Reham won't attend PTI events in future, says Imran
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday lashed out on Twitter against "attacks" on wife Reham Khan following the NA-19 by-polls.
He said he was "appalled & disgusted by attacks on Reham" after the party's candidate faced defeat at the hands of PML-N leader Babar Nawaz during the by-elections for the Haripur constituency.
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He defended his wife's visit to the constituency to campaign for PTI candidate Raja Aamir Zaman saying, "Reham has only attended PTI functions at the constant insistence of PTI members".
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He stated that while Reham would not hold any positions in the party, contest elections on a PTI ticket, hold any position in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government or be given official protocol, she was "politicised".
Khan also said that the PTI was "opposed to all forms of nepotism".
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The PTI chief claimed that one of his party's greatest achievements was encouraging women and the youth to engage in political activity, as it galvanised them to "fight effectively for their rights and against injustice",
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Khan said Reham already had too much on her plate, especially with her social work with street children, and that she would not attend any PTI events in the future.
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He said his wife was with him in Karachi during the NA-246 by-polls because the party wanted to "challenge the fear factor" and encourage women voters to cast their ballots in the election.
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Reham responds
Following Imran's outburst, Reham Khan tweeted her support for her husband's political aspirations.
She said she was not interested in contesting elections as "those who do haven't made Pakistan any better".
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The former journalist and talk-show host said she had long declined invitations to join political parties ─ even before she married Imran.
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PML-N candidate Babar Nawaz won the NA-19 seat in the Aug 16 by-polls with an unofficial number of 89,209 votes, while PTI candidate Raja Amir Zaman bagged 63,127 votes.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:33am
there should not be any problem to rival of PTI becasue when marimu nawaz, benazir bhutto, fatima jinnah etc has come to politics why not reham.
it is the narrow minded people those are crtisizing the women politician like reham.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:36am
I think, the most important is that she should check her interviews and only expose to media as is suitable to her position. PTI supporters would not accept Reham in active politics as on all social media surveys it shows that over 50% PTI voters opposed her in politics and felt decieved by IK.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:38am
It is sad to see country's priorities. Reham is a symbol of active participation of women in country's affairs. It should be encouraged. She is not a PTI office holder which should be discouraged. She is not using govt protocol or getting paid.
I repeat she is a symbol of women being in the forefront of country's affairs. That is a good thing. Not be a office holder just because her husband is the Chairman. That would be a bad thing. But she is not.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:40am
Their loss in NA19 has nothing to do with Reham.
PTI should not shift their failure blames to Her.
PTI has lost that "steam" & Now its not easy to fight with a seasoned party like PMLN.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:41am
while agreeing him on all other things stated above by him, i disagree with the statement "PTI was "opposed to all forms of nepotism'.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:44am
i think that will be a wise step , to keep Reham away from all political activites
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Aug 18, 2015 10:45am
I think both decisions of her joining active politics and now not doing so in future are taken in haste.
She is a bright mind and well spoken individual. All that is needed is work her way up the party cadre. She is a breath of fresh air and a voice in sanity in the party.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:45am
Why Imran is deciding on behalf of Reham, why is he imposing himself on Reham? If at all the clarification should come from Reham and not Imran, and why all this after losing NA 19???
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Aug 18, 2015 10:46am
No dhandli dharna for NA19 then, Khan Sahib?
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Aug 18, 2015 10:48am
I am a great fan of IK and for me there has been tremendous benefits of the dharna as N league was completely ignorant of the people and were very pro Indians but after the dharna things have changed all together. There was no doubt that rigging took place and it was very evident in the video clips but IK has taken it to a level that me and Lot of my colleagues are fed up of it...khan Sb you need to move forward as you are going towards a dead end....we want to see a completely different KP in your tenure otherwise your party will bear loss like ANP and MMA.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:51am
Another U turn after the sweeping loss at by-elections indeed.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:54am
Nothing wrong with Reham accompanying Imran in public gatherings, happens everywhere. People seem to have different standards for PTI than for PPP and N - both of whom are dominated by families - yet, the criticism is saved for Reham's appearance in a jalsa. Hypocritical.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:00am
Raja not a good choice. Babar Nawaz is not a bad guy!
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Aug 18, 2015 11:03am
@Imtiaz
Yes. No dharna
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Aug 18, 2015 11:03am
We decision! Insafians, we won!!!
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Aug 18, 2015 11:09am
One thing which ppl tend to ignore is that in KPK specially all the opposition parties choose a single candidate when running against PTI. In the national elections this situation will change as all parties will stand their separate candidates, hence the anti PTI vote will scatter making victory likely for PTI. 63k odd vote for a single party fighting against all the other parties combined is no mean feat. Having said that there is no doubt that PTI has lost some of its steam and internal difference have cropped up in the party. The upcoming local elections r very important, as whosoever has office bearers elected in the upcoming local bodies elections will find it easy to campaign and get voters as they will have local support network ready. If PTI doesnt do well in that, they wont be able to win the next elections or it will be very difficult to do so.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:14am
So she has finally learnt her lesson in Haripur.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:14am
IK, a poor Politician....
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Aug 18, 2015 11:25am
Good decision by PTI/IK. I think that will be a wise step , to keep Reham away from all political activities.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:27am
ANOTHER mess up by the PTI........this has to be fastest ' throw away ' of political capital we have seen in quite some time.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:28am
Reham Khan should involve herself in social work only. IK was against family politics so she should not take part in active politics in principle.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:32am
IK and PTI must come out of disillusion. They are not a popular party and Ik followers has left the party because of his U turns, his lies and his failure to provide good goverenence in KPK. defending his ambitious wife is further destroying his image.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:42am
I think Reham should shun all political activities and focus on social welfare activies , empowering women and bright future of street children . She is blessed of communication skills , she should use her talent on talk shows .
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Aug 18, 2015 11:43am
IK focus on future
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Aug 18, 2015 11:45am
Imran Khan is lucky that he is learning all the politics in his opposition tenure. He will be a seasoned politician till his government.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:56am
IK Plz let her work for PTI.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:57am
PML-N still wins, this shows that PML-N and PPP are still on the minds of people and not matter how much is discussed on media and no matter what everyone says Nawaz Sharif and Zardari are our destined leaders and they will rule till the end. I don't blase these corrupt leaders, the fault is with people that after constant failures we still vote for them.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:58am
RK to IK is proving to be similar what AAZ to BB.
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Aug 18, 2015 12:11pm
@Pakistani you are absolutely right, PTI should concentrate full on KPK and by the next elections they should ensure a new KPK.
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Aug 18, 2015 12:15pm
IK this is a really good step. Reham Khan should rightly focus all her energies on social issues and work with NGOs and should avoid media as much as possible. IK should continue to strengthen party and work on KPK. PMLN has got a proper cyber trolls wing which would criticize you whatever you do so please don't give attention to what they say. Only give attention to the issues of the masses.
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Aug 18, 2015 12:18pm
Because you have seen the promo in Haripur BY-Election.
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Aug 18, 2015 12:19pm
Nepotism is an evil and root cause of all kinds of social and ethical crimes that r devastating our society
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Aug 18, 2015 12:35pm
2. There is deep resentment in Hazara over how Peshawar treats us. In the budget, Hazara never gets funds proportional to its population and development needs. We are ignored for important positions and our demands for a separate province are ignored. PTI has done nothing for Hazara division; if you dont believe us please visit Haripur and Abbottabad and see for yourself.
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Aug 18, 2015 12:41pm
@Shahid she never been into politics ? are we missing something she is working for a charitable cause for street children and where ever she will see them being abuse or molested she gotta intervene simple but her visit in jalsa and speech doig no good to PTI but creating confusions among PTI voters . Having said this we trust and believe in IK vision
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Aug 18, 2015 12:47pm
It is the correct decision by Imran. He should keep his family away from politics. It sets a positive precedence.
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Aug 18, 2015 01:00pm
People who bear good character care about what other's think about them; criminals do not. In Pakistan the one who cares about how people think about him is pushed around all the time for one reason or another reason, in this situation only criminals can flourish and succeed. Imran and Reham are too good for our society as we do not have the basic education required to differentiate between good and bad.
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Aug 18, 2015 01:08pm
All politicians should learn to respect women and not use them for political vilification.
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Aug 18, 2015 01:55pm
Wise decision.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:03pm
She was better a weather reporter than being politician.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:07pm
@Imtiaz
No. Dharna is only when there is Dhandli which is shown by all media channels. Now get used to it as ECP has been tightened by PTI dharnas and JC report.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:10pm
@Combatiucs
Well you might be right. But give time to PTI. You have given 35 years to PMLN and ANP JUIF. Atleast give PTI 3-4 years.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:11pm
@Talha
Spot on. I has seen many many PMLN trolls working around the clock to defame PTI. They take out negative even in a good deed. So focus of the masses.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:12pm
If we criticize the opponent's day in day out....we should be ready to face some
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Aug 18, 2015 02:28pm
@Kashif , spot on.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:30pm
IK should get rid of people who are imposing themselves onto him due to different relations, once he does that then he will have clarity on what is happening to his party.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:32pm
Well done IK. There should be no role of family dynasty in PTI. It will be greatly hypocritical to criticize other parties while Reham Khan herself has secured quote unquote 2nd position in PTI. I love IK but would reject Reham Khan in politics. Just like IK said in his tweet that he is disgusted and appalled by the media trial of Reham Khan and we PTI workers were equally disgusted and appalled by her entry into politics.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:35pm
What a waste of time and space on a non issue. People are not that stupid.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:39pm
@Amin Ansari so only wives of important persons are "symbols of women" not those who have sacrificed.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:44pm
I dont think there is anything wrong in Reham attending such events, but in my opinion what has really hurt Pti is the judicial commission report, Pti members returning back to the assemblies, and because of Pti entering into a reconciliatory mode, and sitting down with those he asked his followers to oppose. If he is part of the same system, people who really want a change in our political system, will go back to their old ways, i.e. not to vote. In order to get these people out of their homes and to fill up polling station, Imran needs to distinguish and distance himself from the existing system.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:52pm
Commendable step by IK.
Already to many leaders in pti
And not enough voters...
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Aug 18, 2015 02:55pm
Instead of trying to find scapegoats, PTI should try to find out the reasons behind this debacle. Is it due to their declining popularity, improved show from PML-N, people getting tired of things not working out in KPK as promised by IK or people confused by Justice Wajihuddin disclosures about PTI qabza group. Either way IK has time to ponder and plan and prepare his strategy before the LB elections. IK has lost a great opportunity created through the Dharnas to come clean about the affairs of his party. The grouping within the party is actually causing more damage to it than it's rivals and playing into the hands of PML-N. It's about time to put their own house in order.
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Aug 18, 2015 02:57pm
Well if PTI had won, Reham would have taken all the credit. Isn't so? But, well, sour grapes now.
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Aug 18, 2015 03:04pm
@Muhammad Because PTI chairman is Ik and not Reham. People were criticizing IK for double standard as there was no difference between PPP, PMLN and PTI.
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Aug 18, 2015 03:14pm
Reham Khan stated "" She was not interested in contesting elections as "those who do haven't made Pakistan any better"". She was referring to Imran Khan in this case.
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Aug 18, 2015 03:25pm
PTI issue is that lotas and opportunists with tons of money are at the helm of party affairs. Let the merit prevail in the party please and true workers given the space to participate and be heard!
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Aug 18, 2015 03:25pm
Reham must have many positive characteristics, but the perception she had created recently of herself was of the Deputy Leader of the PTI, instead of being the Leader's spouse.
Those two are very different positions - and somewhere along the lines things got extremely blurred.
Best for her now is to stick in the background and focus on her social work - similar to what Michelle Obama or Samantha Cameron do in the USA and UK respectively.
Reham can help PTI a whole lot through her social work, and not via social media - as currently her social media posts seems to be far too political.
Naya Pakistan requires a new rulebook.
You can't say we are building a new country whilst at the same time copying unethical behaviours practiced by the old guard.
Let's clean up Pakistan from the top to bottom - and the first step to that must be "No Nepotism"!!!
But this should not mean that she can't attend PTI events - she just shouldn't make political statements.
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Aug 18, 2015 03:28pm
people support IK and not Reham so she should stay away from politics and help IK in philanthropic work
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Aug 18, 2015 03:36pm
Yea, when maryam or asifa campaigns for their candidates its wrong, but its totally ok if reham does it. That too with full security protocol.
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Aug 18, 2015 03:45pm
@Muhammad Why Imran is deciding on behalf of Reham, why is he imposing himself on Reham? If at all the clarification should come from Reham and not Imran, and why all this after losing NA 19???
......................... You are so right!!!! This is called DICTATORSHIP/ both intra-party and at home!!!!
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Aug 18, 2015 03:49pm
An other U turn
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Aug 18, 2015 03:52pm
Tell me one Pakistani woman, who has come up on her own in Politics? All are either sisters/daughters/wives/ daughter in laws etc.,etc, of the influential people.
And Reham has proved herself as such only.
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Aug 18, 2015 03:52pm
What IK would say if the NA-19 results would have been otherwise???
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Aug 18, 2015 04:00pm
Although i do not endorse irrational and degrading remarks online against anyone, I am Surprised to see IK being appalled with people tweeting comments against Reham, whereas his fans have been doing the same to all the other women in all the other parties. He never asked them to stop abusing others , rather encouraged people to use foul language against everyone who did not support him. He has no principle and is just another politician. Oh and PTI fan boys and girls please feel free to bash my comments since you guys can only do that .
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Aug 18, 2015 04:02pm
very wise decision. Imran khan is learning and continuously improving. Please also sort out Justice Ahmed issue as he is making a good recommendation.
PTI should not be like other parties and develop the leaders based on the fair party elections like it happens in UK. People like Jahangir Tareen, Aleem Khan etc are not bigger than party constitution.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:03pm
RIP PTI...........................
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Aug 18, 2015 04:03pm
nonsense statement from Reham..not contesting because those that have, have not made the country better. says she is no different from them.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:05pm
imran khan just disappoints. now he wants to appear as the macho politician while implying his wife was to blame for his party's loss.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:06pm
She said she was not interested in contesting elections as "those who do haven't made Pakistan any better". Does She refer to IK..?
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Aug 18, 2015 04:10pm
It is very unfair to find a scapegoat in the form of Rehan Khan. She is bright and intelligent, she should be encouraged in her good work as a example to other women in male dominan Pakistani society. She is an asset for the future of the party. Rehan keep up with your good work and don't get disappointed with this temporary set back.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:11pm
Good Move.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:17pm
She should take part in promoting PTI stance / policies & as social reformer for female rights without holding public office or outlandish protocols demanded by our 'vips' withdrawing her from public life will be unfair, waste of talent
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Aug 18, 2015 04:22pm
Unfortunately the people of Pakistan are not habitual with such a professional political mind set. They like the oppressive feudal politics of PPP, PMLN, JUI, ANP, MQM.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:27pm
A long awaited move!!
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Aug 18, 2015 04:28pm
Culture of Hazara id different than Sindh and Punjab. People do not like women to be in politics. I have never seen women candidate winning on open seats therefore I would suggest Mrs. Imran to be housewife rather than contesting election or participating in politics in Hazara.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:30pm
Double standards, our society is a men's world. Why should she be barred from active politics ?
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Aug 18, 2015 04:33pm
Why is Imran making statements about Reham? She should be the one making statements on her behalf. Ik again screwed up
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Aug 18, 2015 04:35pm
Imran so when are you going to take a U turn on this matter? You already have taken u turn in this subject and another u turn will complete 360 degrees. It is equally disgusting that first she got launched but after a defeat you are back tracking. I'm certain she will remain in politics because she announced it. It's all a hogwash
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Aug 18, 2015 04:38pm
@shakeel ahmed this is your leader ik principal that family politic in case of other pol parties is not good for pakistan but very suitable for pti
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Aug 18, 2015 04:38pm
@Asad Shairani yes because Imran rediculed family politics when he was standing on the container. All these parties are the same.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:40pm
a leader changes himself according to situations and lears from his mistakes.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:42pm
@shakeel ahmed One exception, Marium Nawaz tried to get into politics when her father is in power.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:43pm
@Truth
Specially when wisdom is so conspicuous only by its total absence in PTI in general and IK in particular.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:45pm
pl ask khan not to be narrow minded in future and stop to criticise the other pol parties
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Aug 18, 2015 04:45pm
Pakistanis , long used to military dictatorships, rural and urban feudalism will take some time to adjust to the message of I.K.
I.K. himself needs to wade in the mud of Pakistani politics a bit longer to learn the dirt and filth that lubricates it.
PTI losing the bye-election in Haripur and conceding defeat is a good thing. Hopefully would learn some positive lessons. In the next general election he will need to emerge as wiser as well as sincere. It is better that RK keeps out of this process voluntarily.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:53pm
if reham khan takes part in pol then it is good but in the case of other pol parties it is family politics
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Aug 18, 2015 04:56pm
The man Imran is doing only, what he can do the best. That is, taking rapid U-Turns. This time he has taken U-Turn on his new wife Reham, by pulling her out of his brand of politics.
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Aug 18, 2015 04:59pm
Take it easy IK, this is what happens when a woman ventures into politics in third world country. Benazir Bhutto, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, Mariam Nawaz, all had to take it. It's part of the job here. Good Luck!
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Aug 18, 2015 05:00pm
This is Pakistan and here politics is only a money-making machine.
Therefore, how can a PTI politician win to become pauper?
Money is with PML(N) and his candidate has a firm assurance of money, while Imran's candidate can only win to be nabbed with a capital N.
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Aug 18, 2015 05:18pm
what is wrong if a wife supports her husband in the political field - all major country's prime minister/president/ministers/politicians wife or husbands support each other in the campaign, we as Pakistanis need to change our negative thoughts
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Aug 18, 2015 05:20pm
I think she and Imran have learned their lesson in Haripur. so good decision.
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Aug 18, 2015 05:25pm
Actually on Twitter she said herself that she is not interested in running for elections - and those that do have not made it any better. Unwise choice of words - implies in my view that she is labelling all politicians, including PTI candidates, as mediocre.
She claims to be a dual-national, and as such is ineligible to stand for public office.
Despite what she says about being offered party tickets before marrying IK, she does not have any real political constituency of her own.
If she runs for election now, she will effectively confirm that she is an opportunist now and PTI will totally lose their credibility as the anti-corruption/anti-nepostism party.
But then again, this is Pakistan - where politicians will try and convince you that what they are doing themselves is acceptable. Whilst, the same politicians will label others as being corrupt for doing something identical.
PTI is unravelling fast - maybe that is a good thing. That way they can get it right and win in 2018.
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Aug 18, 2015 05:28pm
Both are opportunists who want to live the Vip lifestyle. We'll see no change when they come to power. Less corruption will be offset by the lesser brains.
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Aug 18, 2015 05:49pm
@Saad Please don't make a wrong analysis that PMLn and PPP are winning and will win in future and people don't want to change their fate. In fact PPP is constantly losing and has been routed. In fact all other parties are losing except PMLn. Generally political parties lose their popularity when they are in power but in case of PMLn it is other way which proves that people have confidence in its policies.
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Aug 18, 2015 06:09pm
Mr IK is in a tearing hurry to come into power. Never mind the
public not approving that much involvement of his spouse in public life . Haripur is not Lahore ,where folks have taken to
Western life style. Hence the decision not to field her any more.
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Aug 18, 2015 06:15pm
This is joke of the week. Sure people of Pakistan are no fool anymore Mr IK. People also remember your other recent statements which happens to be pure lies. You along with your other members gone back to "fake assembly", thanks speaker of National Assembly.
Eventually UK is your home sweet home so better move there soon with your new wife and have some mercy on Pakistan.
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Aug 18, 2015 06:38pm
Long live Imran Khan.
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Aug 18, 2015 06:41pm
He cannot stand to share the lime light with his own wife. This is not abt nepotism there is evidence of Chauvinistic egotistical socio pathic tendencies all over this one!
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Aug 18, 2015 06:41pm
@gerry dcunha
1) The wife supporting the political husband (and vice versa) is to be commended and even encouraged.
2) However, the wife should not act as a proxy for the husband and make political statements.
In Reham's case, she was about to graduate with a postgraduate degree in point 2 - when all that is required is starting a postgraduate course in point 1.
I am sure you'll agree that certain boundaries shouldn't be crossed.
Hilary Clinton is a politician in her own right now, but when Bill Clinton was the President, Hilary took a back seat. That's what Reham should be doing now.
Everything else - her undoubted political ambitions - will naturally fall into place afterwards.
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Aug 18, 2015 07:06pm
@Tanweer Khan my friend you are either so naive or a blind follower of PTI. Comparing Hilary with reham is a kind of comparing an aeroplane with Chinchi rickshaw. Hilary is a well educated personality with a profound political career.
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Aug 18, 2015 07:06pm
I hate the way conservative all over the world campaign. Though, PTI too is center right party but its style is way too different then hard core conservatives. IK should focus on to resolve issues of the masses not bother trivial things (though it will make him a liberal than conservative)
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Aug 18, 2015 07:14pm
Not sure Imran is deciding what Reham will not be doing in future. It should come from her an her alone. Maybe he thinks he still the captain.
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Aug 18, 2015 07:23pm
@Amin Ansari I completely agree with you Amin.
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Aug 18, 2015 07:23pm
I think eventually Reham will takeover PTI itself. She seems to have overpowering influence on Imran Khan. He may declare himself President and her as Chairperson and take a backseat role.
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Aug 18, 2015 07:35pm
Poor decision.You act what yr conscious say not what the people say.
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Aug 18, 2015 08:02pm
@Philosopher (from Japan) - Buddy, if you have ever read my posts, you will realise I am the last person to be following PTI.
In fact, you surely must have realised that I made a sarcastic reference to Reham's fake postgraduate degree in my last post.
Also, my last sentence was implying that despite what Reham says, she is just a political opportunist.
Sometimes, you have to read between the lines to get the message.
The point I was trying to make was that even though Hilary was effectively the First Lady of the entire world, she didn't decide to appoint herself Deputy president of the USA, as that role is already taken up by someone else (namely the VP).
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Aug 18, 2015 08:03pm
Ambition is not a crime. She is the master of her own destiny. She won't be held back. Why should she to look to dimwits for approval. Who is Imran trying to be--her guardian or savior or the master of her destiny? She can speak for herself and has the right and one only hopes for the sake of this country the courage to speak her mind!
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Aug 18, 2015 08:04pm
Thank you for keeping her away. She is certainly not a likeable person.
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Aug 18, 2015 08:09pm
@Shahid Then does it mean that the other 50% is happy with IK and wants Reham in politics?
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Aug 18, 2015 08:13pm
Seriously, is this the "change"you have been selling us? Imran deciding for Reham. What a patronizer. Don't let the nay Sayers hold you back. You go girl!
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Aug 18, 2015 08:22pm
I saw it coming. She seems to excel in talking most inappropriately and out of turn. You can not blame her though as she had the worst teacher to look up to.
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Aug 18, 2015 08:34pm
What a sham. Is this his misplaced sense of self preservation throwing his own to those who never have and will never admit women as equals or some altered sense of protectionism. Irrespective, he is dead wrong on both counts. This was your moment to man up Imran Khan. This was your moment!
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Aug 18, 2015 08:41pm
I don't see anything wrong in Reham being in politics. But from practical point of view, I would recommend her to stay out of practical politics and do not run for any office.
She should maintain her celebrity status. She will be more effective that way.
The world history is full of instances of husband and wife taking part in politics. There are such instances in Pakistan: Fatema Jinnah, Benazir Bhutto, Marium Nawaz, etc. We have presently running for president, Hilory Clinton.
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Aug 18, 2015 08:48pm
I think IK was given a very good opportunity to change the status quo but unfortunately he could not handle huge popularity and did not do anything better than the regime. Now again he is at square one.
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Aug 18, 2015 08:49pm
As a citizen of country she has her personal rights to participate in politics ,even joining other party and leaving PTI ,thats the democracy .
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Aug 18, 2015 08:53pm
@JZ Hardly I saw Imran had 2 consecutive boundaries during his spell.He was a good learner in cricket and now he is a good learner in politics.He always accepts his mistakes in a sportsmanship manner. This is his good quality.
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Aug 18, 2015 09:36pm
Doesn't matter if she attends or not, the damage is already done and if IK doesn't pay attention on KPK things are not going to go worse.
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Aug 18, 2015 09:47pm
@shakeel ahmed This is exactly what the problem is with PTI supporters...if others do it so will we..then dont use the "we are different" . you could have defended saying she would get into politics through party elections which is the right way.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:12pm
Another good step by PTI ..
Party credibility restored.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:30pm
With due respect Mr. IK
You are nobody to dictate your views on RK. She should think herself, and you are nobody to dictate your terms on her. Our subcontinent wants more woman participation in public activities. Thanks
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Aug 18, 2015 10:34pm
It is better to be late than never. Learnt some lesson from her poor performance . Her latest flop ad aired in Pashtu for Hinko viewers !
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Aug 18, 2015 10:35pm
@SJ This is her husband's decision !
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Aug 18, 2015 10:40pm
Its not about women as people respect women but when women try to take undue advantage as a wife and daughter , they are always blasted like Maryum Nawaz. Nobody said anything about BB as she showed her credibility through her work.
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Aug 18, 2015 10:42pm
@shakeel ahmed ,Comparing Fatima Jinnah and Benazir with Rehaam ? Are you totally out of your mind ?
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Aug 18, 2015 10:53pm
Mr khan in Haripur and hazara you are dealing with a different kind of people, the Hazariwals who are not like us Pathans and can be fooled easily.Harariwal are shrewd and they know whats best for them.They wouldn't trust Reham Khan as far as they can throw her.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:05pm
I fully support Reham Khan as a office bearer in the Government. I wish she would fight for the people and Women & Children. She is an educated, classy and open minded lady and that's what we need to turn this around. Although IK may be politically correct to not allow Reham to attend any events, but do not agree with IK on this.. Democracy states that that best person be allowed to serve the people. Reham is best candidate for that. Thousand time better then the uneducated political appointees and elected MNAs and Senators. Shame on people of Pakistan who cant stand an intelligent person who can bring about the change Pakistan needs badly. Reham " You GO GIRL"..With you 100%.
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Aug 18, 2015 11:51pm
Good.
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Aug 19, 2015 12:17am
Great leader IK. No other politician has the courage to stop family members
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Aug 19, 2015 12:26am
Looks like soon Reham Khan will also be returning to the UK and rejoining her old job at BBC.
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Aug 19, 2015 12:45am
Recently in an interview Reham said men always scared of their wives in KPK. I dont know where IK would land in politics in future, but for sure Reham will get back in politics anyway.
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Aug 19, 2015 01:05am
I see nothing wrong with Reham accompanying IK in political jalsas or making bold statements (she has every right as citizen of the country). This happens in all democratic societies incl. the US and UK. But
Reham does not hold any PTI position and therefore should resist VVIP protocol (apart from basic security which she needs as wife of a party head in a volatile country like ours). That much I agree with.
I actually do NOT agree with IK here.
Why should Reham be barred from politics? We have examples of Fatima Jinnah, BB & Maryam Nawaz in politics. Why should IK dictate to her what she should/shouldn't be doing? Reham is a bright and intelligent lady and she can speak and decide for herself. This only happens in a male-dominated society. As long as she doesn't take over the party through a 'will' or without contesting party elections what is so wrong with that?
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Aug 19, 2015 01:31am
Not sure, if IK would had said the same thing in case NA19 seat was won by PTI. It is just a reaction to the backlash and blaming someone as a scapegoat. Also running for elections will only be possible if she surrenders her British citizenship which will never happen. Hypocrisy at its best!!
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Aug 19, 2015 01:53am
I have an advice from India. Imran - You have always been a star. No matter, what you went through in personal life, you always had adulation and respect from people. now comes the tough times sir. A test, you must clear, to become what you really want to become. Your opponents have cleverly saw you off.....now they are tightening the noose around you. In future, things are going to get worst ..and very ugly. You whole strength is your clean image. Thats what they will target...character assassination. of course, they will target your weakest link, your wife. And you will be tempted to take decisions, as you have taken just now. But ..if you both, as a couple...can see off these coming tough times....stick to each other...support and try to understand each other...then ..you will get through these tough times. You both are two good people. I want you to succeed. - Your fan from India.
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Aug 19, 2015 03:02am
Oh no please don't crush her dream. ;)
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Aug 19, 2015 03:14am
@Hassan absolutely right
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Aug 19, 2015 03:21am
What if PTI had won?
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Aug 19, 2015 05:11am
You can't always win!
Reham was requested by PTI candidate to deliver a speech as she belongs to that area otherwise she holds no party position and does not take any benefits from party. Media kept saying that Reham had formally started her political career and even claiming that she would contest elections on PTI ticket from NA19!! All was nothing but a hogwash
Now that Imran has asked her not to even attend rallies as it upsets some narrow-minded people in our male-dominated society, he gets criticised by some for making Reham a scapegoat for the election defeat! Some people can never win no matter what they do.
Samantha Cameron, wife of British PM David Cameron, does not hold any position within the Conservative party but she was actively campaigning for her husband before the May 2015 general election.
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Aug 19, 2015 10:21am
Good decision . IK should have thought before.
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Aug 19, 2015 11:03am
I am not an IK supporter and voted for NS. But on this story, I really do not see the fuss. PTI is a has been party, that is why they lost the elections. People have seen through IK and that although he talks about change, he is not sincere about bringing change. This Reham issue is a sideshow and unnecessary.
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Aug 19, 2015 12:15pm
@expat making an appearance in a jalsa isn't equal to being handed over a party position.
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Aug 19, 2015 07:00pm
@gerry dcunha pakistanis have no problems with women supporting their husbnads or being politicians in their own rights. But Pakistani women hate a man who dictates to his wife. This is not the average man problem. This IK's problem with his latest acquisition finding a voice and sharing a his space with her in the papers. He is probably obsessing over every comment wnd tweet to do with this. Poor Reham life at home must be hell right now and i dont think she knows how to make rotis!
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Aug 19, 2015 07:37pm
@Zulfi - Samantha Cameron doesn't make political comments similar to those made by Reham.
Campaigning is one thing - thousands of people that don't hold party office are 'campaigning' across the globe every day.
There is a big difference between campaigning and making political statements on TV, issuing disparaging comments and controversial tweets.
So please don't compare Reham with Samatha Cameron.
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Aug 19, 2015 11:57pm
Khan sahib a women and or wife is anintegral part of ones life. Even wives of our beloved Rasool PBUH did help him in his endavours
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Aug 20, 2015 12:25am
Looks more like a domestic dispute than a political one.
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Aug 20, 2015 12:25am
Tribal sentiments! enforcing verbally and publicly...
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Aug 20, 2015 07:11am
@Zulfi I have been living in west for ages . Samantha Cameroon campaigns for her husband but doesn't promise development funds on behalf of a provincial government in which even her husband doesn't hold any position. Please give mature arguments. People in Pakistan have habit of misquoting and twisting facts about western democracies which is quite appalling
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Aug 20, 2015 08:57am
Our loving Imran Khan and his fabulous wife Reham Khan! No problem with loosing NA-19 but the greatness of IR is to generously accept the inadvertent error and not to allow nepotism. Reham Khan please continue your struggle with destitute children and poor mothers to bring them hope of new Pakistan.
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