Panama Papers' probe: Imran denounces judicial commission's terms of reference
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan criticised the terms of reference of judicial commission announced by the prime minister to probe the allegations levelled by Panama Papers.
While addressing a press conference on Saturday, Imran said he was “very disappointed after hearing yesterday’s speech by Nawaz Sharif”.
“I thought the prime minister would perhaps give an explanation of why he has the offshore accounts, but now I am positive that he has something to hide.”
“Allegations against Nawaz are not by any political party but by an international consortium of journalists,” said Imran, adding that “now the premier is under moral obligation to clear his name”.
Nawaz Sharif has lost moral authority to rule, he maintained.
The PTI chief said that other world leaders have accepted the allegations against them.
“But Nawaz Sharif did not give any answers in his speech, he just attacked the opposition parties.”
Imran complained that the terms of reference should have been made in confidence with the opposition and that currently it only protects the ruling party.
Nawaz Sharif's hands are clean, says information minister
Information Minister Pervez Rashid hit back in response to the PTI chief's remarks
"Imran Khan was calling for a commission until yesterday, and today he is complaining about it. Perhaps, he had thought a commission would not be made. He was proved wrong," he said.
"Nawaz Sharif's hands are clean and that is why a commission has been made."
"The commission has a far-reaching scope, it can investigate anyone," emphasised the minister.
Commission's Terms of Reference
Following the prime minister's address on Friday night, the federal government has written a formal letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for setting up an inquiry commission.
The letter, written by the ministry of law, says the commission can probe the offshore accounts of Pakistani citizens, investigate current or former bureaucrats and would have the power to summon any individual.
The Commission of Inquiry shall have the following Terms of Reference:
To examine information relating to involvement of Pakistani citizens, persons of Pakistan origin and legal entities in off-shore companies in Panama or in any other country.
Involvement of former and present holders of public office in writing off their own bank loans or those of their immediate family members through political influence.
Transfer from Pakistan of funds which have originated from corruption, commissions or kickbacks, and to determine whether, in any case referred to above, any law for the time being in force in Pakistan has been infringed.
In case the answer to above is affirmative, to determine responsibility for such infringement, and to make such recommendations as may be deemed appropriate.
The Commission shall have powers under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 for summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person, including a tax expert or accountant, and examining him on oath, requiring the discovery and production of any documents, receiving evidence on affidavits, issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses on documents and requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any Court or office.
The Commission shall have the powers to require any person, subject to any privilege which may be claimed by that person under any law for the time being in force, to furnish information on such point or matters as, in the opinion of the Commission, may be useful for, or relevant to, the subject matter of the inquiry.
Any officer not below the rank of a gazetted officer, specially authorized in this behalf by the President of the Commission may enter any building or place where the Commission has reason to believe that any books of account or other documents relating to the subject matter of the inquiry may be found, and may seize any such books of account or documents or take extracts or copies therefrom subject to the provisions of section 102 and section 103 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, insofar as they may be applicable.
Any proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860.
The Commission shall be assisted by all the concerned authorities of the Federal and Provincial Governments.
The Commission shall start the inquiry at a place and on a date to be fixed by it and shall submit its report to the Federal Government in accordance with its Terms of Reference.
The Cabinet Division shall provide secretarial assistance to the Commission.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:13pm
Imran Khan is totally right, it starts from the top. You can’t start probe on all 200 plus people at once that takes many years.
PM’s rhetoric that “our hands are clean” will not wash. It’s about transparency and accountability. Do the honourable thing, resign and let the process start.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:16pm
No time frame to complete the investigation. The government will comfortably complete its five year term.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:22pm
How you became billionaire without doing job?
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Apr 23, 2016 06:23pm
Dont take us for fools mr. PM
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Apr 23, 2016 06:25pm
Seemingly, Imran Khan is only one with the 'moral authority' to rule!
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Apr 23, 2016 06:27pm
This whole drama is a waste of time. Guilty or not, people of Pakistan will still vote for Nawaz and Zardari. Don't forget this is his third turn of being PM.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:29pm
PM is not going home. Because he will not be guilty. He will complete his term then he will go home to train his sons to run for the PM, just like Zardari did.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:29pm
Absolutely correct! This whole drama and tactics reek of cover up and another attempt to evasion of investigation and public scrutiny!
Keep the heat on. There's strength in numbers, and 180 million people are with you.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:30pm
There is no chance of any accountability in Pak ..
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Apr 23, 2016 06:32pm
@Ayesha - No, for some Zardari and Nawaz Sharif are better! How sad!!!
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Apr 23, 2016 06:32pm
The PM of Pakistan either thinks most of the people in the country are fools, or has a vivid imagination!
Where there's smoke there's fire. Rest of world leaders named in the Panama Papers are already under the magnifying glass and some have voluntarily resigned.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:32pm
This IK is height of stubbornness and the best example of U turns, rather round about!
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Apr 23, 2016 06:35pm
The speech by 'pm' yesterday was like that of a local councillor in which he attacked Imran khan personally. Imran khan on others hands has never touched sharif family on personal level which he could've done easily if he wanted but did not...
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Apr 23, 2016 06:36pm
Nawaz Sharif should resign, probe should start from him and go down. There should be a time frame. Interim government should be independent. If Nawaz Sharif is found not not guilty then he can resume the office for his remaining term. For the best interest of the country corruption should be eliminated totally.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:39pm
Total agreement with IK.NS and co tying to confuse the issue .It is all about Panama papers.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:40pm
Panjab please wake up.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:43pm
@shuaib still he doesn't leave the country every month.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:46pm
TOR is quite comprehensive, PTI leadership should re-read this...
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Apr 23, 2016 06:47pm
@Pak ; So true! Also don't forget our leaders are true a reflection of our society. Pakistani voters don't see such a thing as a problem:(
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Apr 23, 2016 06:50pm
NS tries deviating his responsibilities vis-a-vis Panama Leaks according to the ToR published in the above article. I hope the pressure from the media and opposition for once allow an investigation done decently, and let's see if the Sharifs are innocent. Or otherwise....
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Apr 23, 2016 06:53pm
Beyond all the political speeches, slogans and dharnas, one hopes that some major 'correction' will take place to address 'corruption' in the society. A simple solution may be be ruthless accountability for high value cases, and throw some big names in the jail for 10 to 15 years time. That , but who can do that? If corruption continues at present level, it will hollow-out the country within a decade. Selfish individuals and their friend will keep making money, as their idea of politics is to make money, not to serve people. About 200 families will keep controlling 90% of the wealth while rest of the people will keep suffering, just trying to survive.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:57pm
Nation want PM resignation.
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Apr 23, 2016 06:58pm
Same old main Na mannon. He only satisfied when power is given to him.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:02pm
Nothing will workout if people dont come on roads and protest.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:05pm
Same tactics by IK. It will end up in same way. There is no allegation against PM. He is not the owner of the property nor he is legally linked to any . It's his children and ,as always IK is trying his best to involve PM.
As always he is fighting his so called war on paper and in print but his fundamental flaw is his refusal to see that it is the "other" 90% who don't access the media that makes or breaks a party. That other 90% want food in their stomach and work for their living. They fundamentally accept that Pakistani politics is corrupt and all politicians r more or less same. So for all things being equal for them they will vote for one who provides what they want and PMLN government,always have done that.
IK needs to come out of his dillusion now
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Apr 23, 2016 07:07pm
Pm should resign on moral ground. panama papers have proved his corruption and now there is no need of further investigation.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:08pm
The only man. Long live IK
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Apr 23, 2016 07:14pm
PM should resign.. no if and but... he has to go now...
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Apr 23, 2016 07:17pm
Nothing will happen, Zardari and Nawaz Shareef will reach Muk Mukka at some point and they'll rule happily ever after. Pakistani Nation deserves them.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:16pm
@ahmed ali You are correct. No one becomes a billionaire, or even a millionaire working a regular 9-5 'job' .
If you use your imagination, you too could start a 'STEAL MILL' which gives you unlimited income; with lots of privileges; no need to declare or pay any taxes and benefits that no one can match.
Did you know that PM of Pakistan's net worth is higher than Obama, Cameron, Merkel and Hollande- the leaders of four largest economies of the world, combined?
Why, because they all had regular 'jobs's before entering politics and those countries have strong checks and balances. Unlike NS and Pakistan's corrupt governance.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:18pm
"Nawaz Sharif has lost moral authority to rule, he maintained." - Well said and I hope he takes heed instead of trying to find loop holes to avoid accountability
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Apr 23, 2016 07:18pm
@Taimor Do you know how some 14, 15 your kids make millions? I sure don't!
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Apr 23, 2016 07:19pm
Commission should only probe PM and his family
while other institutions should also start probing other 2oo people at the same time
But so far disappointment from other institutions except Army
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Apr 23, 2016 07:21pm
Imran Khan your pleas are falling on deaf ears. you are trying to wake senses of those that long ago abandoned it willingly. both zardari and nawaz are corrupt and the nation does not need and leaks from Panama or wiki regarding the wealth they and their families have amassed. in the same vein we are not looking for any judicial probe into their offshore assets. it will not be recognized and hence it will not be executed. but I have not lost hope.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:21pm
IK just trying to keep his sinking ship afloat by playing politics in everything !
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Apr 23, 2016 07:32pm
Throw this list is dust bin. Stick with the morally correct stand that PM must resign for an impartial, legitimate and genuine resolution of this situation involving him and/or his family. This list is simply an effort to dilute and divert attention from the real issue.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:35pm
Its not about corruption. Its about nawaz sharif. And thats the fact. Talks against curroption are just talks. Why not all 200 and other should be probed? Should be done. However one change should be made and taht is start from pm and also decision should be made right after one case. Mean it shouldnt wait till end of enquiry instead should give decisions case by case
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Apr 23, 2016 07:37pm
The unending inquiry process without any time frame work must not be accepted by democratic forces.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:40pm
@Pak Who said that anyone can be PM for the fourth or fifth time? There should be term limits in Pakistan, like many developed nations.
And nothing goes up for ever. The higher you go, the longer you fall. That's the law of nature.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:48pm
Why it is hard for our public to understand that Panama issue is not raised in Pakistan but internationally? Nawaz Shreef's name and others came outside Pakistan. PM and his cronies are misguiding public and hiding the real truth. PM must resign now for investigation to go forward. Other politicians e.g Malik from PPP party must also be investigated along with PM. Sincerely.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:48pm
@Ayesha , Every human being, who is in power,becomes corrupt. No exception.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:50pm
Nawaz Sharif sir, The common man is your supporter and he is always behind you
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Apr 23, 2016 07:53pm
IK and General Sharif should come together and save Pakistan
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Apr 23, 2016 07:53pm
@sbk thats completely wrong this must be because Pakistanis have been ruled by Nawaz Zaradari doesnt mean everyone is corrupt sorry that is pessimism to say everybody in power is corrupt.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:54pm
I don't see see any rational and good option of Nawaj sharif, This is also in india's favour that Nawaj sharif remain in the power and Indian/Modi govt. must extent ALL KIND of support to Nawaj govt for the sake of the region.
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Apr 23, 2016 07:55pm
Who cares what imran khan thinks...he doesnt have enough seats to be an opposition leader. People of pakistan have rejected him so many times...on re-elections,re-counting etc . If khan wants change , he should start working for the people and stop this time wasting and distracting from agenda of progress
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Apr 23, 2016 07:59pm
How can a commission just investigate one person named in the leaks, commission should investigate across the board anybody named in the leaks or any body who during the investigation is found to have money abroad in any form.
All other people who have money outside the country should also be allowed to present in front of the commission so that they can declare their wealth and source of money and get a clean chit to prevent the need of another commission when we have another leaks.
We have to keep in mind that shifting money out of country to an offshore account is absolutely legal, even PIA manages its property in UK with an offshore company and we have to make changes in law to make it illegal.
Another sad turn this thing has taken is that this issue in context of Pakistan is very different, it is not a moral issue like western countries, Bhutto's abrupt nationalisation made shifting of billions of dollars in offshore havens. We should attract capital and not frighten people.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:00pm
IK you will left one as all other parties will eventually support govt or avoid joining you.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:05pm
@sbk remain in dreams it IK time now.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:07pm
@Khawar he is a leader of largest party.So what if he didnt won.He is gaining more popularity which n league cant see.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:08pm
Why Sharrif family only?
Why selective justice?
Everyone was praising COAS, when he called for across the board accountability, so here it is !
May be because PPP members are also named in Panama Leaks.
Imran Khan doesn't want it because he is not concerned about corruption but he wants be PM, any which way possible.
Why doesn't opposition let CJP decide, from where to start?
It was PTI, who called for CJP, so now let him decide from where to start.
Enough of point scoring!!
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Apr 23, 2016 08:13pm
If the commission is constituted with TORs to the satisfaction of the opposition no matter with whatever report it comes up, whether it exonerates the PM or hold it responsible it will certainly go a long way to start the much needed accountability process and at least slow down the loot and plunder by all and sundry in the government and public sector. Today's press conference was much better, more focused, coherent and sensible as compare to his previous so called address to the nation and tv interviews where he would start mimicking the PM which to me didn't match the caliber of a national leader like Khan Sahib.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:16pm
Keep it on Kaptaan ! You are too good at politics of agitation and halla gulla ! Peoples party enjoy the pay anc perks of opposition and you enjoy streets ! You can bring French Revolution on streets but not a real change within the democratic system !
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Apr 23, 2016 08:16pm
In the end people would find out that Imran khan is the worst of all they have seen so far..
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Apr 23, 2016 08:21pm
It is bad luck for Nawaz that on one hand he is being accused by Panama Leaks and on the other hand is being destroyed by his cronies like Rashid. It shows that right now Nawaz is most confused person in Pakistan having no control over anything or anybody
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Apr 23, 2016 08:26pm
@Shary I think people of Pakistan have seen the worst!
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Apr 23, 2016 08:31pm
@Shary ; IK can't be worst than NS. The problem with Imran is he's an honest man in a dishonest society so a lot.of people don't like him!
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Apr 23, 2016 08:34pm
@Ayesha !100% agry
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Apr 23, 2016 08:42pm
The only reason people set up companies abroad are to either evade tax or to launder ill gotten Black Money. Why else? Nawaz Sharif is dodging the question. People of Pakistan will never accept this. Nawaz Sharif should resign.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:42pm
We only need inquiry about Panama allegations against you NS. Don't waste SC and peoples time.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:43pm
Please don't confuse the nation; first PTI wanted commission under Chief Justice, and now when letter has been written to Chief Justice to form the commission and now Imran khan says it is not acceptable because it has the power to investigate everybody.
I think, those leaders should be investigated who are demanding invrstigation of ruling party.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:46pm
@Harmony-1©
NS is best and IK is worst leader.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:46pm
If a fair and decisive probe is intended then in that case the probe body must be given totally free hand and there should not be any restrictions / bindings etc. Why have any specified TORs ...why after all why ?
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Apr 23, 2016 08:49pm
@Accountability
First need throw all those who accuse others without proof for 10 years.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:51pm
Imran without Jahangir Tareen arround him is a better fighter.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:50pm
Panama Papers have disclosed the facts. They are true. NS has no choice. He has to accept that money is there.
It is the second step needed to determine how the money was created and how it got there. NS is just beating about the bush and confusing the matter.
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Apr 23, 2016 08:57pm
Imran knows something is wrong but he don't know what it is. As always the case with his confusions.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:00pm
@Lucky Star - Panama Leaks fully exposed who is corrupt...many in the world have resigned. Open your eyes!
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Apr 23, 2016 09:02pm
The saying that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely validly applies here. After untimely death of founder of Pakistan the country fell into the hands of corrupt people. They continue to loot the country's wealth unabated till date with the support of some corrupt military generals, bureaucrats and the backing of oil rich Arabs and the western country in advancement of their agenda.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:07pm
I don't know why so hue and cry from opposition against commission and in favor of corrupts. Now proved PPP and PTI are the two sides of the same corrupt coin.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:11pm
@Real zak , To err is human. A human can never be pure. Anybody in power will become corrupt. Inference, a person who has no power can never become corrupt.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:16pm
Who will be really concerned about investigating an accusation against himself & his children. A fair & free investigation is only possibly if investigated by an independent 3rd party, besides this is a complex case of ill gotten money, hiding money to evade question about the source, evading tax & using money laundering method to transport the huge sum. I think a reputable international auditor having good experience in investigating & auditing such complex cases can satisfy the peoples of Pakistan including the opposition.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:21pm
@Ayesha - "Seemingly, Imran Khan is only one with the 'moral authority' to rule!"
No one is asking for forcing anyone to vote for IK. Use your judgement when electing rulers so that it can benefit everyone.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:22pm
@sbk so childish if you haven't seen corrupt people without power.What is power? is it just for corruption? or it could be used for good purpose.Sorry you are pessimists too much.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:25pm
@sbk - " Anybody in power will become corrupt." That's a sweeping statement. You mean everyone in the world who has held a ministerial position is corrupt?
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Apr 23, 2016 09:28pm
@SBK 'Anybody in power will become corrupt'
Let me clear this anybody having a criminal mind and purpose will become corrupt with or without power.
Its not about power its about individual character.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:30pm
IK is right... How money was transferred from Pakistan should be there. Bank trails of offshore companies is to be established. A time frame of three months should be set. It will all become irrelevant when more papers come out in May.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:32pm
Does Imran khan ahas ny moral authority to blame anyone?
Decide yourself after reading these tweets from IK:
1st tweet (04-04-2016):
"Only reason ppl open offshore accts through Panama is to either hide wealth, esp ill-gotten wealth or to evade tax on both"
another tweet (19-04-2016):
"Appreciate Aleem Khan for having declared his off shore companies & London properties to FBR & ECP"
Just naming party as 'Insaaf' does not serve the purpose Mr. IK.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:31pm
Accountability of 'present and past public post holders' and 'the commission will start in place and will fix date itself to submit report'.
Dear readers do you think it's not a simply time gain and to creat a huge burden of job on Supreme Court. Probably it take decades to wind up this task. And probably the current elit ruling class grand children will rule us.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:38pm
@Naveed And I thought IK is bashing those who keep their money outside the country; does he mean that PTI is exempt, but anyone else who keeps their money outside Pakistan is corrupt??????
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Apr 23, 2016 09:39pm
Nawaz Sharif was supposed to declare his children's assets in the ECP form. He didnt, that should result in instant disqualification.
No need for dharna, commissions, forensic audit.
The funny thing is they would still get elected.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:40pm
Did you see in Iceland or Spain or Brazil the accused saying "Ok let me create a commission to investigate me"? Does that make any sense? Its like making NS the judge to decide the verdict on NS. Where are the independent institutions in PK? those PMs resigned because they knew they stood no chance and avoided public emabarassement and jail.
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Apr 23, 2016 09:47pm
Allegations against PM Mr Nawaz are untrue.
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Apr 23, 2016 10:03pm
Imran Khan should be precise in his demand & should not give up without the final resolution.
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Apr 23, 2016 10:02pm
Mian saab your corruption is exposed full now. PMLN is a dead horse.
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Apr 23, 2016 10:07pm
The pmln has very handsomely stitched the opposition as co-guilty in the TORs except IK. this will silent the rest of opposition and the commission would die of its own death.
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Apr 23, 2016 11:35pm
I was very critical of IK about five years ago, could not agree with his analysis of the terrorism situation and with time, negotiating with terrorists did not work out. However, presently, IK makes immense moral sense, and I hope he reaches his goals. He stands for the change that would take Pakistan far economically. His care for the people of Pakistan is very touching, his awareness of the suffering of the poor, from lack of proper diets, medicine, schooling, in short, their basic human rights - if only there were more politicians like him. Fingers crossed that IK goes far in his endeavours, Pakistan deserves better which equals to IK and only IK.
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Apr 23, 2016 11:38pm
We should wait for the findings of the Judicial Commission empowered by the government of Pakistan to probe the wrong doings of the politicians, bureaucracy and others. Once the task is complete, then show your reaction. We need not cry before we are hurt.
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Apr 23, 2016 11:51pm
Imran khan is right to the extent that the probe should first start from him and once he clears his name then it should probe other 200 Pakistanis. After all he is the PM of this country
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Apr 24, 2016 12:25am
Curruption if proven, then justice must be done
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Apr 24, 2016 12:44am
Imran Khan is doing what is right....but in the wrong way......and that is why he will fail.
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Apr 24, 2016 12:51am
We fully support IK. He is honest and straight forward not like NS family whose public and private faces are different.
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Apr 24, 2016 02:16am
@Ahmed bin Babar wow! TOR says that people should present proof to the commission. It should be the responsibility of the commission to gather proof from the International association of world journalism, who investigated it not people. The accused should clear his name, that is what is the universal norm , you dumb. Where in the world you will find that the accused PM makes TORs, you dumb again,so IK is right.
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Apr 24, 2016 02:49am
The problem with the terms of reference to the Supreme Court, is that it wants the commission to enquire into "ALL" allegations against anyone and everyone. This will take years and God alone knows, what will happen to the final report, if it will see the light of day.
It should have given the Supreme Court the power to deal with each and every person/family separately. Starting from the PM and after him the former president and so on. The commission should have the power to deal with each and every case separately and pronounce the decision separately. Then the with second and so on.
The commission was given power to investigate corruption, kickbacks and originating in Pakistan, but did not specifically mention, kickbacks on Pakistani contracts or businesses, which were stashed outside in the Swiss and other bank accounts, directly or through proxies. This must be fixed
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Apr 24, 2016 02:51am
It's a farce.
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Apr 24, 2016 04:11am
@Harmony-1© why should he resign, he has broken no law. That sets a bad precedent for future.
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Apr 24, 2016 04:12am
@ahmed ali read his history. His father built a foundry back in the 60s. They bought land from the proceeds, invested and that's how they made.
You can never become a billionaire by working for someone else.
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Apr 24, 2016 04:15am
@Skeptic yes, they have resigned because they broke the law in their own country. Nawaz has broken no Pakistani laws.
To date neither Imran khan nor anyone else has said what law was broken.
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Apr 24, 2016 04:17am
@nuzhat shireen where is the proof. All the paper says really is that Hassan and his siblings mortgaged a property in england, and used that mine to invest in 2 companies. Nothing about that is corrupt or wrong. We do it all the time. It's legal.
The income did not originate in Pakistan so no questions of taxes. Pakistan does not tax foreign income.
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Apr 24, 2016 05:23am
IK is the only real opposition...
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Apr 24, 2016 06:37am
I heard IK,press conference .100% agreement ,you may disagree with him on lot of issues,but this one,He nailed it and rest is drama.
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Apr 24, 2016 06:39am
So what's the accusations against the PM that his children saved their hard earned money in banks abroad? This type of political bickering already makes the point that one's money is not safe in Pakistan. Mr. IK should let go of this issue gracefully.
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Apr 24, 2016 06:43am
As long as Nawaz Sharif is PM he will never allow any probe against him.
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Apr 24, 2016 07:13am
In which part of the world a person can select a judge of his own well???.
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Apr 25, 2016 03:02am
Supreme court is not subordinate to the prime minister. They did not even need an invitation or a letter. Now they have been invited to investigate the corruption/panama papers, they should rise up to the occasion.
Now the focus should be on the chief justice of the supreme court to do a thorough job.
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Apr 25, 2016 03:05am
@Shehzad - Do you think the chief justice of supreme court will know this point?
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Apr 25, 2016 03:11am
@Maqsood - Nawaz Sharif has no say in how supreme court does it's work. It is upto the CJ of Supreme court now to do the work.
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Apr 25, 2016 03:15am
@Akram Malik - Supreme court is not subordinate to the prime minister. They have the invitation. They dont have to be limited by the TOR. They did not even need the invitation. Now that they have it, should they not do their job.
There are million reason to not do your job. Sometimes you should do the right thing.
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Apr 25, 2016 03:17am
@Ishrat salim - Have you heard "innocent until proven guilty' this means the proof of innocence is not the responsibility of the accused, it is the responsibility of the accuser. It is kind of a universal principal.
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Apr 25, 2016 03:19am
@The Outsider - Brazil's issue has nothing to do with Panama Papers.
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Apr 25, 2016 03:27am
@Abdulla Hussain - Supreme court is not subordinate to the prime minister's office. They can hire reputble audit firms to do the investigation. But not doing anything will be criminal after invited to do that.
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