Zardari 'doubtful' of PTI government completing its term
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Former president Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday cast doubts over the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government completing its term, saying: "I can't see this captain [Imran Khan] being able to manage [this government] for long."
In today's world, Zardari said, a government that did not deliver has to step down. "He [Prime Minister Khan] will not be able to manage the economy, nor will he be able to hold up to the false commitments he made," said Zardari while addressing a PPP rally in Sadiqabad.
The PPP co-chairperson also criticised the premier for the latter's statement on taking 'U-turns'.
Last month, the prime minister had said that Adolf Hitler and Napolean Bonaparte failed because they "they did not change their strategies according to the situation". "Why doesn't history remember Hitler and Napolean as heroes?" asked the PPP co-chairperson. "Because it was not just a matter of one war. Hitler led to the murder of 55 million people [...] the blood of so many humans was shed. [Imran Khan] should think about this, value human beings."
Zardari said that the prime minister had read "a couple of books but could not understand a thing".
'Give rights to provinces'
He demanded the government fulfil its promise of creation of a South Punjab province.
"You [PTI] stole our slogan [of creation of South Punjab province]," Zardari claimed. "We said great, you take this step, someone should. Now they don't have the courage.
"Why don't they announce [a separate province]? Why don't they divide Punjab's budget? But they never intended to [act on their promise]. They don't have any understanding of politics."
The former president declared that his party alone had given rights to the provinces and pulled the country out of the crises it faced during Pervez Musharraf's government. Zardari promised that if the PPP came to power again, it would ensure that the provinces, which produce gas and water, received royalties.
He said that the PPP government "held no political prisoners, nor did it think of holding anyone accountable".
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Dec 02, 2018 05:02pm
He must also be doubtful of action of IK for money laundering and looting of national wealth by PPP and PMLN.It is good for health as he dream for failure of IK.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:04pm
AAZ is in hurry. Don't worry your time is up.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:07pm
Zardari, your fake threats will not work on the most educated, honest and hardworking gvernment of PTI. Peole love them and are with them for long time. You worry about NAB as they are going to kep you under lock for more and more longtime.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:08pm
Mr Zardari you had your chance, governed the country for five years and what did you for the people of Pakistan? Don't give us your empty words again.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:10pm
First you give right to Sindh people, let give account / money trail sent to oversea you /Ms Talpur /Bilwal, clear yourself from this hurdle than you talks about PTI, I am sure your chapter has been closed.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:10pm
Does Mr. Zardari even realize how much work & effort is required to create a new province.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:14pm
PPP and PML-N will only have doubts for years to come !
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Dec 02, 2018 05:14pm
Don't worry, You or your son will never be in Islamabad in power, this is your last in Sindh too.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:14pm
Look.. who is talking! Worst of Imran Khan will be a million time better than best of yours.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:15pm
Yes, Asif you could not hold anybody accountable because you had sold Sindh Police Stations to highest bidder criminals. You pocketed that money and looked the other way when these police stations under their own command looted citizens while you and your thug associates could do mega corruptions. Yes you are the only who knows how to run the Government.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:17pm
I wonder why you worried? Are they about find more fruit sellers laundering your Money?
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Dec 02, 2018 05:21pm
Zardari is the most corrupt politician. He will ruin himself to the root and end up in prison.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:22pm
Zardari is putting pressure on PTI because he is unable to get rid of the pressure that has been build up against him by NAB and FIA.If he knew governance and politics then how come he left the country in pathetic condition.The 18th amendment that he considers his big achievement was for his personal benefit in the guise of benefit to the provinces.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:24pm
I say to both PPP and PMLN leadership that keep shedding crocodile tears and your wishes will not be granted and produce futile results. As both parties have done very little for common people and they looted tax payers money without focusing on main issues like, education, health care and providing basic necessities to public.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:27pm
Give Zardari & co. a deal, and I can see PTI completing not one but two terms. Zardari is sending a message to IK and others.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:28pm
Lock him up..Enemy of Pakistan.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:30pm
Remember in the past he said we are ready to work with Imran.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:31pm
Keep dreaming
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Dec 02, 2018 05:33pm
Zardari is missing his 10%s
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Dec 02, 2018 05:40pm
I think that it is about time we send Mr. Zardari back to where he belongs - jail and confiscate all of his ill-gotten wealth!
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Dec 02, 2018 05:42pm
Those who have to rent a crowd, have no influence. You were in government twice, why did you not make another province of south punjab. Your icon leader promised ‘roti, kapra, makan’, 50 years on, where is it. PPP is in government in Sind and its the worst run orovince of all, in the federation. Last but not least, why has THAR been left to die, under PPP governance. You are hurting because your corrupt set up has been broken. PTI will have two terms and maybe three, get used to it. See pakistan in 10/15 years, you wont recognise it. It will be close to a developed world status.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:44pm
Cant manage the Government?? O yes, for Mr. Zardari managing means transfering public wealth to his account. *Applause*
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Dec 02, 2018 05:48pm
PTI govt already working. Zardari needs to increase his number and hide corruption.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:49pm
Zardari is not the first one to express his doubts about the completion of tenure of PTI government. It is now up to the PTI government to prove all those people wrong who don't trust the capabilities of PTI government
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Dec 02, 2018 05:53pm
Only looters can run Pakistan is what he's trying to say.
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Dec 02, 2018 05:55pm
But there is absolutely no doubt that this person will be out of prison before PTI's tenure ends.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:04pm
Mr Zardari I can’t believe you’ve the audacity to say this after what you’ve done to the country in five years
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Dec 02, 2018 06:04pm
in your dreams, corruption king. you wish PTI fails.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:04pm
" In today's world, Zardari said, a government that did not deliver has to step down." Well said Zardari. Based on your theory, you don't have a chance to govern the country in the next 10 thousand years.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:07pm
We are not interested to see selected PM like yoused raza gilliani soon.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:11pm
Well said, Zardari
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Dec 02, 2018 06:17pm
Mr. Zardari! Imran Khan's performance may very well be a bit less than satisfactory, however, the public is not in any mood to accept you or Nawaz Sharif as well. Nevertheless, we are hopeful that with the support of the public PTI will be able to have a corruption free era in the government. That fact alone will trump PPP and PML-N.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:27pm
World over thieves enjoy while honest struggle only.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:28pm
Zardari has no basis to talk anything. What was his achievement during 5 years after securing the unconstitutional role of head of state without even getting a single public vote? He even failed to find the assassins of his wife, after all the big talks.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:28pm
Wishful thinking by Zardari
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Dec 02, 2018 06:30pm
This shows what Fear can do. Zardari’s statement clearly indicates what’s going on in his mind.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:32pm
Former president Asif Ali Zardari, I closely observed PPP from long period , that you have patience and courage to face the truth , and PPP completed Ahamdullillah FIVE years, this is great, but now why PPP so much curiosity to thing all about PTI will not able to complete FivE years why so, let them work even participate/help in PTI good work to get benefits people of Pakistan and prosperity of Pakistan,
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Dec 02, 2018 06:35pm
And we are very certain of PPP not completing its
Term in Sind . You are the worst of the lot we all know that .
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Dec 02, 2018 06:36pm
If Zardari and PPP were so competent they would not have been confined to the interior of Sindh after few years of Zardari's leadership. Zardari has single-handedly destroyed PPP. The PPP that was formed by ZABhutto to fight for the rights of the poor and the downtrodden has been turned in to a money making for its leaders. At least Benazir had the charisma, Zardari has nothing, except the ability to make money.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:38pm
Highly doubtful you are going to stay away from prison Mr. Zardari.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:45pm
What about the promise of bringing BB’s killers to justice.
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Dec 02, 2018 06:50pm
Where this corrupt politician is not in jail yet!
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Dec 02, 2018 06:58pm
keep dreaming
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Dec 02, 2018 07:11pm
It is a fact that Imran Khan is a novice when it comes to playing real hard ball politics and he is going to continue to stumble every step of the way. Whether or not Imran can recover from these stumbles is what will determine how long his government stays in power.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:12pm
First of all step down from Sindh Govt. then talk
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Dec 02, 2018 07:12pm
Zardari is confused on policy of appeasment or opposition for PTI
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Dec 02, 2018 07:19pm
Zardari is another mega crook. he must be investigated for looting the country. PTI Govt must bring back the money he looted from the treasury,
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Dec 02, 2018 07:21pm
Sir:
When will you give Karachi it’s right?
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Dec 02, 2018 07:21pm
look who is talking
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Dec 02, 2018 07:22pm
Zardari has not the slightest idea of what he is talking. He should remember that during his time, people on streets were openly saying he would not last even 3 months. Yet he completed the tenure. He is now talking about Imran Khan not keeping his promises and commitments. He must know his foremost commitment is about uprooting corruption and he is the richest Pakistani in the country without having supporting sources of income.
About Sindh being a provinces, which produces gas and water and his demand for royalties, is something that he should see in the constitution of the country before making such ridiculous claims and demands.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:24pm
All are opposing the new government of PTI because they want to keep status quo !
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Dec 02, 2018 07:25pm
Says the one who ruined every single institution of Pakistan.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:26pm
Very Funny!
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Dec 02, 2018 07:26pm
How these criminals father and son are roaming all over Pakistan? I request CJ of Pakistan to stop him from misguiding people of Pakistan.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:29pm
An established corrupt politician should not be judging aleader who is making an attempt to put the country on the right path.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:30pm
The most corrupt govt who didnt do anything for 2 decades is now talking about IK after just 3 months
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Dec 02, 2018 07:39pm
You couldn’t find, and didn’t do nothing about Bibi’s murderer. And that should have been your biggest task during your grand rule. Why? The customs agent who intercepted model Ayaan’s almost quarter million dollars got murdered, did your government find the killer? There are too many unsolved mysteries during your rule as opposed to your current statement, “He said that the PPP government "held no political prisoners, nor did it think of holding anyone accountable".
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Dec 02, 2018 07:41pm
"IK does not know about politics"
in other words
"IK don't know about corruption and money laundering"
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Dec 02, 2018 07:43pm
On the contrary people are sure the money launderers and corrupt will remain under litigation and jail on off. Yeah people want autonomy for their cities, towns, districts, the local government, and last but not least, the police force must work under local government like in 101 countries. And please nobody is asking anybody to comment his idea about completion of PM IK term. The people supports fully PM IK, additionally he gain popularity & support from Sikhs of India, UK, and Canada.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:46pm
Once a cheater, always a fraudster.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:46pm
I have nothing to write home about this one.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:53pm
We know progress of PPP government.
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Dec 02, 2018 07:55pm
But Zardari should not be doubtful of himself going to prison.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:04pm
No one listens to corrupt Zardari, his family or his party or PML-N anymore. The change has come in form of IK and improvements are on their way.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:04pm
One thing is sure, PPP can’t make a comeback so long as people like you and Khusheed Shah Sahab
are there in active politics.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:11pm
keep dreaming. Inshallah Pti will be in government for many many years to come because they are not corrupt like you.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:13pm
Thieves are again planning to come back ?
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Dec 02, 2018 08:19pm
Zardari talks as if his government did a fantastic job of governance. One of the most corrupt governments to date, wiped out in Punjab. Mr Zardari prepare for jail. Pack you suitcase you are history and you know it.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:20pm
Zardari is one of the culprits why the economy of the country is in shambles. If he is such a patriot then let him bring back billions of dollars he has stashed away overseas.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:27pm
IK will complete his term and we will vote him again and again inshallah
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Dec 02, 2018 08:38pm
Irrespective of whether the government completes its term, you will be in prison soon, for amassing a fortune, beyond your means.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:39pm
Since when Mr Zardari became fortune teller?
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Dec 02, 2018 08:40pm
Talking about rights to provinces, may I ask the former president what has he delivered in past ten years of PPP rule in Sindh.
Corruption ,Nepotism and bad governance sums up PPP performance in this province.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:45pm
And I’m confident you won’t enjoy the freedom for long.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:50pm
Zardari Sahab, you may be right but let the people decide it. Right now people are in euphoria.
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Dec 02, 2018 08:56pm
That’s his hope - but truth is PTI is here to stay and will be in power for next 10 years atleast or until such time PPP and PMLN reform themselves and start behaving like proper democratic parties as opposed to parties for two families
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Dec 02, 2018 08:59pm
Zardari is doubtful and I am certain that pti govt will not complete it's turn, because Imran Khan has failed been failed to recover the looted money from corrupt people.without money Imran cannot make Naya Pakistan
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Dec 02, 2018 09:08pm
Poor quality of arguments speak about his frustration
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Dec 02, 2018 09:17pm
So feel happy and comfortable on your delusions.Why are you worried ?.
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Dec 02, 2018 09:19pm
He may be right but he should be more concerned on keeping himself out of jail.
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Dec 02, 2018 09:23pm
Look whos talking, PPP your performance and delivery speaks for itself.
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Dec 02, 2018 09:25pm
What a copycat. He makes most of his negative comments about u-turn from the PMLN team's comments from last week.
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Dec 02, 2018 09:30pm
Poor fellow thinks he is on the cricket pitch .
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Dec 02, 2018 09:42pm
Mr. Zardari your tenure 2008-2013 was an era of worst governance in the history of Pakistan, why did you not bother to step down then where your delivery was nothing but a big ZERO?
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Dec 02, 2018 09:56pm
Asif Zardari should look into his own personal mega corrupt past... before mud slinging IMRAN khan who is a genuine well wisher of Pakistan
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Dec 02, 2018 10:11pm
I think the opposition will do nothing and but tall promises will bring down the PTI government!
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Dec 02, 2018 11:25pm
Zardari and PPP filled with lust for power and lust for the illegal money of the tax payers. His govt was installed by the west . He is the most dishonest cheater and looter of public wealth.
We have seen what has happened in tharparkar, poverty and lack of water supply and sewage despite PPP in power .
We saw during PPP regime how karachi was, its was only by the armies initiative peace has returned to karachi. These are the goons and corrupt looter of the country.
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Dec 02, 2018 11:27pm
This is how the corrupt in Pakistan create major hurdles for the development of the nation...
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Dec 02, 2018 11:35pm
Didn't we hear all this low talk a few days ago from the defeated PML-N party members?
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Dec 02, 2018 11:48pm
Zardari has only said in public what many are thinking in private
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Dec 02, 2018 11:54pm
Just save your breath, you are going to need for future engagement with NAB.
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Dec 03, 2018 12:00am
Zardari Sahib, you need not to worry about the term. If PTI completes it term or not your turn is not coming again.
You and Sharifs are history and please do not create any mystery.
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Dec 03, 2018 12:05am
"PTI stole the slogan". It was stolen because it was only a slogan Mr. Zardari. If the PTI government cannot last for 5 years, it will be great music to you and PML(N), but an immense loss for Pakistan. So far IK seems to be on the right track. Stop feeble propaganda and face the courts of law and prove you are not guilty.
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Dec 03, 2018 12:10am
well said...
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Dec 03, 2018 12:32am
There is on one place for Zardari and that place is jail, best outcome for Pakistan would include recovering and spending his looted wealth on the poor.
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Dec 03, 2018 12:39am
But AZ will end up in completing his term in jail, as it is written on the wall that he would be convicted.
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Dec 03, 2018 12:39am
He is getting scared and making a lot of noise. I am doubtful if he will be able to escape this time. Accountability and Justice might catch up soon.
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Dec 03, 2018 01:03am
I would like to see you put in jail for a lengthy term.
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Dec 03, 2018 02:16am
Throw this guy and his entire clan in jail .
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Dec 03, 2018 04:19am
Zardari is such a waste. Why media even cover him?
After 5 years term as President, he is back as MNA. How shameful.
NAB should expedite his money laundering case and put him in jail.
IK will last 5 years and will be re-elected?
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Dec 03, 2018 04:50am
My heart's sinks to see and hear from zaradi and Sharif. These corrupt relics of the past need to be in solitary confinement for life, never to heard from again.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:08am
@Ahmed, shame on Zardari
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Dec 03, 2018 05:31am
Mr. Zardari we are waiting for 100 day performance of your Govt. in Sindh.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:41am
If Ik’s Pakistan tehreek E Imran cannot succeed then our country is doomed.
Actually Imran is probably the least corrupt of the three. But he better start showing results or he is going to be hung up to dry.
Foreign visits are not progress or development.
You must show results !!!!!
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Dec 03, 2018 06:15am
@Vijay B., pTI is doing just fine. 3 year term, surpassing all countries in region in economic indicators.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:57am
@azam khan, of course not, why didnt he get it done? he is used to lying, claiming to be the architect of CPEC. now, his game is disinformation and fake news.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:59am
Worry about yourself, currupt man, how can zarradari and nawaz show their faces in public, after looting pak funds to become billionaires! This man have destroyed the future of poor pak children! Shameless!
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Dec 03, 2018 07:01am
Zardari, lets break up Sindh first and make a new province out of Karachi and Hyderabad, then talk about other provinces. Southern Sindh before Southern Punjab.
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Dec 03, 2018 07:02am
If government can’t deliver to its citizens then ppp to step down right away and it is long due. Zardari is an old Wiesel. Love to see zardari and thugs in jail and punished.
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Dec 03, 2018 07:13am
Mr. Zardari is feeling his regime going down in history with a bad reputation on his back. He is fearful of jail time and that is the reason he is playing actual politics in coming out to the people and seeking support.
How many times Mr. Zardari came out to the people when he was serving as president? The answer is very few times and even in those time he was not out there to ask what people of PAKISTAN wanted. He is still not doing the right thing. He needs to ask people what they want him to do if he again becomes the president. He is also not apoligizing for his non performance in his previous stint as a president. He has not given anything to his own people (Sindhis) forget about the rest of Pakistanis.
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Dec 03, 2018 07:28am
He meant to say, I am doubtful if I be a free man in couple months
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Dec 03, 2018 07:29am
I think the illiterate era of Pakistani politics is coming to an end and he is the last man standing..
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Dec 03, 2018 07:31am
@Golaid, not really.
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Dec 03, 2018 07:44am
Never again Zardari and Nawaz family
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Dec 03, 2018 08:27am
AAZ please leave politics you have earned enough without work and 10 generation of yours wil enjoy without doing any work...
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Dec 03, 2018 08:33am
Zardari sahib, we know you sucked the blood of the poor of this country but what did you deliver to the country? You should be behind bars and the funny thing is you KNOW it too! Right?
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Dec 03, 2018 11:58am
@Mansur Ul Haque, other than ypurs, see the rest of the replies. Shows the confidence in PTI.
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Dec 03, 2018 01:44pm
@Dr Haroon, dont worry. Imran will complete his term. And that too with out Zardari.
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Dec 03, 2018 01:48pm
@Zak , wait 5 years before counting foreign visits and critiquing.
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Dec 05, 2018 12:57am
This guy or PMLN are just theatre actors. Useless good for nothing leaders. I really hope they get what they deserve.
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