In a desperate move, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi called Javed Hashmi an undercover agent of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.
The PTI leader was addressing a gathering of people on his visit to Multan on Wednesday, the first by any prominent PTI leader to the flood-hit areas in south Punjab.
“Hashmi has achieved a complete understanding with PML-N and will join the ruling party after contesting as an independent candidate in the upcoming by-polls,” Qureshi asserted.
He said PTI has advised its workers to donate one thousand rupees each for the flood victims. “We expect to collect Rs1 billion for our brothers and sisters who have suffered devastations due to failed policies of the government.”
He said that if PTI has not sent any show cause notice to Hashmi, then why he is contesting as an independent candidate. “PML-N will either file no candidate against Hashmi or the weakest one and the same strategy will be adopted by Pakistan People Party,” he added The PTI leader lashed out at government policies, saying “they are not for a healthy economy in the country but for a healthy dynasty.”
Commenting on the expulsion of PML-N lawmaker and PPP Senator from the airplane by passengers, Qureshi said that “It proves that change has arrived and people have stood up against status quo in the country”.
Talking about the recently filed cases against him, he said there were no cases against him during his whole political career but in last one month the government has lodged unlimited FIRs for no reason.
“I am very much hopeful that high court will release all our workers tomorrow because they are innocent and there is no reason to arrest them,” he said. PTI has created an environment of hard work and real time politics without corruption; this will change the future of our people and the country,” Qureshi added.
He went on to say that Khyber-Pakhtunkhuwa government has donated Rs100 million for the flood victims and it was the first provincial government to announce aid for the flood victims in Punjab.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 18th, 2014.
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I think Hashmi is a double agent who can ditch any body during the battle.
Javed Hashmi may have lost credibility among imran centered PTI wallas but he emerged as a hero among whole nation. His truthfulness, his bravery and unprecedented politics which only cares for country not revolves around the personalities has been unhearable in our country. Bravo Javed Hashmi!!!!
If one can find my comments from the days when JH was inducted with such fanfare, I said he is a plant. And I said, and say, the same thing about Shah Mahmood Qureshi - he is not a plant but a spent cartridge. If IK really wanted the change he should have abstained from the usual suspects. In so doing he lost some of his pioneering compatriots. IK should abstain from foul language, all he has done is yelled like a small kid throwing a tantrum. A seasoned politician always conducts him/herself with calm, dignity and poise - completely lacking here, maybe because of the company he keeps Sheikh Rasheed, Shah M Qureshi, Tahirul Qadri, Shireen Mazari et all.
Qureshi himself is an establishment agent. He needs to teach himself manners regarding public discourse.
Hashmi did not say anything that Imran Khan himself has not said in public. There is no doubt that Imran Khan along with Sheikh Rasheed believed that army will intervene. When that did not happen, IK starting throwing a fit.
Everybody in Pakistan is an Agent of something or someone.
unfortunately Baghi has lost credibility. I believe he is gonging to join PML-N as he announced several times NS as his only leader....
Imran Khan is playing Test match (Pak Democracy) with T20 approach, result, he is loosing all important wickets in quick succession... IK when came here in Delhi was very proud of JH and talked confidenly among the audience , his party members shd not JH in undignified way, JH has a good history.... I hope IK plays it like test match, and he shd trust Mr. Siraj who seems to be quite honest negotiater..... Ik (loves and respects his vision )
@Seriously: Take Musharraf over Hashmi any day? Musharraf, the destroyer of democracy, the usurper of power, the brutal military dictator/demagogue/demigod, who twice subverted the State and the Constitution of Pakistan. Shame on you. Hashmi is a hero as he resisted Musharraf and went to jail but did not apologize to Musharraf. A man of principles, like no other politician. Great man, this Hashmi.
@Ajmal Abbasi: You have very aptly described Mr. Imran Khan. One couldn't have put it any better.
Hashmi has a conscience. The litmus test came during Musharraf's brutal dictatorship. Hashmi did NOT surrender to Musharraf, did not apologize but accepted to go to prison. No other political leader in Pakistan has those guts or truthfulness.
Till Javed Hashmi didnt come out and told the truth about IK and PTIs malafide intentions, he was a bahadur aadmi. The day he comes out, he is labelled as a PMLN agent, retarded and all sorts of things. This display of intolerence is the reason why I will not vote PTI again. IK u have lost my vote and that of my family. There is time if you want to allege corruption back it with real proofs and not endorsements from ex officials or hear say. Thought you were better than this, guess I was wrong. Ex PTI Tabdeeli Tazakar
Time for true test of popularity and public' support. PTI should have their own candidate facing Hashmi and see what people think. Oh, but wait; if they lose, they can claim rigging.
@Tariq Ghouri: I'd take Musharaf over Hashmi any day.
right now PTI is the only party which is fighting against status quo. It is truly uniting people under the ideology of "khudi" . Unfortunately hashmi sab joined pti not bcoz of party's main ideology but due to the lack of importance and ignorance he was facing in the kings party over a long period of time. No surprise on his departure absolutely no.... we just cant maintain the same senieority quo in the party we are fighting against.......
Hashmi was part of Gen Zia Cabinet he does not have clean hands nor is he an angel he portrays himself to be Hashmi was given task 2 Damage Judiciary & the Army and in return he was given 50 Corroe Rupees , I heard a gentleman yesterday saying That 'Truth is only when it is told on time otherwise it becomes a Lie' I am not a PTI supporter or nawaz league voter have just one thing to say that Pakistan has changed the sooner our Parliament realizes this the Better for Everyone otherwise Look at Scotland they Want Separation from UK(England) who's democracy is way way better then ours!
Either way Javed Hashmi is a loser - It looks like he has lost his mental capabilities...
Pti made an agent president of their party. Tomorrow if they r in government, wht if after years they discover half of their cabinet is foreign agent. If hashmi is pmln agent then pti is too naive to govern a country
There are too many camels in Imran's PTI tent and one of them will push him out soon.
Express Tribune is being judgmental is classifying this news as a desperate measure. Report the news use editorial to show your loyalty to the king or paymaster
Javed Hashmi has proved that he has played the role of a petty pawn for the corruption mafia that hides behind the garb of "democracy", shame on you Javed Hashmi
Demoracey mean rule by the people.Reality is in pakistan this meaning always changed.In one day one party changes to another party due undemocractic mind since birth of pakistan.land lords are so greedy to get power to be VIp in their areas.Now industerlist are on plate form only for workers think their owner is power get affaired of getting rights.As land lords and jageerdar get power to rule their puplic.Getting all institutiongovernment in their control then get revenge from riveal groups,All institution and berocrates gone out of control this is very long histry seen in my sixty years of age.People are als undemocratic they are adict to get tablet of undemocratic system.Now you see leaders are crying for basic democracey.You know about your country basic democracey to fetch gubza mafia group in cities they know every way to theart the goverment institution how to b get share because they have full experience of this corruption.In villaes cruality between different groups killing each other.Because polity party system stand on lie not on ground at all.No politrmcal instution on democracey.Harmful is they get rule to divide people in religion and differnt mafia rule.See allpoliticion runing dara under runnig tererist groups to rule forcefully.All people of pakistan suffer.God for give us on telling lie to get rule.Many books are written but of nouse.To democratic mind set in real sense
One Political Agent to Another +++++++++++++++++++ One from PPP and the other from PML N
Well, if that is the case then let the world know Shah Mahmoud Qureshi is Undercover agent of PPP in PTI. Azam Swati Undercover agent of ANP. Time will tell what these old stalwarts would do when they kick IK out of his PTI.
Most people said this the day you allowed him to join PTI.........you'll are slow learners. Also this half baked ' burn your bill, do not pay your bills ' movement of PTI 's is doing more harm than good......and you fail to see this.
Yes, Hashmi Sb played a very dubious role. His statements, TV appearances and press conferences are quite damaging but Azadi March is still going with many achievements and will stay there for days to come. Read http://khattakspeaks.wordpress.com/
@koshur_batta: strong textOne should not deny the reality. Hashmi is a man of principle and a true and patriotic citizen of this country. No matter who accompany him he will lead. He has no need of any party but all the parties needed him. He has a great vote Bank in Punjab and he is more popular than any PTI leader. PTIs votes are scattered in one one or two two but he has a one lot. During his tenure, PML-N his behaviour was the same but they respected his views. But here he got no respect. Alass, PTI lost him he was a great asset for them.
Javed Hashmi has given his whole-life for politics, he was in prison when Mr. Sharif was in Saudi Arab. I believe age factor is main cause behind his present decision. He lost his credibility just because of his age, we should not criticize him.
"...In a desperate move." LOL ET's non-biased journalism at its highest.
I beg to differ: He is an old spent out politician who is holding on to last straw to stay relevant.
Well, if that is the case then let the world know Shah Mahmoud Qureshi is Undercover agent of PPP in PTI. Azam Swati Undercover agent of ANP. Time will tell what these old stalwarts would do when they kick IK out of his PTI.
@Ajmal Abbasi Right, Javed Hashmi has lost his credibility but of course Imran Khan has lost nothing considering he keeps talking crap about others. Where's the 35 Puncture tape? Where's the Tabdeeli in 90 days? Where's the Naya Pakistan? Where's the proof of returning officers? Where's the proof of the army brigadier who was involved. I think you PTI trolls need to open your eyes.
when he was with pti, he was an angel...as soon as he left he is an evil monger...PTI STUPIDITY AT ITS PEAK
There is a dignified way of doing thins and there are undignified ways. Sadly Hashmi opted for the latter one.
He should have gone public earlier before all this started Else should have waited for it to get to its logical conclusion. Not only leaving but also stabbing your commander during a heavy fought battle tells a lot about that soldier.
Change has come, says the biggest lota, pir and feudal lord. It is very simple if Hashmi is not popular from SMQ's area then he would lose the elections. If SMQ were a real leader of man he would himself contest against Hashmi or his crony but he would not dare. All his life SMQ and likes were acting as Bhutto's slaves now he talks about family politics how lota behave with time!
Javed Hashmi did right. If any PTI leader call him wrong, first deny the true allegations he made about PTI central leadership regarding nexus with army and no inside democratic norms
Perhaps, this is first time in the history of Pakistan when political scenario observed that an undercover agent was plotted in rival political party. "Mission Accomplished" by Javed Hashmi.
@Ajmal Abbasi: Haha when we told you of his nature you people rushed to cut our throats.Should we name some more such faces? No we wouldn't you should try to swim on your own. Cheers.
poor quershi. We all know PTI & IK are badly exposed. Thanks to hashmi. We all know how IK & TUQ were working on scripted plan. The only part left to expose is who is the author of all this script.
Undoubtedly Javed Hashmi has lost his credibility and much of the respect due to his pendulum type politics with an attitude of a stubborn lady who runs away to the parent's house every other day in angry mood.