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‘Imran unfit to govern’: Maryam hits out at PM in blistering speech

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Maryam Nawaz addresses a gathering held in Lahore to mark Yaum-e-Takbir anniversary. — DawnNewsTV
Maryam Nawaz addresses a gathering held in Lahore to mark Yaum-e-Takbir anniversary. — DawnNewsTV
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Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of incarcerated former premier Nawaz Sharif and a vice-president of PML-N, in a no-holds-barred speech on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Imran Khan for being a "selected, incapable" premier.

Maryam was addressing a gathering in Lahore to mark Youm-e-Takbeer, when Pakistan conducted nuclear tests on May 28, 1998. Maryam as well as Hamza Shahbaz, who spoke earlier at the gathering, paid tribute to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif for "making Pakistan a nuclear power".

"Don't hide behind institutions," she said addressing Prime Minister Imran. "If Nawaz was out [of jail] today, this [PTI's] government would not last."

"All his interviews, his speeches have been about Nawaz Sharif," said Maryam, asking the premier to focus his attention elsewhere.

"You might be a selected leader, but you are the 'incapable' premier of Pakistan — wake up, and serve the country and its people."

She also took a swipe at Prime Minister Imran's relations with India, saying that Indian premier Narendra Modi didn't take Imran's call in February when Pakistan and India engaged in aerial combat.

"This is the same Modi who came to Pakistan during Nawaz's time. Why don't people take your phone calls? Why do people not talk to you? Because you stole your way into power," she continued. "You are a puppet, you dance on someone's instructions. This is why no country is willing to give you respect."

As the crowd chanted the "government is scared of one brave woman", Maryam said: "Yes, they are very scared."

"As we celebrate Youm-e-Takbeer, we need to ask why is it that despite being a nuclear power, our country is still not stable. Why is our incapable premier still roaming around with a kashkol [begging bowl]?"

"When Pakistan conducted [nuclear] tests, Nawaz Sharif did not ask for money from anyone.

"Despite severe restrictions at that time, Nawaz did not let the economy collapse. And then there is you [Prime Minister Imran], who mortgaged the country for $6 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)."

Maryam's fiery speech comes a day after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued a notice to her, seeking a reply to a Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) petition challenging her appointment as PML-N vice president.

The commission has fixed June 17 as the date for hearing the plea.

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moeazze
May 28, 2019 04:52pm
Just like Bilawal she is playing with twisted words to show her low intellect.. She should be declared as an absconder and banned from all political circus she is planning to create.
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Huma
May 28, 2019 04:53pm
Please Maryam Nawaz Safdar, leave Pakistan and it’s people alone, we had enough of you all.
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Imran
May 28, 2019 04:54pm
What a looser.MNS
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Ali_London
May 28, 2019 04:54pm
Dear lord. She’s ruined her dad and is now busy with her hollow rhetoric. You lot should have waken up when you lot were busy robbing the nation and thought you’d get away with it.
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Azad J
May 28, 2019 04:54pm
Maryam Nawaz please realise unless you and your father are above the law, it is proven if there is One INCAPABLE or NA-EHL Prime Minister of Pakistan, it is your respected father Nawaz Sharif. It is a legally and factually proven matter. Now every common Pakistani can see what a sweet tongue full of lies of your father to hide his corruption has done to the country.... We are in ever increasing debt. Thanks to your father.
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Imran
May 28, 2019 04:56pm
Maryam safder... what a looser.,, FYI...Nuclear Bomb is Bhutto initiative
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Amin Ansari
May 28, 2019 04:56pm
Look who is talking?
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Orakzai
May 28, 2019 04:59pm
Yes، agree with Maryam PM is incapable
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Nationalist
May 28, 2019 05:00pm
Dr AQ Khan said in an interview that NS was reluctant to go ahead wirh the explosions and was forced to do so by joint stance of scientists and establishment. If one if them is lying who could it be? Real father of Pakistan's nukes or someone who just happened to be around at that time.
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Doctor H
May 28, 2019 05:01pm
One simple question. Maryam Safdar told the entire Pakistani nation on live TV that neither she nor her siblings own any properties in Pakistan or abroad. She promised to apologise to the public if this was proven wrong. Has she apologised? She is making all these grandiose statements. Has any Pakistani journalist asked her that question? Or are we meant to forget?
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Ali
May 28, 2019 05:01pm
Nawaz Sharif made Pakistan a nuclear power? Wow didn't know he was a nuclear scientist!!
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Missed Opportunity
May 28, 2019 05:01pm
Revoke her bail and throw her back in Adiala Jail.
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Ali
May 28, 2019 05:01pm
Yeah she's right only her family is capable.
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Karachi Times
May 28, 2019 05:03pm
Way to go and keep it going. Well done
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Ahmad
May 28, 2019 05:03pm
NS is very capable of siphoning ill-gotten money abroad for Ms Maryam and co to enjoy.
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Khan
May 28, 2019 05:04pm
Yes.........coz IK is incapable of looting Pakistan.
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Gear box
May 28, 2019 05:04pm
The lady seema more powerful than benazir. She would be a revolution for times to come
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enam
May 28, 2019 05:04pm
who cares
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Aftab
May 28, 2019 05:05pm
At least IK is not convicted of forgery and money laundering.
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RAJA CHILL
May 28, 2019 05:06pm
Really harsh words
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M Naqvi
May 28, 2019 05:07pm
It is rich coming from a convicted leader to be who has never been elected to public office yet has managed to become a richest women in Pakistan.
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kosher
May 28, 2019 05:07pm
Haha, honestly I can't stop laughing.
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Karachites
May 28, 2019 05:07pm
How desperate these people are. When we will get rid of dynastic politics.
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Naeem Qureshi
May 28, 2019 05:09pm
Yes Imran is incapable of looting of billions like Nawaz Sharif who lived in 1400 kanal Jati Imran Maryam has no shame
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AHMED 40
May 28, 2019 05:14pm
Cant disagree with her given the utter silence and aloofness the PM has shown on critical economic and national security matters be it the massive devaluation, interest rate hike and resulting inflation or the situation which happened in Waziristan the day before.., all the HANDSOME PM does is play Mother Theresa by doing a photo OP on some pointless visit to a hospital for his social media fan base .... Hate to say it but Modi is a better PM than him...even at theatrics
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Shahzad
May 28, 2019 05:15pm
I just wish, she looked at PML-N's performances while they were in power before pointing her finger at PTI. PML-N and PPP are solely responsible for Pakistan's current financial difficulties. For example, spend billions to build a metro and then spend hundred of millions more every year to run it. I would love to know which smart PML-N head came up with these projects to serve their country and the people.
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haris
May 28, 2019 05:20pm
Time to go home Bibi. Stop commotion and leave us alone.
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fairplay
May 28, 2019 05:20pm
The convicted liar obviously still telling false stories, and made up accusations. Free speech should have its limits.
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Usman
May 28, 2019 05:24pm
Was she not sent to jail on corruption and fraud charges?
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ijaz
May 28, 2019 05:25pm
Well said!
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Hyder
May 28, 2019 05:25pm
Is she for real?? Being darling of india doesn't make her father a better leader. Infact it raises more question marks????
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Yasir
May 28, 2019 05:26pm
And all her speeches and interviews revolve around Imran Khan. She is such a useless character and I thought it could not get any worse than Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari.
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Farhan
May 28, 2019 05:27pm
This is just a statement of an opposition politician. Calling it as she ripped into Imran Khan is non sensical
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Taher
May 28, 2019 05:27pm
Dear Pakistan. Our entire political class is incapable either because of corruption or zero understanding. Time has come to take things in our own hands and all the real men and patriots are starting to do so. Join the call and spread the word to take things in our own hands. #IAmPakistan
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Rajan Pur
May 28, 2019 05:27pm
Imran khan is hero.
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Alamgir Khan
May 28, 2019 05:28pm
This is how leaders are born in Pakistan. They don't need to have leadership qualities but they must have skills to keep and exploit the ignorance of masses. These skills are portrayed as qualities by mainstream media and they become LEADERS.
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tajwali
May 28, 2019 05:29pm
Great words. Calling IK incapable. This from a lady whose only capability is that she is daughter of a former PM.
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FROM
May 28, 2019 05:31pm
It is so sad that Maryam Nawaz, who is ripping into PMIK, only has the stage and media attention because she was born in the notorious Nawaz Sharif Clan! She has no other political acumen of her own!
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topbrass
May 28, 2019 05:32pm
She does not know that his UNFITNESS of governing is the main reason for his SELECTION.
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Tariq Shah
May 28, 2019 05:33pm
She has a point. People may have doubts about her claim that he is a selected PM but now very few believe that he is a capable Prime Minister.
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Mansoor
May 28, 2019 05:33pm
What about her corruption cases?
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kahna Nu
May 28, 2019 05:33pm
Why this habitual botox user is not in Jail? beside money laundering corruption living beyond means she is a proven forgery artist. Just for forgery she has earned 3 year jail time. Where on earth convicted felons issue political statements? only in Pakistan!
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Owais Mangal
May 28, 2019 05:33pm
Lets have face-to-face dialogue between PM IK and convicted disgraced daughter of convicted PM.
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Tanveer
May 28, 2019 05:34pm
This is hell of a speech,asking for trouble. Look what you & your father did to the country & then blame IK.
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fairplay
May 28, 2019 05:38pm
A safarishi medical college dropout convicted of perjury calling an Oxford graduate unfit to run the country! What a crass joke.
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Zaheer
May 28, 2019 05:40pm
I don’t know, how she finds audience. And how people can listen her after her lies exposed middle of the street
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Anti-Corruption
May 28, 2019 05:40pm
I feel sorry for those who believe her
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Zubair
May 28, 2019 05:42pm
No doubt present government is the most expensive internship
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Nouman
May 28, 2019 05:42pm
The audacity of this lady is appalling
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Chacha
May 28, 2019 05:42pm
Making Pakistan a nuclear state, Nawaz Sharif? Really?
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uak
May 28, 2019 05:43pm
Says who?
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kamal chowkidar
May 28, 2019 05:44pm
She is right.
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Zaheer
May 28, 2019 05:45pm
interesting.
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Justice first
May 28, 2019 05:45pm
Real sad that a person who perverted the course of justice, lied in court over fonts is walking free to attack a man who has built 3 cancer hospitals and a program for housing for the poor while dealing with economic fallout due to previous 30 years of theft.
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bhaRAT©
May 28, 2019 05:46pm
Looks who is talking? A convict has no moral authority to pretend to be 'holier than thou'!
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NEAL KLUGE
May 28, 2019 05:47pm
Maybe, request PM Modi to send a capable leader for Pakistan. ??!!
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Zak
May 28, 2019 05:48pm
'"As we celebrate Youm-e-Takbeer, we need to ask why is it that despite being a nuclear power, our country is still not stable. Why is our incapable premier still roaming around with a kashkol [begging bowl]?" Answer is simple, because Daddy dearest has looted the coffers and borrowed heavily and stashed it in UK. Bring it back and and we won't need the kashkol. PM Imran Khan is suffering because of the deeds of Nawaz Sharif and Zardari.
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Captain.Raheel
May 28, 2019 05:49pm
I can't believe ppl still support PMLN
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Zak
May 28, 2019 05:49pm
It's a long time since we have had an honest prime minister. You represent everything that is wrong with the system. You are a convicted liar under oath and jailed but you are made vice president of your crooked party.
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Ga
May 28, 2019 05:49pm
I dread to think what Parchi Sharif wouldve done post Pulwama. Ik was a statesman
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Saqib
May 28, 2019 05:50pm
Why media has to project these people into fame ,so they can continue dynastic democracy
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Salman
May 28, 2019 05:52pm
Ha Ha Ha
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Rehan
May 28, 2019 05:54pm
Is that a news? That a treacher looter and corrupted leader’s corrupted daughter lashing out to put pressure on democratic government ?? Get some life !!
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bhaRAT©
May 28, 2019 05:56pm
The outburst of such ire is simply because of refusal of deal after remaining quiet all this time begging for it!
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Tariq Shamsi
May 28, 2019 05:56pm
I wish someone would bother to educate her that it was ZAB who set the foundation of the nuclear program, Zia who followed in ZAB's footsteps who created a network of companies that smuggled the components required to build the reactor, the scientists who worked day and night build the reactor and give Pakistan nuclear capability. The weapon warheads were ready much before NS even stepped into the PM office. All he did was to order the test so that Pakistan could be placed on the map of nuclear-capable countries. She is good at making fool of ignorant people.
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Gaz
May 28, 2019 05:57pm
Yes you are capable your family is so capable that three siblings one father and between 4 people they could not come up with one consistent story for the flats.
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Anon
May 28, 2019 05:57pm
I believe that until these people are given any space to speak, there can be no serious progress. They are a cancer that must be cut. Even if that involves introducing a presidential form of government.
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Adnan
May 28, 2019 05:58pm
"When Pakistan conducted [nuclear] tests, Nawaz Sharif did not ask for money from anyone." Of course not, robbers never ask, they just take it.
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Da
May 28, 2019 05:58pm
Beta, vote ko izzat do :)
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Rustam Kanchwala
May 28, 2019 05:59pm
Please stop saving your father and uncle and kindly return all the country's looted wealth which robbed by your family members.
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Imran
May 28, 2019 06:00pm
"When Pakistan conducted [nuclear] tests, Nawaz Sharif did not ask for money from anyone." Yes, because he illegally froze people's foreign currency accounts while making sure his family's & cronies money is transferred outside.
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Rk
May 28, 2019 06:01pm
Mariam is for getting that Imran Khan made Pakistan World Champion in cricket years back and now a days is working hard to make Pakistan begging champion in world
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M. Siddique
May 28, 2019 06:03pm
Maryam Bibi, Imran is not fit because your dad in jail for corruption?
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PakPower
May 28, 2019 06:03pm
Yeah, selected by the voters of Pakistan who possess a few more brain cells than you.
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TBH
May 28, 2019 06:04pm
Stay safe and take care.
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LAHORI KID
May 28, 2019 06:04pm
I’ll tell you why the country is not stable Ms Mariam, the very reason why your father is in jail, corruption, corruption, corruption. PML-N government ad destroyed every financial fabric of this country, people got poorer while your family got richer, ask the guy standing next to you(Hamza) how did he accumulate so much wealth ? How did everyone in your family amass so much wealth? Oh right, GIFTS.
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Awalmira
May 28, 2019 06:06pm
She is right. PM has no clue about how to run the country. The only thing he has headed is a cricket team. Running a country is different from being captain of cricket team.
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Raza
May 28, 2019 06:10pm
She must recall that Pakistan took loans from IMF etc during her party's own era.
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Newborn
May 28, 2019 06:14pm
Imran isn't in charge anyways. The people who are have got it covered. She shouldn't worry.
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Accer
May 28, 2019 06:14pm
Why is it important to give coverage to old news? NS is in history books and N league is almost there.
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Zeeshan Ahmed
May 28, 2019 06:15pm
The children of these ruling dynasties can't even spell 'fiscal', let alone run a country. Maryam Nawaz, your thief of a father and his crooked party are finished. That old Pakistan subservient to your bank accounts is gone forever.
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Jatt...
May 28, 2019 06:15pm
Like her or not, atleast she is right.
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concerned citizen
May 28, 2019 06:17pm
we need to put this convict behind the bars and she should not be allowed to talk since she is convicted
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Sameer
May 28, 2019 06:17pm
If we compare Imran in potential, Zardari and Nawaz, Imran tops the three. And If we compare Imran, Bilawal, and Maryam...Imran still tops the three. Since Imran is incompetent, guess how useless the rest are.
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Saif Zulfiqar
May 28, 2019 06:17pm
For her only Nawaz is fit to be PM.
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Hamid
May 28, 2019 06:18pm
You all are good to loot but govern.
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farid
May 28, 2019 06:20pm
Wow, PM chair comes to these people in inheritance. what a sense of entitlement?
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khurram khan
May 28, 2019 06:23pm
Bravo Maryam Nawaz . Leader in making . More power to you.
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Ghayur Baig
May 28, 2019 06:31pm
What a joke, only Shareef and Bhutto Zardari families are fit for steeling nation's resources
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Saira Khan
May 28, 2019 06:33pm
The only thing you are fit for is a size 30 Louis Vuitton dress that you bought for $100000 tax payer's money
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A.M. Khawar
May 28, 2019 06:33pm
Even the government wouldn’t contest its under performance to date. So much was the promise on the PTI rise to power last year and so little there is to show for the 10 months in power! How disappointing! Rupee is dropping like a rock, interest rate is doubled and 9-months fiscal deficit is at record high. Add to that slowing economy, worsening inflation and rising unemployment. Where are we headed? Faced with an obviously disappointing 10-months PTI performance, Pakistan indeed needs an opposition that can call the under performing government to mat. That is the call of the democracy. Way to go Maryam Nawaz! Your Youm-e-Takbeer speech in Lahore was right on target.
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PK085
May 28, 2019 06:37pm
She is such a waste of time.
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hanifsmile
May 28, 2019 06:37pm
I think you should not talk anymore, you and your party are irrelevant. Look what you have done to this country, it will take years to bring back to its feet, its all your Dad's fault. so keep quiet.
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Zak
May 28, 2019 06:43pm
'You might be a selected leader, but you are the 'incapable' premier of Pakistan — wake up, and serve the country and its people." How you and your family served thee nation by taking loans and then syphoning them off to foreign lands. No one can be more incapable and incompetent then Nawaz Sharif.
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Mahmood Tariq
May 28, 2019 06:45pm
"blistering speech" lol
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Zaheer
May 28, 2019 06:50pm
She isn’t qualified to say this, but she is damn right.
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Pessimist
May 28, 2019 06:50pm
Well said! Now waiting for the establishment/pti troll brigade to decimate her speech.
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Rabba
May 28, 2019 06:52pm
awesomr and hardhitting, for a six
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Mateen
May 28, 2019 06:52pm
Completely agree with her. IK so far has been all talks and committees. He talks of the previous government problems but as a solution he only does what previous governments have done. It may sound personal but running a country is a different ball game.
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Ash
May 28, 2019 06:55pm
Who is this woman kidding. Her father made Pakistan nuclear state??? Modi met her father - big deal, did your father sort any national issue with him affecting Pakistan. Answer is no, just personal business, great achievement, that is why he is in jail today.
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Khalil
May 28, 2019 06:58pm
This woman is a big joke.
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malik
May 28, 2019 07:00pm
I think your eyesight is weak,didn't see how msny premier visited Pakistam in IK short span and how many visits IK made to different countries ? Why Pakistan is nor stable yet,it is because your dad(pml n govt.) and ppp govt.Ppp and pml n didn't stand each when one of them was in power,now both are out power and standing by each other just cover their corruptions and Maryam and Bilawal are active just to save their Abbus.
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Salman Ahmad
May 28, 2019 07:01pm
Please go and join England politics. That's where your Uncle Dar is and that's where your PALACE is. LEAVE US ALONE.
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UncleFunky
May 28, 2019 07:01pm
IK is getting a dose of his own medicine.
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Abrar Khan
May 28, 2019 07:04pm
Madam we applaud political decision for nuclear deterrence but we haven't forgotten that day you have robbed on the hard money of foreign currency accounts of masses. And how Saif ur Rahman and cronies have minted millions and millions dollars.
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desi dimag
May 28, 2019 07:09pm
She is right.
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Haryanavi_chora
May 28, 2019 07:10pm
Maryam Nawaz is true leader!!!
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Nadine
May 28, 2019 07:15pm
Those who looted the country while in power are in no position to claim that Imran Khan is unfit. In fact, he is the only hope for Pakistan at this moment.
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Shakil - Kansas, USA
May 28, 2019 07:20pm
@Imran, - Your right and agreed.
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Zahid Latif
May 28, 2019 07:24pm
Isn't she the one who has a case pending in the ECP against her position in the party. Talk about being incapable!
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Aamir
May 28, 2019 07:24pm
She has the potential!
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Ali
May 28, 2019 07:25pm
Youm-e-Takbeer haha. You take credit of what you have actually not done. Do you know who paid the price, the people of Pakistan. Where is the money of people who donated for Karz utaro milk savaroo. You made educated ppl as taxi driver, I wish your father had established academies for excellence instead. You freezed dollars overnight and some ppl could have not able to pay tusion fee in for school and those who involved in decision suck their dollars before implementation.
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Concerned
May 28, 2019 07:31pm
Very well said. You need gutts to say the truth
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MirzaCanada
May 28, 2019 07:32pm
A people's true leader in the making.
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Syed
May 28, 2019 07:34pm
Hate her as much as you want but what she is saying is 100% true. In order to become PM Imran Khan sacrificed civilian supremacy, he is a powerless PM... only useful for asking money.
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Life
May 28, 2019 07:37pm
Indeed even the commentators on this page seems scared of the brave lady. In order to ridicule people are calling her Maryam Safdar instead of Maryam Nawaz as she was not born to Nawaz. They are demanding to throw her in Jail and revoke her bail because she is heavily criticizing the PM and of course we don't like any sort of criticism and a big NO when it is coming from a woman. Having said that unless we stop deflecting questions or bounce another question instead of an answer we will fail as a healthy and progressive society. Let the politicians exchange screams but we as voters should only seek answers.
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Imran Sheikh
May 28, 2019 07:37pm
@Orakzai, so make him capable, by helping him to achieve what he was voted in for. The people's job is not done after casting their vote. Pay taxes fairly, respect the laws, do not participate in corruption, care sincerely for lrss-privileged citizens--none if this is difficult, but it takes a little bit of sacrifice for the sake if the country. IK does not have a magic wand to change the destruction of last 40 years. It is a hard climb up, and all we people must help whomever we mandate to lead.
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Imran Sheikh
May 28, 2019 07:40pm
@Gear box, well, she certainly revolves the truth! Confucius he say "Blessed is she who goes around in circles, for soon she is known as a big wheel".
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FAZAL
May 28, 2019 07:41pm
She should go to jail. Why she is outside the when convicted. There is No woman in pakistan other than her.
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Syed Ahmed, Canada.
May 28, 2019 07:41pm
"When Pakistan conducted [nuclear] tests, Nawaz Sharif did not ask for money from anyone", Maryam. Can she elucidate why and on whose desire the foreign currency accounts of all Pakistanis were frozen on 28th May, 1998? Where dis the foreign currency go?
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Juhpki
May 28, 2019 07:43pm
This lady surely has potential if elections happen fair and free. Its almost a year since Imran came to power and we are still waiting for any positive news for Pakistan. Imran may be clean guy but he dont have any capability to deliver. He has only delivered more debt to Pakistan.
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Seneca
May 28, 2019 07:44pm
Med school failure and now political failure. Forge more documents?
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Hameed
May 28, 2019 07:45pm
@Karachi Times, you want her to steal more.
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Hameed
May 28, 2019 07:46pm
@Gear box, No Way.
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Wellwisher
May 28, 2019 07:46pm
IK this is the beginning of your end
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Gordon D. Walker
May 28, 2019 07:46pm
Frankly my dear... Gordon D. Walker Canada
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Preface
May 28, 2019 07:47pm
Delusional.
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Sadiqain
May 28, 2019 07:56pm
Truly shameful.. what kind of mindset is this. She should be put behind bars with her father
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Asif
May 28, 2019 07:58pm
She is absolutely right imran is a puppet with low intelligence and IQ with high ego he is unstable man and thus not capable to run the country .period
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Pakistani
May 28, 2019 08:01pm
She is calling IK incapable, but totally ignore the fact that her father was 3 times PM, was not able to built one single hospital in whole country where he and her late Mother could not get their own treatment done. Same with PPP.
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Zia
May 28, 2019 08:03pm
Wow, Brave lady but be careful IK and his support
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Abdul Ghaffar
May 28, 2019 08:03pm
dynastic rhetoric ....
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Jigar
May 28, 2019 08:05pm
Forgot to mention running away to Saudi and England when things got tough for Nawaz. And what are her thoughts of not building one hospital that can treat Nawaz. What about the history of IJI.
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Dr Amir Khan
May 28, 2019 08:07pm
She is 100% correct. Others will say the same in one year time.
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shaukat pervez
May 28, 2019 08:09pm
she is trying to blackmail Emran khan but its not going to work. a typical cry of thief before sentencing.she should be arrested and put in jail for steeling money.
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WayToGo
May 28, 2019 08:09pm
@moeazze, Wow you should replaced...
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NADEEM S TAHIR
May 28, 2019 08:10pm
Very Impressive between her and Bilawal, the country should have some hope. This Imran with the empty chamber for a brain must go. Cannot afford any more damage.
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WayToGo
May 28, 2019 08:10pm
Every one has a right to say...
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zia
May 28, 2019 08:14pm
Wow, What a blunt speech , brave lady, future Prime Minister in the making.
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WayToGo
May 28, 2019 08:18pm
@Captain.Raheel, Who cares for your believe!!!!
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Saad Khan
May 28, 2019 08:18pm
@moeazze, She has NO knowledge at all about truth, she is claiming about his father and don't know that Nawaz Sharif is convincted twice, on lying, corruptions and similar other much more charges. But question to State is, that, why a convincted person is on Live TV and in print media.
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Shahidam
May 28, 2019 08:23pm
Vow. This convicted lady insults some by name and by alluding to others in the same breath. All on her target have had praiseworthy contributions to raise honor of this country. What is her qualification and contribution to this Nation and its people besides stoking fire behind the scenes?
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N. Rahim, Toronto
May 28, 2019 08:23pm
@fairplay, Agreed. Free speeches should also not be the headline of a national level daily.
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Rustam Kanchwala
May 28, 2019 08:23pm
Look who is talking, they were never sincere to Pakistan, all they cared was to loot this country's wealth so that they could build financial empire's for themselves abroad to live in luxury and leave the poor/middle class citizens of this country to the hell of mercy.
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N. Rahim, Toronto
May 28, 2019 08:24pm
@Usman, I thought so too!
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wasim
May 28, 2019 08:25pm
Are we doomed as a nation and a state..? I mean now our kids have to put up with jokers like Bilawal and Maryam for the rest of their lives .. ? Really...!
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Raghubir
May 28, 2019 08:31pm
This is high time for BJP to open office in Pakistan and contest election there. They will win handsomely.
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Y p mississagua
May 28, 2019 08:31pm
Wish you had courage to say, what you say now to your father and chachu. Pl take a break and have mercy on this country.
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ExMohajirinUK
May 28, 2019 08:34pm
So says Maryam, What are her credentials apart from being the daughter and political heiress of Nawaz and PML-N?
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Tahir
May 28, 2019 08:36pm
She has a point
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ExMohajirinUK
May 28, 2019 08:37pm
@Aftab, "At least IK is not convicted of forgery and money laundering." Not yet, but don't wish, the real selectors can always use those trumped up charges to get their next man in.
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Akhtar Husain
May 28, 2019 08:40pm
Maryam Nawaz hasn’t said anything special. It is writing on the wall.
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Syed Ahmed, Canada.
May 28, 2019 08:41pm
"Despite severe restrictions at that time, Nawaz did not let the economy collapse. And then there is you [Prime Minister Imran], who mortgaged the country for $6 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)." Maryam. Your Dad mortgaged national institutions like airports, motorways such as Islamabad-Chakwal section of the Islamabad-Lahore (M2), Motorway. Pledged the Hafizabad-Lahore section of the M2 Motorway, Faisalabad-Pindi Bhatian Motorway (M3), Peshawar-Faisalabad Motorway, Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway, Faisalabad-Multan Motorway (M-4), Islamabad-Murree-Muzaffarabad Dual Carriageway, Jacobabad Bypass, DG Khan-Rajanpur Highway, Okara Bypass and several other toll-producing projects were pledged to a consortium of banks. All assets of PTV, Radio Pakistan the airport was mortgaged to borrow Rs182 billion. In December 2015, Rs117 billion was borrowed again against the airport. In February 2016, Rs116.2 billion and in March 2016, Rs80.4 billion was raised against the airport.
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sfomann
May 28, 2019 08:43pm
So you can continue looting the country
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ExMohajirinUK
May 28, 2019 08:44pm
@Rabba, "awesomr and hardhitting, for a six", no she just bowled a googly, let's wait for Kaptaan's reaction, is it going to be a six or wicket? Time to wait and watch.
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SHAHID SATTAR
May 28, 2019 08:47pm
Isn't 'UNFIT TO GOVERN' the only basic requirement to rule this blessed country of ours? The person could be asked to modify his methods and rhetorics the way the powers that be wish him to do so without thinking or face the consequences starting with his being thrown out of the position.
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NACParis
May 28, 2019 08:51pm
She is right that Imran is not fit to rule because he is not a looter or corrupt. She is also right that Modi came to Lahore to meet Nawaz because her family is in business relationship with them.
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Dr Adnan khan
May 28, 2019 08:53pm
The love of a daughter for her father us understandable. The fact that she wants the whole world to know is absurd. For us, MNS brought the country to the floor.
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Darshan suri USA
May 28, 2019 08:54pm
I am glad it diverted their attention from India to their own politely and financial environment.
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Khalid iqbal
May 28, 2019 08:56pm
Nawaz claims that he made Pakistan a nuclear state , Dr. Qadeer Khan , is the man who made it possible , and it was zulfiqar Ali Bhutto who politically designed it to happen , and was made to pay the price , Nawaz was not even willing to give the orders to detonate it , Nawaz and family should stay away from politics, and keep quite , lest they get in bigger trouble.
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Imran A.
May 28, 2019 08:57pm
Why is Dawn giving her space on their website
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Moth
May 28, 2019 09:07pm
@Preface, she is ok. It is the followers who are delusional
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M Mirza
May 28, 2019 09:07pm
Nobody has been fit to rule pakistan after Ayub Khan
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sn
May 28, 2019 09:10pm
@Huma, why don't you leave Pakistan? Coz no one would take you?
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Masood
May 28, 2019 09:18pm
She herself was a big Sifarshi when in medical school ! Please stop this nonsense !!!
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Daskalos
May 28, 2019 09:22pm
Whatever the right or wrong of the situation, one can still admire this lady's courage. She is 100% right about PM Imran and the present, incompetent puppet government. To say as much, in the face of the establishment, is something that very few people have dared.
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Daskalos
May 28, 2019 09:25pm
@Nationalist, the crooked AQ Khan was not the 'father' of Pakistan's nuclear bomb or power. The pioneering scientist at the time of late ZA Bhutto's time who founded the program, was Munir Ahmed Khan. Get your facts right.
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enam
May 28, 2019 09:26pm
my question who has capable for PM
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Uzair
May 28, 2019 09:26pm
Let it go. You got your position totally on shoulders of others, who are out now. It is funny you should think yourself capable of garnering an organic following. One would think that failing the medical entrance test, and even failing first year exam after securing a seat through references, this would have given you a hint of your capabilities. But, perhaps, you are not capable of even knowing your capabilities, or lack thereof.
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Khalil
May 28, 2019 09:29pm
Look who is saying this woman has not achieved anything in life except corruption
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Pakistani
May 28, 2019 09:29pm
And they are fit to govern. Crooks
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Faisal
May 28, 2019 09:38pm
This world is so deceiving but one day people will wake up. Collective conscience will be there.
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Pak_UK
May 28, 2019 09:45pm
Who is she?
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Pak_UK
May 28, 2019 09:46pm
She surely don’t represent a Democratic Party so cant claim to talk for people of Pakistan while running a campaign for private limited party.
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Imran
May 28, 2019 09:47pm
Giving her the credit where its due....Maryam is Mia Khalifa of Pakistani politics and gets people charged up for sure.
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Hasan Mahmood
May 28, 2019 09:48pm
e was the only PM in the last 50 years who was truly elected and NOT selected.
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Ts
May 28, 2019 09:49pm
Long live nawaz sharif
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Moona
May 28, 2019 09:50pm
She's right. And how scared they are of her!
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Md
May 28, 2019 09:50pm
She thinks uselessly that making a lot of noise will make her relevant for the country!
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Bhaijan
May 28, 2019 09:52pm
@moeazze, Not like that please. A political rebuttal should be preferred. She should wait for 5 years then only the performance can be judged. So far so good, not a single complaint of corruption about PTI Administration came to light. As regards PM Modi irresponsive to PM Imran Khan advances, we all know PM Modi has still not out of swamp of lies he spoke after Pulwama. He just could not face the answers from PM Imran, which supposedly he may say on Indian media queries about Pulwama. He is simply afraid of PM Imran Khan on Indian Capital. As regards the variables of relationship between Nawaz Sharif & PM Modi, they were close due to common friends like Jindal, and the covert talks held about possible sellout of Pak Steel Mill to Jindal, which failed due to news breaks in media. PM Imran Khan in a philanthropist not businessman like Nawaz Sharif. PM Modi like business tycoons like Ambanis, and Jindals, hence he love Nawaz Sharif too.Alhamdulillah people are happy with PM IK.
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Naxalite
May 28, 2019 09:53pm
Enough of these politicians already
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Falcon1
May 28, 2019 09:53pm
Neither was your father and neither are you! Any questions!~??
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Lal
May 28, 2019 09:55pm
@Missed Opportunity, throw bk in jail
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Javed
May 28, 2019 09:55pm
@Orakzai, I wonder at the intellect of the people who agree with you.
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Shib
May 28, 2019 09:56pm
@Zaheer , it is the money which make people gather ...otherwise no one gives a dam ....
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Rohail
May 28, 2019 10:00pm
Where is your husband? You’re criminal who made fake documents for SC proceedings. Should be in jail.
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FACT
May 28, 2019 10:01pm
Dear Maryam. You are a convicted criminal like your father and as a result you are in no position to point fingers at Imran.
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ChaCha Radio, Lahori Gate
May 28, 2019 10:02pm
Ex-convict has the audacity to accuse PM!
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Roshan
May 28, 2019 10:06pm
The truth has come out and naked
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Javed Qamer Engineer Washington DC
May 28, 2019 10:08pm
She should be in jail. Why is she out. Court passed a verdict and sent her to jail. she comes out on bail and starts spouting poison.
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SAK
May 28, 2019 10:09pm
A convicted person has no right to criticize others. She is at very low pedestal of morality alongside her whole family owing to the convictions and court judgments in different cases. Just imagine her father is in jail as a proven guilty person, her uncle is absconder alongside her two brothers and a cousin besides their close relative Ishaq Dar. This family must understand that people are sick of them because of their corrupt practices and money laundering. Moreover this family as well as AZ have no stakes in Pakistan so it is only uneducated and poor people who for the sake of one time food and a few bucks join their gatherings and also cast votes for them otherwise all sane populace is has lost their confidence in these two parties- PMLN & Zardari Party. She is just trying to become leader which she is not by any standards.
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Sohail
May 28, 2019 10:16pm
Why can't PMLN understand that their politics is over.. Pakistan and its people has changed.. a women with no political background can't come out on media and deliver some anti-govt speeches just to remain relevant.
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harish
May 28, 2019 10:20pm
Next PM in the making. Mark my words.
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Muneer
May 28, 2019 10:21pm
Maryam Safdar’s remarks about an elected MNA / PM IK had itself exposed hollowness of her slogan of “ Give Respect to Vote “. How low is her intellect about politics and political implications?.
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pervez
May 28, 2019 10:22pm
@Huma --->Please Maryam Nawaz Safdar, leave Pakistan and it’s people alone, we had enough of you all. Says who? A PTI blind supporter? Dream on. Your Imran Khan has to go sooner or later. The sooner the better for the nation.
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Iqbal Khan
May 28, 2019 10:25pm
Pmln and ppp have ruined the country. Ik has exposed the real economic conditions of the country. Now wait to let him fix your mess.
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k k tiwari
May 28, 2019 10:43pm
A brave lady indeed ,I admire her courage
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Sohail Hasan
May 28, 2019 10:46pm
Nothing will prevent bring justice to you and your family's door steps. Get ready to go where the criminals should be.
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Economizer
May 28, 2019 10:47pm
Imran is still a better choice than Nawaz and Zardari .... if Imran fails, a new leadership may emerge ... Maryam and Bilawal are no more different than Nawaz and Zardari
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Riaz Ahmed
May 28, 2019 10:49pm
Nawaz Sharif is no thing. Thanks for our Engineer , Sciencest , Dr , Khan , Bhotto, Gulam Ishak Khan
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Naveed SARWAR
May 28, 2019 10:53pm
Brave woman standing up to the Institution mafias
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team
May 28, 2019 10:57pm
Golden Words "This is the same Modi who came to Pakistan during Nawaz's time. Why don't people take your phone calls? Why do people not talk to you?
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Jimmy
May 28, 2019 11:01pm
@Daskalos, What courage? What are her achievements? And as far as current issues are concerned, many countries have had similar economic issues such as Greece and Argentina etc. So have a heart.
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Jigar
May 28, 2019 11:05pm
@Daskalos, Munir Ahmed Khan founded the Pak nuclear project and Abdul Qadeer Khan saw it through. And I am sure there are many more unsung heroes behind this. Credit goes to all of them for such a massive achievement in the face of adversity.
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Liaquat Thaheem
May 28, 2019 11:05pm
A brave woman... respects from Larkana Sindh
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Jigar
May 28, 2019 11:07pm
@zia , I hope not.
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Naeem Qureshi
May 28, 2019 11:07pm
What is her accomplishment Zero Is it a shame that Nawaz Sharif didn’t build a single quality hospital during 30 years in power where the Sharifs can be treated They all go to London for treatment Nawaz Sharif only focused on mega projects where he could get kick backs What a shame
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Ghani K
May 28, 2019 11:08pm
@Tariq Shamsi,- a good point Mr Shamsi. I remember his picture on that particular day. He was sweating from head to tow, he could not bear the pressure. Credit goes to ZAB and Pak army.
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AZulfi
May 28, 2019 11:08pm
@NADEEM S TAHIR, are you really serious?
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Observer
May 28, 2019 11:09pm
The Convict has given the verdict in the Land of Pure.
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Deepak
May 28, 2019 11:10pm
She is absolutely right.
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Observer
May 28, 2019 11:12pm
@Gear box, empty vessels make the most noise!
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SadiqAmin, KhastaNamkeen
May 28, 2019 11:13pm
@Raghubir , BJP doesn't NEED to open an office in Pakistan. They can win 70% seats simply contesting online.
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Ijaz
May 28, 2019 11:15pm
@Shahzad, and the military governments are above blame?
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Mian
May 28, 2019 11:19pm
I agree with her this time.
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Mumbai_Man
May 28, 2019 11:19pm
She is totally right. PMIK is fit to be a captain on the cricket field. Thats all. Proof? Look how confused the government is under him
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Nasir
May 28, 2019 11:20pm
Why isn't she in prison just like her Dad. From what I understand she is a convicted felon.
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murli
May 28, 2019 11:20pm
says the convicted criminal.
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Lamp
May 28, 2019 11:20pm
@AHMED 40, it’s your choice to accept corrupt leaders and the curse to be effected to everyone. Leader can’t be dishonest, period.
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kaspar
May 28, 2019 11:24pm
@Doctor H, She and her ilk are habitual liars.
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Syed
May 28, 2019 11:33pm
We have been suffering from Sharifs for past 35 years, We know that you people are very capable.. Yes capable of fraud and corruption...
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Salman
May 28, 2019 11:37pm
First return the looted wealth of Pakistan than you give speeches.
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Salman
May 28, 2019 11:38pm
Thank you for the offer no go to your Mayfair flats in London that you do not own.
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Zeeshan USA
May 28, 2019 11:39pm
And she is a convicted thief. Wake up miss.
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Raheel
May 28, 2019 11:39pm
Pathetic politicians and their off springs have looted and destroyed Pakistan! Have some shame Maryam and go to London to live on the multi million dollar residence
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Salman
May 28, 2019 11:39pm
so now convicted criminals are going to teach us morality, truth and trust. Sad day
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Pak first
May 28, 2019 11:42pm
Crowd of 1590 supporters.
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Salman
May 28, 2019 11:42pm
@Tariq Shah, You can have doubts I agree but if this nation can give 30 years to PLMN and 20 years to PPP, it should give at least 5 years to PTI before being critical
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Ash20
May 28, 2019 11:43pm
Leave political rhetoric aside, what she is saying is true that IK is taking dictated decisions from others and he is incompetent.
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Salman
May 28, 2019 11:45pm
@AHMED 40, That is your opinion you have aright to that. IK is dealing with the economic catastrophe like Obama did 2009. give him time and then judge him at the end of 5 years.
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Ghani K
May 28, 2019 11:53pm
Mrs Safdar Nawaz Sharif, if you are trying to be like Benazir Bhutto, forget it. She was the daughter of ZAB, a politician of international level, your father is a convicted felon for money laundering and mega corruption.
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A Pakistani
May 28, 2019 11:53pm
@AHMED 40, People like you needed a corrupt PM obviously .
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Amir
May 28, 2019 11:55pm
He not fit because he is trying to bring a change which corrupt people like you are resisting.
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Saumya, India
May 28, 2019 11:57pm
Mr. Imran has good plans but he is unable to execute them.
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Rashid
May 28, 2019 11:58pm
Couldn’t agree more with Maryam, PM IK is incompetent and he is no way eligible to run a country like Pakistan.
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Sid
May 28, 2019 11:59pm
@Daskalos, admire this lady’s courage? Where was her courage during the calibre font saga? - this lady is an absolute disgrace
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Bilal Khan
May 29, 2019 12:02am
The looters are back. Their health is all good once they are out of the jail.
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Bilal Khan
May 29, 2019 12:05am
AQ Khan made Pakistan nuclear power. Nawaz got Pakistan killed in Kargil by bowing down to Bush.
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arfan aslam
May 29, 2019 12:08am
The only way this cunning thieve daughter will be kept quiet by putting her where she belongs,in jail.She is averting all the situation away from gang leader NS cases.WHY is she be made vice president of the party,THIEVES are not to take part in anywhere until cleared of corruptions and lies.
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Bilal Khan
May 29, 2019 12:08am
Nawaz is a business partner with indian businessmen!
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Gullo
May 29, 2019 12:11am
The one thing that Imran has than Sharif family does it have us Honesty. So please stop wasting our time Maryam Safdar
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ABDUL RAHMAN KHAN
May 29, 2019 12:25am
I wish she (and maybe she will) read all these comments and know what the people dislike Nawaz. His entire family and sycophants have left Pakistan and took shelter in UK to save punishment. The criminals and absconders are making JATI AMRA - II in London.
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Tamir
May 29, 2019 12:26am
@moeazze, clearly you cannot bear to hear the truth from educated progressive minded intelligent people as it's convenient to hide your head in the sand until you are crushed by reality. Pakistan today is in such a poor economic and administrative state under an incompetent PM who has totally mortgaged the country to China and IMF
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Tamir
May 29, 2019 12:29am
@M Naqvi, conviction by NAB is of no relevance as most of them are politically motivated by current government agenda
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Habib
May 29, 2019 12:30am
Can you plz bring back the looted money to Pakistan ? Stop ur dramas any more.
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ahsan7979
May 29, 2019 12:31am
They are crying for an NRO.
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ajmal
May 29, 2019 12:33am
i know opposition has a role to play but she has to tell how she will solve the problems besides breaking the jail and bad mouthing Imran Khan.
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Tarar
May 29, 2019 12:44am
Says accidental politician from hereditary politics background.
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Indian by heart
May 29, 2019 12:45am
That’s true. Imran khan is u turn specialist. He does not have capacity and capabilities to govern. He is dream seller only and sold a nightmare to Pakistanis.
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AttaKhan
May 29, 2019 12:48am
Looser Father and Daughter. MNS was out of Jail for SIX weeks- could do nothing!
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Asim
May 29, 2019 12:51am
There is no face value in her speech. Just ignore her.
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Javed
May 29, 2019 12:56am
@Gear box, The "gearbox" in your vehicle is rusty, is jammed up and need an overhaul, Mariam is all noise and fundamentally corrupt like her father. Although the family "political shelf-life" was expired long ago they have tried to put a new date on the label but people know it and it will not sell.
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Observer
May 29, 2019 12:58am
She comes from a family of mega crooks and is a convicted felon which makes her eligible for the position?
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Coldwar
May 29, 2019 01:04am
Imran is incompetent and so does the previous governments who raised the foreign debt to an unbelievable levels. It is a simple rule. When you get a loan, you invest in educating people. Once they are educated, country would automatically come out of a financial turmoil. Building bridges and roads are important but building character of a nation is more important.
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Zak
May 29, 2019 01:09am
The convicted 'Select' vice president of the party should explain how daddy dearest got Avenfield mansions in London, and Qatari letters please.
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Zak
May 29, 2019 01:09am
@Karachi Times, way to go, all the way out of politics and Pakistan. Good bye.
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Zak
May 29, 2019 01:11am
@Captain.Raheel, why not, crooks of feather loot to gather.
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Zak
May 29, 2019 01:14am
@UncleFunky, And IK is tolerating it, because he is sincere and honest. He has no loot to hide.
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Javed
May 29, 2019 01:16am
@Syed , Please elaborate and give some solid evidence and examples/s don't be whimsical. All that is happening is the sole responsibility of two parties and to some extent Musharraf policies of his 10-year tenure. These people are genetically corrupt, incapable, less than mediocre, promoted wholesale nepotism and the result is in front of us? It will take years if not the decade to fix it. Be patient, give this govt a fair chance and let them complete their 5 years then put them under the microscope and boot them out on their performance and then you can bring back your favourites.
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Ranjha
May 29, 2019 01:21am
Maryem Callibri, the convict!
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M Malik
May 29, 2019 01:25am
Lagta hai Maryam Nawaz nai aik speach sey PTI mein halchal macha di hai
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Mohiz
May 29, 2019 01:33am
Unbelievable! Here's someone who is a convicted fraudster. She committed perjury and submitted bogus documentation in court. She was given a jail term and is currently out on bail. Her father looted and plundered the state and built a massive and lavish property and business empire with the proceeds. This lady's brothers are absconders from justice. As is her uncle. Her cousin is also embroiled in corruption charges as well. The whole family is implicated in graft cases. Despite this, why does the media give attention to this criminal mafia family?
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Saad Khan
May 29, 2019 01:46am
@Pakistani, In Maryum view, because Imran is NOT a corrupt, his Dad looted 35 years, but Imran is asking even employees to bring their own lunch and tea, no more public money on lunch and dinners and Iftar. She was expecting an Iftar Party from PM House, so that's why, so CHEEKH PAA.
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Zak
May 29, 2019 01:55am
'"This is the same Modi who came to Pakistan during Nawaz's time." This is the same Modi who attacked Pakistan and bad mouths it to this day. Why did Nawaz allow him into our country for your sister's wedding, nothing to do with state affairs.
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M&m
May 29, 2019 01:58am
Why is she not in jail!!??!!
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Humza
May 29, 2019 01:59am
@Huma, At least her uncle and father improved the economy and gave us a stable rupee. That's more than you can say for Imran Khan and his confused bunch of ministers whose whole plan is just to blame others.
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TAYYAB
May 29, 2019 02:01am
a certified liar.
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Shoukat sheikh
May 29, 2019 02:05am
So true Huma
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Adnan Zaka
May 29, 2019 02:27am
Leave Politics. Serve the country and people of the country by doing welfare work. Plan Hospitals, Universities, Institutions, Sports Facilities with your personal wealth for next 10 years. Until, appoint Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan ( although, it is hard to find someone like him in PMLN at this point, since most of the PMLN leaders are involve in legal battles and corruption cases ) or someone like him to lead the party. A name comes to mind, Raja Zafar ul Haq or ex Prime Minister Zafar Ullah Khan Jamali. I heard Nisar Sahib and Zafar Ullah Khan Jamali Sahib left the party, but if they could be brought back, in the absence of Nawaz Sharif Sahib and Shabaz Sharif Sahib, they are capable of leading the party. At the same time, PPP, same advice for Zardari sahib. Bilawal sahib do the above mention welfare things, get involved with people at grass roots for 10 years and appoint Aitizaz Ahsan Sahib as the leader of the Party.
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ali
May 29, 2019 02:28am
@AHMED 40, There are those who are busy making hollow speeches, in the hopes of their political survival, and then there are few busy making a diff in the lives of those on the fringes of the society, neglected, robbed and buried under loans by corrupt leaders. Who do you think is working towards the betterment of the poor and needy. Wonder sometimes, how blind can one get, in their political affiliations.
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Laila
May 29, 2019 02:30am
Dear Maryam, You need to pipe down. Meaning - be quiet. The grownups are talking. Be silent, child. Sincerely, the nation
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Asghar Nawaz
May 29, 2019 02:34am
Maryam...you really need to grow up. But again you belong to a shameless family, so not your fault.
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Rajput
May 29, 2019 02:37am
She is right!
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Ghani K
May 29, 2019 02:51am
PML(N) Vice President! All in the family, what a joke. No wonder because of her Choudhry Nisar left the party.
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Manfred Mann
May 29, 2019 02:51am
Says the spawn of a crime family.
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Laila
May 29, 2019 02:59am
Can Maryam and her father pay the nation back the 33 million dollars they robbed? Oh and both father and daughter are unfit to talk and lecture others on morality.
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Arshad
May 29, 2019 02:59am
@AHMED 40, Sorry to see that you are so naive and not able to see reality.
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Altaf (UK)
May 29, 2019 03:16am
This is rich coming from a convicted felon! She shows zero knowledge of Pakistan’s history. She is claiming credit on her father’s behalf for something he had nothing to do with. The N-program was a ZAB initiative and executed by hard working scientists who quit their jobs in the West to work in Pakistan. What did her father actually do, other than loot the exchequer? Her father was the one who went to the US and gave away the gains made by the military. Modi made a personal visit to your family wedding rather than affording any great state visit for the country. Perhaps she doesn’t know the difference! As for sate of country’s economy, here again she is devoid of any facts. It was her father’s last government and the previous one of PPP who ran up the massive debts. Other than empty rhetoric, does she have any constructive solutions on how to pay these? I didn’t think she did. She & the other losers are trying to stay relevant by making these ridiculous speeches.
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Yankee Cricket Fan
May 29, 2019 03:16am
Wait, shouldn't she be in jail right now serving time for her crime?!!!!
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ZUBAIR
May 29, 2019 03:55am
And you are capable of doing fraud and lies
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Naseer Ahmed
May 29, 2019 03:57am
Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me..... People of Pakistan must remember who has their wealth stashed in UK, Saudi Arabia and US. Compare it to the one who brought his foreign earned money and made the hospital. People need to remember lies upon lies , yes these apartments below to us, no they don't belong to us, yes they belong to us. People must remember MNS is the one who was born out of Zia ul haque, not IK. Only if Zardari and Sharof's illgotten money is brought back to Pakistan the dollar would be at Rs 60
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Naseer Ahmed
May 29, 2019 03:59am
@Ali, yep master of deceits and lies and Be-Sharam
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Zak
May 29, 2019 04:11am
Maryam, goung by the reaction here, suggest yo go home, keep quiet and count the loot.
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Malik
May 29, 2019 04:16am
Maryam Safdar, you are a convicted convict who should still be in JAIL
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Opinion
May 29, 2019 04:23am
And how many bail outs and begging bowls did PML(N) take and how much was looted from that borrowed money ? Go Nuclear is credited to the Pakistan Armed Forces and not PML(N) cuz we know what option Mr. Sharif would have preferred when he had to speak to President Clinton. Lets not kid ourselves with these useless allegations against Mr. Khan and PTI.
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Zahid Sadik
May 29, 2019 04:24am
Because he is not like your dad who was pro India has investment in India and pulled forces from Cargill in behalf of India.
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Patriot
May 29, 2019 04:26am
She is hurt that why her father has been questioned in the Jail over more corruption related matters.
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Nick NY
May 29, 2019 04:37am
When IK fails to put the crooks to their place this will happen!
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Vorshal Handa
May 29, 2019 04:41am
Wow!
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chacha
May 29, 2019 04:43am
She must have got a pump from Modi win
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Khan
May 29, 2019 04:57am
She is so right. PTI Government outcome is the proof.
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Umair khan
May 29, 2019 05:00am
At least happy to read the majority of comments ,which are against corrupted past leaders,this is good sign for the future of Pakistan ,people are not ready to be traped by corrupted leaders,and parties and despite of under unfavorable circumstances,still they are backing IK and its Gvmnt ,and they have a fair right to take some time to show..
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Akil Akhtar
May 29, 2019 05:00am
Yes and your corrupt father is....LOL
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jmal
May 29, 2019 05:02am
To all PTI supporters, stay patient and do the work you were selected sorry elected for! Maryam rocks!
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SOHAIL ANSARI
May 29, 2019 05:06am
i say let there be opposition and alternate voices. That will make our democracy stronger and viable. To Imran's supporters - it is a fact that majority of you were also General Zia's supporters and one can see the similarity in tone. Just an observation!!!
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Irfan
May 29, 2019 05:07am
Until now I thought Abdul Qadeer Khan made Pakistan nuclear power.I have heard this from previous convicted criminal prime minister they miss no chance taking someone elses credit.
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Omer
May 29, 2019 05:09am
Nothing can be worst than PTi and Imran Khan, absolutely true, he is totally incompetent.
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Habib Canada
May 29, 2019 05:10am
@Orakzai, yes the PM is incapable as he could not use his power to cancel her bail and let her rot in jail
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Babar-I-Azam
May 29, 2019 05:38am
@kamal chowkidar, - go fix your name and train some decent pilots when crossing the border
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JackJones
May 29, 2019 05:39am
Maryam Nawaz please do something useful instead of preventing the country from progressing. A good thing to do would be to ask your Father to return the wealth he has absconded back to the people of Pakistan. If you want to do something extra please ask Zardari to do the same thing. Thank you for reading my comment.
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khandk
May 29, 2019 05:39am
Not interested what she said BUT Khan must think why in such a short period of time he lost respect, popularity and dignity. Claim of new Pakistan gave nothing up till now. Hope for the best.
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bkt
May 29, 2019 05:41am
Its all politics with half lies, half truths. Mr Nawaz Sharif was also a selected leader - first as a Chief Minister and then as Prime Minister - by the same forces that chose Imran Khan. Moreover Mr Nawaz Sharif did not make Pakistan into a nuclear state: that was Bhutto's doing. All that Mr. Nawaz Sharif did was to explode the nuclear device that had been sitting in Pakistan unannounced all along. And then Pakistan suffered a terrible economic crisis after that, though Maryam doesn't remember. Her father did take us WTO which was the basis for our prosperity during Musharraf and he did take us into CPEC. Those actions were great achievements, Ms Maryam: your father was indeed a great leader so talk about the things he did and not the ones he didn't do.
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Javaid
May 29, 2019 05:48am
@Doctor H, very pertinent question indeed. Its is already proven that she lied to public of Pakistan when she said that she and her family has no properties in Pakistan or abroad.
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Javaid
May 29, 2019 05:50am
@Gear box, Joke if the Centaurus that she lady who is convicted and famous for Calbri font fraud has any future in Pakistani politics
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Captain
May 29, 2019 05:56am
Leave mns n Shahbaz and Safdar .... all would be ok ......
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K. Aksay Gul
May 29, 2019 05:57am
Maryam is a spoiled brat. No more. No less.
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Maboob Saleem
May 29, 2019 06:00am
@Nationalist, .... Yes. Nawaz is the classic politician.
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Chinpaksaddique
May 29, 2019 06:07am
She seems to be the party leader now. She does not realise how smart PMIK is. Just look at PMIK achievements. World Cup winner and a great politician
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N Abidi
May 29, 2019 06:07am
Nawaz pmln, currupt ,looter of Pakistan, Panama papers showed how he created off shore companies. He build 50 billion dollars company outside of Pakistan, shameless ,currupt man and his equally currupt daughter ,do not want to give Pakistan the looted funds! She has fake degree from Pakistani university ,like any one not give a her degree while her currupt father was PM! Pakistan has brighter future with a honest, educated, visionary ,humble leader,who gave back to his country ,in sports,building a cancer hospitals,and university ,who when he comes to Lahore spends very small funds, while your curtupt father build white elephants palances, bought Rolex ,watches, moon rock watches, and build gold Toliet, This is the difference empty vessel marym , a man of character PM IK, and 3ex currupt criminal in jail ,who could not even build one hospital, shameless pmln,the family of obscounders,hiding in UK! Thiefs have feets of clay,thus mafia family shariff ,pmln !
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Khalid
May 29, 2019 06:18am
@Huma, you are right, but they must pay back the looted money back to the people of Pakistan..
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:19am
Ms. Maryam Nawaz Safdar, Mr. Bilawal Zardari, You both, PPP, PML-N, JUI and ANP are curse on Pakistan and Pakistanis. You have looted a lot of country and nation. Your days are numbered and coming to behind the bars for good. This is the wish of the nation.
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:22am
@Captain.Raheel, Mr. Captain.Raheel, There are uneducated, illiterate and uncivilised people who admire the corrupts, criminals, culprits and cronies of PPP, PML-N, JUI and ANP.
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MEmad
May 29, 2019 06:25am
She has violated her bail. Lock her up.
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Tarique Paul
May 29, 2019 06:26am
@Orakzai, you must be very misinformed on her and her family's corrupt ways to think of Imran as incapable. SAD
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:30am
@NACParis, Mr. NACParis, Woh! You have told the bitter truth.
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:31am
@Aftab, Mr. Aftab, Correct.
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Tarique Paul
May 29, 2019 06:32am
@tajwali, No Sir a daughter of a THIEF
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Mansoor Thulian
May 29, 2019 06:33am
What about the corrupt NS?
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:33am
@moeazze, Mr. moeazze, Both, Ms. Maryam Nawaz Safdar and Mr. Bilawal Zardari, are the productions of corruptions.
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Tarique Paul
May 29, 2019 06:38am
@Captain.Raheel, It's the illiterate ones giving her votes
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:38am
@Khan, Mr. Khan, You are right.
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Kamran
May 29, 2019 06:39am
It is amazing how much positive media space she gets here. PML (N) is responsible for current crisis and they get away easy. Have not seen anything consistently critical on their economic policies and governance methods, even when they were in power in this independent paper. They need to be held accountable for corruption and economic mismanagement for their own benefit. Lets call spade a spade and report objectively. Glorifying person having no achievement by saying, Rips into PM, hits out at PM in blistering speech, is over the top and shows the journalistic tilt. They can not continuing to fool people with emotional speeches lacking any substance.
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:39am
@kosher, Mr. kosher, Me too.
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:41am
@Yasir, Mr. Yasir, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, Mr. Nawaz Sharif and then cronies are the mothers of crimes and corruptions.
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AZAM AKBAR
May 29, 2019 06:43am
@Rajan Pur , Mr. Rajan Pur, Yes. and Sab se pehle Pakistan. Pakistan First.
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Tarique Paul
May 29, 2019 06:46am
@Daskalos, You must be misinformed about her corrupt family being portrayed innocent victims. I suggest you take a reality check on how this very conniving woman was involved in ruining Pakistan.
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Chow
May 29, 2019 06:53am
lady might think, being corrupt and inefficient is the pre-requsite to be PM. in her world she is right. in real world, she seems far more idiotic then people might imagine.
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HashBrown®
May 29, 2019 07:20am
@NADEEM S TAHIR, "Very Impressive between her and Bilawal, the country should have some hope." Yes, these are our true shining lights. The two people who most frequently use the term "selected" leader, and the two people who themselves were most clearly selected to lead their parties simply because of their fathers. All hail Maryam, all hail Bilawal. And all hail their future children and their children's children. In fact, let's give the PM position to Maryam's son Junaid, and he can appoint his rich university friends for his cabinet - because his family name means he will perform better than anyone. All around you, the world is evolving. Even in Hindustan they're able to elect leaders, and yet all you can understand is the dynastic rule of the middle ages. Well done.
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SS
May 29, 2019 07:27am
Why this inept person not in prison? She is convicted and must be throwing jail like any othe commoners.
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Abdul Rehman
May 29, 2019 07:28am
He is really not fit. To qualify as PM of this country loot , plunder, foreign assets worth billions are a must.
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anwar
May 29, 2019 07:33am
A lady gives wrong advises to her family. How she would able to address and advise to public?
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Twist, teist
May 29, 2019 07:34am
Twist, twist and more twisting, Mrs. Maryam. This is the first time in Pakistan's history that you got an honest premier with vision and courage. If IK calls Modi and not respondend well, no big deal. IK is doing his charismatic politics with Modi. Wait and see, Pakistan will flourish under IK's rule very soon. Don't you understand that great game is being played every day by your adversararies against you, Iran and China to weaken you. Inshallah IK will overcome all these difficulties by bringing rule of law into your country first so that every corrupt leader can be brought under justice. Wish IK's success in this regard.
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patriot
May 29, 2019 07:40am
All the economic problems new PM is getting because of your corrupt father and its rule and he is trying to solve.
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Dr. Doctor
May 29, 2019 07:41am
@Chinpaksaddique, World cup was won by luck. We were barely qualifying initially, relied on so many other countries to fail to make it qualify. The boots always keep a deterrent for the mainstream party. This time it is him. A few decades ago it was NS. IK is not a great politician. He is just the right person to topple a big political party and supported by you know who. So please don't spread lies and don't misguide innocent countrymen,
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gulzar khan
May 29, 2019 07:50am
She is quite right... I voted for PTI but have turned against it absolutely as the whole team is incapable and incompetent.
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firozejavaid
May 29, 2019 08:09am
@A.M. Khawar, The present economic chaos is the result of several decades of thievery by Nawaz, Zardari, & their progeny. The only sincere main politics is being blamed for everything. That is not fair. Yes we need a healthy opposition but not from these convicted felons like Maryam. These swindlers have no shame & no morals.
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Zak
May 29, 2019 09:00am
@Darshan suri USA , Then you have not seen Indian politey.They can't win elections unless they mention Pakistan one way or another.
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Zak
May 29, 2019 09:02am
@Daskalos, What's more amazing is that being a convicted liar and corrupt to the core, she has the gall to accuse an honest PM.
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Mrs.khalil
May 29, 2019 09:22am
Yes, in millions of Pakistani 's , only you and your father are fit to rule Pakistan .......?
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A. Mangal
May 29, 2019 10:08am
You and your clan are convicts must not have any say!
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Reality Bites
May 29, 2019 11:17am
Go home Mariam you are a convicted felon and are on bail.
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Bharat
May 29, 2019 11:18am
Pak Rupee lost 40 % of its value in just 1.5 years. Maryam is right. Pak Rupee was never this low and never collapsing as it is now. Blaming Nawaz wont arrest the downfall of the Rupee. Worst currency in Asia and probably the world soon. The days of Nawaz Sharif would seem like paradise compared to Imran who has only mortgaged the country to the lowest bidder.
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Truth will always prevail
May 29, 2019 12:18pm
Wasn't she bar for 7 years. Criminal systems lets corrupt rule. she should be ashamed if she has any decency in her after what her father, uncle and brothers have stolen public money
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bhaRAT©
May 29, 2019 01:33pm
@HashBrown®, A sane wonderful comment.
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Abdul Jabbar
May 29, 2019 03:09pm
She is a proven liar, proved in the court of justice. What is her credibility of her words then?
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Amjad Durrani Engineer USA
May 29, 2019 07:35pm
@Zubair , well said. But failed to add “ continued to be so till the nation could endured it to be so”
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MEmad
May 29, 2019 08:54pm
@Bharat, "Pak Rupee lost 40 % of its value in just 1.5 years" Pak currency was artificially kept overvalued by borrowing. This formula may have made sense if pmln had spent on projects that made profit
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A. Mangal
May 29, 2019 10:47pm
@Bharat, For your information, in order to boost exports, countries do devalue their currency to close the trade imbalance.
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