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• Ahsan says Shehbaz to take allies into confidence on discussions with big brother
• New army chief to be announced the day PM receives summary
• Asif says appointment to be made as per Constitution
ISLAMABAD: After a series of meetings with his elder brother and PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif during his stay in the UK, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was supposed to head to Pakistan on Friday night. But in a late-night development, the PM apparently changed his plans and stayed on in London.
According to Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, PM Shehbaz had extended his stay in London for a day.
She had earlier shared a video showing Nawaz seeing off the PM from London after a marathon meeting that lasted over two hours.
A source close to the PM told Dawn Shehbaz Sharif had discussed key issues with his self-exiled brother as well as party leader Maryam Nawaz, who is also currently in London.
It has been learnt that the appointment of the next army chief, expected before the end of the month, and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) long march against the government remained the focal points of the meetings.
According to the source, PM Sharif maintained the appointment of army chief was a constitutional matter and would be dealt with constitutionally, and made purely on merit.
Read more: Who will be the next army chief?
Meanwhile, Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal said in a statement on Friday that the announcement regarding a new army chief would be made before Nov 29.
“The appointment [of army chief] will be made on the day the PM will receive a summary,” he remarked.
Regarding the premier’s meetings with Nawaz Sharif in London, he said Shehbaz would take the allied parties into confidence after his return to the country. There was a possibility that the PM would also apprise his cabinet of his meetings with his elder brother and any decision made regarding the all-important appointment and the PTI’s long march.
Mr Iqbal also insisted the appointment would be made on merit and not keeping in view any benefit to the government, questioning what advantage former prime ministers had gained by appointing army chiefs.
“Former prime ministers Zulfikar Ali Bhutto appointed Gen Ziaul Haq and Nawaz Sharif appointed Gen Pervez Musharraf as army chiefs, so what benefit did they both get?” he asked.
The minister said Nawaz had appointed Gen Bajwa during his last tenure and the decision had been hailed by PTI chief Imran Khan.
Regarding the possible return of the PML-N supreme leader from the UK, especially after receiving a passport, he said: “He [Nawaz] will return when the time comes.”
Later on Friday night, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addressed ‘media reports’ that a decision had been made regarding the new army chief during the London meetings between Nawaz and Shehbaz Sharif. He tweeted that the two had definitely discussed the issue, but any decision would be taken after consultations, as per the constitutional provisions.
Published in Dawn, November 12th, 2022
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Nov 12, 2022 07:43am
These PMLN helpless clueless corrupt and convicted people have no idea about anything except their selfish motives and goals.
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Nov 12, 2022 07:48am
Once again, don't pour salt on Niazi's wounds.
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Nov 12, 2022 07:48am
Corrupt family discussing such important things of a country
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Nov 12, 2022 07:49am
You can appoint whoever you want who will share in your corruption.....but the masses have woken up. We will fight with Imran Khan till we get Real Freedom. Azaadi. Azaadi. Azaaaadi.
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Nov 12, 2022 07:49am
In most countries, leaders do these kind of discussions over a secured phone line. But in Pakistan, boys want to listen in and record all these conversations. So you have a PM going all the way to Europe for a simple discussion. This is beyond comical!
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Nov 12, 2022 07:57am
Did he forget to buy the right brand of boot polish?
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Nov 12, 2022 08:00am
Why is it not possible that success plan of Army Chief is made by the Army , as an institution, it self and that the succession plan is publicly known at least a year in advance? Why this chaos ?
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Nov 12, 2022 08:03am
Disgraceful for Pakistan. Decisions being made in London by the corrupt, convicted absconder. This is a violation of the official secrecy act and SS should be held accountable.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:05am
No rule of law in this so called Republic
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Nov 12, 2022 08:06am
When you make billions of dollars then you need safety to live and enjoy them also. That's the whole plan.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:06am
Pakistanis have a lot of patience. They have been putting up with IK, Sharifs, Zardaris and Military generals.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:07am
Why NS is wearing the mask? while meeting his brother.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:07am
Dont hear the shouting of 'Irrelevant' people. if Niazi wants to be heard, he must go back in the parliament as a leader of opposition. if he is not in parliamemt, he is just an ordinary person like you and me as per the constituition.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:14am
UK Court proceedings were discussed in Dept with lawyers. Hence PM Shahbaz departure delayed. The trickle affect on cases in Pakistan bound to happen, hence its a matter of grave concerns for Shahbaz Sharif.
They now looking forward for face savings and damage control. The credibility & worth of Pakistani jurisprudence is also at stake if they ignore London Court development. PM Shahbaz should resign immediately and replace slot with honest legislator.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:16am
The corrupt and crooked criminals can plot as much as they want but the people of Pakistan have spoken and IK will crush all their plots
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Nov 12, 2022 08:19am
Why our forefathers fought for independence? When 75 years afterwards the decisions are still taken in London
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Nov 12, 2022 08:19am
75 years on, decisions are still taken in London. Seriously!!!
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Nov 12, 2022 08:20am
‘Late Night Development’ is usually Not a good Omen.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:22am
Off shore accounts, banking now we have off shore government!
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Nov 12, 2022 08:22am
Drama at the finest! Who decided was long one at the Pentagon with the help the man who sold our interest for his personal ego in Pindi. Everything can always and will be reversed because the power the people is more than any one servant of the nation including COAS post.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:23am
Shabaz Sharif please stay permanently in London where you have property as London needs you more than Pakistan
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Nov 12, 2022 08:30am
PMLN still does not get it. There political time is up. Nation has moved on. Losers like Khawaja Asif and Ahsan Iqbal and criminals like Rana Sanaullah and others are no more acceptable. That includes Sharif brothers and whole family of Sharif.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:30am
I thought the fate of the matters concerning our country were made in Washington but now the venue seems to have moved to London which saves half the travel between Islamabad n Washington.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:31am
@Philosopher (From Japan), criminals can not do anything my friend. Nation is right behind IK. Pakistan Zindabad.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:33am
Our so called PM is nothing more than a peon for Nawaz Sharif. He cannot make a decision on his own. He cannot talk in English Orr Urdu and he is representing Pakistan in world forums. Even Nawaz Sharif presented a better image as PM of Pakistan.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:36am
Also his cancellation are costing public exchequer where they proclaimed exist no money to even buy poison
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Nov 12, 2022 08:39am
Why the media doesn’t tell the real truth that the UK court gave a verdict against PM and now he has to pay a hefty fine because he lied to the court. He needs to stay there and settle this case before heading back to Pakistan
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Nov 12, 2022 08:42am
LONDON should be officially declared remote capital of Pakistan. Obsconder Nawaz Sharif should be declared Supreme leader of Pakistan. What a joke this Govt. and its (hidden but well known) handlers have made of Pakistan. Even if the new COAS gets appointed on merit, he will still start with damaged repute just because he was selected by this disgraced Govt. setup run by convicts.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:49am
@Rino, But 75 years ago Sharif's Fathers did not fight against British regime, Still Sharifs taking decisions in UK ! Their Off shore companies, accounts, apartments, children all are there , wearing Jackets, Coats, caps they enjoying winters. But Pakistanis are floating on flood water.
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Nov 12, 2022 08:50am
Is SS not capable of running the country that he has to take advice from his brother and why is he just taking advice from Nawaz why not from other living ex PM's.
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Nov 12, 2022 09:09am
Don Mafia instructing his men how to proceed further.
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Nov 12, 2022 09:16am
Several marathon meetings, still last minute cancellation of the flight to stay an extra day, speaks volumes. Clueless thugs have actually no say in this. They will do what they are told to do.
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Nov 12, 2022 09:21am
MNS is the utimate political power in Pakistan.No one can minus him from Pakistani Politics.
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Nov 12, 2022 09:25am
@Philosopher (From Japan), They are already sour...they are putting salt on each other!
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Nov 12, 2022 09:27am
No matter who they appoint, they are in for a ride of their life after being blessed by Bajwa.
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Nov 12, 2022 09:27am
@AHAQ, What a matter of shame, these crooks sitting in London trying to decide COAS! What a pathetic episode!
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Nov 12, 2022 09:27am
@Arshad Ghaffar, True! Let the senior most take over charge!
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Nov 12, 2022 09:28am
@Denali, They are icon of global shame for Pakistan!
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Nov 12, 2022 09:28am
For how long , this country will be run by corrupts ,criminals and absconders from London and Dubai . These crooks have created a generation of fools and blind followers , that’s why they are confident , that this vicious cycle is not going to break soon . Until or unless people of this country remained ignorant of their basic rights , this dirty game will continue
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Nov 12, 2022 09:28am
@Ukasha Rajpoot, He knows him well!
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Nov 12, 2022 09:29am
Bald people are very dangerous
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Nov 12, 2022 09:29am
@Rino, So true! The Mir Sadiqs and Mir Jafers are still siding with the Raj!
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Nov 12, 2022 09:47am
Imran is going to shoot himself in the other foot to celebrate!
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Nov 12, 2022 09:52am
Regarding the possible return of the PML-N supreme leader from the UK, especially after receiving a passport, he said: “He [Nawaz] will return when the time comes.”
When the wooden box is ready?
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Nov 12, 2022 09:54am
Country on the brink of bankruptcy, middle of humanitarian crisis, but whole country is being walked into a civil war all over this appointment which in normal countries wouldn’t even make the news. No wonder you languish at bottom of every list that marks progress
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Nov 12, 2022 09:56am
Nawaz is probably preparing to put sher skin on and needs brother besides him .
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Nov 12, 2022 10:01am
After much debate name of new army chief is not announced as yet and this is why it has become a hot topic to discuss between political circle, more particularly, by Imran Khan who don't leave any stone unturned to criticise incumbent govt.
The more issue of appointing COAS is delayed the more speculation is increasing.
PM sould make sure that name of new COAS should be announced before 29th November 2022 by all means so that country should not remain without COAS even not for a hour.
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Nov 12, 2022 10:02am
How different Pakistan is from Kenya ?
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Nov 12, 2022 10:06am
What a joke
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Nov 12, 2022 10:08am
Perhaps he was denied the exit from Great Britain due his legal woes. He has to substantiate his allegations or pay the Attorney and court cost.
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Nov 12, 2022 10:09am
@Philosopher (From Japan), Once again, don't pour salt on Niazi's wounds.
Japanese admire IK
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Nov 12, 2022 10:10am
According to Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, PM Shehbaz had extended his stay in London for a day.
Tell him to stay there, nation does not want him.
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Nov 12, 2022 10:13am
@Punjabi Lion, MNS is the utimate political power in Pakistan.No one can minus him from Pakistani Politics.
He already minused. Sitting in London, absconder, convicted and villified forever. Avenfield mansions are a ball and chain around his neck.
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Nov 12, 2022 10:16am
It is so sad to see that the PM of Pakistan does not have any self respect and he is openly showing that he is under the command of his elder brother NS . This is called the height of their confidence in the foolish people of pakistan who allow them to play with them anyway they want….
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Nov 12, 2022 10:24am
If it has come to this, the (not so) Sharif brothers might as well invite another illustrious self exiled countryman i.e. Altaf Hussain to their huddle to seek latter's valuable advice regarding the key appointment. In my lifetime, its no longer improbable to see Uzair Baloch as our PM one day....
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Nov 12, 2022 10:45am
@Kris,... What does speedy need to go to London to discuss matters of national importance with a convicted criminal who is absconding?
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Nov 12, 2022 10:51am
A slew of meetings with absconder from jail
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Nov 12, 2022 10:51am
Someone should inform Shehbaz Sharif that Covid19 is no more a pandemic and "work from home" is no more applicable!!!!
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Nov 12, 2022 10:52am
Is there any other elected world leader "working from home'?
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Nov 12, 2022 11:06am
Reading the comments here and what a poison this Niazi has planted into his blind followers. It’s like a tape recorder all the time repeating the same without substantiation. Call them whatever you want but Niazi failed badly in delivering any good to the country and now continues to harm it with so called “freedom” march.
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Nov 12, 2022 11:13am
[Nawaz] will return when the time comes.” when will this absconding Convicted Criminal come to Pakistan to face the LAW, & how can a fugitive Nawaz decide about Pakistan what is his postion to decide such humbak things can only happen in Pakistan & not any other country of the World, Pakistan is a laughing stock in the World of Nations
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Nov 12, 2022 11:16am
@MBR, Time to wake up and smell the coffee!
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Nov 12, 2022 11:17am
@MBR, What planet you are on? Fake news?
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Nov 12, 2022 11:18am
@MBR, Indeed reality is difficult to fathom!
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Nov 12, 2022 11:23am
The " poor Mian Sahban " have to wait for outcome of President and Army Chief meetings with Imran Khan and then decide their future. And they call themselves leaders.
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Nov 12, 2022 11:25am
Country on the brink of bankruptcy, middle of humanitarian crisis, but whole country is being walked into a civil war all over this appointment which in normal countries wouldn’t even make the news. No wonder you languish at bottom of every list that marks progress
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Nov 12, 2022 11:27am
If this is a Choice from Mafia than Pakistan still a colonial Country and ruled by Gangster.
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Nov 12, 2022 11:30am
As if Pakistan was the family limited company of Sharif's! They don't know how furious the nation is at them!
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Nov 12, 2022 11:35am
So sad to see how IK has completely destroyed the social and moral fabric of this country. He was damaging to Pakistan when in power and even more so after being ousted.
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Nov 12, 2022 11:37am
One humble request from Crime Minister please stay in London forever and never come back Just resign as both of you brothers and your family is a curse on this country.
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Nov 12, 2022 11:41am
Army Chief Selection is looks like Pakistan Cricket Team Selection. This is a Dilemma of Pakistan that in 75 Years we have 16 Army Chief and out of them 3 Army Chief Ruled almost more than 30 Years in a country. Whereas in India they have 30 Army Chief since 1947 and a smallest country Bangladesh have 17 Army Chief since 1971.
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Nov 12, 2022 11:55am
Better stay there .No need to come back!
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Nov 12, 2022 12:03pm
If the appointment is Purely on merits, than why the prime minister has to go to London on taxpayers money, he doesn't have to discuss with anything with national absconder. It is that Mafia is fighting for its life.
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Nov 12, 2022 12:11pm
Our esteemed PM and son-in-law appear to have lost their ongoing case in London against the "Mail" for defamation charges. Some costs related to case have to be paid in November. Maybe the delay in departure is to settle his bills.
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Nov 12, 2022 12:17pm
And the show oes on.............
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Nov 12, 2022 12:17pm
Who is running th ecurrent Government? Or, do I need ask?
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Nov 12, 2022 12:18pm
When it is a banana republic, one can afford to remain on vacation
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Nov 12, 2022 12:43pm
We get what we deserve. Some get London, some get Belgium villa.
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Nov 12, 2022 12:47pm
How inept he is that he has to take advice from his theif brother
For gods sake you are supposed to be the prime minister of 220 million people
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Nov 12, 2022 01:04pm
Who the hell is the PM of our country? Nawaz or Shabaz??
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Nov 12, 2022 01:05pm
Problem is the Punjab Mafia Control over all
Aspects of Pakistan.
This is Exactly what Imran Khan is trying to
do for his Country.
Free 220 million Strong Citizens from the
Few Powerful Industrialists n Ethnic Lord's
And Waderas n Shiekhs n the Corrupt n
InCompetent Military which is on the Payroll of
Punjab Mafia.
Unless all Pakistani Citizens are free from
the bondage of Rich, 90% of the poor
Impoverished Citizens will live w the most
Corrupt n dishonest Government officials.
Save Pakistan !
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Nov 12, 2022 01:33pm
Shame shame shame.
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Nov 12, 2022 01:35pm
Unfortunately, two top crooks, declared by the neutral, impartial, unbiased, educated, enlightened, excelling and independent people of the world as the most corrupt, cunning, crooked, cruel, crafty, crazy, liar, wicked, prejudiced, criminal and biased persons in the world are once again shamelessly claiming to be the leaders of the fertile land of four seasons & 230 million talented, innovative, hardworking, patriotic, brave, bold, blazing & brilliant people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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Nov 12, 2022 01:37pm
What respect will Pakistanis be given by the world when convicted crooks run the country and that from abroad. People are too lazy to take charge of their own country and these crooks know it and that’s why they get away with it .
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Nov 12, 2022 01:39pm
Convicts and people on bails or NRO 2 will be deciding the future of Pakistan. Do you see the irony in that?
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Nov 12, 2022 01:47pm
What a PM? Can’t even move a summary?
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Nov 12, 2022 01:56pm
too much emphasis on foreign visits and virtually no regular direct contact with the public up and down the country by the PM and his cabinet members has left this vital field open to the opposition and this mistake is going to cost the ruling coalition parties the next general election
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Nov 12, 2022 02:02pm
@Philosopher (From Japan), Thank you for the advice. But you keep it to yourself
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Nov 12, 2022 02:05pm
He came mainly for the daily mail court case where he failed to get any adjournment (that he is used to in Pakistan)!!
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Nov 12, 2022 02:06pm
@Ak, Guess who elected these corrupt individuals to the National Assembly. First we need to change ourselves.
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Nov 12, 2022 02:40pm
@Irfan khan, This is what other Province thinking but cannot say anything.
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Nov 12, 2022 02:42pm
When telephones are bugged and the PM office and residence is bugged he has to to physically go to London to have a confidential meeting with his brother. Another reason Shehbaz and his clique loves foreign travel. Now that the foreign aid will be coming the travel will also be facilitated.
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Nov 12, 2022 02:44pm
Are they discussing how IK survived?
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Nov 12, 2022 04:28pm
@Ak, Niyazi is no different.
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Nov 12, 2022 04:32pm
@Ahmad, behind Taliban Khan.
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Nov 12, 2022 04:47pm
The house of cards falling!!
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Nov 12, 2022 05:56pm
How will PM discuss with his coalition, knowing very well that almost every place is bugged ?
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Nov 12, 2022 06:02pm
Probably he is stopped by UK authorities, Can not leave without paying Court Penalties
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Nov 12, 2022 06:24pm
Two hairless dudes trying to be hilarious!
Sharif Balderan!
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Nov 12, 2022 06:36pm
@Philosopher (From Japan), this is about criminals deciding about Pakistans future, nothing to do about Niazi.
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Nov 12, 2022 06:49pm
It appears Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on his new passport as Prime Minister. His little brother will stay in London for medical reasons. The Army and Justices must have agreed to bring the King of Punjab back.
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Nov 12, 2022 07:06pm
why is media not reporting the fine UK court has imposed on SS and his Son in Law? They are trying to run away from it, but the judge has told them this is not LHC.
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Nov 12, 2022 07:20pm
@Punjabi Lion, Joke of the year!!!
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Nov 12, 2022 07:24pm
@Zak, He stayed back to sort out his case with daily mail after court refused to give any adjournment and fined him £30,000 fir the same ‘request’
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Nov 12, 2022 07:53pm
@Philosopher (From Japan), only philosopher who discusses personalities and not philosophy
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Nov 12, 2022 08:24pm
He change is plan to stay because court ordered that he cannot leave until he pays the fine. Tell the whole truth and not just that he change his travel plans
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Nov 12, 2022 08:25pm
@Philosopher (From Japan), your corrupt leader SS has to stay until he pays fine as per the court orders. Wadda Sadiq tay Amin.
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Nov 13, 2022 12:09am
Agreed
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Nov 13, 2022 06:05pm
Runway thief making all.important decisions.. What a shame!
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Nov 13, 2022 06:40pm
Do not read such news ,its waste of time.
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Nov 13, 2022 07:24pm
One day these corrupts and their supporters will not be protected by USA or foreign elements.
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Nov 13, 2022 07:34pm
Just admit army runs the show and move on.
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Nov 13, 2022 07:49pm
@MBR, Blind are those who cant distinguish between truth and lies!!!
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Nov 13, 2022 07:51pm
@Ch. K. A. Nye, He went for his case with daily mail and where he to pay 30,000 pound penalty for changing the stance
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Nov 13, 2022 08:09pm
What a shame! Two crooks deciding important matters for Pakistan!
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Nov 13, 2022 08:51pm
The Future of Punjab,Sind and other provinces are decided in a London villa. Just like it was under the British.
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Nov 13, 2022 10:37pm
NS is holding Pakistan hostage by his interference in Pakistani politics - he is a convict and should no longer be relevant. SS should be tried in Pakistan for violating the official secrecy act.
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