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In declaration of assets, Imran takes jibe at Nawaz
PML-N holds counter press conference, defends foreign remittances law.
PTI chairman calls for all political party leaders to declare assets in front of the media to help end corruption. PHOTO: EXPRESS/ LAHORE
ISLAMABAD: Giving credence to his claim of leading by example, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan has finally done what he has been asking all other politicians to do.
“I made Rs20 million this year during the Cricket World Cup but the money came to me tax-free due to a law passed during Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s rule,” Imran told a press conference on Sunday that he had called to declare his financial assets.
Imran cited the Protection of Economic Reform Act 1992, which he said allows free flow of remittances into the country without declaring the source. “I am against this law as it is being used for the wrong reasons and the PTI will help get rid of it. It has been used for money laundering.”
When asked about the source of PTI’s funding, Khan categorically denied allegations that his party was helped financially by the ISI. “I request the Supreme Court to decide Air Marshal (retd) Asghar Khan’s case and it will become clear who was financed by the ISI. I will quit politics if proved that ISI has funded PTI,” he challenged.
“I am presenting all documents before the media in the hope that other party leaders will follow suit … This is the only way in which corruption can end in Pakistan and taxes can be collected,” Imran said.
But all it provoked his biggest political foe, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, into doing was a counter press conference, challenging Imran’s assertions. “We are not running away from accountability … we have no fear,” said PML-N’s Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, opposition leader in the National Assembly.
Nisar claimed that there were contradictions in Imran’s declaration of assets and he has underestimated his property. He also proposed a special judicial tribunal to scrutinise politicians’ assets and investigate the Inter-Services Intelligence agency’s (ISI) present and past political ventures.
Imran bares all
Flanked by Justice Wajihuddin and newly-appointed vice chairman of PTI Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Imran had given away details of his assets and asked the country’s political leadership to follow suit or prepare for his “civil disobedience” movement.
Imran’s declarations came after a meeting of the PTI’s core committee, which also nominated Qureshi as the party’s vice chairman.
He clarified that neither him nor any member of Shaukat Khanum Hospital’s board of directors received a salary from the hospital. “I myself donated Rs35 million to the hospital till the year 2000,” he said.
He also shared documentary evidence of his palatial house at Banigalla, plots he received as gifts and agricultural land (66.25 acres) that he inherited. “I received two plots from Nawaz Sharif after the 1992 World Cup and I have given both of them to the hospital,” he said. He also declared that he had sold an apartment in London for Rs0.7 million a few years ago.
He reiterated that party tickets will only be awarded to those only who meet the PTI’s criteria on transparency. “We have made no commitment to those joining the party,” he claimed.
For his part, Nisar rejected the allegation and insisted that the law has instead helped Pakistan collect a huge amount every year in the form of remittances that expatriates send. “For God sake Mr Khan, don’t befool the nation … the law we made then was aimed at discouraging transfer of money through illegal channels,” he said.
“He [Imran] did not pay any taxes between 1979, when he started his career as an international cricketer, till 1992 when he retired and entered politics.”
Nisar said that the PML-N also wants to bring a private bill in parliament to establish a body that will scrutinise assets of politicians, military generals and judges both inside and outside Pakistan.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 5th, 2011.
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Good IK!! We are with you !!
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Bravo Mr. Khan. Indeed the only hope for this sorrow state.
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All Pakistani bigwigs should take up this challenge and declare their assets. Those who waver should be declared a burden on Pakistan
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Now take that PML-N!!!
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Yet again clean sweep by imran khan!!
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It is the time to ask your party leader to declare your all assets.
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Imran Khan is setting new standards in politics of Pakistan. Today’s decision to present his assets to media is a bouncer for political mafia.
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Well done Imran… I was’nt a fan but am definately impressed with this gesture. I hope other will follow suit.
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Well done Imran Khan! Inshallah the future belongs to PTI.
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imran khan zindabad.. pakistan zindabad
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Great work. We need honesty in our politics. This should shut some of the PML-N mouths. Let’s see how poor Zardari and Nawaz are.Recommend
why did he not declare NAWAZ’s assets?
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God save this man from the people of Pakistan
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Great leader
http://t.co/DFa6DNY4
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There’s one thing that I think is the sexiest thing in the whole world, and that is determination. Imran is determined, and that is key to success! Plus it makes him all the more appealing to vote for as a confident, honest and hardworking Prime Minister. Good luck buddy!
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The legend always leads… now follow….
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What a joke
RecommendOnly Rs 20 mils?
Is there no other income
How much he spent at Minar e Pakistan
where that money came from.
Come on Imran Khan it is very easy
to fool people by showing some papers
Ask Nawaz , Zardari or Altaf to endores it
Good job. I hope that attempts to malign Imran and do a character assassination are not successful. I’ll vote for him !
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Good move. If Nawaz, Shabhaz and others have any integrity left they will follow suit.Recommend
Wait for Mr Nisar to start saying trash in front of media soon!
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Now thats called a bouncer! Take that PPP and PML-N – clean bowled! LOLS
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brave and the only possible act of justice
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A good step to challenge opponents. Nobody doubt Imran’s honesty, but this will force other leaders to declare their assets.
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Now that a leader with guts like such is coming forward, how can anybody with a sane mind possibly not vote for him ?
His fearless stance, strong ethic’s and patriotism undeniably makes him the best candidate for our Pakistan.
I mean, truly, he’s our guy.
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PTI we are with U.
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Great KHAN…!
v r wid U….! :)
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Takes lots of guts to do that…………..way to go Imran!!
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GEO imran khan …..we r wid u
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This is a genuine leader, showing his committment for the fair and sincere politics. God help him to fulfil his and nation’s dream.
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Now media must be after all public figures for their asset declaration. Investigative journalists must scrutinize and unearth anything that is not declared.
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Bravo Khan Sahab!
You are always a step ahead & a trend setter! All others should follow Khan :)
We support Imran Khan and hope for a welfare and prosper Pakistan under his leadership.
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Not a single politician will declare his actual assets except CEC of PTI,or may be Jahangir Tareen who regularly pays tax. Imran Khan, once again, you are one up,we stand behind you.Blighters must get out.
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I salute your this courage and example for other political party leaders.you are such a bravo and we are with you now and in the future.
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Imran Sb,
This is not right.. Declaring your asset is cheating.. Unspoken understanding between all politicians, not to touch this topic… This is cheating Imran sb.. Now all the politician will be caught, who will run the country if we don’t have corrupt politicians?? = Pp..
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Thats the way should be .. PTI a only honest party in pakistan and hope for youngsters. Chalo Chalo Mizar e Quaid Chalo 25 th dec.. its time to show karachi youth..
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IK you have always played a champions inning!! you -are-an-absolute-LEGEND!
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In an interview on TV Imran Khan said that one plot was given to him after they won they series from India in ’87, and the second one after the world cup. I thing it’s misquoted here.
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i gotta feeling change is coming in Pakistan………………………………PPP n PMLN hav pushed beloved Pakistan in a hole.
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So How Much were his assets?
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Imran khan the law was not made by nawaz sharif but is a general internatioinal law to encourage foreign investment into any country……..dont state wrong things……this law is to encourage people from abroad to convert money for better causes in a preferred country through investment, setting up factories and creating jobs………its not about money laundring, but about taxing the right people! Pakistan is maybe one of the very few countries of the world which adversely taxes its own exports……Recommend
I sincerely hope PTI never nomiate shah mahmood as its senior vice president…He has been there,enjoyed the privileges and now contaminating PTI…Imran had worked so hard and only hope in such darkness.If such people become in power then what the difference we can make? (We the commoners). shah mahmood class will never let the untouchables break the wishes circleRecommend
Imran Bhai,
We luv you. You r the only hope for this country. May Allah Almighty bless you and give you more strength to make this country a success. Long Live Pakistan……
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Yeh cheezz !!
PML(a-z), PPP, and all other parties
Now DO or DIE !Recommend
Brilliant Step ! now its Nawaz and Zardari’s turn.
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@R.A:
well first time in the history of pakistan he collected money for political reasons before 30th april he went to US and U.K for fundraising he did 5 shows in different cities . and he collected about 25 million in these charity dinners for his political party
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PKR 20million since world cup, what a joke.
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i love you imran khan. you are the future of pakistan. no allegation on you are loyalty and honesty. we want imran khan next president
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@R.A: You’re judging him by other parties’ standards that you’re used to. Where the more personal wealth you have, the more you ‘invest’ to buy an election. PTI’s Minar-e-Pakistan rally was funded with donations of ordinary Pakistanis, especially those living abroad like myself.
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Imran khan is my leader, i am proud of him
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@maestro:
Clean bowled by a bouncer?
Whatever well done IK.
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Imran Khan should stop wasting time on these silly issues. 80 % of Pakistan’s rich people including Imran Khan have accumulated their wealth through dubious means. Imran Khan should spend more time in presenting his plans to the people and explain how he will get their. Once elected he can do what ever he can to remove the ills of the society. Calling others corrupt all the time will not change anything. Every body knows who is honest and who is corrupt. Imran does not need to tell this open truth to the public.Recommend
IK sets New Trends in Pakistani Politics … High Standard by IK starts new Era of Politics in Pakistan ….
No more Manafkat aur Jhoot aur ilzam bazi ….. FACTS only …
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May Allahالله be Please With You & Bless You for Your generacity To This Nation.. Amen
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God bless Imran khan!
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@R.A: Ik cant aford these jalsa expenses from his pocket. its people who r supporting him uk main 20 hours kaam kurna wala student bhe 50 pound khurch kur ke ik ka dinner attend kirta ha to raise fund for party..Recommend
@R.A:
if you think he is doing jalsas from his own income, I feel sorry for you.
PTI has paying member scheme where members pay 10$ or more per month. PTI organised 2 fundraisers in US and raised more than 10 crores from overseas pakistanis for these jalsas. People who have trusted him with their money for SKCMH also trust his political campaign and contribute accordingly. This may sound new to you but its the way political parties are run in the developed world, not by hoarding peoples money while in power and spending it during elections to get re-elected and continue the cycle.
I hope you join PTI after clearing your misconceptions.
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@maestro…. Clean bowled on a bouncer, isn’t that odd?
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@R.A:
He’s declaring his personal assests…events such as the Minar-e-Pakistan jalsa come from the party’s treasury not from his own pocket.
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this act can only be done by a fair and patriotic person well done and God bless you
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This law allowing money to be brought into the country tax-free and not subjected to serious questioning…I may be wrong, but is this really such a terrible thing?
Why should one have to suffer for bringing foreign currency into Pakistan? It seems like a good thing to me.
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Ravishing statements. Best of luck Imran Khan, Prayers with PAKISTAN and you. :)
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Sharif brothers are simple and live an austere life. They have paid only Rs 5000 IT for the year 2009/2010. Why is Imran calling shots and asking them to show assets. How can poverty stricken people like Nawaz Sharif and Ch Nisar declare assets once they don’t have anything to pay in taxes.
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What a Brave man you are Khan. May Allah gives you a very long life and May He gives you a chance to change the fate of this poor nation. You are our Pride, You are the only hope of Pakistan & Pakistanis.
Ya Allah her leader ko Imran Khan bana de jo kam az kam awaam kaa dard to samjhain. (ameen).
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Appreciated.Recommend
Great Important thing is not declaration of assets but Imran also disclosed the source of assets and also the proof of legal transaction of money through bank. Sharif brothers will declare their assets but thier standard of living does not match, second they get defeated on source and most important the transaction of money from pakistan to abroad for factories and then back to Pakistan.
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We Love Pakistan……….
We Love Tehreek-e-Insaaf….
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An exemplary action. I still cant believe it. Its one of a kind action in Pakistani politics. He has successfully elevated his stature as a Leader. I would be praying for his success.
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It makes no difference whether Imran Khan had declared his assets.
It is a nation which has most corrupt politicians on earth and no one is going to declare his or her assets despite the fact that man is born with empty hands and is returned to his Creator with empty hands.
Quaid-e-Azam did not make Pakistan that politicians, bureaucrats and businessmen should cheat the country. The day these people will start giving taxes on their actual earnings, there will be no need for Pakistan to take the begging bowl to IMF and the World Bank.
The day I will be given an opportunity to become an independent Mohtasab-e-Ala and pressure from any quarter, I will unearth all the black sheeps in the country and will make Pakistan a true welfare state according to the dream and desire of the Father of the Nation.
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@ R.A. What your brain can not understand is that the “o million is Imran Khan’s personal income and not the party’s. Why would he be spending personal money on Lahore Jalsa?Recommend
well done brave man others will never declare there assit becz they looted the pakistani nation now i hop all pakistani awake and they dont vote both of them last hop of paksitanRecommend
@ R.A, People were fooled when they voted most corrupted parties, PML n, PPP, MQM. etc. Well, I dont wanna waste my time arguing with you. Bottom line: Face the reality, Imran Khan is a Legend and a great leader.
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Great Leaders
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GEO Old Boy
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This is not most important. Because Shareef brothers have already been declared their assets in 2007. If Imran Khan has any objection about their assets then he should go to Supreme Court and prove that they are not clear.
Most Important question is how Imran Khan and others Earned these assets? Who woould Justify? I think No one from the Imran side.
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Amazing. I always knew he would do something out of the extra ordinary. You deserve to be the next prime minister. You are in a different league altogether. Imran Khan we are with you.
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Well done; this kind of honesty is what people of Pakistan need
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Imran Khan is an honest leader.This is a great move.InshAllah his hard work to eradicate corruption from Pakistan will surely pay-off.
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Khan Sahib is truely a Pioneering politician in the history of Pakistan. Name me one politician ever in history of Pakistaan who has taken transparency to this level.
The ball is in PML(n) court. It’s simple as that for them: Either show transparency OR stop being hypocrites and leave politics.
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@R.A: We supporters of Imran Khan PTI contributed that money they used in Minar-e-Pakistan Ja;sa. Do you have any objection?
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What Ik declared is nothing new except creating a hue a cry. It was twice a hype than a reality.
What IK did not tell:
1- His Bank accounts details;
2- Price of London flat which he bought in 1983.
3- Sources of income which help him buy flat in London.
4- what were his sources of income on which he had to pay a huge amount of Tax mouting to 18 Lacs in 2010 and which fell down to the extent that the total payable tax touched the lowest level of only 3.5 lacs rupees.
5- Reasons for the decrease in his income level which caused him bear loss which was compensated by his income from the world cup.
6- He did not mentioned his 32 kanals of land which he declared in his 2007 nomination papers which was worth 8 lacs which itself is a joke.
IK also tried to mislead the nation by way of terming the “Economic Reforms Act” as a mean to money laundering. The law was introduced to encourage more and more remittances by those working in offshore. This helped Pakistan increased its revenues through this source. The logic for excepting this amount from taxes was that they were already paying taxed on their earning in the countries of their work.
This was very much helpful to promote remitances through banking chanel ,and discourge hawala and hundi system.
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Setting new standards every day…..kudos PTI
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Now PML N will rather than doing something in answer they will arise some more baseless allegations and will keep on doing such absurd poilictics of blaming which they used to do with PPP you did this bla bla……..Imran We are with U……..U r Champion.
Others cannot stand………or face Imran how can they face America……Recommend
Venerated Imran khan hats off to you , I salute your sprite and courage you will bring really change to the nation,
i will sacrifice even my self for PTI
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Where can we find the details of his assets ?
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very niceRecommend
@R.A:
Rs 20 mill is his personal income and parties are not just run with the personal donations. But it is a collective effort. Pti is the only party that has a very big donation group. I am astonished at the intelect of some who question Imran afte all this. He is the only one who is initiating and hitting all the right buttons.
Come on pakistan and wake up!!!!!! For all sake,,,,,!!!!!!!!!
Let’s buld a nation.
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Imran Khan stands out like a “STAR” on the Cloudy & Gloomy Political Sky of Pakistan…
Bravo Chairman…
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Goodluck imran …go ahead..
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good imran khan they(pml n,q and ppp) defeat us.we are with u.ALLAH HAFIZ
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@R.A: you dont want to accept reality, otherwise its written all over. Even a child can understand it. So, either join the tsunami or get out of its way.Recommend
you are our hope Mr.Imran khan and we that you must change Pakistan….best of luck…
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@Khurram Mansoor:
since world cup 2011 because he is an expert in cricket
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@Wahab:
He never held any public office. This is just a gesture to prove himself cleanest. Human cant be 100 % perfect but my Imran Khan is best of all
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Nice, no one doubt on your honesty IK. if someone does, then either he is jealous of your success or have some vested interest in the current setup of Pakistan.
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Welldone Imran Khan.. You have really set the tough standards in Pakistan Politics. We salute you and will vote for you InshaAllah !
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Good step.
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Khan sb what r ur view about Ch shujaat, he is also the part of Government but u never criticize his political role and part
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@Khurram Mansoor
Please read again. He did not say he made Rs 20 Mlln since world cup 1992. He said THIS YEAR alone he made Rs 20Mlln from the world cup, which means the world cup that happened this year that India won.
Hope this clarifies.
May Allah protect IK and change Pakistan’s luck forever.
Ameen
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Best leader in the history.as Imran khan won the world cup for Pakistan so he can bring revolution in Pakistan.
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@R.A:
I think u have no idea what he has been doin after WC 92, ur comment is inadequate.. y dont u read something abt imran khan before passing ur comment? … u think those 20M were the only bucks IK had? hahah.. just google him .Recommend
A True opportunistic leader taking great advantage of the situation…. Bravo I like such leaders
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Imran khan is doing right job, this is another step taken by him which will persuade other politicians to follow him. Good luck to you and Pakistan.
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@Sashayub: This law would have been made for any reason but Nawaz used for black money making.Recommend
Very poor show by Imran Khan. There was nothing new in it. We know in Pakistan paupers can live like kings. Imran also knows these tricks. Asking to declare assets is most absurd thing. Its a private affair between governt revenue agencies/election commision and person himself. Only revenue agencies can check and verify these things, others who do without government permission or court order commit a crime. Imran Khan did one thing right, he did not declare Mr. Sharif’s assets, otherwise he could have gone straight to jail after press conference.Recommend
@Jawad Sure humans cannot be 100% perfect so I am just trying to clear my confusion. May be Express Tribune misquoted him. Facts should be right. What I heard from him is what I mentioned and here he is quoted differently, Simple.
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A little reality check for everyone. Till now, only about 38 old faces have joined PTI. Even if PTI awards tickets to ALL of them (which is yet to be seen), these will remain in a MINORITY considering the fact that PTI needs to award tickets to about 1000 candidates for National and Provincial Assemblies. A MINORITY (especially if it is only 10%) will be forced to stay within the law while being a assembly member from PTI and will not be able to influence or hijack the party agenda. So it is about LEADERSHIP, which IK keeps talking about. For PTI supporters, have TRUST on your leadership to handle the old faces and keep them in line while being in PTI. The time for criticism would be when they award tickets.http://707monty.blogspot.com
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The sign of a great leader is to lead from the front. Thats exactly what imran has done! Its time the people of pakistan select to captain your country once again. This time to fight against the political crooks in your nation.
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The Great Imran Khan , U did a great job…Go ahead….
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Imran Bhai
Good Luck… Allah will help u … we are all with u. I will join u in 25th Dec in Karachi
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It’a a pity he didn’t ask Shah Mahmood Qureishi (now his party’s V.P.) to declare his assets and reveal how much income tax he’s paid in the past.
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@R.A:
ever heard of party donations??!! IK by far is not only the biggest recipient of charitable donations from Pakistanis living abroad like myself, but also the highest recipient of political party donations. While Jalsas of PPP and PML-N are funded by tax payers money, not only PTI, but Shaukat Khanam Memorial Hospital, Namal College, Imran Khan Foundation, and every entity under the leadership of IK is audited and its accounting is transparent. Please check PTI and websites for this information if you so desire. Think hard and deep, before voting this time around; this is not about your ego or mine, your party or mine, its about Pakistan and its people. Others have looted us for decades and they have blood on their hands. Tomorrow it could be ours. We need to change this once and for all. Pakistan and PTI Zindabad.Recommend
Imran khan has proved himself a true and honest politician.Now its time requirement that all other politicians follow suit,and they all should declare their assets truly.imran khan has proved himself a brave leader.
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IK .. you have always brought good name, prosperity and well-being to your nation and have never taken anything unlike our other PML, PPP, ANP and MQM politicians. You are a real champ. You lead, we’ll follow. Pakistan Paindabad.
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You never cease to inspire me Imran Khan. God bless you.
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Who certify these papers which HONEST leader showed us?
What is the reference?
Any one can show some papers and say ” i declare my assets”.
One question to fun club and lovers.
Could you please share with us the contributions of Mr. SMQ for PTI?
because we want to know on which bases he is “appointed” as vice chairman of pti.
It is just shame to see a leader who talks about inqalab but can not even hold elections in his own party?
He appointed himself lifetime chairman? But he do not stop calling other parties family parties.
kya yeh khula tazaad nee?
I feel sorry for fun club and lovers. They stayed all 15 years “online” with imran but SMQ is appointed as vice chairman within 2 days after he joined party.
Imran khan zindabad , short cut Zindabad, short cut zindabadRecommend
Good work…
Will vote for PTI…
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well done khan shb. we r already with you. we r proud of you
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So I paid 38% tax on my hard earned income here in Canada and then after that i send some money home through legal ways (not via Hundi) and mr imran khan is ready to charge more tax on that..?????????????????? I thought i was already doing a great service to my country by sending foreign reserve back home. The same foreign reserve for which this same imran khan is going to lick feet of international bankers, once he gets a chance. So the Govt of Pakistan will keep my dollars, which they otherwise would beg for, to US et al.. and will pay my family in Rupees. I think they are already getting huge benefit from me.
This guy absolutely makes no sense.
He should have paid tax on his 20 million regardless of that law. It is like, as if a US soldeir in afghanistan kills a civillian and then walks away by saying “ooh.. there is no law in afghanistan that stops a US soldier from doing it so I am not a murderer”. Yes Mr Khan you like all other political and religious leaders in Pakistan, are evading tax. Don’t act like an angel.Recommend
I am not fan of Imran and any other political party. But Imran is right all political leaders must show their wealth. Do not side track this move Nawaz and Gilani must show their wealth. once you show your assets,Verification is later.Recommend
@Kamran, you and IK are wrong, double taxation avoidance agreement started way before 1992, the first such agreement was signed between USA and Pakistan in 1957.
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And the latest such agreement was signed with Venezuela in 2008
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25th Dec The Jalsa of PTI karachi is open a very new good Period of Pakistan and i hope the karachi jalsa is bigger than lahore jalsa Inshallah..
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Imran sab, since you are new to politics and that too in opposition, there is nothing to declare. The question is whether you will be the same Imran Khan after getting into power and position.
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I’ve done chartered accountancy and am currently working in a bank, and am sorry to say but that tax amount is way to small for someone belonging to the upper-class society. as far as the income from cricket is concerned he was rich even before that, and if that Rs. 20mill, then that’s an amount that even most middle class families in our country possess.
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Look Imran Khan is doing all this to attrack voters. If he were so truthfull he should have declared his assets years ago. Other than declaring assets, we need to know what are his creditionals to prove his a successful politician. Yesterday a republican presidential hopeful has to withdrawn just because he was unfaithful to his wife. What is the standard of Imran Khan ethic and moral values.
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Mr. Imran Khan has declared his assets, thats very good. The fact is if Mr. Imran Khan says that other leaders are hippocrates and afraid of declaring their assets. In my opinion declaration of assets in front of media or elsewhere is not required by any institute except the Election Authority.
Mr Imran Khan should collect the data from the Election Commission and bring them before the Law of Land if he thinks that they have failed to make a correct declaration.
This moves of his though seems positive but this is not done anywhere in the world. Since he wants it done that way so all must oblige.
He seems to have raised to raise his popularity among the upcoming young people who do not have indepth knowledge and practices. he should figt for an independent Election Commission who unbiasedly check the authenticity of declarations
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The neat and clean person of Pakistan THE KHAN….
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@R.A:
An enemy cant endorse you . It is just like expecting a lion to eat ice cream from a crystal bowl.Presented well by a beautiful woman . He would destroy all three ; the woman ; ice cream and the crystal bowl . If you are looking for distruction ; there are better ways .
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@R.A:
for God sake stop being skeptical about the most honest and sincere person of Pakistan. He is the only hope we have and people like you want to choose same cheap, arrogant and corrupt politicians again and ruin the whole country. shame on you.
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ITO 2002 says income has to be taxed at source or in Pakistan, if earned abroad. Has to be taxed at one location. Remittances are not personal.
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Congrats Makhdoom Sahib…..
Now the next destination not to compromise for less than Foreign Minister slot, if at all PTI comes to power.
Keep it upRecommend
Atleast imran takes the stip to stop the evil of cruption from pakistan, this is for the first time in pakistan.
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a bold step by a bold leader..heartening to see him taking all the bigwigs of this country to task…even more encouraging are the comments posted here by fellow country men..but,hey a request to you all…be the part of change on the day it matters most…u have to come out of your homes on election day n use your right to choose,which is also a duty….Long live pakistan.
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good job by imran khan for the first time in pakistan..
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There we go Khan sahib :)
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@Sashayub:
Imran is trying to fool people by making exaggerated claims. So far he has not disclosed his manifesto and how he is going to achieve it. Imran Khan in the past has done similar tricks but failed miserably. First he targeted PMLQ but by supporting Musharaf , he last his credibility. Then he turned to MQM and gave up. His present trick will also meet similar fate.
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Now this is called a true Leader,Long live khan we youth of Pakistan is with you Imran Khan.Becuz he is the only man who can brought change in our corrupt politics.
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@A.M.Malik: Bouncer ,yorker,doosra&googly all in one
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did you personlay go at minar pakistan jalsa of imran khan? what you see at that moment? people came on own exp or support by pti? shame on you.@R.A:
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welldone ! new standerd in pakistan corrupt politics. now it is oblige others to do so ! but i know others will start crying reather declare assets.
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Imran bhai is great. Please also call upon Altaf Hussain, that so-called helper of poor men and women, to declare his (almost all) assets as well.Recommend
Now this is called a true Leader,Long live khan we youth of Pakistan is with you Imran Khan.Becuz he is the only man who can brought change in our corrupt politics.Recommend
Vote for PTI…
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Musarraf also declared his assets..my nation with short term memory loss.. a guy which cant control when he was having money and power.. shows his week character…
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@ Imran Khan’s “gift” logic”:
So I wouldn’t be taxed if my father gift his house, instead of me inheriting it, to me?
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@ Jamshed
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collecting money
for political reasons
for charity
for show at Minare Pakistan
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What a joke with this country!!!
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“During the press conference, it was also announced that Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Quraishi will serve as vice-chairman of the PTI.”
Ugh. I wish Imran Khan would be more selective about who he takes into the PTI fold, and moreover who he places in positions of power. Seems like he’s bringing all the old tried-and-tested failures back in again.
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Come on you took it to heart, I was just joking, lets go for a tea break and resume on a different pitch.
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