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ISLAMABAD: Reacting to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s remarks about former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday lashed out at ex-premier for “undermining” the foundation of Pakistan just for his own rule.
The prime minister noted that the PTI chief had also recently launched a diatribe against ‘parliamentary democracy’.
“PTI leader’s [Imran Khan] politics is aimed at making his way to power, even if it meant undermining foundations this country stood on,” Prime Minister Sharif said on his Twitter handle.
PTI leader Imran Khan’s recent diatribe against parliamentary democracy was the latest in a series of attacks that flew in the face of how democracy functioned in modern nation-states, he wrote.
PDM rules out polls before Oct 2023
Although the prime minister spent a silent day on Sunday as no official meeting took place, he preferred to lash Imran Khan through his tweet.
Mr Khan, in his recent interview, had said giving extension to Gen Bajwa as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was his ’biggest mistake“. This was also endorsed by former speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser who also repented in a recent interview with e private TV channel that granting Bajwa an extension was a “mistake”.
Later, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Atta Tarar said that PML-Q leader Moonis Elahi tried to defame Mr Khan and Gen Bajwa by giving a statement that the latter urged him to join Mr Khan at the time of no-confidence move against the ex-premier despite the fact that Gen Bajwa himself had made it clear the military establishment had been neutral at least since February 2022.
He said Mr Khan was the king of U-turns and he had changed his threat of dissolution of the assemblies and asked government for negotiations.
Meanwhile, a leader of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Hafiz Hamdullah on Sunday said general elections would be held as per schedule in October 2023, but if the country’s economic condition did not allow it, the polls could be delayed for a year or so.
Published in Dawn, December 5th, 2022
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Dec 05, 2022 07:39am
Shabaz Sharif undermined Pakistan State by unprecedented corruption
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Dec 05, 2022 07:40am
Many would argue that a prime minister that is a blatant accessory to a fugitive Nawaz who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan weakens Pakistan significantly more.
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Dec 05, 2022 07:42am
Don't think so
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Dec 05, 2022 07:43am
SS and NS and their cabal of thirteen parties have basically lost because of their incompetence and corruption. SS can make all the hollow claims - the people's awareness is going to show them the door
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Dec 05, 2022 07:43am
Imran Khan is the only saving grace to rescue Pakistan
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Dec 05, 2022 07:52am
Fact is 80% of bi elections have been won by PTI. This shows what Pakistanis want. Sooner PDM and SS realizes, the better it is. Democracy is for the people and by the people.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:07am
in act its the rule of the wealthy that has weakened the country and its progressively destroying what is left of the country. the reversal can only come if by some miracle the hard working common people (the Jamhoor) assume the reins of power because they have the requisite talents, gifts and attributes to make Pakistan a great country power to the Jamhoor and the anti wealthy
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Dec 05, 2022 08:10am
NRO 1 and 2 , look who is talking
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Dec 05, 2022 08:12am
Pakistan is already weakened by the crooked corrupt and selfish politics of PDM parties over the last almost 40 years of ruling the country.
Imran Khan is simply bringing this fact to the forefront without playing dirty politics like these PDM people are doing.
Elections be it now or later will certainly be won by Imran Khan and PTI countywide.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:12am
IK is a big danger to Pakistan all in all. PDM is full of corrupt and incompetent politicians. Pakistanis are left with no good choice, and they are stuck between rock and hard place.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:12am
IK would have described his decision of extension to gen Bajwa as an excellent step had Gen Bajwa accepted his illegal demands.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:22am
He is partly right, sould have included his name too.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:22am
PDMs corrupt elements have strengthened Pakistan... Look at what Sindh and Karachi has become under PPPP... all of you are in same basket...
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Dec 05, 2022 08:26am
IK is surely the Donald Trump of Pakistan. Trump has said ad Infinitum that he won the 2020 elections. IK has said numerous times that the no confidence vote against him was a conspiracy. (His latest U-turn notwithstanding.). Trump now says that the American constitution should be “terminated.” IK finds parliamentary democracy is distasteful. They both are the wonders of the world!
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Dec 05, 2022 08:28am
Niazi an ignorant Pathan has proved experimentation by whom it may concern in politics is wrong.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:30am
His politics actually undermines Pakistan. We can not afford a king who has nor respect for parliament, constitution, and opposing views.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:39am
Really? Do you expect us to buy that narrative?
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Dec 05, 2022 08:44am
One looks intellectual,
The other looks like a burning revolutionary,
And
Neither has Fetched Tarpaulins for the flood affectees.
Nightmare at Nominal.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:45am
It is strange that everyone wants to have the democratic Govt. ,but not ready to sit in Parliament.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:51am
You making money and stashing it abroad does not hurt Pakistan?
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Dec 05, 2022 09:00am
Said a guy who flies to London to get his directions on what do, what to say, what not to do, but they both have one thing in common, both are corrupt.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:00am
Dear Shabaz there is an easier way out, win snap elections and send Imran Khan home.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:01am
Pakistan's overall weakness is due to money laundering by 'certain' leaders..
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Dec 05, 2022 09:04am
PDM aka Shabaz, Nawaz clan and Zardari clan are getting desperate everyday while Imran is peacefully tightening the noose around them politically.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:05am
on the contrary PTI's politics is the only way that can put Pakistan on the path of sustainable democracy, otherwise these family limited companies will damage the image of democracy so much that we scared that pppl of Pakistan once again get ready to accept dictatorships. only federal parties with no place for nepotism can keep the democracy survive.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:05am
And PMLN as a party has strengthened Pakistan.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:10am
Nothing you say mr. PM matters anymore!!
Fresh and transparent elections to rescue Pak now !!
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Dec 05, 2022 09:12am
It’s the Sharifs and the Bhuttos that have weakened Pakistan and continue to do so.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:19am
IK is a master manipulator and is pure Machiavellian and a pure psychopath with narcissistic tendencies a very rare entity there have only been a few in history like a few prominent ones that come to Mind like Alexander The Great, Chengiz Khan, and Adolf Hitler, he has to be reigned in very methodically and carefully otherwise he could destroy the whole country.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:26am
The Imported PM is criticizing IK for remarks against QJB but his elder bother also did the same. Moreover, imported PM has also "retained" the retiring General but would criticize IK for admitting his mistake for giving extension to QJB. What a good quality of hypocrisy by Imported PM.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:30am
I totally agree with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif sahib.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:32am
IK,s politics, ideology is for future and in the right direction Mr. Imported PM.. Whereas, your corruptions, boot polishing and treasons have already destroyed the country
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Dec 05, 2022 09:37am
Criminal PM with criminal cabinet!
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Dec 05, 2022 09:38am
The first thing he did before coming to power was neutralised all his corruption cases. Compare the Pakistan economic survey report before and after these crooks and we will know who is dangerous for Pakistan.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:53am
30 years of Sharif/Bhutto's has produced very little, if in doubt take a good look at our social landscape, lack of jobs, poverty, lack of real development and a criminal enterprising Government.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:57am
Until Niazi is sent to jail, this country is not safe.
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Dec 05, 2022 09:58am
@Junaid, those were seats already held by PTI your point is a farce
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Dec 05, 2022 09:59am
Honestly, Pakistan cannot go further down. All in power are responsible for bringing it to where it is.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:04am
Imran khan great leader
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Dec 05, 2022 10:05am
Yeah..Niazi dharna and protest.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:11am
People thought that IK was the light at the end of the tunnel. It turned out to be a train coming in our direction at full speed.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:18am
Yes and imported government parties drag Pakistan where is it right now.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:18am
Then let’s have elections to find out who us popular. PML-N is scared.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:19am
Then, ‘beggars can’t be choosers’ seems to be the new foundation. Right ?
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Dec 05, 2022 10:23am
PTI's politics has actually strenghthened Pakistan. It has given people hope, exposed the corrupot elements in our society and above all given people an alternative to choose from.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:29am
the way he held the seat is not hidden from the world, so stop whining do what you promised to the nation, there you are failed like anything
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Dec 05, 2022 10:41am
Pakistani Ashraf Ghani may should focus on Pakistani economy rather than IK
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Dec 05, 2022 10:46am
“PTI leader’s [Imran Khan] politics is aimed at making his way to power, even if it meant undermining foundations this country stood on,” Prime Minister Sharif said on his Twitter handle.
This coming from a convicted corrupt criminal out on bail who got into government by riding in dicky of small cars.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:47am
What weakens pakistan is not having immediate elections. PDM do not represent pakistan.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:49am
Pakistan started down hill after Shariffs and Zardaris came to power in 1990s. SS please be honest with people.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:57am
His politics weakens Sharif' looting business. 1100 billion rupee cases have been closed down due to politics of these thieves.
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Dec 05, 2022 10:59am
………mega loot/corruption of lohar/turkhan family from Punjab and zardari family from Sindh ruined and bankrupted Pakistan; not IK/ PTI who was in power for just 3.5 years…………
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Dec 05, 2022 10:59am
SS is absolutely right on this.
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Dec 05, 2022 11:01am
@Junaid, all the seats they won were previously belonged to PTI, so in reality PTI has lost 20% of where they stood in 2018 elections.
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Dec 05, 2022 11:04am
Million dollar question: Who brought you into power! That is the guys responsible for all the mess!
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Dec 05, 2022 11:08am
This claim is not anchored in facts and does not need to be dignified with a response.
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Dec 05, 2022 11:09am
@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne , Plus Bajwa's episode!
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Dec 05, 2022 11:13am
For country to excel forward economically and create opportunities for aspiring youth, it ought to plan for future leaving Zardaris, Shariffs and Bajwas doctrines behind!
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Dec 05, 2022 11:17am
Said by someone who was installed on foreign orders by Bajwa
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Dec 05, 2022 11:22am
Ik is lost case. Ss if much better keeping economy in view
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Dec 05, 2022 11:32am
This government's inability to sit and sort things out are what has weakened the country and all Thier useless talk day in and day out is what weakens Pakistan You and your govt is not up to the job please go to elections and let us the poor people of this land have some , PEACE !
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Dec 05, 2022 11:33am
@Zak , And the neutrals not being neutrals!
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Dec 05, 2022 11:55am
Pakistan and People of Pakistan is strong as ever, they don’t run oversea to save their skin.
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Dec 05, 2022 12:07pm
Shahbaz Sharif has no clue that truth does not undermine the country. Only truth can help fix underlying issues to make the country strong. Imran Khan is the only leader in the history of Pakistan after Mr. Jinnah who has the courage to tell the truth with no fear of sacred cows. It is about time that sacred cows are brought under the rule of law and also held accountable
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Dec 05, 2022 12:15pm
Let us have free and fair elections immediately to see if the people of Pakistan agree with Shahbaz’s narrative. Let us see if he has the courage and guts
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Dec 05, 2022 12:15pm
Shamelessness knows no bounds. Not Imran Khan has weakened the country but those who were charged by a London court for pocket Aid-money meant for people affected by floods and earth-quake. And declared 'International Thief'.
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Dec 05, 2022 12:39pm
The west are happy because they have there puppet regime in place, a corrupt government that doesn't put the people of Pakistan first, this suits the slave masters of the Sharif's, the last thing the west want is a powerful Pakistan, absolutely not
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Dec 05, 2022 12:47pm
The list of Niazi is a pretty long list of anti-state rhetoric using to feed his already frustrated followers and to make him look better over others without any evidence. Reality is that people are living in Niazi perception world far from ground reality and protecting this narrow minded cult at the compromise of any progress of the country.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:00pm
I believe we do not need to have Senate, NA, PA in our beloved country.
Every political party to be provided their participation share for good governance role.
Funds to be allocated to them, and High Courts and Supreme Courts should take care as their Watchdog.
This will help to reduce corruption in our beloved country, and relevant good governance institutions will take care of Judges.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:01pm
Dear writer you have pin point the basic stigma of our beloved country's 40 years struggle of good governance model.
What we saw during the last 40 years in our beloved country, does it seems like the relevant people managing the country's affairs?
Fact of the matter is, it looks like we are living in an island of opportunities, where all segment of good governance running their own business.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:03pm
Dawn is DONE! It has become the mouth piece of the establishment.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:05pm
Criminal gang headed by a proven and convicted criminal helped by corrupt establishment and judiciary is blaming the most honest and upright politician who has spent all his life serving his motherland. What a joke. A single man is standing infront of fascist government for its poor people. What a man.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:06pm
Nobody takes Shahbaz Sharif and Rana Sana seriously. One is a joker and other criminal.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:11pm
It is time to pack your bags Shebaz. The game is up. It is you who is delaying much needed elections so the people can choose the leader they want.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:20pm
Both are cruel guys.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:49pm
Shahbaz is in Pakistan? Currently? Not visiting elder brother Nawaz in London?
We all know that Shahbaz does not carry any weight. It's like a 'ghost prime minister'
sitting in London, who is running the PDM govt.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:50pm
@Maqsood, @Zak , And the neutrals not being neutrals!
Hopefully new neutral will be neutral, as last one was not neutral, a real let down, worst of them all.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:51pm
@Junaid, Fact is 80% of bi elections have been won by PTI. This shows what Pakistanis want. Sooner PDM and SS realizes, the better it is. Democracy is for the people and by the people.
They know, thats why they evade elections. They cant step out into public.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:54pm
@Justice, IK is a big danger to Pakistan all in all. PDM is full of corrupt and incompetent politicians. Pakistanis are left with no good choice, and they are stuck between rock and hard place.
IK has conviction, is honest, a patriot and wa ts world to respect pakistan and its people. Only leader in pakistan of worth, one of the best in the world.
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Dec 05, 2022 01:58pm
In essence, it's the other way around.
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Dec 05, 2022 02:02pm
That's fresh coming from a criminal.
Sharif family has looted more wealth, consumed more government facilities for personal benefits, abused more power and used up precious courts time, prosecutors attention, staff, and tax payer's money than any other political outfit in the history of Pakistan
This family is singularly responsible for bringing the nation to a beggar state.
Shame on you and you evil brother Nawaz.
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Dec 05, 2022 02:31pm
The man who claimed giving Bajwa first extension a 'big mistake', was begging/pleading with him to take second extension noth when in power and even after he was fired from power, till a few weeks ago. What a piece of work, next PM!!
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Dec 05, 2022 02:41pm
(PDM) Hafiz Hamdullah on Sunday said general elections would be held as per schedule in October 2023, but if the country’s economic condition did not allow it, the polls could be delayed for a year or so.
The new war plan against Pakistani people. Get rid of IK 1 way or another and then delay elections
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Dec 05, 2022 02:58pm
PMLN made pakistan so strong by training thousands of yellow cab drivers who after finishing top degrees are driving cabs in EU. He build state of the art hospital where low blood platelets could be increased within a short span of eight hours however you need to flight to London for that.
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Dec 05, 2022 04:51pm
99% of the commits here are for the baggers' PM.
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Dec 05, 2022 08:58pm
@Zak , your zeal of hero worship is not going to meet the needs and problems of the common people those upstarts who have amassed lot of money care less for the deprivation of the under privileged. the attitude of "i'm alright jack" doesn't help others only irritates them. gone is the time when the Jamhoor could be fooled, so down with the wealthy. power to the Jamhoor
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Dec 05, 2022 09:16pm
This dotard was nothing more than an attention deficient person
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Dec 06, 2022 06:25pm
Sharifs looting strengthening Pakistan
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