100-year-old woman to stand against Imran Khan in Bannu's NA-35
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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is going up against a female centenarian in the contest for NA-35 seat during the July 25 general election.
100-year-old Hazrat Bibi has decided to challenge the PTI chief in the constituency that covers Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Besides NA-35, Bibi has submitted nomination papers to compete for the provincial assembly seat of PK-89 in Bannu. She will stand in the poll as an independent candidate.
Examine: The women who win
The forthcoming election is not Bibi's first attempt at entering the path of lawmaking — in fact, she has contested in elections five times in the past as well, but was unable to win any.
She has vowed to serve the people of her constituency if she wins the election.
"I will pay extra attention to education for girls if I end up succeeding," Bibi, who is a known personality in her area, promised.
PTI district president Matiullah Khan and leader Malik Khalid Khan had filed Imran Khan's nomination papers for NA-35 with the local returning officer on Monday.
NA-35 is one of the most populous constituencies in KP with a population of 1,167,892.
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Jun 12, 2018 04:09pm
Intresting
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Jun 12, 2018 04:16pm
literally and figuratively, she will be 'running' against Pakistan's fast bowler and former Captain!?
Amazing!!!
Don't say, age is a barrier or there is a glass ceiling for women in Pakistan. Saudis could learn a thing ot two from this lady. Good for her!
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Jun 12, 2018 04:24pm
No disrespect to Hazarat Bibi but need someone energetic and articulate especially in the frontier province that borders Afganistan.
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Jun 12, 2018 04:39pm
Way to go Bibi... salute to you.
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Jun 12, 2018 04:44pm
Would be an interesting twist if Imran Khan stands down in favor of this lady. May be even back her in the race.
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Jun 12, 2018 05:54pm
My vote goes to Hazrat Bibi.
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Jun 12, 2018 05:59pm
age is just a number in politics
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Jun 12, 2018 05:59pm
i think she should be resting and spending time with family however if she wants to contest elections she can anyone can the decision should be made by the ppl however i believe IK is the right choice here as everywhere
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Jun 12, 2018 06:04pm
With all due respect to the great enthusiasm shown by this lady, I was just wondering how come there is no upper age limit for running for a public office? Or there is any ?
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Jun 12, 2018 06:04pm
If I was there, I will vote for Bibi. The reason is if IK wins, he will vacate the seat and there will be a reelection.
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Jun 12, 2018 06:07pm
Good on her but we need to look at the younger generation because they are the future
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Jun 12, 2018 06:18pm
Best of Luck - Hazrat Bibi
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Jun 12, 2018 06:18pm
IK should ask her to stand down from the NA seat in return for PTI backing in the PK seat because education is essentially a provincial subject and she will have a better chance of winning with PTI behind her instead of opposing them... a win win situation...
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Jun 12, 2018 06:38pm
What 100 year old lady is going to do in politics and it is only symbolic.In my view this angry man is not fit to be PM job.
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Jun 12, 2018 06:47pm
I am so thrilled. May she win!
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Jun 12, 2018 06:51pm
A woman of principle and LIVING PROOF that age is no barrier in wanting to be an agent of change ! Admire her energy and determination despite her age . Many other women are content to sit at home and let others work for women's rights .Here is a prime example of woman's reslience and courage . A noble and worthy candidate.She is fighting for a cause and at her age should be respected for that alone.
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Jun 12, 2018 07:23pm
Kudos to the lady ,stay string &wish well to win also.
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Jun 12, 2018 07:37pm
There should be an upper age limit too. 100 year is a respectable age but an age of being taken care not suitable for becoming a leader.
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Jun 12, 2018 08:16pm
She standing for education which is not PTI basic policy. She look better candidate.
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Jun 12, 2018 08:33pm
Very courageous. I hope she would be able to give tough time to IK.
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Jun 12, 2018 08:34pm
Kudos to Grandma for her determination to stand for a cause, and continuously trying for a big cause.
Hope all candidates will withdraw in favor of 100year old woman, and let her elected unopposed to honor her determination, and work with her for the cause of girl's education. She will go in to history of this world where 100years old woman got elected.
Hope social media will try to push to get her elected.
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Jun 12, 2018 08:34pm
Go Girl go
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Jun 12, 2018 08:35pm
So long as she is both mentally and physically capable of running affairs and has enough energy, more power to her.
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Jun 12, 2018 08:39pm
Salute to Bibi G. My suggestion is Imran should take his documents back and should announce PTI support for BIBI G. He will get more respect.
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Jun 12, 2018 09:01pm
With due to respect to Bibi, you are beyond retirement age. Education is a must for these offices or at least that is what we are trying to achieve. If you have right educational background, by all means.
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Jun 12, 2018 09:08pm
My vote is for her
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Jun 12, 2018 10:05pm
Great News.
She already won the
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Jun 12, 2018 10:19pm
So now who is behind this one. Putting a 100 year old up for the gruelling task of electioneering
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Jun 12, 2018 10:31pm
If I could vote, I would have vote her.
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Jun 12, 2018 10:33pm
She may be a better choice than IK. I would vote for her if possible.
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Jun 12, 2018 10:41pm
Way to go! Hazarat Bibi.My vote is for you
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Jun 12, 2018 11:03pm
This is such a positive news of a brave woman who continues to compete at an age of 100. Weather she wins or losses, she is exercising her democratic right rather than sitting around and complaining.
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Jun 12, 2018 11:26pm
This is how election become joke in Pakistan.
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Jun 13, 2018 01:12am
She is exercising her right as a citizen of Pakistan. Things like age and gender should not stand in the way of equality and justice that is to be for all.
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Jun 13, 2018 01:55am
This is real democracy. Bravo young lady I really appreciate your determination.
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Jun 13, 2018 01:59am
I fully support Bibi and hope she wins a landslide victory i.a.
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Jun 13, 2018 05:48am
What a waste of time!
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Jun 13, 2018 06:53am
My vote is for her - at least I am assured she will not indulge in corruption if she win office.
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Jun 13, 2018 07:36am
Is she only contesting against Imran Khan and not against many others who are also contesting from the same constituency for membership of the Parliament?.
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Jun 13, 2018 08:12am
Wow to grand-old lady and her manifesto. Wish her well, success and a full term. However have nothing against Imran and wish him success too!
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Jun 13, 2018 09:17am
Bibi is going for election on behalf of JUI
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Jun 13, 2018 10:20pm
Good luck to the centurion. Please support her and make her win.
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Jun 13, 2018 10:22pm
@ABE Saudi is hardly a place to compare with Pakistan. They are culturally bedouin herders and we are part of a 5000+ year civilisation and open culture
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Jun 14, 2018 02:40am
I would like to help fund Hazrat Bibi's fee for the nomination! Please provide me with more info so that I can reach out to her. Thank you!
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Jun 14, 2018 09:15am
Imran Khan as a national hero should leave the seat and pay the ticket charges of Honorable grand lady
and provide her full support to win.
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