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Imran Khan addresses 'Save Pakistan' rally in Faisalabad
PTI chief pledges his party will transform Pakistan into a welfare state.
Imran Khan addresses a rally in Faisalabad. PHOTO: PTI
FAISALABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) held a public meeting in Faislabad to mobilize the masses as part of their ‘Save Pakistan movement’, on Sunday.
Thousands of people came to attend the event and eye witnesses said more than 50,000 people participated at the Jalsa, said PTI sources.
PTI chairman Imran Khan said the time had come for a showdown with the “looters and plunderers” of the country in order to end the sufferings of the masses and bring a positive change in their life.
PTI leaders Dr Arif Alvi, Ahsan Rasheed,Umer Sarfaraz Cheema, Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed, Salooni Bukhari, Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ishtiaq Malik and others were also present at the rally.
Khan congratulated the people of Faislabad and stated that “Inqalab” has started in Pakistan from here and the people of Pakistan “will make all the corrupt people accountable for looting their wealth.”
He also said that youth of Pakistan would not allow anyone to rig the elections.
He said, “Youth are the biggest asset of Pakistan. I appeal you all to play your active role to change the destiny of Pakistan. There will be a bigger revolution this time in Pakistan than 1970, the people of Pakistan are awake now and they must fight for their rights and get rid of these corrupt rulers.”
Khan pledged that PTI would transform the country into a real welfare state in which the masses would get free justice, health and education besides other necessities of the life.
PTI launched the ‘Save Pakistan Movement’ from Multan on June 25, while the second round of the Movement has taken place in Faisalabad, which would be followed by weekly sit-in in front of the Parliament during the Ramazan.
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We All Support You IMRAN KHAN, Insha’Allah you will win
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Those who support democracy, must support Imran Khan, Because he is the current best. He is far more better than Nawaz, Zardari and Altaf. Support Imran and strengthen his team. People of Pakistan have given him Billions in aid, and he did n’t wasted a penny. IK Zindabad.
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Down with PPP and PMLN. Recommend
I support “Imran Bhai” in his struggle against corrupt rulers in Pakistan. All the political parties other than “Tehreek-e-Insaf” are corrupt political parties ; they are salable for meager amount.
Please wak up! and join Imran Khan to get rid of corrupt
we must stand up for Imran Khan at all costs.Recommend
With seventy percent comprising of youth in Pakistan, Imran Khan has an excellent chance to win the elections.
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50,000 people ??!! Sounds fabricated
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If even this time the pakistani people don’t vote for Imran Khan and his party then they deserve corrupt leaders. Recommend
yes we all know that you are real leader of pakistan
we all with you.
IMRAN KHAN
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Am praying 5 times a day for Imran Khan to become our next Prime Minister and bring Pakistan back to stability
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Insha allah
my suopport with you!!
and we all win very soon
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Imran Khan, All the Way!!!
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Imran Khan Zindabad – PTI to rule this Nation, InshaAllah, Its time to turn off the account of all anti-Pakistanis.
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Pakistan has to break the shackles of the culture of lies, deception, corruption, Sifarish at ground level, meaning at individual level. All of the above have eaten up Pakistanis like Termites. No one is the enemy but the bad deeds practiced by themselves. The Pakistani Government is truely the representative of its culture.
Similarly, the America Greed doesnt run down from the Top to Bottom, but goes up from the bottom.
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The last hope of pakistan…imran khan…!He seems to be the right man and THE leader.
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There is no hope but Imran Khan!
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No doubt he is the best hope of all of us and for all of us… Make the best team and put an end to all the corrupt people and rulers… We love you all Imran khanRecommend
Seeing the previous and present records of all the politicians and leaders of Pakistan, only Imran Khan seems to be the best leader for Pakistani leadership.he must be the coming Prime Minister of Pakistan.People must support him not only for his success but it will definitely be their own success. To face the present hardships we must choose a leader like Imran Khan who is capable to to lead this nation on the way to peace and success.
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We all should support Imran Khan in upcoming elections because he is only ray of hope. We have tried PML-N&Q, PPPP, MQM, ANP, JUI-F but have not tried PTI. I think this time we as a nation give the mandate to PTI to run the show. Lets see how this party delivers and can expect good because I know some of their action plans. Please come out of your baradari culture and change the govt. for poor pakistanis.
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we are with you imran khan. my family memebers are going to apply for nadra cards so that they would be able to vote for you. you are our power. nawaz sharif has failed due to his bad intension that next will be there turn.they are mean.they are just concern with there benefits. they are all making way for you imran by their shortcomings. we shall rise.Youth Of PakistanRecommend
Imran is the only hope. The last hope for democracy. We’re going to vote him in.
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I am still afraid of corruption in upcoming elections.
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Iinshallah me & my faimly will support Imran Khan…….
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If the people carry on voting insensibly then they deserve load shedding inflation and the rest Recommend
Cornered tiger of pakistan imran khan only he n his team can save pakistan nw inshallah pti is gonna hit the bulls eye in coming elections n remember one thing
Ab Kon Bachai Ga Pakistan Imran khan Imran khan
For God sake wake up nw support imran khan n pti if u really want change other wise keep crying n blaming others Recommend
Feel the change . Pakistan youth is now on right direction.
Khon bachae ga Pakistan
Imran Khan Imran Khan
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BOL….Insha Allah
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In case you didn’t know it — you already are a welfare state — your dependent on the charity of the international community (especially the USA) to survive.
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Khan panders to the masses without provide any clue’s on how he is going to accomplish what he promises. How is he going to generate funding for all that money he is going to give to the poor? When he breaks relations with the USA how is Pakistan going to obtain international financing? How is he going to get rid of corruption? What’s he going to do when the militant’s don’t disappear with the leaving of the American’s?
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Guys a cheap suit … looks good in the closet but you can’t wear it.
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we love imran khan
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INSHALLAH change will come….Vote for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf!!!
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The number of people in his jalsa clearly indicate PTI will rule this time. I hate current democracy where parliament is has zero say, ministers are convicts
and business goes on. God bless Pakistan.Recommend
a lot of pakistanis had tied there peaceful futur with Imran Khan, but presently the system just touching the death point. ALLHA blessed Imran with full abality for solving all problems of Pakistan. AMEEN Prayin for Imran
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I remember, Imran refused to play for Pakistan because weather was too hot and humid. Compared to yesterday’s weather it was far better during those cricket series. For his own gain and glory he can burn himself and his followers in heat and humidity. The unemployed youth around him do not know that Imran does not believe in any system. He has no plans nor intention to get any responsiblity. He is simply tanning himself which he missed when Pakistan needed him most.
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the only thing i want to say now is support Imran Khan or die…..Recommend
“I am praying 5 times a day for Imran Khan to become our next Prime Minister,… 007,”
Prayer is good but voting is more important. Once, one Sardar was praying to win a lottery when he heard a voice that Sardar Sahib, “please buy lottery ticket first”.
And also make sure his name is on ballot paper, because Imran is habbit of boycotting at the last minute.
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Long Live Pakistan, PTI & Imran Khan.
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IK is proved national hero , he did every single positive effort for the nation of Pakistan….!!!
hes a great leader , honest, fairless ……he talks wid usa on same level not like corrupt rullers who made our nation beggers.
vote ik for the betterment of your own future.
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INSHALLAH we will win………………..
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My dear youth shouldn’t we think about supporting doctor Abdul Qadeer khan, our national hero,to become the President of Pakistan
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@Doctor abdul qadeer khan:
Only if Dr. becomes a president as per constitution. No political affiliations. Just a token and symbol of the state. And leave running the Gov to prime minister.
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He is last hope for pakistan we are with you imran khan.
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I do not support any political party. Imran Khan may have potential but even in his gathering i do not see our beloved Pakistani Flag… makes me sad.
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Imran Khan & PTI is definitely going to give a tough time to all parties. People are fed up of PPP-PMLN Q and other fraud parties as they dont have any solution to our problems and on top of it they are all corrupt. Imran Khan is the light in this hour of darkness for Pakistan.
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We love you Imran Bhai
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@Nadeem Ahmed
i think that the decision of boycotting that NRO tainted 2008 election, in which 46% of bogus votes were cast was a great decision!!!!!!!!!!!
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Imran Khan is the best and perhaps the last option for Pakistan. His party , PTI, has the right people and agenda.
Those people who raised questions regarding the implemention methods then please try to follow the talk shows Imran Khan and other prominent PTI leaders take part in. They have been explaining their program for the last year or so but still I am amazed that people ask how Imran Khan will carry out his agenda. If you are still not satisfied then in a week or two, PTI will release its first 90 day program. Please read it.
@Nadeem Ahmed,
I do not know that particular incident but is that the only thing you can think of? What about Shaukat Khanum cancer hospital? or the Namal College? or the massive aid collection by Imran Khan for flood affectees? Bhai Jaan please try to be objective and look at the positive sides. No one is an angel. Do you expect angels to come down and run Pakistan?
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It is indeed shocking that even after nearly 64 years of existence as a nation Pakistan remains in the process of being ‘saved’. Earlier misgovernance led to its breakup in two. I wonder what we are in for now. I wish someone offered real solutions to the problems we face rather than simplistic cure-alls bandied about to fool everybody for some more time.
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@ Zia ur Rehman, Sir, 2008 elections were NRO tainted and 46% bogus votes..right..Future elections will be under Zardari with 90% bogus votes..What will Imran do…participate?
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I was going to go to the rally but it was too hot. I think Imran should grow a long beard, that way his inner(taliban) and outer self will be in harmony!
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He is a good man. Remember Pakistanis must remember one thing like JFK said’ Ask not what your country has done for you ask what you are doing for your country ‘. Something like that. If you support this man atleast you will not have a corrupt leader. And he will run the country efficiently. It takes courage to run a hospital like he is doing without expecting anything in return.
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Those who go to Imran’s gatherings are cricket loving young kids. Unfortunately these kids have no votes and to vote they need to be over 18, but once they are over 18, they become wise enough to not to vote him.Recommend
@Nadeem Ahmed:
this is what “Hakumat hatao mulk bachao” movement all about for… hold free and fair election under supervision of supreme court and caretaker setup!!! i hope it will happen early in next year,,,, inshallah!!!!!Recommend
East to West . . . .Imran Khan is the Best!
Vote Imran Khan save your Soul, Honor and Protect your Country from corruption and deception! Last chance for democracy. People from all backgrounds, young and old will vote for Imran Khan as they trust him the most!!
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Imran khan zindabadRecommend
VOTE FOR IMRAN Khan & PTI
otherwise dont complain about corrupt leaders
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I think the only thing that now stands between imran and power are supporters who just don’t vote.
Its nice that we have identified him as our leader, but we should also learn and show other supporters on HOW to vote for him; the process is kind of crappy.
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I truly appreciate the way Mr. Imran khan is struggling now a days. I have nothing but to wish this spectacular LEADER. I assure that i will vote u. InshAllah
Warm regards
Javid ali
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There is no doubt that Imran Khan is better than the rest. At least he is not corrupt and we know when he decides to do a thing, the ALMIGHTY helps him bcoz of his strong determination and faith.
Imran Khan is my choice. But I request all the supporters of Imran Khan to cast their votes too. Esa na ho k wo sirf facebook aur internet per imran ki support hi krte reh jaenRecommend
Imran bhai i fully support you. you r our only hope. please rise to th occasion and save this country from looters and plunderers of our wealth. my whole family supports you and will vote for you. may ALLAH ALMIGHTY bless you. ameen
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This is how Allah rewards hard work. He slogged away for fifteen years having started an ideology based party from scratch. The usual sharks were there to gobble him up but Imran persevered in the face of all obstacles. If all his current opinion poll statistics translate into a corresponding vote bank he will win the next elections by a landslide inshaAllah.
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@ Nadeem Ahmed
Sir I do not like cricket but I would love to vote for Imran. Just Think: a man is sacrificing his everything to get you people rid of corrupt system but you are bent on proving that no body gonna vote for him. Even if Imran secured a single seat in the elections, this will be our success; the struggle will go on culminating in the final success of PTI and the people of Pakistan. It is just a month that PTI started ‘save Pakistan movement’ and you see how people flocked to hear him. We will fight till the end even if it takes us decades. I request all the PTI supporters here to work in their respective areas to create vote bank for the PTI. Mere writing a comment here would not suffice. To achieve something substantial you must spare some time to do practical work only then would it be possible to eliminate the corrupt demagogues.
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@Nadeem Ahmed:
Dear Mr. Nadeem,
You are indeed mistaken. I am not too sure about what incident you are referring to, but it is NOW that Pakistan needs him most and that he is ready to spend his 60′s in its service. You should atleast respect the FACT that he is trying, raising his voice against all evils. Remember, one who does not even condemn oppression in his heart, is part of the crime, let alone his voice and his hand. He is condemning it with heart, his voice, his sweat, his wealth along with a huge number of people. No regrets if he loses, no regrets if he has to face corrupt elections and back out. Atleast he tried, atleast he made an effort unlike you. Look at yourself, and then judge others. Even his opponents do not judge his intentions, show me one politician out there with that quality.
And Allah judges based on intentions, he along with his followers will be rewarded for their intentions, not your 2 cents.
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@Cautious:
You need to seriously follow him before passing statements. How is he going to help the poor? By generating jobs. How will he he generate jobs? By exploiting Pakistani resources. Why haven’t other politicians done so? Because they are corrupt. Who will give him money to create jobs and invest in Pakistan? Myself and an innumerable number of expatriate Pakistanis are ready to assist in any way possible. Can these expats bring a change? You are living on $ 12+ billion dollar yearly on these expats, its not the IMF bringing in those foregin reserves. How did China transform its economy initially? It grew due to foregin investment from Non-resident Chinese, and same with India
If you look at Pakistan from the outside on a macro level, it is indeed blessed with many resources. Only if we get rid of corruption to a significant level make every sector functional, i.e. Agriculture, Railways, PIA, Steel Mills, Wapda with ample check and balance, no one can stop us from being successfull.
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@Nadeem Ahmed people like yOu will sink Pakistan…
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@Nadeem Ahmed:
yea….. they will be wise enough to vote for thugs and hypocrites like pml, mqm , ppp!!!!! lol
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If Imran Khan is the last hope for Pakistan then I am sure most of my relatives will decide to move. He may not be corrupt but he’s an idiot. He sympathizes with terrorists and has no clue about foreign relations or the economy. We are a sad lot of Imran Khan is the last hope.
Please, can a real leader stand up?
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@Saladin
How is he going to help the poor? By generating jobs. How will he he generate jobs? By exploiting Pakistani resources.
That sounds grand — but what untapped resources is he going to develop — where is he going to get the capital — who is he going to sell these resources to? I have never met a politician who wasn’t for jobs and I have never met a politician who ever ran a business or actually created a bona-fide job. Khan is no different.
Who will give him money to create jobs and invest in Pakistan? Myself and an innumerable number of expatriate Pakistanis are ready to assist in any way possible. ..
No offense but that’s nonsense. Pakistan already relied on significant remittances from expatriates — but those remittances go to their families not the State — in short they do nothing directly to raise capital.
..Khans isn’t going to get a dime from the outside World – nor the expatriate community – and if he’s serious about raising capital and ending corruption then he’s going to have to raise taxes and make all Pakistani’s pay them —- and to be blunt Pakistani’s love to complain about corruption but most have no problem paying bribes and cheating on taxes – so I would not hold my breath waiting for that approach to raise significant sums.Recommend
Mr my name is Khan,why are you the lone decenting voice,the party popper?I know why?I have heard him on Mr Fareed Zakaria interview,he had no clue how he would deal with Extremeist,radicals,Taliban,suicide killers,and Mullahas who have no use for Shias,Ahmedaiyas,Ismealia Muslims,not to mention Sikhs,hindus,and Christians?Oh,once Americans are gone,kicked out ,no need for any money,as ,education,health care is free in well fare state,I forget.For hobby the LET’ will trade in their guns for”kabutur(pegion) and take to flying kite,and learn break dancing and dance with RSS and bjp and other assorted kafirs of IndiaThey will be ‘peacenik’ and import pictures of Mahatma Gandhi,these pictures have been in surplus,in kafirlstan(INDIA).What a naive idea to put Imran Khan, as P.M.,he will be a match for India’s Amul Baba.Why am I,raining in on your parade.It will be scene for a life time,Kumbaya,kumbaya,happy days are here again,REJOICE!
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It is evident that your knowledge of basic economics is sub-par but I will try to help you a little. What resources? Reko Diq, Thar Coal, Textile, Agriculture. On top of this, Pakistan has immense potential of utilizing the current agricultural infrastructure to raise crop yields and benefit from all time high food prices. By becoming lesser dependent on energy related imports, Pakistan can significantly improve its balance of payments. During Musharraf era, Pakistan witnessed rapid growth. Why? Investors were confident he was working towards a lesser corrupt governance system while inducing political stability. Pakistan is blessed with the biggest capital of qualified and unskilled labor. If put to proper use, it can yield great results. Only if this political turmoil and electricity issues can be sorted, Pakistan will regain much of its lost economy. There are many ways to attract FDI including the above mentioned. How would he attract expat money? He could offer partnership in infrastructure projects by building investment councils for expats. These expats, can have a major stake in Pakistans economy by purchasing treasury notes. Real estate is another great sector for expats to invest in. Again, all this is only possible if there is transparency, less corruption and good policies. @Cautious:
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clean man of pakistan, we are with you.
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I don’t know how people see him as some kind of greater good at default. He’s doing what all politicians do. He is preaching to the choir. He is taking all of the most common views and saying he’ll make it happen. If it got them votes, a corrupt politician wouldn’t hesitate to claim the same things he does. However, you’ll even find bad politicians being smarter in that respect. They’ll usually choose a smaller, more realistic, number of issues to champion. The only way to tell the sincere from the corrupt is to hear how they plan to go about doing the things they say. That’s how you find out if they gave it any thought and is grounded in reality. Since the corrupt one never really meant it, he won’t have much of an answer up until the end and when he enters his position he goes about his selfish motives. The ones who are your actual hope of the change you seek will be able to pull a plan out almost instantly and it will follow a realistic path of actions leading up to the end. Imran Khan actually falls into a special category. He feeds off of the flattery he gets and in striving for more, he keeps piling more and more claims on top of each other and gives a plan that does not follow a realistic progression.
To make it a bit more simple, what the result of that is: he’ll fail at everything but the public speeches and his obsessed following will accept every excuse without question for his failing to deliver.
That makes him a terrible choice. Even the corrupt have an agenda. They’ll accomplish one thing or another. Imran Khan is just a tease taking advantage of the hope of the desperate and miserable. Instead of people complaining about the corrupt politician… With Imran Khan they’re just going to be lifted up and slammed brutally to the floor, killing the last bit of hope people have because of how flawless he is seen as. Nobody will measure up to the image or be trusted afterwards. Nobody will ever be as good as the worst thing that happened to you. That will not be remotely easy to bounce back from. Imran Khan is not the savior of Pakistan. He is the final nail in the coffin in disguise.
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sure he seems to be the ‘best’ of the current lot of politicians, coz he is going out of the way, he is once again showing us the dreams that we are very fond to see… but what concrete plans does he really have ? Pakistan cannot survive on its own… living like an ostrich is good for nothing … how is he going to fight extremism and corruption ? and what support he has within his party ? surely he cannot win himself the whole national assembly…
i think he will get at max 10 seats in the elections … which is certainly not good enuff, but it realy doesnt mean that votes are thrown away to already tested and crap politicians…
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You HAD to be there in person to see the impact of the rally. Men, women, children, teenagers, young adults– people of ALL ages were there looking for a change for a better Pakistan- not just young boys as some people think. I was there in person and I can tell you there were definitely 50,000 people, if not more. Those who didn’t go will not get a complete picture because the media didn’t cover this event properly and we all know why.
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@Nadeem Ahmed:
haha. were you there at the rally? i think not because i saw men women and children of ALL ages, not just young kids under 18! your comment is invalid purely because its a lie since you are not speaking as someone who was there at the rally. i am! the picture posted above shows people of all ages.
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@Nadeem Ahmed.. Its been more than 18 years since he retired from cricket. And the “cricket loving” youth youre talking about, hasn’t even seen him play. The youth that really is after him believes that he has a habit of fulfilling his promises; like the way he did by making SKCH&RC. When he started his movement of fund raising, everyone asked how could he provide free treatment for the needy.. And as a matter of fact, he accomplished it.
You may vote for your favorite politician in the next elections, but the fact is that our country actually needs a massive change.. Be it in the form of Imran Khan, MQM or the Jamaat e Islami..Recommend
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I would urge all Imran Khan supporters to only register their own vote but to start a campaign in their locality and on internet through which they should:
1. urge relatives, friends, acqauntances, colleagues, neighbours, fellow passengers/travellers, fellow namazies in the mosques, fellow people in markets/bazaars/malls etc to register their vote and to vote for PTI/Imran Khan
2. to print short urdu/pashto/balochi/hindko/sindhi/brahvi/punjabi/siraiki brochures introducting Imran Khan and PTI to the common man and also showing why the common man should vote for Imran Khan/PTI
3. educate and practically help people to register their own vote and also those of their family, friends etc and to also encourage those people to start a similar campaign as the above one
Good luck PTI members!
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May I ask who should be your alternative?@MH:
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i will organise PTI in all over FaisalabadRecommend
We love IK. He has succeeded in giving a vision to the youth, now it’s our duty to wake up others. Lot of hard work is required for success, we’ll have to work for him, to make pakistan a welfare state, where there is rule of law.
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We love you Imran khan,
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Those who support democracy, must support Imran Khan, Because he is the current best. Support Imran and strengthen his team. Imran Khan & Tahreek -e- Insaaf Zinda Abad.Recommend
Plz vote fr Imran.
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Imran Khan is a man of vision, he is inteligent, honest and Committed man. But what make me afraid is the team of persons he will have for his mission should have nearly the same qualities as he is having otherwise it will be difficult for him to go ahead the way he wants and it will be a great dilemma for us as a nation if he doesnot get this team, but InshaAllah with the help of God he will do it.
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WE LOVE YOU IMRAN UNCLE.PLESE SAVE PAKISTAN
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akbar ali sialkot PTI NO 1
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Khan go ahead every one of the country is with you, the time has came to windup the boori bistra of all crupt personnels by their own. Gerthi hoi dhewaron ko aik dhaka our tho. please hurry up it is not the time of waiting more beaucas each and every system in PAKISTAN is going badly down day by day. Recommend