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Veteran politician and former PTI lawmaker Javed Hashmi on Monday described the politics of sit-ins as disaster for Pakistan and alleged Imran Khan of being under the control of foreign powers, DawnNews reported.
Talking to media persons in Multan, Hashmi claimed that the “mere agenda of Imran Khan is to oust the Prime Minister through unconstitutional means”.
“Imran is deviating from his own statement that he would follow the rulings of Supreme Court on Panama issue,” said Hashmi.
The former PTI lawmaker claimed that “the party takes dictation from foreign powers”.
Know more: Verdict darkened Imran’s political future, says Hashmi
Earlier, the former president of PTI had alleged that former Inter-Services Intelligence chief General Shuja Pasha was the brain behind PTI’s 126-day protest in Islamabad.
Hashmi had claimed that workers had been instructed to drag Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif out of his official residence, while Tahirul Qadri’s workers had been asked to ransack the Parliament with support from PTI.
He had also claimed that Imran Khan had been in regular contact with General Kayani and General Pasha during the protest movement.
Suspended by his party in September 2014 following allegations against Imran Khan, Hashmi had announced his resignation from PTI's presidency and its membership soon afterwards.
At that time Hashmi had said he could no longer continue being member of a party 'conspiring' to dismantle democracy in Pakistan.
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Oct 25, 2016 12:07am
...and your agenda is to put a spin into it.
Let's not just support corrupt politicians. Panama revelations are proof; not accusations.
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Oct 25, 2016 12:08am
This man always makes a wrong decision and wrong statement on every right occasion..
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Oct 25, 2016 12:15am
I know Hashmi from my university days 1970 when he was JI follower. He is not a leader but an opportunist. Today anyone or any citizen not asking for accountability cannot complain tomorrow that we have corrupt leaders. Democracy requires leaders to answer all allegations to its citizens.
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Oct 25, 2016 12:18am
For me sadly the man who had so much respect has totally lost it. First he betrayed PMLN then PTI and now he is letting his own self down. Sad figure of a man.
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Oct 25, 2016 12:29am
we know about Mehran Bank who eat public money, I am sufferer of this bank, all political leaders eat this money pls javed keep Silence, do not involve in IK matters let him do what is right for nation.
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Oct 25, 2016 12:32am
Panamagate would eventually be probed through a commission. Only that commission would be accepted by the Pakistani nation the ToRs of which were presented by all opposition parties. IK's protest movement is to eventually make the govt accept the ToRs presented by all opposition without any changes or editing in it. Nawaz Sharif can and should finish the so called "conspiracy" by IK as described by Javed Hashmi by simply forming a commission based on opposition ToRs. What some politicians call "conspiracy against them" the Pakistani nation calls it "their accountability".
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Oct 25, 2016 12:34am
You understand what is meaning of Panama gate you already knows about Mehran Gate.
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Oct 25, 2016 12:38am
Lol, completely forgotten about him. Tsunami has woken him up.
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Oct 25, 2016 12:40am
All those who support corruption and the corrupt leaders and try to misguide the people in the name of democracy are the real enemies of Pakistan.
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Oct 25, 2016 12:47am
Javed Hashmi is an outdated politician,looking at it's track record simple reflects his U turns. The only politician Imran Khan has courage to face the corrupt politicians,since they indulged in corruption let them face the music. If such corrupt politicians are not stopped from their bad actions they could ruin and bankrupt the nation,through their mega white collar crimes.
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Oct 25, 2016 01:03am
Hashmi Sahib is better among most politicians in Pakistan. Except for PTI guys , most people in Pakistan consider him honest and a man of integrity . I wish he had mentioned wich foreign powers, control Khan ? I hope he has some solid evidence. I do not like Imran Kand's policies at all but I will have a hard time calling him a foreign agent. But, he is not a friend of Pakistani people. All he wants is to become the PM of the country at any cost.
I hope Supreme court find Nawaz guilty of many things and oust him but not by Dharna!
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Oct 25, 2016 01:04am
Well we all know who's agenda is this guy on. PMLN getting really desperate.
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Oct 25, 2016 01:05am
Mr Hashmi, you are not relevant in Pakistan politics anymore. So your statement on the desire of PM and his team will not bring anything good to you. Sit tight and watch the match!
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Oct 25, 2016 01:08am
Please name those foreign powers
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Oct 25, 2016 01:09am
Mr. Hashmi, why don't you name the foreign powers. Rest in piece man!
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Oct 25, 2016 01:24am
Imran is the last hope we have in Pakistan. If he fails than God help Pakistan as it will free for all. With due respect to Hashmi why doesn't he stay out politic and enjoy rest of his life instead of supporting looters. Had he not ditched PTI, today he would have been standing shoulder to shoulder with Imran. PM himself is destroying himself because he knows that he is guilty and probably has committed crime. Even if he has not committed any crime, he has been non patriotic Pakistani by investing in UK. To prove everybody wrong he should bring back his wealth to Pakistan, by doing so he can force others to do same.
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Oct 25, 2016 01:29am
No working government should be pressurized to change course or dictated about her priorities however ethics of practices should be discussed in Parliament to list ground rules which are difficult to cheat and otherwise circumvent to financial, material or positional gains.Real work data should be there in higher learning institutions for further analysis and refinement of practices.A high level political institute should be there for the practicing politicians where they can understand in depth connotations of different perceived or real problems.Macro and micro nature of the problems should be explained to the working politicians to show what the problem is from different perspectives and its positive and negative side effects.
Hard colliding arguments should generally be avoided and compromise and adjustment should be sought where possible.
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Oct 25, 2016 01:31am
Mr Hashmi is a man who always speaks so much sense, anyone with half a brain knows Imran is trying to destroy our country and constitution for his own gains. How intelligent does one have to be to realise martial law destroys countries but some people are so dumb they still not realised this despite it happening so many times to us.
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Oct 25, 2016 01:35am
Maybe the best law that Pakistan can introduce is, no politicians who have ran for elections before 1990 should be allowed to contest elections anymore. These old politicians go to any end in supporting the corrupt.
What is Imran Khan or any Pakistani to do? When tax payers money is looted by Nawaz, Zardari and family. Confront them and democrazy becomes endangered.
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Oct 25, 2016 01:36am
Sir you are so right. All Imran wants is to become the PM of Pakistan, by hook or by crook. If Imran truly believe in Democracy the he should wait for the election , like everybody else.
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Oct 25, 2016 01:42am
I fully agree. Hashmi sahb is a man of principle.
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Oct 25, 2016 01:47am
Well said Mr Hashmi sab
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Oct 25, 2016 02:00am
Alhamdulillah we have honest people like Javed Hashmi. Hats off to you Sir for your bravery against anti-democracy elements.
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Oct 25, 2016 02:03am
Mr. Javed Hashmi who spent years in jail during the dictatorship of Musharraf but never yielded to his demands. The veteran politician is a true patriot who always put the democracy and the interest of the country first and he always tells the truth. This man is absolutely right in describing the events but sadly the general public does not want to hear the truth.
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Oct 25, 2016 02:19am
Its so hard to get respect n fame. It took years to get them. Hashmi sb had both. N its so easy to loose.
Feel sorry for him
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Oct 25, 2016 02:21am
We people have made up our mind that right is moment the country needs stability and not anarchy. All our friends will stay away from any calls to shutdown the economy
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Oct 25, 2016 02:33am
I have respect for him being honest . Ik is only power hungry and he will just do anything for it.
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Oct 25, 2016 02:45am
He speaks the truth but nowadays people are not interested in the facts. Everyone is after their own materialistic goals
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Oct 25, 2016 03:06am
Mr. Hashmi, why don't you name the foreign powers?
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Oct 25, 2016 03:06am
When the whole Government is corrupt then the only option left is to paralyze the Government.
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Oct 25, 2016 03:10am
And then the popular Mr. Hashmi failed to win back his own seat with full support from PML-N. Anyone remember?
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Oct 25, 2016 03:14am
I disagree with negative comments about Imran Khan's current activities. In any democracy, "Check and Balance" are mandatory as a guide to smooth running of the governance, but it should be healthy and befitting
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Oct 25, 2016 03:19am
I forget Hashmi sahib, who has millions o f pounds invested in Park Lane, London real estate.
And who pulled in money from abroad to build hospitals and universities in Pakistan
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Oct 25, 2016 03:25am
Who cares what this guy says....
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Oct 25, 2016 03:33am
He needs to go away.....
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Oct 25, 2016 03:40am
Mr. Javed Hashmi is absolutely wrong, Imran want to get rid of corrupt politicians and hypocrites like him, this is the only way forward for future and there cannot be any democracy without Justice, what about number of people murdered in Lahore by government machinery, equal rights for followers of different religions, very bad scenario, politicians are exploiting democracy for their vested interest--it is only in national interest to eliminate all corrupt elements from political scene.
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Oct 25, 2016 04:55am
Hashmi should go to court and prove these charges
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Oct 25, 2016 04:55am
Well said Mr. Hashmi. Thanks for informing the nation about real intention of Imran Khan. Destabilizing popular elected government in the name of accountability will not work
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Oct 25, 2016 05:37am
The country needs a real change. Imran is a brave man
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Oct 25, 2016 05:57am
When rebels turn to crooks for reason and justice.
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Oct 25, 2016 06:54am
Very serious allegation , need a proof please, say something about corruption as well.
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Oct 25, 2016 07:57am
@Zain.. you are right on the spot .. !!
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Oct 25, 2016 08:08am
Imran is using his constitutonal right to protest and govt.shouldn't crib. To claim he is taking unconstitutional step is not right as his stance reflects the thoughts of many people in this country
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Oct 25, 2016 08:15am
Dear Javed Hashmi Saheb, would you be kind enough to tell people all about your agenda, is it all about remaining in position of power, or politics of power by changing party loyalty every now and then.
You left PML-N because you did not agree with politics of its leadership, and joined PTI. Now, you do not agree with Politics of PTI's leadership.
So, in fact forming your own political party should be on your agenda and being its head, you could be in both; position of power and power of politics.
Well, there is no bar in forming political party. We have dozens of Political Parties formed in the name of Muslim League; though without knowing the literary meaning of a league! Just add your name to it and it becomes a League!
Well, I just would not wish you good luck, rather request you to enroll meas its member; of course without membership fees.
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Oct 25, 2016 08:22am
I think IK has more credibility than you.
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Oct 25, 2016 08:28am
Corruption is also unconstitutional.
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Oct 25, 2016 09:37am
Dear, Hashmi what was your agenda when you quit PMLN & join PTI? and now what is your agenda when you go against PTI & rejoining PMLN? please explain.
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Oct 25, 2016 10:20am
@Abdul Qadir i dont
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Oct 25, 2016 11:17am
Then maybe the Constitution needs some improvements.
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Oct 25, 2016 05:45pm
@Sukhera what demands? Hashmi kept waiting but no demands from anyone
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Oct 26, 2016 06:30pm
Hashmi is a failed politician. Does not know what to speak.
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