1. 'Baby' Bilawal's new 'uncle'

Seriously, though. What can Imran teach Bilawal about politics?

And here's a flashback to when Altaf was Bilawal's favourite uncle.


2. When Zulfikar Mirza prophesied that Ayyan ─ sans Adiala ─ would have married Zardari

...and also lashed out at Rehman Malik and his brother.


3. When our normally mild-mannered defence minister, Khawaja Asif, stunned MNAs

And sparked this memorable meme:


4. When Shehla Raza's linguistic skills earned her the spurious (unconfirmed) title of Bilawal's urdu teacher


5. Corruption koi nayi baat nahi hai: Qaim Ali Shah

A few days later, Qaim shared another gem.

Story available here: https://www.dawn.com/news/1226193

During the Karachi heatwave, Qaim also said: "People have died before [in previous government's tenures]."


6. One of Altaf's last (broadcasted) singing moments


7. And finally, this familiar refrain...

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