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PPP tenure completion possible because of Hussain-Zardari friendship: Malik
Says Altaf Hussain had previously extended his support to the PPP whenever the party went through tough times.
Says Hussain had previously extended his support to the PPP whenever the party went through tough times. PHOTO: SANA/ FILE
KARACHI: Advisor on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik said on Monday that the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) completion of its five-year tenure was only possible because of the friendship between Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain and President Asif Ali Zardari, Express News reported.
Speaking at the State Guest Office in Karachi, Malik welcomed Hussain’s Sunday speech and said that his speech showed solidarity with democracy and that it showed that he wanted peace and a stable security situation in Karachi.
He said that Hussain had previously extended his support to the PPP whenever the party went through tough times.
Malik also revealed that 22 target killers and 20 extortionists had been arrested. He added that the arrested target killers were high-profile terrorists and that they were wanted by the police.
The advisor appealed to the people of Karachi to lodge complaints against anyone suspected of plotting a terror bid in their area. “The government wants peace in Karachi and for this purpose, President Zardari takes a progress report from me twice a week.”
“If you suspect anyone in your area, in your street, then inform the Rangers and police and then leave the issue to us.”
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O yes, it had to be such a high-profile friendship to save the drowning ship. Dear home minister, why can’t u remain silent for more than a week ?
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Partnership in devil crime.
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This article is a perfect embodiment of the fact why democracy is being hated now by Pakistanis across length and breadth of the country, keeping their unholy alliances they are ruling this nation through intrigues and malpractices.. save this country from these leaders devouring the state.. They are forcing the Army to step-in… Who will save the people from the new Raja Rental..
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solidarity with democracy?? or solidarity with money ????
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So we are spoiling the Nation for friendship and 5 years tenure only.
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@Khan of Cape Town
he is no more Home minister, but advisor to home minister
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Dear poor nation see your enemies.
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@Greens:
Thanks for the correction. He was disallowed by the SC due to his dual nationality, but his masters made him adviser to the home minister. Effectively, he is still the home minister.
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In saving democracy, you are loosing the country.
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birds of feather flock together.
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@Khan of Cape Town
Now you made me speechless :(
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No one can be in Govt without MQM support. MQM is strong party of Pakistan. Live long Altaf Zardari partnership. PPP and MQM are best parties in Pakistan.
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Another meaning of Malik Sahab’s comment is that:
Democracy in Pakistan can not be run by One Political Party for a successful Full Term.
But sadly, “full term” in past has so far was only possible by the Army Generals. Possibly, according to their system not more than one general can share or compete for the same Government like political parties do. Also, same rule of “no-competition” goes for Judiciary too.
Seeing from this angle Democracy do look like a Big Chaos & so unenlightened common folks who are used-to the “frequently installed” illegitimate system of government definitely feel uncomfortable & suspicious of Democratic method of public service. After all in dictatorships they saw less NEWS of fighting, riots, rallies and so they concluded they saw better days. But it takes lot of education, trial & error and tolerance by the Law & Defense institutions to allow the Government by the Public Choice to take roots in this Muslim Country.
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@Hamad:
No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities. – Christian Nestell Bovee
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