PTI chairman names and shames party members who 'sold votes' in Senate polls
Dawn.com
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April 18, 2018
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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced on Wednesday that the party was taking action against 20 lawmakers for "participating in horse trading" during the Senate elections last month.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the PTI chief said that the party will give the accused a chance to explain before their names are forwarded to the National Accountability Bureau.
Khan claimed that PTI, by expelling nearly "30 per cent of its leaders", was "truly protecting the sanctity of the vote" and wondered if other political parties will follow suit.
The names of the PTI lawmakers who are suspected by the party leadership of "selling their votes" include:
PTI
Deena Naaz
Nargis Ali
Nagina Khan
Sardar Idrees
Obaid Mayar
Zahid Durrani
Fouzia Bibi
Naseem Hayat
Qurban Khan
Arif Yousaf
Amjid Afridi
Abdul Haq
Javed Naseem
Yasin Khalil
Faisal Zaman
Sami Alizayi
Joining from QWP
- Meraj Hamayun
Awami Jamhoori Ittehad
Khatoon Bibi
Babar Saleem
Joining from PML-N
- Wajihuz Zaman
"This is not the first time lawmakers have taken part in horse trading," Khan said. "This has been happening for the past 30 or 40 years."
The PTI chief said that the accused lawmakers had received as much as Rs40 million each and added that the party will issue a show-cause notice to them.
Khan lauded other members of his party who "resisted the temptation" to take large sums of money offered to them by other parties.
Last month, Dawn.com had learned that at least 17 PTI lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa allegedly sold their votes during the Senate election enabling two PPP candidates to be elected to the Senate from the province where the PPP only has seven MPAs.
An initial investigation ordered by KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak into alleged horse-trading had revealed that at least 17 ─ and as many as 20 ─ PTI MPAs in KP had voted for candidates outside the party, sources in CM House Peshawar and Bani Gala had told DawnNewsTV.
Additional reporting by Fahad Chaudhry.
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KM
Apr 18, 2018 05:51pm
Great if there is not a big U-TURN few miles ahead.
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Harmony-1©
Apr 18, 2018 05:51pm
Great decision. Amongst the current lot of politicians only IK has the courage, decency and sense of righteousness to do that.
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Yaqoob
Apr 18, 2018 05:52pm
Wow. One of the greatest political decisions of all times .
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Abbas
Apr 18, 2018 05:57pm
Only a leader with courage, dignity &absolute honesty could such a historical decision. Great of you Captain. Stay Blessed.
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Ali Abbas
Apr 18, 2018 05:59pm
Kudos... this guy is changing the dynamics of Pakistani politics for good... Hats off...
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Zaidi
Apr 18, 2018 06:04pm
Absolutely correct decision. This is real respect of a voter.
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M.Mudassir Siddiqui
Apr 18, 2018 06:12pm
One of the best decision
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nafis
Apr 18, 2018 06:14pm
Great Imran khan shows the world that he does not scared to given the names of bad guys though these peoples belongs to his party.
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salman
Apr 18, 2018 06:18pm
Salute!
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SK
Apr 18, 2018 06:20pm
If people don't vote for this person, they have a serious issue!
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israr
Apr 18, 2018 06:27pm
awesome i like the honesty, there might be 1 or 2 coming up and saying it was not me however i SALUTE IK FOR BEING HONEST
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Fatima
Apr 18, 2018 06:28pm
It's a good step.bravo
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Apr 18, 2018 06:28pm
Excellent decision by the PTI Chief. Keep it up and hang on to.
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Khan
Apr 18, 2018 06:29pm
Strongly disagree with Imran Khan by forcing party member to obey him and his party. before taking any final decision make sure whether they voted according to their free well or were paid paid. if they voted according to their free well than listen they came to assembly by the votes of the people not by party. if they don't trust their party member why are they in the party. before participating in upcoming election kindly do internal party election.
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ibrahim marghoob
Apr 18, 2018 06:34pm
Great decision. This will act as a deterrent for others as well in future.
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BhaRAT
Apr 18, 2018 06:40pm
Love you Imran khan you’re probably the only honest and decent politician in this country
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Hasnain
Apr 18, 2018 06:41pm
thats a first!!
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Syed Shahzad Bukhari
Apr 18, 2018 06:42pm
Can be good precedent for now on, we the youth of Pakistan want to try PTI in the coming election to see how they rule and perform for next central and provincial governments being majority party as compare to other status co parties like PML N, PPP.
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Dr. Doctor
Apr 18, 2018 06:46pm
Review the names of the people and you will notice these are the ones not promised any tickets in future and were most likely opportunists who utilized the reserved quota seats.
As a result, even kicking them out of the party will not be difficult. In fact these people gave IK a chance at twisting the entire story and look good in the eyes of the simple-minded people.
It's exactly like how IK joined hands with PPP in senate. Is he going to fire himself for suggesting and permitting his party members for performing undemocratic deeds?
If someone wants to do a PhD in politics and bank on every move cleverly while painting a positive picture of every negativity about him for the unsuspecting simple and emotional people of Pakistan, then one must follow Imran Khan.
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SkyHawk
Apr 18, 2018 06:48pm
Great IK makes great decisions.
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Aman
Apr 18, 2018 06:51pm
It is sad to see so many corrupt people joined an honest man's party. Good Job Imran Bahi. You have already won this nation with your honesty and integrity. People oof Pakistan should not vote anyone but Imran during the next election. He has the will and capacity to change Pakistan for good.
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Naeem
Apr 18, 2018 06:53pm
It does not matter if IK becomes PM of Pakistan or not. He has done more good things for the politics of Pakistan than the so called other political leaders. Salute to you Mr. Khan!
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Dawn read since 02
Apr 18, 2018 06:57pm
Bold and brave move
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Umair Ansari
Apr 18, 2018 06:59pm
Wow. I Salute the honesty of this man! Kudos!
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M.S.Awan
Apr 18, 2018 06:59pm
A very balanced and positive decision.In democratic norms,members have moral responsibility to toe the party line.Unless,party leadership makes a terrible choice and members are bothered by their conscience.In this case,the goal is to make money.If Khan can throw these skunks out of party & make them an example that would be a great and a unique case in Pakistani politics.
Is not there some way EC could recover this money from them.
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salman
Apr 18, 2018 07:01pm
@SK Fully agree with you!
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M1 Jamal
Apr 18, 2018 07:05pm
NAB to finish the culture of corruption in our country,otherwise,We will be at loss.
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zahid
Apr 18, 2018 07:06pm
First time I agree IK decision. Way to Go! Bravo
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Ziarat khan
Apr 18, 2018 07:08pm
Commendable
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amir
Apr 18, 2018 07:09pm
Welldone Khan. Great honest man who can deliver for the country. We need leaders like him who are honest and can serve this nation in reality
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Concerned Citizen
Apr 18, 2018 07:13pm
Thats not a way to win Elections. But sure is a step in the right direction.
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Suhail Kidwai
Apr 18, 2018 07:14pm
That’s how you can bring your party to forefront.
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SAK
Apr 18, 2018 07:21pm
Excellent; at least he has shown some morality to take this decision. Some body should advise other politicians as well to show grace and integrity in their politics.
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Saad Khan
Apr 18, 2018 07:22pm
Good job and you set an example, Imran Khan was born for Pakistan, he won World Cup for Pakistan and now he will win corruption free cup for Pakistan. Inshallah
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Fareed N
Apr 18, 2018 07:27pm
Rs 40,000,000 roughly equivalent to $400,000 /each suspected MPA. Who paid them this humongous sum ? Why can't this be tracked. In fact , democracy is on selling block. If IK is naming the names why not the leaders of other parties.
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Tariq, Lahore
Apr 18, 2018 07:28pm
This is probably a step in the right direction to 'weed out' politicians without principles or an elected politician for sale to the highest bidder! Just goes to show they're only out to make money and that's why we're not going anywhere fast as a nation!
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Abdulla Hussain
Apr 18, 2018 07:34pm
Well done Imran Khan. This is for the first time some party has come up honestly to protect the sanctity of votes. Others only pose. This is the change expected that PTI lef government will surely bring. Imran Khan should also try to inform the nation the party name and the middlemen involved in purchasing the consciouses of the voters. All buyers and sellers of senate votes should be banned for life and all money recovered.
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NADIM KHAN
Apr 18, 2018 07:35pm
Dawn should have displayed their pictures against their names. Public needs to recognize them.
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bunnyas
Apr 18, 2018 07:39pm
Good job IK.
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Haroon Rashid Khan
Apr 18, 2018 07:39pm
IK should make more such decisions to bring the party back to the initial promise of change and win back the educated voters who have wandered away.
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Tariq Amir
Apr 18, 2018 07:41pm
Another drama of IK. Read the stories of corruption in KP and what see what he has done to eradicate corruption there.
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Omar
Apr 18, 2018 07:52pm
Unheard of in Pakistani politics.Salute!
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salman
Apr 18, 2018 07:52pm
@Dr. Doctor Please don't try to take away the credit of his courage and honesty. He also has the right to do some politics and take advantage of wrong doing of others..didn't he??
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Ghar_Damad
Apr 18, 2018 07:56pm
Well done if there is no U turn. Other parties should announce that none of these will be allowed to join their parties
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malick
Apr 18, 2018 08:02pm
Like this decision by IK. Bilawal Bhutto should take same action against ppp senators those who paid
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Khanm
Apr 18, 2018 08:02pm
Great action ..maintaining the credibility is the key to the principle what the party stands for or else it defeats the purpose of democracy...changing the side is like deceiving the people who voted for a particular political ideology...end of the day...Credible Quotes. Persuasion is achieved by the speaker's personal character when the speech is so spoken as to make us think him credible. Propaganda, to be effective, must be believed. To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible we must be truthful.
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Razi ullah
Apr 18, 2018 08:04pm
An unprecedented move by Imran khan.
This shows his zero tolerance for corruption.
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Chacha
Apr 18, 2018 08:08pm
Voting against your own party in senate elections is constitutionally allowed, this also means that your own members are not happy with your performance
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nationalist
Apr 18, 2018 08:10pm
How did he discover that??
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Imran
Apr 18, 2018 08:14pm
A great leader with bold but right decisions
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Asim
Apr 18, 2018 08:15pm
I assume, khan must have proof of payment or evidence of this corruption then why not elections of those senate seats can be cancelled?
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SHAHID SATTAR
Apr 18, 2018 08:21pm
Very correct and bold move by Imran Khan. There can't be any two opinions about the same. Will the ECP also take notice of the malpractices incurred in the buying of votes for the senate. Can't they take action against the elected senate members who paid money to get elected? Can they be deseated and send behind bars for their bribe offerings? And can't the party chiefs who negotiated for en-mass purchasing of votes for their members be called for their roles and punished accordingly.
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gullu Badsha
Apr 18, 2018 08:27pm
@Khan, you will not understand this issue, so might as well leave it. This is not for you. It is beyond you.
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Syed Ahmed, Canada
Apr 18, 2018 08:28pm
That is the right spirit. These people should be debarred for the lifetime.
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Larkanavi
Apr 18, 2018 08:36pm
Only PTI under IK can do it.
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Imtiaz
Apr 18, 2018 08:40pm
Will any action be taken on those PTI members BOUGHT votes from MPAs in Punjab?
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M Mirza
Apr 18, 2018 08:43pm
The voting system is flawed. Change it. But these politicians will not change the system.
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M. Saeed
Apr 18, 2018 08:43pm
This proves that the PM was right and those asking him to take his words back, are the black sheep. It is now for the new Chairman Senate to refuse leading the horses traded in to Senate.
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Shahbaz
Apr 18, 2018 08:47pm
Honesty; hallmark of a leader
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Ob
Apr 18, 2018 09:04pm
Action should be taken against both the people that sold their vote (bar from public office for life) and those parties who bought the vote (they punishment must be that two of their elected members have to resign and another be allowed to run for public office again)
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ahsan7979
Apr 18, 2018 09:21pm
Thats what we call transparency...
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M. Ahmed
Apr 18, 2018 09:22pm
Now Imran khan has accepted that his party candidate were involved in horse trading of Senate election. It is not clear if they did so in the individual capacity or on someone directed them to do so. Anyway now chief justice should investigate this when he is taking action for all political decisions. And fresh and fair election for senate should be called.
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Sajjad
Apr 18, 2018 09:24pm
Why don't we have voting by show of hands so there is no horse trading?
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Sami Ullah
Apr 18, 2018 09:32pm
@Khan Opps another Pakistani excuse for flourishing corruption. Lets call spade a spade like IK. Why worried as he is not a dictator like Ayube Khan, Musshrraf, etc, but an elected politician.
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Spogmai
Apr 18, 2018 09:34pm
Will someone from ppp or PML-N do that
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Ahmed
Apr 18, 2018 09:35pm
Good job imran. We can't get out of this sick corrupt mindset without such bold actions. No sympathy for the corrupt people.
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f
Apr 18, 2018 09:35pm
Great Decision. I was expecting Ayesha gulalai name also in list. Did she fallowed party policy ????
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Sami Ullah
Apr 18, 2018 09:36pm
IK setting new standards for Pakistan politics. Wow man, many traditional politicians must be waking up to a horizon they may have not thought of for decades to appear in Pakistan. Wonder how N and PPP responds to this! Keep it up man, this is the kind of steps we need to take to get rid of the menace of corruption!
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Hussain
Apr 18, 2018 09:37pm
Before this I was the die hard jiyala of a corrupt Party, after realizing some facts. I had wrong perception about IK but he is the not that much bad as I was brainwashed in previous company. From this day I am true supporter of PTI.
Hussain From Larkana
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concerned citizen
Apr 18, 2018 09:43pm
This is what I call, Lead by Example, those who are talking about U-turn, show me one example where other corrupt parties has ever done that.
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Hussain
Apr 18, 2018 09:48pm
Khan is khan
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Nazir
Apr 18, 2018 09:59pm
Any thoughts for the people that are joining PTI, after enjoying years of power,
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Sameer
Apr 18, 2018 10:04pm
Bravo Captain, thank you and Good job. Now will PMLn and PPP follow?
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ProudPakistani
Apr 18, 2018 10:05pm
One and ONLY KHAN!
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pathanoo
Apr 18, 2018 10:08pm
How does Imran know for sure that these men and women of PTI have taken money to vote the way they voted? And, how does he know who they voted for? Isn't the voting secret? JUST ASKING.
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Fahd
Apr 18, 2018 10:12pm
well done. good precedent
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MALKOO
Apr 18, 2018 10:16pm
I mean what about Chaudhry Sarwar?
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Ak
Apr 18, 2018 10:19pm
Why not first let them explain first
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Ghani K
Apr 18, 2018 10:24pm
@Khan - If they can't abide by part 's protocols, why contest election under the banner of PTI? Otherwise, contest the election as Independent Candidate.
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Zia
Apr 18, 2018 10:25pm
@Khan That's why its a SHOW CAUSE Notice which means to come forward, explain & provide clarification. Senate election did not happen yesterday. After Election, there was tons of internal investigation and work done before these show cause notices were given by the party today.
Do you really believe that Votes/Electable are not being bought during senate election? If believe that, there is no need to discuss it with you. Either you are too naive or biased to believe in authenticity of Senate or any election process in Pakistan.
Its takes guts to do what Imran Khan has done! No party can dare to do what he has done! I just hope that People of Pakistan can really take advantage of this great leader and the vision that he has!
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Ak
Apr 18, 2018 10:25pm
Why not let them give them chance to explain first and then public the names. How if someone didn’t do anything wrong
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Ghani K
Apr 18, 2018 10:26pm
It is not the issue of PTI alone, Election Commission of Pakistan should take serious notice if found guilty they should be disqualified for life.
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Ravian
Apr 18, 2018 10:27pm
Naive me thought woman are less corrupt. They certainly have achieved parity.
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Syed Zafar Kazmi U.S.A
Apr 18, 2018 10:28pm
@Hussain Don’t pin much hopes until implemented b/c the great Khan is the great master of U TURN.
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Ravian
Apr 18, 2018 10:28pm
Hats. Off to Imran .
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Wild Guy99
Apr 18, 2018 10:29pm
I haven't any doubts on your credibility before holding this press conference, after divulging those who involved house trading, you made it more clear your political vision to masses. Imran Khan, hopefully you will lead us to prosper and corruption free Pakistan.
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Shiraz
Apr 18, 2018 10:36pm
Shame Shame.....
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Rana Zeshan
Apr 18, 2018 10:39pm
Man of steel IK
True leader for the nation hats off
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Rana Zeshan
Apr 18, 2018 10:40pm
Man of steel IK
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Nia
Apr 18, 2018 10:41pm
Good! But why isn’t Ch Sarwar on the list if it really is a principled stand.
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M. Afzal Riaz, MD
Apr 18, 2018 10:42pm
Why horse trading is not a criminal offense?
These members should be banned for life for any political office.
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Waheed Khan
Apr 18, 2018 10:43pm
We love and support you Imran. Don't let these corrupts compromise your stand.
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Umardaud
Apr 18, 2018 10:44pm
Great decision.
What about those who voted for Chaudry Sarwar election?
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some-honesty
Apr 18, 2018 10:47pm
So Imran Khan is busy disrupting his own political party nearing elections? I wonder who advises him? Does he really want to win?
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some-honesty
Apr 18, 2018 10:48pm
@Harmony-1© Nearing election time? Not very smart.
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El Cid
Apr 18, 2018 10:57pm
The Great Khan is honorable, Sadiq and Ameen. Alhamdollilah!
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Abbasshah
Apr 18, 2018 11:16pm
4 Crore each MPA ,lot of money ,both Horses &their traders must be tried in the court.
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Ghani K
Apr 18, 2018 11:20pm
About 90% will switch to PML (N) rest to PPP
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Mubasher Malik
Apr 18, 2018 11:27pm
Among our politician (leaders) Only IK has the integrity and will to take such an action. Bravo IK!
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Imtiaz Ali Khan
Apr 18, 2018 11:32pm
@Harmony-1© Rightly said brother.
Not all the people in any party are saints, but if the leadership is honest everyone knows if you do the crime you got to do the time. Great going IK.
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Srehman
Apr 18, 2018 11:47pm
This decision is truly commendable!
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Bitter Truth
Apr 19, 2018 12:24am
What about Ch Sarwar who bought votes in Punjab assembly to get himself elected as senator!! Oops it’s dry cleaned corruption. I will vote for IK if he takes action against Ch Sarwar as well otherwise its all drama as many MPA’s issues show cause have already left PTI like pmln MPA’s. of south Punjab
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naji
Apr 19, 2018 12:27am
Appreciating and courageous work of Imran Khan. Other party must follow to curb such type of negative activities.
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haider shaikh
Apr 19, 2018 12:37am
A great Yorker in the Pakistani politics by IK, he's bowled all the opponents!
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naji
Apr 19, 2018 12:38am
Where is Champion of democracy ppp, ex chairman senate Mr Raza Rabani? What he did in his tenure when there was open market of sale and purchase of members?
Great work of PTI Imran khan.
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Abdul Bhatti
Apr 19, 2018 01:11am
- Well done Imran Khan. The whole nation will highly appreciate your move to name and shame parliamentarians who participated in horse trading.
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Ayesha Sadozai
Apr 19, 2018 01:19am
Imran and co are no less corrupt and greedy than any other politicians in Pakistan. Somehow, Imran just can't see the huge corruption scams of his CM Khattak and cronies. Why is that?
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hamza
Apr 19, 2018 01:34am
What about the party or the ones who bought these votes?
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MR
Apr 19, 2018 01:44am
@Khan. right on...
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Ayubjj
Apr 19, 2018 02:12am
Well done Mr. Khan. They deserve exemplary punishment.
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AW
Apr 19, 2018 02:18am
Great and true leadership step taken by PTI/Imran Khan to inject integrity into Pakistani politics
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Laeeq
Apr 19, 2018 02:22am
Senate eletions are sham. Senators should be elected through popula vores not by money. Well done Imran Khan!
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Snoppy
Apr 19, 2018 02:26am
Bitter truth of politics
I am not surprised
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Jamil
Apr 19, 2018 02:42am
What About Mr. Sarwar?
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Taj
Apr 19, 2018 02:45am
If he stays steadfast on his decision without any U turn, this will be the turning point in Pakistani politics...
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Jay
Apr 19, 2018 02:46am
@Yaqoob This not a political rather a moral decision. Morality in politics is missing in our democracy. People who have been disqualified in courts for corruption, are brazenly challenging the judges instead of being ashamed and been arrested.
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Moth
Apr 19, 2018 03:39am
Politicians should not be allowed to control any kind of country money. Snach that power from them then all such things will disappear. They bribe because could recover many fold when in power. Take their power away.
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Khany
Apr 19, 2018 03:48am
Imran Khan needs leaders who have never been in politics before. The ones who will show love and change for the betterment of Pakistan. Mostly Young youth or graduated students is the best step forward for a big change in politics. Parties should be kept in non family buissness with options for new candidates to take over.
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suleman khan
Apr 19, 2018 04:04am
very nice / informative interview , I feel interviewee did good home work
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anand
Apr 19, 2018 04:12am
Thief calling a burglar a criminal.
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Larkanavi
Apr 19, 2018 04:27am
@Asim Good point.
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Dr. Amin
Apr 19, 2018 04:34am
The wrath of Khan!
Khan rules!
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Zak
Apr 19, 2018 04:52am
Now IK and PTI are ready to lead Pakistan after next election. National interest came before party interest.
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Concerned
Apr 19, 2018 05:03am
This is really good, hope other parties follow.
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Fasal
Apr 19, 2018 05:22am
Shabash! Makes me proud of maturing of Pakistan's democracy. Thank you Mr. Imran Khan for setting an example!
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Afia
Apr 19, 2018 05:56am
Can someone take the money back from them and spend on some development project? The name of the project should be "ihtasaab"
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Nam
Apr 19, 2018 06:00am
@Dr. Doctor are you N league hired to spread negativity
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LAHORI KID
Apr 19, 2018 06:06am
That's a long and distinguished list. Mr. Khan, there is no way you can stop the horse trading, its the system, and the way politics and money work. Show me a person willing to turn down Rs 40 million
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FAIRTALK
Apr 19, 2018 06:07am
Excellent move by Imran Khan to curb horse trading.
This is an unprecedented incident in the history of Pakistan. Well done Kaptan. In the next elections PTI
is going to be the biggest challenge for both PMLN and PPP.
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Pro Accountability
Apr 19, 2018 06:48am
A master stroke, which can win the the election for PTI.
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Safins Ali
Apr 19, 2018 06:52am
@Khan There is no sense in what your saying. Read the facts first then state your point. They have been PAID to vote for another political party it was not done by their free will.
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Fjk
Apr 19, 2018 07:01am
Awesome, brave Pakistani, a spark in ashes, wish this son of your country best there is.
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Rana Aamir
Apr 19, 2018 07:09am
@Khan
I think you are Zardari or NAWAZ. People like you are not good with Pakistan
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Ahmad
Apr 19, 2018 07:11am
A political gimmick to please his core vote bank. Naming and shaming is not a civilized way of doing things, but then I never found PTI and it's supporters to be too civilized.
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E. Lodhia
Apr 19, 2018 07:12am
@Chacha
But no money should change hands!!
You do know that much, I hope.
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a
Apr 19, 2018 07:29am
IK, you think these people have any shame? No.
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Amir Dewani-U.S.A
Apr 19, 2018 07:39am
Congratulations to Imran Khan! This is indeed a right step in the right direction. Frauds of any type , especially in the matter of elections, must be eliminated. I wonder if the other political parties will act accordingly to stop corrupt people from marketing the votes. Here PTI is a winner and the intellectuals, writers, and media houses must encourage such bold initiatives. However, it requires moral courage and sense of belonging to the country.
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Atif
Apr 19, 2018 08:07am
His MPAs sold votes and he gave all of his unsold votes to the buyer for free. At least some of his members could damage PPP financially. Now why to 'shame' them as IK did something worse than them.
And who will account for the bought votes for his senator from punjab Ch Sarwar? Or does IK want to suggest that buying votes is OK but selling is not?
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Atif
Apr 19, 2018 08:08am
@Yaqoob really. how can people be blinded that easily?
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Habib A. Zuberi
Apr 19, 2018 08:33am
''This is real low in Pakistani politics.
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Shair Abbas
Apr 19, 2018 08:59am
Well its interesting..
IK has kicked out his party members because of horse trading however in Punjab PTI has done the same thing.
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AJ
Apr 19, 2018 09:00am
I think they should make the votes public after ]elections to take care of such issues and ban all votes from the parliamentarians who have either left party before elections or have been kicked out of the party on whose mandate they were selected to the assembly.
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Abbas
Apr 19, 2018 09:28am
Great decision by the chairman IK. PTI zindabad Pakistan paindabad.
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Taimur
Apr 19, 2018 10:01am
Well done IK
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UZI
Apr 19, 2018 10:27am
IK definitely leads the pack in self-reflection and correction. Others don't really care about morals, ethics or the law as long as they are in power.
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Chatterjee
Apr 19, 2018 10:45am
@anand A little knowledge is dangerous!
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Salman
Apr 19, 2018 01:21pm
Where is the 17th PTI member ? Is he/she a big one, that cannot be named ?
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FA
Apr 19, 2018 01:25pm
@Khan Yes ofcouse, and thats why constitution allows such people to contest as independent candidate, why they are with PTI if they don't agree to the manifesto of the party ?
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Semi
Apr 19, 2018 01:56pm
Well a little while ago imran khan said that his pti government set an example in kpk for the rest of the political parties how to run a corruption free government .well said sir. these 17 corrupt MPA are part of pti government and if they can betrayal you than take a guess what they did to the citizens of kpk.time to wake up SIR
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AFZAAL AHMED TAHIR
Apr 19, 2018 02:47pm
Great initiative that put huge pressure on other parties to take action against horse trading.
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Sabina Salam
Apr 19, 2018 04:31pm
This is a very courageous decision made by IK despite elections around the corner, no other politician would take this kind of step. Hats off
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SIAK
Apr 20, 2018 10:55am
Another infantile action by IK....a big and embarrassing U-turn is around the corner. Moreover, what about declared Corrupt and Disqualified Tareen who is always found flanking him all the time!!??
Please grow up IK!!
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Shafaq Ahmed
Apr 21, 2018 02:20am
In such a case all those elected senators who were voted or not voted by them should be removed from being Senators. And votes handed over to Zardari must also be taken into account. Senate Chairman or Deputy Chairman are not these office bearers after these confessions. Think logically. It means new senators are not the Senators unless this thing is probed. Biggest Corrupt practice. These were the elections of upper house.
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parveez shafi
Apr 21, 2018 01:12pm
@Khan
Please read the article again.
How naive are you.
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