As local news channels went all out in covering the grand event that was Dr Tahirul Qadri's dramatic arrival in Pakistan, Twitter users on Monday lamented that airtime consumed by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek chief should instead be given to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) pouring out from North Waziristan.
Critics observed that the plight of refugees from the Agency that have been displaced by the ongoing Zarb-iAzb operation has been sidelined as Qadri's arrival has taken priority.
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Ali
Jun 23, 2014 03:06pm
Could not agree more this man Fooled thousand of people last time when he enjoyed in an isolated cabin and drank hot coffee and people were waiting and watching him in open air and harsh weather thinking that he is their savior who will bring about a great revolution.
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Malikpur Janderbari Abbottabad
Jun 23, 2014 03:10pm
Tahir ul Qadri proved an agent of enemies who want to destabilize country in war situation.... he was brought to create chaos in the country!
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Bilal
Jun 23, 2014 03:15pm
PML-N and TuQ have both comitted a political suicide.
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Shafqat Hussain
Jun 23, 2014 03:22pm
TUQ is attracting attention just by highlighting problems the nation is facing, but like all other leaders its political juggling, they just fool people to gain personal gains. People believe them, give them positions and soon get disappointed. Democracy in Pakistan is in its elementary stages, the only way to bring improvement is to ensure continuity of democracy, TUQ is in fact hurting democracy. The present government is not immune from corruption, but we the people of Pakistan need peace more then so called change in system.
I am from Karachi, supporter of MQM, but I really appreciate PM for taking steps for improving law & order situation in Karachi, which PPP & MQM did not do in their previous tenor.
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Saraz
Jun 23, 2014 03:23pm
shameful
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Imran Malik
Jun 23, 2014 03:27pm
The entire conduct for Dr. Qadri is disgusting. Very shameful. The sad part is that he will leave for Canada shortly!
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Sani15
Jun 23, 2014 03:40pm
A deceptive political mind of TQ trying to create unrest in parts of the country or even mainly him on the first page - media. I feel absurd even commenting on this, but I couldn't grasp why a molvi is keen to fly to Pakistan and doesn't disembark the plane due to security issue. So TQ better staying where he consider himself safe, which means peace for all
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khan
Jun 23, 2014 03:50pm
Media must project IDPs, These IDPs like to live with honour. They need support so, they can live under a shed with honour. They had nothing in their houses but were happy with the honour. Now dragging their familys between scorching heat, hostile army, senseless government and selfess nation, and foreign dictation.
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Naushairwan
Jun 23, 2014 04:39pm
Now we need a political leader who can mobilise the masses and generate resources for IDPs.
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ishaq
Jun 23, 2014 04:46pm
the IDPs are Pushtoons and they will never attract the attention of media the have left their homes to make pakistan safe but neither attention nor aid is given to them
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Nisar Ahmad
Jun 23, 2014 04:56pm
This tamasha of Qadri should end and let us pay attention to IDPs. Media is making such people hero ,for what.
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MAlvi
Jun 23, 2014 05:26pm
I would give some credit to Qadri's show, but it is not the right time for Qadri to do what he is doing.
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Saleem Ullah
Jun 23, 2014 05:42pm
Media should give proper attention to the plight of IDPs. It is a humanitarian crisis. Their problem is serious. But unfortunately, they do not get appropriate coverage in media.
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AYaz
Jun 23, 2014 05:44pm
@Shafqat Hussain very well said Sir
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Malikpur Janderbari Abbottabad
Jun 23, 2014 06:23pm
I am surprise media forget about 73 injured policemen who are badly tortured by mullas followers..... this was an inqulab which everbody witnessed
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Assad
Jun 23, 2014 06:27pm
I blame the media more than TuQ or PMLN for ignoring the IDPS situation. Shameful! pathetic! Everyone is trying to increase their rating.
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Shahpur
Jun 23, 2014 06:53pm
It is the same problem. Discontent among the people. It has the same solution. The solution is in the making. People like Dr. QADRI are preparing the SOLUTION.
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Pakistani
Jun 23, 2014 07:13pm
Mullas are there to kill innocents; be it with suicide bombers or self projecting gatherings
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AJamal
Jun 23, 2014 07:20pm
More than anything I hold Sharifs responsible for the focus on TuQ. They continue shooting themselves in their own foot instead of focusing on helping IDPs.
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AJamal
Jun 23, 2014 07:24pm
Unbelievable conduct at the center and Punjab by the government claiming heavy mandate.
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AJamal
Jun 23, 2014 07:47pm
Current episode has greatly exposed Sharifs inability to deal with crisis. This will embolden IK to challenge the government. Heavy mandate proving too heavy to carry.
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syed wasim haider
Jun 23, 2014 08:08pm
Mr. Nawaz Sharif should focus on IDPs not TuQ. They need all help to settle down before Ramazan.
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Mohsin
Jun 23, 2014 11:12pm
This is what is wrong with both the rulers and politcians as the former can not prioritize on the need and the latter makes a story out of no story.
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Bilal
Jun 24, 2014 12:25am
to be honest it's the governments job to look after the idps not the medias
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Syed Ahmed
Jun 24, 2014 01:45am
@Bilal Heavy mandate is too heavy for PML(N). It snatches their common sense.
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nisar
Jun 24, 2014 02:19am
@AJamal It is unfortunate that both brothers are power hungry and have around them most radical big mouths forcing them to take wrong decisions
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masoom.mobb
Jun 24, 2014 02:42am
Tahirulqadree is senless and majician rather than a politician.if the sincierety is suppose to be in his nature why he took the oath at the time of Canadian citizen ship that he is willing to fight against Pakistan (army)if the time will come,if he has that kind of angel y he didn't denied the citizen ship,he is trying to b the third politician after nawaz/and zerdaree to make money thru politics by using the phsycology of innocent Pakistani people.we don't,t need all bullshits ,we need KHAMENI of Iran to make all stright
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khanman
Jun 24, 2014 03:25am
Mr tuq why werent you getting out of plane, afraid of dehydration?? as lahore is very hot these days :)
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Akil Akhtar
Jun 24, 2014 04:36am
@ishaq Agree it would be a different story if a single person from Karachi was displaced especially belonging to the major party there...
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Adil
Jun 24, 2014 05:26am
All the political mess, terrorism and IDP is the consequences of self centered incompetent nawaz league, this mess will continue as long as nawaz league is in power, therefore, fighting against the corrupt system side by side is also important.
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Raja
Jun 24, 2014 05:30am
Why this Canadian Citizen is allowed to do this drama in Pakistan? and Why Pakistani media is giving this guy so much importance?
This Guy must be arrested and deported.
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Asif
Jun 24, 2014 04:15pm
Dear All! TUQ nor his supporters are on streets now today.....let`s come forward and your leaders to do something for the IDPs...
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