Imran threatens Independence day march on Islamabad if demands not met
He warned that the government now had only one month to comply with the four demands otherwise there will be a tsunami on August 14, independence day, in Islamabad.
"The entire Pakistan knows that the general elections were rigged," he boomed from the stage.
Khan demanded that the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) reveal declared themselves victorious at 11:20pm on the day of the elections when only 15% of the results had come.
The PTI leader further demanded to know why there weren't any returning officers under the election commission of Pakistan (ECP) and what the former Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry was doing.
He further demanded to know what the role of Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi's was during the elections.
Pointing towards the FAFEN report where 90 constituencies electoral list was published, he asked why votes from 35 constituencies were replaced by returning officers?
IDPs
Khan urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif not to do politics on internally displaced persons (IDPs).
He said that Nawaz has asked him to visit the IDPs with him but there is no point of them going and taking pictures there. He further added, that if the prime minister was actually concerned he would have informed him about the operation beforehand.
Saying that the burden of IDPs will fall on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, Khan said that he and his government in the province could not prepare for the IDPs as they found out that the army has launched a military operation against the militants through television.
The PTI leader said it is the country’s obligation to support the IDPs and we should not leave them stranded.
Khan questioned why the Punjab and Sindh governments have refused to let the IDPs enter their provinces.
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Imran's supposed long march to Islamabad, has caused inconvinience to general public like us. will have to reschedule my flight from Islamabad on 14th of August. It has caused personal loss of money and mental annoyance. I have generally liked Imran before,but now thumbs down. Imran will you pay for my ticket reschedualing ? and apologize for my inconvinience please.
Great step by a great leader, you are the last hope.
A sef-centered approach by IK. He always had a bossy attitude but he cannot boss over the country so he is going to play the game of upsetting the apple cart.
I think Imran Khan concern is right. It looks rigging took place. I don't think present set up will complete its Term.i don't know what will eventually happen but one of the major problem the country is facing is Corruption and incompetency. It is everywhere and how someone will eradicate it, is beyond my imagination. Somebody will have to take very tough and exemplary measures.
To everyone criticising IK for engaging in ''politics'', maybe you should realise this man is fighting for YOUR democratic rights that were blatantly taken away during rigging...
@Saad: Saad Rafique your days are over and you'll not find a place to hide in pakistan
NS don't let IK bluff you. Call his bluff and let us see. Do not let anyone go unpunished should they take law in their hands. Show them that you are not a coward.
Fine the polls may have been rigged but isnt pakistan facing problems much larger than this? Its sad how being the chairman of the party in power in kpk and with all kpk is going through this is what he is so worked up about.
@Biggest disappointment ever.: I'm not...hope you didn't put money on that bet.
Imran khan forever, the next PM of Pakistan.
Imran Khan should know that the resources, time and energy are scarce and should be used in a futile manner. Its not a matter of bowling or batting for limited overs in a play field, its a matter where he is trying to plunge a nation into disarray and chaos. Pls focus and do the need the needful for the people of KPK instead of gossip mongering.
Imran Khan Overseas Pakistanis are with you
As expected IK's speech was a blob of contradictions and confusion, pretty much like the mug shot with this article.
People should come out for sake of betterment of country or should we keep going in that way as we are since last 30 years.
Imran!!!
I wish and hope, you could bring in some sanity in your politics. how long will you repeat the same sentences, demands and excuses. All of your speeches, interviews and press conferences have the same demands, allegations and same expressions - this is height of redundancy and childish behavior. Remember one thing, you are not just an opposition leader - you are a failing government as well. what have you done for KPK so far?? where is your promise to bring everything in order in 90 days? Let me make it easy for you to understand, you are losing your charisma and integrity very fast. A few months earlier, almost 100% population commenting on Express Tribune and Dawn were in your favor. Now just read the above 30 odd comments to gauge, where are you standing today. Its time to do something good for KPK and Pakistan. If you continue to weep about 35 punctures, Chief Justice and Sharif Bros, i am afraid - next time you would not be able to win 10 seats in entire Pakistan.
The timing of this brouhaha is politics in itself. TUQ and IK are the victims of delusion. Why not concentrate on Zarb e Azb and IDPs than complaining about some political disadvantage.
@ Unbelievable The crowds are getting thicker in every city, they love the Tsunami rhetoric.
Sultan Rahi of Politics. I feel sorry for PTI lovers for following such man.
Entire nation should unite during the war against Taliban. But Imran is busy in threatening, abusing and blaming others. He has never proved his blames. It shows that PTI is the party of illiterate and uneducated people. This thing is evident from their politics.
I agree. An illigitimate government has no right to continue. It is rather a crime to continue. PML-N should meet the demands to prove they are not guilty of election rigging. If they are guilty, that is illigitimate. To all those passive folks who say "what's done is done and move on" are all part of the problem. That would only mean politicians just have to rigg the election and be in power an then the rest should move on. There will never be a free & fair election with this attitude.
An unjust election is no election at all (yes, I changed St. Augustine's original quote)
Truth is sour. You should accept the reality. It is a fact that Imran Khan is playing a very bad role for Pakistan nowadays as directed to him by Establishment. His politics of agitation will leave bad impact on Pakistan’s economy. Stock Exchange has also been affected since the start of protests by PTI. Inflow of foreign investment in Pakistan will also be affected.
We are with you Khan Sahab!!
NS & family plans for the summer vacation- Flight to Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan will be there IK. THE REAL LION OF PAKISTAN!!!
@unbelievable: only you have u seen the huge crowd! Pti is getting stronger cnt wait for 14 August
Anyone else getting tired of the Tsunami rhetoric .. he needs to get a new line.
Sympathies with all those rational Pakistanis for the trouble they face by an anarchist who's aim seems to destabilise already suffering current Pakistan economy and nascent democratic stability of the country. That too at time when country is doing operation in other part of its territory. Imran sir law makers shouldn't be law breakers. No difference between kejriwal and imran both impulsive, take irrational decision and instead of protesting and fighting inside parliament with opposition like elected lawmakers they take to the streets like street fighters and spread anarchy. Tomorrow even if he comes to power the opposition may use same tactic cry foul over rigging and spread anarchy what precedent is he setting? He's got a problem with rigging, all parliamentarians should come forward and plan future election in transparent way and pass law regarding it, reform election commission for future. Instead of being pragmatic and planing future elections they are fighting over past and bringing down current govt.
One revolutionary after another is ready to challenge the system in Pakistan. Some local , some imported and some sitting in London and other world capitals. Others carry their launchers on the back and ready to fire any time in any direction. What a specter in Pure Land. World can't even keep track of what all is going on. Some Pakistani news anchors are even talking of ISIS joining hands with TTP.
@zafar:
There is no 'democracy' where elections are rigged on such a massive scale.
The heading of the ET news is that Imran threatens. What else can Imran do? He wants to become Moula Jatt of politics. Shame for him. PTI seems to be a party of illiterate people.
I bet everyone who voted for him are really kicking themselves right now. He is all talk and no action. He hasnt even done a quarter of the things he promised. His inability to handle a city only further strengthens the argument that he would have crumbled like a cookie under the pressure of handling an entire nation. He can cry all he wants, he'll never gain real respect in the world of politics.
If Imran had even very little respect for Pak Army and IDPs, he would be in Bannu today with Prime Minister. But he preferred to go to Bahawalpur.
I voted for PTI but I shall never repeat this mistake. No sane man can vote for PTI.
Good to see PTI make clear demands aimed at strengthening democracy in the country instead of some fishy PAT revolution. I hope the PM has some sense left in his head, and listens to these reasonable and fair demands of PTI, so that the electoral process can be strengthened and we can avoid a repeat of 2013 in the 2018 elections. Imran Khan has shown great political maturity today.
If PM remains stubborn on the rigging issue, meaning that 2018 will also be rigged, then I fully support the PTI march, as that will be the only solution.
Independence from political Mafia and Kleptocracy...14th August 2014.
We're with you Imran Khan!! Tsunami march will be the last nail in the coffin for this failed government!!
So you won't march on the Capital if your demands are met by 14 Aug 2014. Does that make this government legal although you also concomitantly say that the govt. is illegal because of rigged elections. Upshot: accepting your demands makes this govt. legal?
IK and PTI: you are wasting your time, energies and lot of money on these useless gatherings. You have a great opportunity, named KPK, to show the people of Pakistan what you can do. Believe in results, not slogans! From a sincere citizen of Pakistan.
Failure in elections, failure in governance in KP, failure with Taliban policy. Stop cring foul and grow up Imran.
Honestly you guys could have picked a better picture even from a screen grab.
tsunami march on August 14 in Islamabad will be historical
His face in the picture looks horrible: old, tired, desperate. What has politics done to this once handsome man!?
Hate to say it, but the Sharif government is significantly worse than PPPs.
No hope from PTI. There strategy is to destabilize democratic system in Pakistan. Biggest shame for PTI. I treat them as enemy of Pakistan. They are ignoring KPK and at the same time trying to destroy Pakistan’s economy.
PML-N took the government when there was nothing good in Pakistan. Economy was about to default at that time. Credit goes to PML-n that due to their tireless effort, economy has started giving positive signals. - Stock Exchange has shown tremendous improvement during last one year. - Foreign investment has also started coming in Pakistan. - Percentage of inflation has come to the single digit. - Many projects for power generation have been started which will give production after few years. - No mega scandal of corruption has come during last one year. - Much improvement is seen in the affairs of Railway, PIA and Steel Mill. - Dollar has come down and rupee has been strengthened. All it shows that government is performing well despite countless hurdles.
ALLAH bless Pakistan. ALLAH bless Nawaz Sharif.
Express Tribune should not give coverage to this enemy of political stability and democracy.
Imran Khan should use his mind. This is not the right time to do politics. Present situation of the country demands unity among parties. It is very tragic that government and army is busy in the war and this man is doing politics.
@Saad: when did he do that! He was visiting idps when noon league were busing killing tug supporters in the streets of lahore
Way to go .... lets strengthen the democracy by fixing the electoral procedure. Great step by PTI.
Another hijacker ,weeping child ,breaking toys and listen to no one ! plz do something to build your image there is no shortcut in democracy and sober politics ,concentrate on IDP in your kpk and prove your abilities so that people vote for you and become PM .
Imran Khan Zindabad!
My leader, we are ready for Islamabad on 14th August.
Bravo IK. We are with you
Didn't Imran Khan do the same thing himself? What's good for the goose is good for the gander! He too should stop playing politics and work with the government to defeat anti state criminals working for foreign agencies. Be unified when you are fighting the TTP cowards and the their foreign allies.
But Imran Khan is allowed to do politics on IDPs