took this case at the critical time of PM visiting China. This case was pending in SC for the last 4 years. All this mess is created by the judiciary without taking into consideration the aftersocks. The CJ take suomto for slapping a citizen. Will he take now a soutmo against the TLP chief?
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Nov 03, 2018 05:07am
Don't confront them.... divide n concur
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Nov 03, 2018 05:20am
Another capitulation to right wing extremists
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Nov 03, 2018 05:22am
This is becoming a pattern with Imran Khan. Brave words one day and capitulation the next day. Naya Pakistan indeed.
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Nov 03, 2018 05:41am
A sell out by Pakistan Govt. They should let the poor lady go even if they have an iota of compassion.
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Nov 03, 2018 06:21am
Do not oppose non-State. What if Asia Bibi is again found not guilty.
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Nov 03, 2018 06:25am
It seems the writ of the Mullas runs instead of the state.
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Nov 03, 2018 06:26am
And Pakistan boasts that minorities are equal to other Pakistanis..can't believe that a woman set free by the highest court of the land is put on ECL
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Nov 03, 2018 06:29am
Usual U turn by IK Government.
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Nov 03, 2018 06:37am
All this brave talk... and more comprises. Can Imran be taken seriously?
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Nov 03, 2018 06:39am
Tough speech followed by abject surrender.
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Nov 03, 2018 06:42am
There are no stops just turns.
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Nov 03, 2018 06:51am
@Ramakrishnan Kinattukara, now the victim's life together with her whole family is at risk
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Nov 03, 2018 07:01am
@Be good to all, midiaval ages mentality
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Nov 03, 2018 07:08am
@A Pakistani, is it a kind of sarcasm or otherwise?
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Nov 03, 2018 07:09am
@ab, it always has!
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Nov 03, 2018 07:10am
@Larkanavi, wishful thinking
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Nov 03, 2018 07:11am
What a shame!!.
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Nov 03, 2018 07:18am
Again it is proved beyond doubt that Pakistan is a great country under the leadership of great imran Khan, all time great. All Islamic countries need to follow the footsteps of IK.
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Nov 03, 2018 07:22am
@Basir, yeah right!
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Nov 03, 2018 07:22am
@Jamal, you are so right
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Nov 03, 2018 07:37am
Let there be no doubt, that this a work of some far-right radicals. This is the position of most of the Pakistanis. Politicians can smell what is popular and what is not. This is what Pakistan wants and this is what Pakistan will get.
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Nov 03, 2018 07:37am
Great nego skills by pmik and team. Keep up good work
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Nov 03, 2018 07:41am
What a shame, after a strong SC decision and lots of talk by PM, the PTI government has now totally capitulated to these fanatical mullahs. This is not an agreement, it's surrender to the agendas of the enemies of Pakistan who have hijacked the true vision of this nation.
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Nov 03, 2018 07:46am
What’s her crime to be in ECL? Imagine if this nonsense was done to your loved ones.
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Nov 03, 2018 07:50am
The SC of Pakistan will not buckle. That is our Hope.
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Nov 03, 2018 07:51am
What a u turn. Where is that sturn warning!
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Nov 03, 2018 07:52am
Disappointed with the agreement . Get ready for many protests in future by these handful people whom weak government can’t handle . Lesson should have been created instead surrendering by Government.
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Nov 03, 2018 08:00am
Spineless and gutless govt.! How can you put an innocent person in ECL list? It is rule of law or rule of thugs in Pak today?
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Nov 03, 2018 08:01am
How was it brokered. We will know soon.
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Nov 03, 2018 08:09am
Extremists roaming freely how come these thugs are above the law and constitution of a nation?
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Nov 03, 2018 08:16am
with out permission of SC, Government can not put her name on ECL. Writ of the state can not be maintained with such agreemenrs. prime responsibilty of govt: institutions is to implement and protect Constitution of Pakistan..
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Nov 03, 2018 08:17am
Loss of millions, property, life, which is going to account for it? Four days Karachi port was closed! We have mobile videos showing the destruction and the individuals involved in burning public properties. Will the CJP take Sou-Moto notice? The whole sit in was so vulgar from the civilized standards, the poor banana vendor was looted not by one or two but the whole public. Where do we stand in civilized nations, and then we claim to be doing all this for Islam? An extremely sorry episode. My head is bowed in shame.
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Nov 03, 2018 08:19am
She should leave Pakistan right away before her name is placed on ECL
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Nov 03, 2018 08:33am
On what charge? She has been acquitted by the highest court !!
This is so unfair. This lady has suffered so much and there is nobody to protect the minorities from the mob.
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Nov 03, 2018 08:43am
A person on ECL goes abroad with the PM.
And a person declared innocent by Supreme Court is put on ECL.
Naya Pakistan has arrived.
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Nov 03, 2018 09:07am
@Basir, why compromise with criminals? Next time they will ask for more. Where are pakistan masses who comes out on thousands for Palestinians but not a single for a innocent pakistani citizen? Just bcz she is non Muslim. This is reason world see you guys with suspeciatly.
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Nov 03, 2018 09:16am
The neo-liberals have clearly not read the agreement. There would be a review petition. That requires a person to be available. How difficult is that to understand? Stop these sighs of sadness and play your role in nation building. Criticism is easy.
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Nov 03, 2018 09:31am
Was there any need for the PM to address the nation and deliver a strong message when the govt was going to give in and negotiate?
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Nov 03, 2018 09:46am
@ahmad, u r absolutely right bro. Current hooliganism is result of this bow down.
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Nov 03, 2018 09:55am
surrender of government before the hooligan ended the second episode of drama.
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Nov 03, 2018 10:03am
Extremely unfortunate
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Nov 03, 2018 10:08am
Why govt has decided to put her name in ECL.What crime she has done to get her name thereJust because some fringe group protested you now down and put her name there.Who would ensure her safety in her home land till her name get cleared..
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Nov 03, 2018 10:16am
Complete surrender..not a good omen to the region
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Nov 03, 2018 10:26am
The rule of law must be ensured to reach its final conclusion. Any other way followed would result in disaster for the country. The country 's inhabitants should realize that in submission to the same lies theirs and the country's future. Any deviation from the same, for whatever reasons, would only result in creating chaos in the country.
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Nov 03, 2018 10:39am
Horrible. Shame on the Goverment.
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Nov 03, 2018 10:47am
Very smartly tackled!
Justice will be delivered to whomsoever is right, and this havoc will stop!
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Nov 03, 2018 12:31pm
What a shame....heartbreaking shameful cowardice of the state....shame on them and my heart breaks for my pakistani brothers
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Nov 03, 2018 03:00pm
@Fastrack,
Like Musharraf is present.
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Nov 04, 2018 10:14am
Government should have crushed the demonstration by force so that they never do this again.
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Nov 04, 2018 03:20pm
@Khan afridi, Very well put in, hit the nail
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Nov 04, 2018 06:38pm
@Rao Salman , excellent thoughts
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Nov 05, 2018 01:41am
come on guys. let her go. dont you think she has suffered enough. surely there are other things to be really outraged about. Think rationally not with your ego on your shoulders
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Nov 05, 2018 05:59pm
Is Pakistan subject to the rule of law or to mob rule? That is the issue here. This woman should be free to leave the country as her safety can no longer be guaranteed here.
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