Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Nawaz Sharif, upon visiting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan at the hospital, stated that once Imran recovers, the two will play a “friendly match,” Express News reported on Tuesday.
Nawaz, while addressing reporters outside Shaukat Khanum hospital, further stated that the two party leaders have reconciled their differences and intend to work together to rid Pakistan of its problems.
The PML-N chief also expressed that he was glad Imran was making a speedy recovery.
When asked about his plans for governing Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Nawaz stated that he intends to respect the PTI mandate. "We must learn to respect the mandate of others."
Asked whether the PTI chief had congratulated Nawaz on his emphatic election victory, the PML-N chief responded in the affirmative.
"He [Imran] did congratulate me [on winning elections]. I also congratulated him [Imran] on winning in K-P".
The PML-N leader also reiterated his objective to maintain cordial relations with the United States, along with many other countries.
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nawaz sharif unnecessarily giving the IK an importance. he does deserve it
IK promised only opposition, NS added the friendly part. Let's see how NS stands up to it now.
It is a nice gesture by Nawaz Sharif to visit Imran Khan in SKM Hospital. PML-N and PTI should form working relationship for the progress of Pakistan. Hope that both parties leadership will work together for the betterment of people.
Good gesture by Nawaz but does he really think IK will play a 'friendly match' with him? NS is in for a tough opposition in the next 5 years. Mark my words.
I salute to Nawaz Sharif. All my friends liked his gesture. Its very good for Pakistani politics. Imran should also respond accordingly.
i request my leader IK to please cool down now. nawaz sharif did very well that he went to shaukat khanum hospital. it will increase understanding between government and opposition.
I have always voted for PML-N in my life. I like Nawaz Sharif for many reasons. He has become a more mature human being after being away from power for 14 years. I am sure that he will perform much better in the coming term of 5 years. I am sure that great Imran Khan will also do a constructive opposition. Resultantly Pakistan will prosper. Allah bless both NS and IK.
Best of luck for both leaders. I appreciate nawaz sharif for taking the initiative. Good.
SALUTE TO NAWAZ SHARIF. A man should be flexible. He is showing his flexibility.
NS has shown his maturity many times. one more mature move by him. he is really a great human being. Allah bless NS and IK.
I voted for PTI. I am thankful to Nawaz Sharif. Allah bless him.
Well done. nawaz shrif. you are great. you again proved your greatness.
Negative comments from PTI supporters look strange at this great moment. Please be positive. Its a great time that two national leaders have met.
I love both Nawaz and Imran. Both should repair my country destroyed by PPP.
That awkward moment when NS asks IK "Ab aaraam hai"
Political gimmick at its best .. those saying NS has improved..should remember his last 2 tenures.. when he shoved the country into darkness, hopelessness and economic slumber.. Pakistanis have a problem of forgetting things. i still remember how sweets were distributed when nawaz govt was toppled by mushi.
Pakistan comes first. Then PML-N or PTI. PPP has ruined our country. Both PML-N and PTI should work in close coordination to meet all challenges.
I salute Mian Sahib. There are so much challenges in Pakistan which should be resolved both by NS and IK. Love for both.
I voted for PML-N and I am proud of it today. All my best wishes for IK. May he get well soon. Aameen.
Nawaz Sharif, you are really a great human being. ALL HATS OFF. Allah bless Pakistan. Allah bless Nawaz Sharif. Allah bless Imran Khan
“I assure you that PTI is going to make a new Pakistan, where corrupt rulers will be taken to justice. I will hold (Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz) Nawaz Sharif and (Pakistan People’s Party leader) Asif Zardari accountable after coming to power as these kings of corruption won’t hold each other accountable,” Imran Khan told an election rally here.
http://dawn.com/2013/05/04/nawaz-zardari-are-kings-of-corruption-says-imran/
just saw the video of he visit Appalling level of indiscipline by the media
Ameerul momaneen all the way
IK even met Ch Shujaat when he came so chillax .. IK will be soon back from the parliament end., dont loose ur helmet as yet sharif
Well whn ppp nd pmln do it , itsLight Muk Muka ..but whn pti do it...its mature nd naya Pakistan...lol
"The PML-N leader also reiterated his objective to maintain cordial relations with the United States"
Perhaps that his solw mandate for winning the elections. He must serve his masters.
Today, every Pakistani has a cell phone. Most of the 180 million are empowered & much more informed by the Social Media. PML-N must know this. Five years from now they will be judged by their performance and promises they have made for the next five years. Time clock started May 11th, 2013. Now you can fool SOME of the people ALL the time and ALL the people SOME of the time BUT not all the people all the time anymore.
@Rahim: Nawaz.is scared of imran's protests against rigging thats why he is showing soft corner.
that,s a great leader we want
A very good gesture indeed by NS. Long live democracy, long live Pakistan!
"cordial relationship with US" means no stopping to Drones?
this is called "SYNERGY" Its great step to make stabilize our country, these to giant personalities can make Pakistan Asian tiger... its 1st step toward revolution...IK should respond positive in future and NS should support IK in future.....Great work
Both of them don't belong to the masses of Pakistan. Lavish life-style and the attitudes are arrogant. I want a leader who doesn't discriminate among Pakistanis...be it a status in the society or a matter of sect or religion. Is Nawaz Sharif going to be any any different than his previous governments, only time will tell.
Once again Mian Sahab proves that he is a great statesman that Pakistan desperately needs today. You have proven that the Voters have made a right choice by electing you as our Prime Minister. Hats-off to you Sir!!
All good leaders like Nawaz, Musharraf and others in the past made their share of mistakes and blunders that almost destroyed Pakistan. It is time for all these leaders to accept and acknowledge their mistakes, ask forgiveness from God Almighty and learn from the past. It is human to make mistakes. Only Great people forgive.
This is the only way to overcome 60 years of mismanagement, looting, corruption, unequal rule of law which has brought continued hopelessness to 180 million. A failed Pakistan can literally become a role model of prosperity overnight if all good leaders bury their past and focus on strengths. Pakistan Zindabad.
Only the true leader like IK and NS can together bring real positive change in Pakistan. Bravo NS for your kindness .. Looking forward for your support in PK
General Nawaz Sharif, is your election victory the same as General Musharraf's referendum victory in 2002? Unless you yourself agree to immediate and transparent investigation of the constituencies under suspicion, you will be as legitimate as General Musharraf was...
Nawaz is playing his cards well!
Yes good gesture shown by NS but the rigging issue needs to be resolved as well.
This is indeed a very kind gesture by Mian Nawaz Sharif. Let's just hope that him and Imran Khan can resolve their differences and work together for the greater good i.e. Pakistan. Pakistan needs a solid leadership right now and cannot afford to have internal disputes among political parties. I salute Imran Khan for the passion he has brought to the youth of this country. And although he didn't win the elections (and I agree there was way too much rigging) but giving him a chance to form a government in KP and also possibly offering him the position of chairman of PAC (as reported by news channels), him and Nawaz Sharif can work together to take Pakistan out of its crisis. But both men and their parties, have a lot to prove. Let's hope for the best, let's pray for Pakistan!
PTI supporters seem to be very impressionable. By the comments on this news article, one would think that Nawaz has become an angel in the eyes of PTI.
thankyou very very much mian sahib you are a true leader and this is from a pti supporter thankyou so much again sir
An amazingly good gesture from Nawaz Sharif, impressed and if the goodwill continues, through consensus with the opposition, PMLN could put Pakistan on the road to recovery, and too take on the menace of extremism finally with a strong mandate. This is an excellent start - hats off to Mr. Sharif for his magnanimous ways and statesmanship. Appreciated the press conference content at the hospital, gives one hope for a new chapter - Pakistanis are good hardworking people, its diaspora is there for all to see - given half a chance they would make the country take off. Which translates to education, social welfare, employment.. If India and Pakistan finally bury their hatchets, military budget could be lowered to sensible GDP ratio, and funds allocated for the enhancement of natural and human resources...
Great expression of gesture by Nawaz Sharif..A positive step toward better democracy, with mutual cooperation of PTI an PML N , we hope for the best..
Nawaz Sharif has shown great statesmanship after his victory, but IK was not graceful in his defeat. A friendly match between the two is a good idea but ideally TTP who did not put hurdles during the elections period should be included to make it a triangular series.
Would Imran have done the same. Noways Imran has lot of.negetivity when it comes to other parties. Thank Allah he didnt become PM.
I am glad to learn that Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif went to meet Mr. Imran Khan at Shaukat Khanam Hospital.
Mian Sahib and Imran both are partners in the government.
Mian Sahib will be looking after the overall affairs of the country, whereas Mr. Imran Khan will be looking after the affairs of KP.
In my opinion both are Captains of their respective teams.
A very good gesture shown by Mian Sahib and at the same time reciprocated by Mr. Imran Khan.
I am putting my hands together for clapping for both of them.
May Al-Mighty Allah keep Mian Sahib and Imran Khan together and forever.
I would like to go one step further.
I would like to suggest to Mian Sahib to make Mr. Imran Khan as Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan, as PTI has emerged as the second largest political party in Pakistan.
Although I am not a PML N supporter.
But I have honestly felt that NS has genuine feelings when it comes to such things. I remmember how he went to the hospital after BB's assination and his concern and feelings. He reached hospital as well when IK fell but couldn't meet.
So hats off Mr. Nawaz Shariff. Prove us wrong by becoming a good leader, and curtailing parties such as MQM and JUI F
great gesture by nawaz, both parties now should together
Mian Sahib, lets play friendly debate contest first
There seems some thaw in NS's obstinacy.Though it is a good sign,but should remain constant for the betterment of our country!!
Good gesture from NS, IK should respond positively.h
a very mature step by Nawaz sharif. kudos.
excellent, instead of being at each other's throats they should work together as public servants so that pakistan can once again move towards prosperity.
hahaha. Mian sb. this political gimmick will not work now. Imran doesn't fix or play friendly matches like you and Zardari do. He also went to offers prayers on the sad demise of your brother Abbas Sharif but he didn't play with the situation and emotions by taking media and holding press conference there.
Nawaz Shairif has grown, taking mature steps
Both of you are unfit for political positions (ECP laws...if applied) however you may play cricket in JIMKAHANA club.
Wonderful gesture by Nawaz Sharif:) Imran khan be pragmatic and make this national leader your politicial friend n prove practically your election agenda. Salute to Nawaz Sharif:(. I wish you both best of luck and my prayers:).
Good job NS! It seems you've matured as a politician/stateman. IK, you inspire us.
Finally something good and positive to hear. I wish them both good luck in their efforts and respect them for their goodwill stance. Welcome to Naya and Roshan Pakistan.
A very good gesture from Nawaz Sharif. Hope all goes well.
look who is talking. winning does make a difference.