Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Awan said that the PPP wanted to bring Qureshi's “real face” to the forefront but never did that because it would have given an impression that a party loyalist who was brought to the PPP by Benazir Bhutto was removed from his post.
(Read: Tribune Take: Shah Mehmood Qureshi up for grabs)
She added that Qureshi had “unveiled” his face and now party members knew that he was an “opportunist”, and that he did not quit the ministry over governance issues but due to his political portfolio.
Awan said that the party members were hurt by Qureshi’s statements against the PPP.
The information and broadcast minister said that when Qureshi joined the PPP, his contributions were recognised by the party and said that whenever someone joins the PPP, they are given respect and acceptance and when one leaves the party he is “humiliated in the world and the hereafter.”
Awan said that history was evident and that former PPP MNAs Farooq Leghari and Mustafa Khar were example of it.
Awan also termed Qureshi a “political nomad” and said that the party wishes that he remains consistent to one party in future.
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She can talk!!! She has very short memory.. Which party was she in before joining the PPP? Is she sure that she will never change party ever again?
Firdous Ashiq Awan:
Why you have started talking like “Masi Museebtay”?
I do not see any more comrades of BB with Mr. Zardari while he is the President.
If Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that PPP has become “Zardari League”, he has spoken the truth.
A huge blow for PPP. With SMQ with PTI. It will sweep southern Punjab. PTI will get urban Punjad and KPK. Both PPP and PML(N) will be biggest losers in all scenarios.
@JaySabir: Ha! Ha! not bad. I was being subtle.
hahaha hereafter???Ofcorse! because clearly,God loves only PPP..all the rest Infidels!!! :P
@Gul Rukh:
I certainly hope not.
@"Pakistan-a nation in denial":
Islam is a religion, Christianity is a religion, Hinduism is a religion, PPP is a political party, PTI is a political party, lets keep it that way.
She forgot when a Chinese delegation left when firdous came late to hotel. What you can expect from her.
How does she know about 'hereafter'?
Guys a news...soon she will also leave PPP and join PMLN...she is also an opportunist...and by the way people of that health suits best to PMLN
lol haha
Vienna,November 15,2011 Does it mean Shah Maqdoom Quereshi is a Hazara like nomad, unrecognized as true Musalman? Taravadu Taranga Trust for Media Monitoring TTTMM India --Kulamarva Balakrishna
@Realist. (ORIGINAL): Sir Ji. Principles also stand for something. Otherwise there won't be a difference between being loyal and being a partner in crime!
@MAD: ppp is not but pti is a religion
I think she is right regarding Farooq Leghari and Mustafa Kar!!
"when one leaves the party he is “humiliated in the world and the hereafter.” This sounds more like a death threat and consequence of leaving a mafia. Is Firdous Ashiq Awan suggesting that the PPP is a mafia?
:), He has left the party not the religion. I think who follow the party with such dedication that party is everything for him/her and compromise on every principle will get that reward which firdous sahiba is talking about INshAllah
look who's speaking.. a member of musharraf's govt!!!
whoever leaves the party is “humiliated in the world and the hereafter.” Is PPP a religious cult??? It seems to be a religion as Islam? May be the party says someday "there is a death penalty whoever leaves PPP".
All those haters of the establishment. Remember one thing. When things go wrong and there is a war on pakistan by someone the politicians will run away and the establishment n army will fight.
@JaySabir: sir love your comment..lol keep it up!
Like this people are not ready to listen opposing remakrs, but when they are powerless they have right to give any remakrs again other.
@Parvez: A gem that is impossible to find any where else
Ms. Awan, classy as always.
@Parvez: i think you forgot to place "R" somewhere between gem :-)
mud throwing politics, annoyed and familiar with these practices, please do any thing new.
look who's talking!
Firdous Ashiq Awan - a true gem !!!!!!!!.
when one leaves the party he is “humiliated in the world and the hereafter.” I didnt know PPP was a religion.
Firdous Ashiq Awan don't you think Pti will have the need of a experienced FM in the future if it comes into power.
when one leaves the party he is “humiliated in the world and the hereafter.” LOL i can laugh to death today! Thankyou for such entertainment PPP :-)
Suffers in the hereafter? I'd rather say 'is forgiven for all his/her sins and sent directly to heaven' - the PPP need a reality check. A serious one.