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Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq on Monday said that the new government, likely of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), should be given a chance to play their due role.
The JI emir, while addressing a press conference in Lahore, struck a contrasting tone to that of his fellow Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) leader Fazalur Rehman, who has rejected the result of the July 25 elections, floated the idea of not taking oath and may even push for fresh polls.
Haq today said that the party wants continuation of democracy and supremacy of the parliament. He termed the holding of the elections a welcome sign but rued that some measures (or their lack thereof) dented the entire polling process.
As a result, he said, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the caretaker setup find themselves in a defensive position.
Showing his support for the next government, Haq said, "We want to give a chance to the newly elected government for the sake of the continuation of democracy."
Presuming that the PTI is going to form the next government, Haq reminded Imran Khan of his promises that he would create 10 million jobs, five million houses and help Pakistan break free from the International Monitory Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's (WB) loans.
"We are waiting [for Khan] to take practical measures against vulgarity, indecency and all types of corruption," he added.
Haq also claimed that the MMA garnered 2.5m votes in polls, although those transpired into just 12 NA seats — much lower than the expectations of what is a multi-party religiopolitical party alliance.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:23pm
Sensible move
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Jul 30, 2018 02:25pm
Mr. Sirajul Haq,you are intelligent persons need persons like you in siyasat
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Jul 30, 2018 02:26pm
Jazakallah Siraj Saheb, you are indeed a gentleman. I hope other politicians put their personal differences aside and form alliance for Pakistan and not against one political party who has won people’s mandate.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:30pm
Sensible suggestion, acknowledging defeat gracefully!
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Jul 30, 2018 02:34pm
JI is a good party my first support is for PTI alternate only is JI. I was upsets when I found Siraj Ul Haq lost his election
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Jul 30, 2018 02:35pm
Finally common sense prevails, slowly all sensible politicians will realise the truth and only the corrupt will cry foul.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:36pm
Better sense has started to prevail. Innocent Sirajul Haq could have done much better if gone alone.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:38pm
Now you got the result of your deceives with PTI.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:40pm
Its a good sign that Haq wants to give chance to PTI Govt to fulfill his promises with the people of Pakistan....
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Jul 30, 2018 02:40pm
Siraj sahib. You are a great person. Please stay away from opportunist Fazlur Rehman. It's damaging your reputation.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:42pm
The statement is very positive and appreciable.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:46pm
Wise choice. In any case you have no option.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:48pm
Unlike his counterparts especially those stemming from MMA, this is indeed a mature, educated, welcoming, accommodating and generous statement by the Jamaat-i-Islami Chief based on true sportsman spirit and ground realities. Well done and keep it up.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:53pm
Very nice views. others specially N League should follow him too.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:56pm
Good and sensible decision.
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Jul 30, 2018 02:58pm
Muliv Sab clearing road for fazal Rehman etc to join national govt
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Jul 30, 2018 02:58pm
We should also commend Mr. Bilour of ANP. He was the first to accept defeat.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:03pm
A sane message from a modest, simple and honest man.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:04pm
An honest person.Please stay away from MMM. You could have done better at your own.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:05pm
Good decision & please get rid from molana otherwise your party will not survive
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Jul 30, 2018 03:09pm
Parliament is not supreme, it is the constitution that is supreme. In the UK parliament is supreme because they do not have a written constitution.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:09pm
Good Move!
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Jul 30, 2018 03:17pm
JI is trying to redeem itself after playing into the hands of master manipulator Mr. Fazlur Rehman.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:21pm
Finally !
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Jul 30, 2018 03:23pm
The new Government needs support to move Pakistan forward.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:27pm
@flying star : Yeah! very intelligent. Was in coalition with PTI for almost 4 years then suddenly switched the bandwagon of Fazlur Rehman and eventually finding themselves on the loosing side. The worst election performance by JI in their history. Intelligent mind huh!
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Jul 30, 2018 03:31pm
yes a very sensible statement, this shows statesmanship. And for the mismanagement and rigging charges, a committee should be formed to investigate which may include the aggrieved parties and the higher courts. this country cannot afford agitation and martial law again
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Jul 30, 2018 03:32pm
@Gul
Siraj Sb, please stay away from opportunist Fazal ur Rehman.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:33pm
Bottom-line: The new government should be working to fulfill the promises it made to the people for seeking their votes. All political parties should show a same spirit of cooperation.
If there are lapses and lacking voters will have a choice to vote PTI out in the next elections.Keep calm and keep working for the good of Pakistan.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:37pm
Make lots of sense. Good decision by JI in the greater national interest. Please detach yourself from Fazal ur Rehman and you can do much better service to Islam and Pakistan.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:39pm
He poured water over his good reputation when he joined MMA.!
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Jul 30, 2018 03:44pm
very mature statement - start preparation for the next election, try to contribute positively to country.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:45pm
How many seats did JI candidates win in the 12 that belong to MMA? Just thinking if a break away can transpire, and will it help PTI given the stalemate in the numbers game
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Jul 30, 2018 03:52pm
Well said Seraj sb. give them one chance to deliver and remind them the promise which they have made with innocent pakistani peoples..
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Jul 30, 2018 03:54pm
The only opposition leader talking sense.
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Jul 30, 2018 03:56pm
"Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq on Monday said that the new government, likely of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), should be given a chance to play their due role."
Sensible approach by Sirajul Haq Sahib. The nation also wants the same.
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Jul 30, 2018 04:11pm
@Pakistani ur rep was damaged a long time ago.
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Jul 30, 2018 04:14pm
Nobody would call it a U turn now because It is by So-called Islamic ideologist!
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Jul 30, 2018 04:16pm
At last on the right path.
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Jul 30, 2018 04:17pm
Finally......
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Jul 30, 2018 04:18pm
Great and honest leader with only intention to make better Pakistan
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Jul 30, 2018 04:21pm
Siral ul Haq has realized that his biggest mistake was joining the already tinted Fazal to form a united front during the election. He would have done better had he fought alone.
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Jul 30, 2018 04:22pm
JI is only pure democratic party in Pakistan.Very good decision.
Appriciated
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Jul 30, 2018 04:26pm
Siraj ul Haq would not have lost if he had not merged with Fazl ur Rahman.
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Jul 30, 2018 04:34pm
At last a sensible and wise person putting interests of the nation above personal ambitions.
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Jul 30, 2018 04:39pm
Siraj sold
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Jul 30, 2018 04:49pm
A great, sensible, mature and right statement. Had JI refrained from joining the power-hungry bunch of the so-called MMA, they could have performed pretty good in the recent elections. Nevertheless, as said by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., " the time is always right to do what is right."
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Jul 30, 2018 04:49pm
Finally these guys coming out of the election shocks and start talking senses.
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Jul 30, 2018 04:50pm
Thanks Siraj Ul Haq you are A Real Leader
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Jul 30, 2018 04:52pm
Very sensible statement that shows maturity.
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Jul 30, 2018 04:59pm
As per its size and weight in the parliament, JI has no option but to accept the reality and sit in the parliament with its fewer votes.
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Jul 30, 2018 05:19pm
Great decision.
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Jul 30, 2018 05:32pm
Very wise man.
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Jul 30, 2018 05:37pm
Is this the indication that JI is leaving MMA and joining the hands of IK?
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Jul 30, 2018 05:39pm
You helped him get out of dharna, provided IK a safe exit. You and your party indeed are above politics.
Just need to select your partners wisely.
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Jul 30, 2018 05:39pm
If you can't beat them join them ....
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Jul 30, 2018 05:41pm
JI is at its best. Respecting the mandate and Commission should be made to
find irregularities in General Election 2018. The maturity by Siraj ul Haq is need of the hour. Pakistan need it
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Jul 30, 2018 05:46pm
People of Pakistan has lost confidence in religious parties because the history of their history. In future, if somehow they gain the confidence of the people who seems to be politically savvy now will help them. Try to play positive role in politics.
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Jul 30, 2018 05:51pm
Very disappointed in Sirajul Haq, knowing how corrupt Fazlur-rehman and his gang is, he decided to joint hands with them. He should have supported Imran Khan and joint hands with him.
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Jul 30, 2018 06:19pm
Siraj ul Haq must have realized that merging JI in MMA was his biggest mistake, not only he lost his credibility but public support too. there were millions across Pakistan who wanted to vote for JI but not for MMA.
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Jul 30, 2018 06:22pm
Greater cause than winning few more seats, you are a champion. Don’t stop here, play your role whether in government or not to make it possible for the new government to fulfill the impossiblle promises they made.
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Jul 30, 2018 06:23pm
Now that's a gentlemanly behaviour only people as humble as siraj sahib can afford
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Jul 30, 2018 06:24pm
Lock these mullahs up in Adiala, vulgarity and indecency are not 'problems' the government needs to fix. These are personal issues.
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Jul 30, 2018 06:44pm
Best Decision by Shora of Jamat Islami , wait and see new govt performance and give them your shoulder to helpout in all era for betterment of Pakistan.
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Jul 30, 2018 06:58pm
A true political leader, otherwise known as an opportunist.Well played SirajulHaq.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:01pm
Good move by Mr. Siraj. Pakistan first.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:04pm
Thank you.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:07pm
@Pakistani yes excellent request
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Jul 30, 2018 07:07pm
@flying star .Absolutely but please don’t say ‘chance’ PTI is the winning party, it has right to form government and rule.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:14pm
I wish next time J I (Sirajul Haq)to come in opposition to remplace PMLN and PPP.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:15pm
Good on him. Thank you for helping Pakistan move forward!
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Jul 30, 2018 07:22pm
Such largehearted concession shouldn't go unrewarded in this world.. Or maybe the in the other world?
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Jul 30, 2018 07:24pm
@Ahmed Abdullah It is true. Siraj would do better, if he stays away from Fazle. There is nothing common between Siraj and Fazle.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:25pm
Very wise of JI . He should be given chance to be reelected as Mp in byelections.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:28pm
'the next government, Haq reminded Imran Khan of his promises that he would create 10 million jobs, five million houses and help Pakistan break free from the International Monitory Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's (WB) loans.'
You will get all that and more.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:31pm
Don't you worry. The party has just started for the new comers. They will be given their share in due course of time. After all they must have invested heavily to win the elections. It is only the losers who have to pay the price which creates problems for some.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:42pm
Well done, and a relief given the contracting stance JI took after the polls, against their historic support for Imran's legacy.
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Jul 30, 2018 07:47pm
Most level headed politician. Pakistan can progress with great people like you.
Shame on Moulana diesel Fazlul Rahman and other crooks of MMA.
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Jul 30, 2018 08:08pm
U Turn
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Jul 30, 2018 08:13pm
A sensible statement!
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Jul 30, 2018 08:19pm
His statement of sense comes from his honesty; he is a clean guy!
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Jul 30, 2018 08:30pm
Siraj shb you have the only democratic party in pakistan ,no other party can claim the organised structure which JI has, ultimately you will win on the basis of your organisation and bring the durable positive change in society, don't lose hope
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Jul 30, 2018 08:35pm
A very good move from JI
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Jul 30, 2018 08:43pm
@flying star;
'you are intelligent persons need persons like you in siyasat'
There is no dearth of intelligent people in Siyasat, just honesty is in short supply.
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Jul 30, 2018 09:14pm
As they say, some people make history, some follow history and some are dragged by it. I am glad JI has decided to follow history.
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Jul 30, 2018 09:17pm
He also gave support to PTI in 2013 election.
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Jul 30, 2018 11:04pm
Good decision Sir Sirajul Haq. You are very responsible and pragmatic leader. People of Pakistan really welcome your statement for the greeter interest of Pakistan.
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Jul 31, 2018 03:54am
@ flying star - yeah a sensible politically move. have a look at the history of JI and how it regularly shifts in the corner that is heavy !!
just have a look at last 5 years and you'll know what i mean ;)
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