Cannot think of marriage before Naya Pakistan: Imran
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan clarified his bizarre remarks regarding marriage in his last speech, stating that he could not even think of getting married "till Naya Pakistan comes into existence".
Speaking to a cheering crowd of supporters, the PTI chairman addressed former president Asif Ali Zardari over his recent meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Khan lamented the fact that even though Zardari, during a telephonic conversation held with the PTI chief when he was bed-ridden due to an injury last year, had termed the May 2013 general elections as RO(Returning Officers)-elections he still accepted Nawaz Sharif as the legitimate prime minister.
The PTI chairman said containers cannot help the current rulers to save their seats and addressing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif he said that "your time is up Nawaz and you cannot stop the 'Naya Pakistan' from coming into being."
He also demanded that the routes blocked by the government should be opened for the poor and the containers be removed so that people could come to Islamabad’s Red Zone.
Imran said that he would address all Pakistanis today at 8:30 pm today when this freedom movement spreads all over the country.
He warned that a wheel-jam strike will be carried out across the country until Nawaz Sharif resigns.
Talking about civil disobedience, he said he would explain the concept to every one, on how a non-violent protests works.
Nelson Mandela had ordered this too, any country led by oppressors should carry out massive civil disobedience. He appealed to all Pakistanis to take their money out of the tax system from tomorrow onwards.
Imran also announced that two politicians will be joining the party soon. He appealed to all Pakistanis to leave their homes today for a New Pakistan for their future generations and for their rights.
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Aug 24, 2014 05:11pm
Your Container wheels are jammed and your political career is also jammed. Please make a sensible decision before PTI become history like APP.
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Aug 24, 2014 05:23pm
"Nelson Mandela had ordered this (civil disobedience) too, " (Imran)
Pakistan may be an apartheid country -- but you are no Nelson Mandela mister Quit hyping up yourself..
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Aug 24, 2014 05:26pm
Falling deeper and deeper My Khan. Please someone provide him with some face saving exit. His demands are outrageous and in current circumstances totally idiotic. He may bring an elected government down by non-issues but will be digging a far bigger hole for himself. Damage done to Pakistan and democracy would be irreparable.
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Aug 24, 2014 05:31pm
"The PTI chairman said containers cannot help the current rulers to save their seats "
Neither the containers can help those who are living in them.
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Aug 24, 2014 05:33pm
Imran Khan, please think before you speak. Do not promise things that you can not deliver. Pakistan is a nation of good people, except for a few rotten apples. Please lead these people to the happiness and prosperity that they deserve!
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Aug 24, 2014 05:35pm
Atleast u tried to help this "bagharat" nation
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Aug 24, 2014 05:38pm
@NASAH (USA) Imran khan you r a true leader. We are proud of you.
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Aug 24, 2014 05:41pm
with these rigid demands,why would he seek a face saving thing
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Aug 24, 2014 05:43pm
Imran Khan sahib you are not only national political leader but more importantly national hero. So please think think and think before you speak. Banks are most vital and vulnerable segments of economy. If only 5% of consumers line up to withdraw deposits and bank on account of lack of cash refuse a few customers. It will have snowball impact. I remind you of cooperative scandal in early 90,s when some very professionally managed institutions like mercantile cooperative could not sustain the onslaught of customers and got liquidated in coming years. Institutions does not belong to individuals so we must try to improve them but not destroy them. One thing more, people are getting fed up with live transmission of march and the level of intellect of biased anchors so before media houses reduce coverage on commercial aspects try to get the best resolution in the interest of Pakistan, PTI and Imran Khan.
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Aug 24, 2014 05:43pm
@NASAH (USA) yes you are right. He is much greater than nelson Mandela.
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Aug 24, 2014 05:45pm
Too many people i this comments section are going to be on the wrong side of history. Wake up, IK is the future.
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Aug 24, 2014 05:56pm
If IK manage to bring down this NRO setup in Pakistan and though it the unprecedented ingress of west and its ally India into Pakistan, and even if he sacrifice his own political future in the process, history will remember him as a great son of the soil.
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Aug 24, 2014 06:20pm
Could only pity those who consider IK a 'leader' after all this. Truth be told, he isn't even worthy of being a union nazim.
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Aug 24, 2014 06:25pm
Today I went timber market to ask about wood for my home doors, a person who has been dealing timber business since 30 years, told me that it is now difficult to bring wood from kpk as their is pti government and the officers concerned fear to take bribe on bringing wood to others provinces of the country
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Aug 24, 2014 06:25pm
If nothing else, Imran has fully exposed the ruling elites of Pakistan. Political leaders should remember , these youths will be the major power brokers in a decade or so .They will come back to hunt the present rulers. Sons and daughters of the present elites have a bleak future ....so enjoy while you can.
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Aug 24, 2014 06:42pm
Is IK going to be different than the current bunch of politicians?
By allying with someone like Qadri I am not so sure about him.
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Aug 24, 2014 06:46pm
I wish if Imran could have respected the vote he got specially in kpk and made it a shining example of naya kpk ... That would have helped the cause rather these absurd speeches and actions... What a waste . And plz u dont deserve to even take name of nelson mandela give it a rest.
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Aug 24, 2014 06:48pm
It's funny that he calls himself and his protest to be non-violent and then calls for wheel-jam strikes.
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Aug 24, 2014 06:51pm
I am astonished at some of the remarks against IK. Those who make them are obviously bias and support other parties. However, how blatantly bias and mindless people can be is beyond belief. Are you blind and oblivious to what is going around you, can you not differentiate between rights and wrongs, good and bad, democracy and aristocracy. At IK has had the courage to stand up against these corrupt politicians who have been robbing the nation. If you cannot support him, at least do not criticise and do not support the corrupt opposition.
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Aug 24, 2014 06:51pm
Imran forgot that non-violence movement was started by Gandhi no Nelson Mandela. Perhaps he would have lost support had he mentioned Gandhi.
:) Good Luck
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Aug 24, 2014 07:08pm
@tac
True. A resolution is needed
But there are no quick fixes my friend. Unfortunately.
This advice should be to both sides.
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Aug 24, 2014 07:15pm
@Syed Husain
Imran Khan, please think before you speak. Do not promise things that you can not deliver. Pakistan is a nation of good people, except for a few rotten apples.
Good advice. But you have to consider the duration of this dharna/ frustrations is taking a toll.
Pakistan is a nation of good people. But mostly in a deep sleep. And I think there are more than a few rotten eggs. Corruption has really spread like cancer and it's in the roots now. ( I'm talking about big cities mostly)
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Aug 24, 2014 07:24pm
IK has totally lost - both in terms of political and personal credibility.
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Aug 24, 2014 08:05pm
IK is the only and the last possible antagonist against sham status quo....he'll be old soon and become demotivated, this may be his last chance.
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Aug 24, 2014 08:20pm
The only thing that I can appreciate in Imran Khan's Dharna is, that he has to some extent, politically awakened the otherwise apolitical nation. Let us hope his kick-corrects-the-hump in our nation's body.
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Aug 24, 2014 08:35pm
@Manjeet sorry to burst your bubble bro! Gandhi learn about such protests from South Africa when he was practicing law. He failed as a lawyer twice in India and then was lucky to get an opportunity in South Africa to practice. That's when he experience d first hand the discrimination and was the reason he became who he was. Point is we all learn from those above us. None of the ideas or approaches can be born in isolation ...
Gandhi or Nelson Mandella, are leaders but there are countless other ppl like me and u who inspire leaders and work with them, believe in them and inspire. So don't use your comments to create political drama to talk about India. Pakistan is going through a great phase of transformation, please provide constructive comments that will help solve problems.
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Aug 24, 2014 08:38pm
Haters will hate! does it really matter, not at all I guess. Imran is an honest leader and has done whatever he has said till now and I'm pretty sure he'll succeed.
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Aug 24, 2014 08:59pm
@Hakim. I think IK is independent of Qadris, Shareefs and Zardaris. IK is certainly different.
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Aug 24, 2014 09:05pm
@M.Saeed
And that is a big acheivement
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Aug 24, 2014 09:13pm
Imran Khan demand that the routes blocked by the government should be opened for the poor and the containers be removed so that people could come to Islamabad
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Aug 24, 2014 09:25pm
@Salman Please, just think what you just said. Please be sensible and respectful to Nelson Mandela, an icon for all time to come.
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Aug 24, 2014 11:30pm
Good decision.
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Aug 25, 2014 12:12am
Long live Imran Khan.Proud to have you as a leader....!!!
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Aug 25, 2014 02:05am
Please do not compare yourself with the Great Nelson Mandela. You are no where close to him!
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Aug 25, 2014 02:06am
This is a divine intervention, the interview of the ex-ECP additional secretary on ARY-News.
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Aug 25, 2014 02:40am
@optimist
Dost --- this is a well planned timely intervention.
And if it is a change of heart that lead to this confession--- a divine intervention--- then who can save NS. If it is planned -- UP somewhere---then no matter what NS does or what plans and moves he makes, no one can save him.
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Aug 25, 2014 02:44am
@Muneeb I pity those who are not taking up this fight against corrupt leaders
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Aug 25, 2014 02:49am
@Ms Faiz you can give corrupt leaders 50 years and you become impatient after 12 months with Imran...
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Aug 25, 2014 02:49am
@optimist nah! Not divine but orchestrated one to ouster NS.
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Aug 25, 2014 03:38am
@Abdullah Your slavery is commendable. You serve with honor. May you and your children die as greatest slaves.
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Aug 25, 2014 05:20am
IK needs to show responsibility in his personal life if he wants to be respected as a leader by public. He need to stop talking about marriage at 66 years of age and take care of the mother of his two sons who has been a good wife dedicated to him. Respectable life is about shunning lust and greed for power - Grow up IK
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Aug 25, 2014 05:48am
@Salman
Yeah, by two inch.
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Aug 25, 2014 06:07am
Those who second IK disobedience and believe that it would create hurdles for Nawaz Sharif Govt.I doubt about their patriotism.Would this starve Nawaz sharif to death? It won't affect Nawaz Sharif in any way but will be damaging to the state.Government servants would be deprived of their salaries while Mia sab can enjoy the scrumptious dishes of Raiwand palace.More over encouraging them to use "HUNDI" is a serious blow to IK policies itself.People if we are surviving today, it is only because of flow of cash from overseas pakistani's.
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Aug 26, 2014 03:47am
U know what he reeks of " I m going to become PM of Pakistan anyhow anyway over anyone" me me me kinda guy
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Aug 26, 2014 08:50am
@Salman Based on what? I am a Pakistani, one who belongs to the province his party is in power, and not even a PML-N or PPP supporter, yet I find this comment silly. Civil disobedience in the history of this world, including in the history of independence for Pakistan has only happened against occupiers and apartheid. This is the first ever instance, where a party who is PART OF THE GOVERMENT, and actually has a provincial govt is also advocating civil disobedience. He is like Nelson Mandela? Nelson Mandela's civil disobedience was against apartheid. Khan sahib's seems to be for 'PM Imran Khan'. While him and his saviours of new pakistan are dancing around and chanting in Islamabad, citizens of old pakistan are dying of bombs (by his brothers), are displaced, are living under the harshest economic times, all of things Khan sahib never bothered to stage a 'sit in' for. But then, like leader are his followers. the way he makes empty rhetorical statements with no proof and no actual substance, you just made claims of his greatness without any substance. All rhetoric, no substance!
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Aug 26, 2014 10:01am
Oh Zardari, for the love of God and Pakistan, please support Imran Khan... it's now or never !
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Aug 26, 2014 10:44am
Marriage, at 61 you should plan for your marriage of your grand children's or at-least of your son's.
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Aug 26, 2014 02:30pm
May Allah save Pakistan from these power-hungry politicians.
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Aug 26, 2014 02:44pm
He is about 62 years old? If he has just one child by 63, Imran will have to live to age 84 years to watch the child grow up into an adult (21 years old). Time is not on his side.
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Aug 26, 2014 04:04pm
What planet does he live on. He may have been a good cricketer but he is no politician. A third class degree from Oxford does not make you a politician. He needs to wake up and face the reality. He will never be the prime minister of Pakistan. He needs new advisors.
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Aug 26, 2014 11:44pm
So after "Naya Pakistan", the 61 year old Mr. Khan will think about marriage??
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