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Javed Hashmi made PTI president
PTI president would have a say in decisions related to awarding party tickets to the members.
PTI president would have a say in decisions related to awarding party tickets to the members. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE
LAHORE: Javed Hashmi was made the President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday, Express News reported. It was not immediately clear whether Hashmi was voted into the position.
Hashmi, during a press conference in Lahore along with PTI Chairman Imran Khan, said that the party members will all work together against corruption and for strengthening democracy.
Having a significant party position, the new PTI president would have a say in decisions related to awarding party tickets to members.
Hashmi had joined the PTI in December last year. The former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader had disclosed that his decision was not emotional nor for power, and taken only after making sure that Imran was not supported by the establishment.
Hashmi at the press conference also welcomed the workers of the Pakistan Democratic Party (PDP), which has recently merged with the PTI.
According to a source, Hashmi has played an important role in convincing the PDP president Nawabzada Mansoor to merge his party with the PTI.
It is pertinent to mention that three of the prominent PTI members – Mian Azhar, Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri and Sardar Assef Ahmed – have still not been appointed to any party position.
Top positions in PTI
Chairman Imran Khan
Secretary General Dr Arif Alvi
President Javed Hashmi
Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi
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That’s an amazing progress.
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Good Decision.
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Great news.True democratic party.Ik zindabad
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They are compensating for the lack of respect that Hashmi suffered in PMLN. Good job. Being Hashmi is something I always think as a respectful stuff on PTI chest….
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Good decesion…everyone should accept it…but CEC should say they accept it…
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I like the way ET is keeping on eye on top positions in PTI and specially mentioned that few politicians still don’t have any position assigned. Hold on, PTI is holding elections within part and everyone will get a chance. Still confused?
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Certainly a good move. JH having a strong position in the party will further strengthen its stance on corruption free governance and it also means that PTI won’t be bowing to establishment.
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Woah, I doubt there were many objections from the CEC here. Javed Hashmi has always been widely respected even by his opponents.
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Mazdoor ka pasina khushk hone se pehle ujrat. That is what we call following the teachings in every sense of the word.
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This is the best team possible, finally a real chance of voting for a better Pakistan
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good decision..!!
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Whats the difference between president and chairman technically? just asking if anyone knows?
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Mr.Hashmi is great choice for a leadership position in PTI. Hardly any PTI supporter would make an objection on his nomination. He is a man known for his politics of principles.
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PTI cannot get any better president than Javed Hashmi. A wise decision.
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Its a good incentive to feel him good and also keep him in party.
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that’s my party, Mr. Hashmi really earn this position. I hope and pray PTI will work for the betterment of common man in my lovely country.
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Status quo supporters react: http://stylee32.net/images/blog/oyVgP.gif
To those who think that’s overstated – read views on PTI all those who comment underneath the articles supporting the blanket assumptions in the article, etc.. No one in the history of Pakistan’s politics has been assessed from a prism narrower than the prism used to assess Imran Khan. Recommend
A Great team now my vote will be worth it. INSHALLAH PTI will come in power in the next general elections.
And to Kanwal, President is someone who heads the operations and is responsible for the day to day businesses within a firm/organization whereas the Chairman holds more power and can VETO the decisions of the President. Chairman usually refers to heading the Board of Directors of an organization. And Vice Chairman is second in command and has more say in the BOD after the Chairman.
Hope that answers your concern
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Great! Now make him president of Pakistan. He is the biggest politician alive.
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Here comes the Bhagi…….Is PTI still an establishment party????? Imran is ont he oath of change and people like Hashmi must be on the front line.
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@Kanwal
Just another post. Like in PMLn, President vs Founder.
They are claiming president will be responsible for ticket awarding but I doubt if he will have 100% say in that.
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Hashmi deserves that.
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This is a slap on the faces of N-league . Hashmi is a politician of the highest standards. He was a lone warrior of PML(N) against Musharraf when even Sharifs ran away to save their lives. If the atrocities in Adiala could not break him, he would never be broken ever in his life. And right now, we need a few good men here in Pakistan who could never be broken by anyone. nit by lust, by power, money or status. Kudos to PTI and IK for judging the worth of a baghi. Recommend
Awesome.
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Will it make any difference for the party members or on the PTI voters? I don’t think so.
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A great move
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@Ali: No one should have 100% say in anything. There should always be checks and balances. Otherwise it would be a dictatorship.
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@siddique:
? how is it democratic? a few days ago IK said he is going to go for party wide elections and then he does this. It shows age is catching upto him and he doesnt know what to do. party is over…. reality is now settling in and that is gloomy.
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Democratic? When did they have elections? Imran khan chairman, Hashmi president, Qureshi vice president, kasuri semi vice president….who is appointing them?
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@siddique: Democracy or Adhocism… Who selected or voted Mr Hashmi.
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adhocism
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Hahahhahahah :D President and Chairman? whats the difference :D And then Vice Chairman :D lolllllllllll
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@ Ali Tipu, why its a slap on PML(N)’s face? Mian brothers had given JH the respect he deserved. He could not have won a single seat without Mian Brothers support. They prefered him over SMQ and accepted his demands. He was the reason SMQ did not join PML(N). He will be awarded some useless and powerless positions in PTI, but he cannot win any seat. Recommend
Democracy cann’t function unless people have tolerance and respect to divergent views. The composition of the society should be such that there is tolerance, patience, and abhorrence to violence, so that any ruler can deliver goods. All leaders are good to some extent and also bad to some extent. Our system only makes them function for the development of our society. This system is made or broken by people’s participation in governance.
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Just selection….why no election held for this important post in party. IK & PTI disappointed again. No difference between PTI n any other party, everything same.
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Great Decision. Positive Beginnings towards a truly Democratic Pakistan.
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List the top 20 positions in PMLN and PPP and see how many of butttos and Sharifs there and you dont see any khan no brother, no Son, no cousin and not even a sister i like this party for its democracy as it doesnt give you the feel of a FAMILY OWNED COMPANY.
Yes now its time to make Bagi President of Pakistan he is indeed a Diamond in PTI Crown.
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A good decision indeed. May God Almighty give him good health and long life to see a changed pakistan,envisioned by Imran khan, during his lifetime.
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Very good….
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What is the difference between Chairman and President. I mean which one is the head?
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It is the good decision taken by PTI and I have no doubt on JH credibility, he should be given this respect, but as IK said that this party would be democratic one and every position would be elected by members of their party so how come JH become the president of PTI. I have trust on IK and PTI but these steps are not satisfying entirely at the extent…!!
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GOOD
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I thought PTI is going to decide all the party position via election within the party? just wondering does this will happen at the top management or still at very low level.
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Dear all,
before you all start criticizing the decision, the values of democracy must be understood, there is a CEC and chairman and president are elected by CEC, Elections while will be taking place, will be under a president, all others including chairman positions will be dissolved and president will be the caretaker of the party in that process once all the positions including Chairman are elected then there will be a revision of post of president elections.
a chairman heads the CEC where as a president even heads CEC including Chairman. this is what is difference between chairman and president, just as there is a difference between PM and President.
hopefully you have understood the decision of announcing president before elections as president is one to decide election process while chairman position remains dissolved
Many thanks just last request before criticizing make a picture of party elections in your mind then you will understand how good this decision was.
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This is a rubberstamp position anyway…it wont make any difference…IK did, does and would always call the shots. PTI is a one man show and everyone knows that…
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Good news,,,, better then PMLN and PPP…….,
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President : Javed Hashmi Saab
V President : SMQ
what about old PTI leaders? although Javed Hashmi stands tall with his persona and stature in entire PTI along with IK
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PTI wants to leverage on The Pious Makhdoom Javed Hashmi’s prior experience with the ISI, and his connections with regards to generating donations from “various sources”.
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“Anyone can join PTI. The party tickets and high positions will only be given to those with clean background and histories.”
Still not sticking to your ‘manifesto’ PTI? It’s a shame, I really thought we could make a difference.
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Democratic move!Recommend
This is a good decision and will certainly strengthen the party I congratulate Mr.Imran Khan of this wise decision and it shows that there is a real democracy in the party as against those parties where all important positions are retained in their own home..I wish him good luck.
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Its a shame that the move comes at a time when Hashmi is under the suspicion of having received money from Yunus Habib, If PTI can trust Yunus Habib for giving money to Nawaz Shareef then why does the benchmark change when the same Yunus Habib says he gave money to their own leader, javed hashmi. Shame on you Imran khan.
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Isnt Javed Hashmi accused of recieving Rs. 4 crore in the Mehrangate episode? Corruption forgotten? Oh sorry, he joined PTI, all sins forgiven.
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@amanat ali:
You guys really blind… What good? Just wait and see how it ll will unravel. How is this good for democracy, can someon explain to me?….
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Let us see the top leadership:
Secretary General Dr Arif Alvi (retired dentist from Karachi)
President Javed Hashmi (makhdoom)
Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi (makhdoom)
Emmm, I’m confused…
Weren’t they an ideological party as opposed to a Piri landord party????
What happened to all the students?
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After knowing that Javed Hashmi has received money from Younis Habib, selecting Javed Hashmi as president of the PTI is an insult to the Talk of Not Supporting Corruption and corrupt politicians…
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“No one in the history of Pakistan’s politics has been assessed from a prism narrower than the prism used to assess Imran Khan.” Ali q..
No one in the history of Pakistan’s politics has been given undue and un-deserved publicity more than Imran Khan. His party has not one elected representative anywhere in the country and he boycotts elections whenever there is an opportunity to prove his popularity. In anyother country he would have been page 3 personality, but thanks to hidden forces he is all over us.
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The merger of Pakistan Democratic Party (Nawabzada Nasrulla, the baba-eJamhooriat’s party) into PTI is a slap on the faces of all those who are saying that PTI has stopped after the retirement of Gen.Pasha.
@Ch Allah Dad
Sharif brothers tried their best to get SMQ into Noon League but couldn’t succeed.At that time Javed Hashmi publically accounced that he has no problem if SMQ joins Noon League.Those who are afraid of even the mosquitos of Jail can not be leaders.It is so funny to read that Mian brothers gave respect to Hashmi!!! Regarding you comment that Hashmi can not win a seat without Nawaz Sharif, check the election commission website: Mr.Hashmi secured 70000 votes from NA149 in 2008 elections and now Noon League’s candidate just managed 37000 from the same seat in recent bye-elections,despite all the support from Punjab govt.
@Maryam
Who is the head of Noon League ,Raja Zafar-ul Haq (The Chairman of Noon Leauge) or Nawaz Sharif ( the president of Noon Leauge?
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@Kanwal A president is of symbolic value, while the chairman and VC are incharge of dealings. The most important thing here is that all positions are approved by the CEC in PTI, we saw a great example in case of Marvi Memon that IK is not superior to the CEC – A true democratic institution!
@Ali Burnol
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@ Abdul Malik, you proved my point. JH got 70,000 votes in 2008 and now PML(N) candidate got 37,000 votes in bye-elections, (its always low turn over in bye-elections.) It means JH has less than 33,000 votes in his home consituentcy. JH won three more seats in 2008, all thanks to PML(N).
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PTI is the party where relatives are not pushed for official slots like PPP, PMLn or ANP.
Great Decision by Imran Khan the Great
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Hashmi President and still people saying establishment party!!!
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I wish PTI could do miracle. But I am not a fool to be deceived thriceRecommend
Do they have elections within party? or just like other parties ?
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As always, premature and uneducated criticism, Hashmi was exonerated of these charges and enjoys undisputed respect. Nawaz on the other had admited receiving money by saying that”we have learnt from mistakes”. Hell!
Regarding democracy, look at sajjad ahmed comments. Decision is logicalahead of party election .
IK keep up the good work, we will not let you down and strengthen your movement, this criticism can’t shake our trust in you, not a bit!Recommend
“PTI is the party where relatives are not pushed for official slots like PPP, PMLn or ANP” Paindo…
Relatives in PTI are not pushed for offical slots because Imran’s all relatives are angry with him. Atleast they can join as workers and spread his message but they won’t. They know there is no message and man is not capable. Who knows a person more than his relatives and close friends. None of his team mate has joined PTI, why?
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Nonsense , what does the position means Chairman , President, Convener etc. Does the party has a charter , rules to guide what does these position imply.
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Whats the difference between a Chairman and President?? And the Status of President in presence of Chairman? This is a literal question because i really don’t know.:(
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another morale booster. all the best to PTI. And those who are criticizing, first look at your own parties whether its PPP or PMLN or any other party. PTI is turning out to be exceptionally better choice in all aspects.
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Hashmi is Imran’s wish and Qureshi is political requirement.
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Not accepted !!!!… WE WANT NEW FRESH EDUCATED FACES … please get rid of old same people….!!! Imran plz dont change your direction..
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Classic, so many top heavy office members and none is a member of parliament. Wow talk about illusions of grandiose
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One turn coat was made the vc a few weeks back and now another one has been made a president.This clearly shows that ik has failed to produce a new team or new leadership within the party as promised by him when he started his political career
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Wait, how can a person “accused” of getting money from establishment become a ‘choosen’ Party President, when case is still in court? I think they must have waited for court verdict on “Asghar Khan Petition”. (Advance feed for PTI Trolls: I know Javed Hashmi is good politician, let court bear testimony to it). Was it CEC’s decision, if it was, do they really think that Paksitani Nation (not talking about die-hard-PTI’s)is dumb!
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Great move .. goes to shows the damocracy in party !!
Love PTI
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Very wisely and very timely decision…..Hasmi deserves that
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He made a wrong decision to join PTI which is a party of establishment.
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Democratic move in pakistan.
Better then PMLN and PPP.
Great Decision. Positive Beginnings towards a truly Democratic Pakistan
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Great move .. goes to shows the damocracy in party !!
Love PTI
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Chairman Ik
Qurashi VC
Hashmi P
Khursheed qusuri VP
ex.shabaz secretary shafqat SG
IK Bahja PTI Youth P
Still to announce for lagaris,treens,tamens,and now pasha will ask for actual position as he got retirement
I think chief should be musahrraf@Salman:
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We are having full confident on Imran Khan & his decisions, stop critisizing lame objections on his policies..he is not arrogant or tyrant…he knows what he has to do & what steps he has to take. He has got all positive qualities, he is not extremist in his acts like any other past & present dictators whether democratic dictators or army.
I want to join his party and work for his commands. Please belive him & vote him otherwise we might loss our selves forever.
best regards
Noreen
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