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More than 100,000 supporters gathered as a show of strength in what is traditionally the PML-N stronghold.
PTI chief Imran Khan warned politicians to declare their assets or his party would launch a civil disobedience movement against them.
Speaking on issues plaguing the country, Khan said that his party would stand with minorities and work for the rights of women.
He said PTI would also give the Baloch their rights and "not colonise them."
End of live updates
7:20pm
The national anthem was played at the end of the ceremony.
7:10pm
"All politicians should declare their assets. PTI is forming a special cell to probe foreign assets owned by politicians."
"We will go to the Supreme Court, we will for a independent Election Commission, if politicians do not declare their assets."
"We will run a civil disobedience movement if they do not declare their assets."
7:10pm
"We will stand with you not because I am shouting political slogans, but because it is my duty to stand with the weaker class."
"PTI will stand with the minorities."
"For the women of Pakistan, PTI is that party which will get you your rights. We will work on education for women," says Khan
"When they get education they will stand for their rights."
"My message to India on the presence of their army in Kashmir is that that a military solution has never helped solve anything," says the PTI chief.
"I am going on a tour to China tonight on the invitation of the government of China. We will strengthen our ties with China."
7:00pm
"We will give rights to the people of Balochistan. We will make them our brothers and not colonise them."
"Tribal elders have pledged to ensure peace if the army withdraws from the tribal areas. They have said leave it to us, will end terrorism ourselves," says Khan.
"PTI will ensure that Pakistan Army never launches an operation against its own citizens and that we never beg any country ever again."
6:55pm
"We need to get rid of the patwari system," says Khan.
"Pakistan's assemblies are full of the kabza group. They support the patwari system because they get money from them."
"PTI will make the police a non-political force."
6:50pm
"Mian sahib jaan diyoo, sadee baree aan diyo."
6:40pm
"Zardari wrote to the Americans, asked them to protect him from the Army, said that he will bring his own generals."
"The biggest problem that Pakistan faces today is corruption. We are America’s slaves because of corruption," says Khan.
"PTI will wipe out corruption. We will make a law that those who do not declare their assets will not be allowed to take part in politics."
6:35pm
"Those in Raiwind and Islamabad should know that it is not a flood that is coming, but a tsunami."
6:30pm
"Hum aaj eik nayee Pakistan ka aghaz ker rahay hain," says Imran Khan.
"Today I greet all the rickshaw drivers , taxi drivers... civil servants who have secretly come here, policemen who are happy on the inside."
6:25pm
Crowds cheer as Imran Khan approaches the podium.
PTI chief Imran Khan is now addressing the rally.
"We have worked hard and tried to bring change for 15 years," says Imran Khan.
"Today Allah has listened to us."
6:20pm
The national anthem is now being played at the rally.
6:15pm
Express 24/7 reports that conservative estimates put the crowd at 150,000.
Strings are now performing on stage.
ainaBaloch it looks more like a concert #PtiJalsa
UsamaKhilji Arif Alvi: PTI believes in equal rights for women, minorities, like the Prophet Muhammad PBUH did, under a welfare Islamic State. #PTIjalsa
6:10pm
Singer Shahzaman is now performing on stage.
Express 24/7 correspondent Rabia Mehmood reporting the rally is very organised despite the large number of people who have arrived.
5:55pm
PTI's online supporters have started using the hash tag #OMP on Twitter to signify 'Occupy Minar-e-Pakistan'.
Shehzad Roy is trending worldwide on Twitter.
5:45pm
Singer and social worker Shehzad Roy is performing on stage.
madeehai Yes we khan #PTIjalsa #PTI #Lahore #pakistan
PTI Secretary General Arif Alvi had earlier told AFP that Khan "will make important announcements regarding the country's politics and future course of action."
"The wind of change of has started in the country and anyone coming in its way would be eliminated," Alvi said and added "Tehreek-e-Insaf wants the rule of people constitution and law in the country."
"It is going to be historic. We have our supporters and voters coming from Lahore and its suburban areas and the expected gathering would be over 100,000 people," Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, a member of the party's organising committee had said.
"We have been reassured by the provincial police chief about the security of the gathering and smooth flow of traffic for our convoys," Khokhar had told AFP.
Senior police official Ghulam Mahmood Dogar told reporters that all steps had been taken to provide "fool-proof" security at the public meeting.
5:40pm
Express 24/7 correspondent Rabia Mehmood reports that the number of people at the venue has now crossed 100,000.
Roads from Minto Park upto the secretariat, railway station and Ravi bridge are blocked.
Supporters are still arriving at the venue.
Asad Kharal reports that PTI organisers are claiming that the PML-N government has shut down cable services in Lahore using police and other departments.
5:35pm
Asad Kharal reports that more than 50,000 people are inside the venue, and there are people present out in the streets.
Police and rescue service personnel are also present behind the stage.
5:25pm
PTI chief Imran Khan said his Maghrib prayers on stage.
5:20pm
Mian Azhar is addressing the rally.
"Change will come," says the PTI leader.
5:15pm
PTI leaders have started addressing the rally.
Asad Kharal reports the barrier/grill around the venue has been broken.
5:10pm
Asad Kharal reports that the venue has been filled up to capacity and there are supporters standing outside. Families are still arriving at the venue with flags and posters.
All roads leading up to the venue are full of people on foot and in vehicles.
PTI supporters were seen ripping Hamza Shahbaz and Nawaz Sharif posters placed in high places near the venue.
4:50pm
Asad Kharal reports there is a massive traffic jam within a 2-3 kilometre radius of Minar-e-Pakistan.
Ambulances are also stuck in the jam and are finding it difficult to find a way out.
omarchughtai 150,000 there already. For every 1 there, there's a thousand people getting ready to go.
Amnaa_tariq Imran Khan is using no Bullet Proof Glass
hammy86 Strings also present @ #PTIjalsa "mein bhe dekho ga.. Tun bhe dekho gai"
4:30pm
OmarWaraich Lahore Special Branch say the venue at Minar-e-Pakistan is full #PTIjalsa
4:15pm
PTI chief Imran Khan has arrived and is on stage.
A massive crowd is seen waving party flags and cheering the arrival of Khan.
harisn Imran Khan is here! Just arrived backstage. #PTI #Pakistan #PTIJalsa #OMP
4:00pm
The Express Tribune correspondent Asad Kharal reports PTI officials have claimed that a major portion of the 45,000 seating arrangement at the rally has been covered.
Around 1,100 to 1,200 supporters have arrived from four constituencies of Nankana district.
PTI convener Sajjad Haider Randhawa led 700 to 800 people from the PP-170 Sangla constituency of the district. The supporters arrived in 25 vehicles – two big buses, eight cars and 15 coasters.
Muhammad Ishaq led a convoy of 13 vehicles carrying 250-300 people from PP-170 Shahkot.
No vehicles or people have arrived at the rally from PP-172 Nankana City, the constituency of sitting MPA of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Rai Shahnawaz Bhatti.
3:12pm
According to Express 24/7 correspondent Rabia Mehmood, thousands of students have shown up to support the PTI. A majority of the crowd is made up of young people.
Over 6,000 people have gathered so far, and many people are arriving by bus and by foot.
Dancing, cheering and slogan raising is the focus of the rally at this stage.
2:50pm
People from all over the country, from all age groups and backgrounds are arriving at the venue to attend Imran Khan's rally.
The party chief is expected to make an 'important announcement' in today's address.
Correspondent Rabia Mehmood describes a festive air at the ground:
Aside from ground activity, the PTI is effectively using social media tools such as Twitter to build support for today's rally, using the Twitter hashtag#PTIjalsa.
The PTI are also broadcasting the rally live here.
Express 24/7 correspondent Rabia Mehmood says approximately 5-6,000 people have gathered around Minar-i-Pakistan for the PTI rally so far.
The organisers set 2pm as the official time for the rally to kick off.
Around 1,500 policemen including 50 Elite Force personnel are to be deployed at Minar-i-Pakistan. Thirty-two walkthrough gates monitored by CCTV cameras have been installed at the venue.
The protest area has been divided into four zones, with a superintendent of police given charge of a zone each.
The Insaf Student Federation (ISF), the student wing of Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), says it expects some 7,000 students from schools in the city to join its public meeting at Minar-i-Pakistan today.
Imran, whose party has been making significant inroads as a ‘street power’ but has yet to do well in elections, is being seen by observers as at least a ‘game changer’ in coming parliamentary polls, especially in Punjab’s urban areas.
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khan iz the best
If you need change in Pakistan so plz support Imran Khan! Thumbs Up Guyz
Imran khan you are the only hope of the Pakistani nation we are fate up from these corrupt politision please do some thing best for Pakistan I am with you and whole Pakistani honest nation with you May God give you the power to rectify the Pakistani corrupt political and establishment system
we love IMRAN KHAN because we love PAKISTAN...he reflects the true picture of the great QUAID-E-AAZAM...
More the 400,000 joined Imran Khan on 30th October at Minar-e-Pakistan.
media was not biased,it showed a it was happened. great khan has conquered lahories heart.bravo both pti n ppl of pakistan.
Time for change. He can't be worse than the criminals we have had for the past 30 years.
Vote the change
PTI supporters were seen ripping Hamza Shahbaz and Nawaz Sharif posters placed in high places near the venue.
4:50pm
SAD behaviour by PTI worker I attended PML n rally on 28th oct and not a single banner of imran khan was ripped.Imran khan supporter are immature and exuberantas reported .politics demand soberiety and ground service.Doing one jalsa doesnt mean you represent all strata of society
No one can work like Shahbaz sharif
1.he made 1096 ashiana houses in 8 month delivered on kamahan road. 2.he plans for 20,000 ashiana houses completion time next 15 months on barki roadand faisalabad. 3.5 acres schools aitchison style for poor student 25 unit in southern punjab 50 percent delivereed . 4.Ring road 50 percent completed in lahore and in progress in pindi 5. 100,000 laptop for poor student to be delivered by february 2012 in punjab. 6.. Most transparent government out of 5 provinces of pakistan 7. subsidesed roti for 1 yr to ppl @ rs2 8. record time completion of roads and projects
I can challenge find one leader of the strata of shahbaz sharif who work like him.it is the only party challenging establishment and opposing supported parties like MQM ANp.The people of paksitan cannot good work of nawaz sharif and shahbaz so mercilessly
i wetnessd people have faith in imran
@Raja Islam: Oh yeah my Raja, there were just girls, everywhere, every single sign of feminity of Pakistan was behind Imran Khan's great looks...
Are you serious ? The point IS that he gathered hundreds and thousands of peoples in Nawaz Sharif's OWN fort, Lahore, Punjab's capital. Now, if he wins Lahore, he wins the rest of Punjab too. But you should be from Pakistan to know the electoral dynamics.
muscial concerts cant win elections.
First time I heard National Anthum at a political meeting.The picture of Quaid e -Azam and Illama Iqbal was great to watch.Thank you Imran Khan for showing that you are a Pakistani leader.My whole family has joined Tehreek -e-Insaf.My best wishes to great leader Imran Khan
If we are for Tehreek-e-Insaaf, moral support appreciated; we must ensure that all eligible must register ourselves as voters and check that our names appear in the voter's list of our area.At the end of the day it is the numbers that will count and matter.
@Lol: you should see how people struggling to survive and then rewrite your comment.
Having a bunch of teenage girls screaming at rallies does not make for an election win. True support needs to come from the masses in the rural areas of Pakistan. Imran cannot run on a Punjab platform and expect to become a national leader. The PTI has no clear manifesto and Imran Khan comes across as a liberal pretending to be a mullah. He has to decide whether he wants to run on a secular platform or a right wing fundamentalist platform.
i love pakistan
we want imran khan next prime minister of pakistan
Dear All
Imran Khan has challenged the traditional powers in Pakistan.The people of Pakistan which are now deprived of all political parties have attended the call of Imran for dignity and transparency in the Country.He is man of principals and intend to regain the respect of Pakistan among the World Nations and to restore the parity with USA and India.
He is true believer of honesty and competitiveness in the country. It is very important to notice that 60% people of Pakistan(mostly the youth ) is now with him and consider him change agent for progress, development and accountability.Military Establishment & Judicial Establishment is backing him.Deprived communities, middle class of the country, moderate people, youth, moderate religious people and especially (52%) women of the country are trying to vote(for change) him in forthcoming elections.
Well I agree with all the support and backing Imran Khan is getting. I also support him and for the first time in my life I will be out there to cast my vote for Imran Khan, but I am still optimistic on few things. Faces surrounding Imran Khan are not young and fresh faces, it is alarming that the people joining PTI are the ex PPP and PMLN scapegoats with no reputation. It is the responsibility of the youth who is backing up Imran Khan to keep PTI at a distance from this dirty politics of landlords and fudels to trasnform the real cause "The change" into a reality, or else it wont be any different from what the Pakistani nation is suffering from currently. I hope Imran understands the reality and bring a true transformation of change into the blood stream of the youth of this nation and if he does so Pakistan will be a different country in no time heading to prosperity and honor.
I had never cast my vote in the past, coz there were corrupt leaders all around. But Imran Khan is the last hope for the change. I will must cast my vote this time.. I will only go to polling station first time, only for IMRAN KHAN...Hats off to him.
Determination and the courage= Imran Khan
What a great gathering of minors.Most of them will be able to vote by next 3 5 years or so.Till then keep beating about the bush.
PTI has done it .All the best to Imran Khan for living up to the expetations .what a show it was its an new lease of life for Pakistan.
I fully support imran khan.he is the real hero.
As regards the favourable reporting for PTI and Imran Khan by media factions, we can all be only Thankful for it.
Now he's finally getting noticed. I fear for his life. Unfortunately so much depends on just one person and we need him to see it through. Allah we need your special intervention in protecting him inshallah!
I really appreciate ET for detailed coverage
Now he's finally getting noticed, I fear for his life. So much depending on just one person unfortunately. Allah we need your special help in protecting him!
Imran Bhai this iz not enough we & u need to do lot of work in lahore bcoz pepole need guidance so plz do smthing for next election plan.
The crowd was impressive and it was even surprising for Imran Khan as well.He must tour to Sindh as well and especially karachi.I think that he should openly discuss his manifesto and do not target the leaderships of other major political powers.
Imran khan is only hope for Pakistani nation.. Support PTI
Great, impressive rally, awesome speech by IK, no doubt. But speeches and rhetorics is not the only thing that we need now. and its not the only thing that is going to bring change. IK needs to work REAL HARD before he can prove himself, and fall upto the high expectations of the people. He alone and the votes alone can do nothing. He needs workmanship. Good workmanship. And a lot more before he can compete with the other parties. Still we are with you Imran, May God help you and may God prevent our sky-high expectations from being shattered. Amin.
The world is witnessing a step towards change in Pakistan. Like myself and millions of pardesis living outside of Pakistan that call Pakistan home are seeing hope and courage by the youth, laborers, and the working class of Pakistan which are looking for change by coming to support a politicians that is unlike the rest. Finally I can say with many other Pakistanis living abroad that Alhumdulillah we are proud of Pakistanis finally standing up and demanding their rights. And in'sha Allah Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf can bring these changes to the brave Pakistanis wishing for a better future.
Imran Khan will Win!! End Of Discussion. Goodnight :)
Pakistanis are being fooled by establishments and corrupt politicians.Imran Khan is last hope to bring real change in Pakistan. I am from Karachi but still prefer Imran Khan over Altaf Hussain. We have seen 64 years of rule by army and polticians and both failed to bring any change in Pakistan. We must wake up and give chance to Imran Khan and I am sure he is going to deliver and bring back the lost pride of Pakistan.
it seems like PML-N guys are much worried by reading and commenting here...get life and join PTI
I am not the strongest supporter of Imran Khan. In-fact, I really disagree with his opinion of stopping military action against the Taliban. But it seems only fair to give him a chance. His views may not be the best but he is an honest man who has done a lot, and i mean a LOT, for Pakistan. Hopefully, he'll mature up his views when he comes to office and hopefully we can finally move towards a better future. To those who are still unconvinced about him as our next prime minister, just compare him with the other idiots out there whom we have tried and tested many times and they have failed to do anything positive for Pakistan even once. I say go for Imran this time. Good luck Imran! Good luck Pakistan.
To all my friends who think that Imran will divide PML-Ns vote bank and would help Zardari to stay in power is very true.........BUT......This is the only way to bring a change.....What are the alternatives?..... Sahreef Bros? Mulana sahib? Zardari Sahib? JI? MQM? PML-Q? GHQ?ANP?.........seriously?....come on ppl we all know they have failed. Have given multiple chances but still failed....infact they didnt even try to rectify. Now the ppl of Pakistan are looking for an alternative...enough is enough...they need a platform, which Imran khan has offered and ppl are going to use this platform. The proof lies in his rally.....no traditional 'Karaey Kay Karkonan'...Minarey Pakistan was full of common ppl...people like you and me.........Just think About it....???? He will indeed divide PML-Ns vote bank and apparently help PML-Q,MQM and PPP but thats how the transtion towards productive politics and democracy will occur. PML-N has proven to be useless repeatedly ...... DO you all think that they will fix it.....NO....someone need to go first and that is how the change will evolve. We need a leadership with odometer that says..000000....and we have nobody except him and I think thats the reason he is gaining popularity. Today PPP, PML-Q and MQM are happy but once this alternate force will gain momenten the change will bring them down too.....these traditional and commercial political parties will either have to change their rules of engagement or better go home. The change will occur but will take time...for that we may have to tolerate these corrupt mercenaries for few more years....But me and millions of ppl like me have noticed a new wave.....that isn't gona stop now. Pakistan Zindabad.
Allah help imran khan to succeed inshallah
waoooooo!
Imran khan is the only true, sincere, honest & visionary leader of pakistan. Imran khan is the last hope of pakistan. Go ahead imran the youth of pakistan is with u.
@muzaffar: The media are always biased towards a party, it's high time they become biased towards a seemingly sincere and hard working politician. It is media support that really shapes political landscapes these days, for better or for worse. And though this may be principally wrong, let's hope it works for the best in this situation.
@Khird: enjoying fame? bb! fame cricket me enjoy kr chuka he. he has been struggling for 15 years for pakistan and for providing insaf to every pakistani. hm to jag chuke ap ab tk so rhe ho?
YES WE KHAN!!
@Lol: I didn't know that the corrupt regime can corrupt your mentality so easily.
@Cautious:
You just described the first week of the current government. So whats the difference.?
@Ch Allah Daad:
Strange that you think those who attended the rally wont vote. They take out at least 5-6 hours (in some cases more) out of their time to attend the rally and yet you believe that they wont take out the 10 minutes it takes to vote 9never really taken me more than 5).
Mian Brothers, ab bas karo. Kafi loot khasoot kar lee hay. Ab baith kay Allah Allah karo.
we r with u.
@aloowaladena: ppp will win and u will enjoy loadsheding of everything more than today nd news of suiside attempts more than today.
This is the beginning of a new era in Pakistan. I hope Imran can maintain the momentum to mobilize a wide class of people - rich and poor, educated and illterate, rural and urban. I am with Imran - there is desperate need for change else we will turn into a failed state in a decade.
Get some pics when the full crowd was there. This shows nothing
Fair reporting but attendance described here is far low than thé actual attendance,PTI sources claim an attendance of 500,000plus I am not agreed with This nombre but I think attendance at menar e Pakistan was no way less than 350,000
I loved the touch of the National Anthem being played and the emphasis was on Pakistan. Great show, well organised and the impact was overwhelming. But are shows like this enough to win an election ?? Simple answer is NO and I am sure Imran and his team know this. So there is much work to be done 'on the ground in the villages' where the bradari system and the feudal stranglehold is strong.
Inshallah it will happen. Imran Khan will WIN and WIN big. I can see the likings of the 60s when Bhutto rose and he rose with the help of the youth and todays youth is with Imran Khan and so are the oldies like me. Best of luck, you Brave son of Pakistan
Prayers with you imran khan . Let`s see the change with you . hope every thing go well for you .
Khans first week in office will go something like this 1) America's will reaffirm their commitment to drone attacks - probably accelerating them to make a point 2) Taliban will reaffirm it will not negotiate with Pakistan until Pakistan agrees to implement Sharia and 3) military will make it clear that it doesn't take orders from the civilian govt. It's easy to make promises over things that you really have no control over --- Khan can't control corruption, foreign policy, international finance, the Taliban or the American's. Be prepared to be disappointed.
This is offcourse a bias media....They are supporting PTI.....just to devide the votes of PMLN...but no worries....check the latest survey....PML is the strongest party in all the provinces for next elections.....PTI only have 6 % votes........You can not change the realty by controlling the media.....
The show was very impressive. Three points which I picked up: 1. Bringing back all looted money from foreign banks.. 2. Instead of SHOs there should be Sheriffs as we see in USA who are picked up from within the consent of local people of the area. 3. Throwing away the begging bowl by using our own resources. Anyhow, now sleepless nights for PML-N and good news for PPP and its supporters for putting dent in the vote bank of Sharif brothers. Yes, Mr. Imran Khan can now expect sizable voters both from Punjab and KP. I think he is backed both by the establishment and jack boots. .
Imran i bet you many of politicians are not going to sleep tonight. you have shaken their roots.. bless you.
Even if they were one million, it makes no difference. Actual voters were less than ten percent, but that's not the point. Elections are months away, there was no need to spend so much on this gathering. He said nothing new, resources are wasted and momentum is broken.
@usman: for that you should at least know the spelling of a 'leader' :(....
Hurrah! 3 Cheers for Imran Khan! We are loyal to him, as he is loyal to our beloved country Pakistan! "Knock 'em out Imran, WE ARE WITH YOU!" "Long Live Pakistan!!!" PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!!!
500,000 People Singing Pakistan National Anthem creating a world record at Imran Khan's PTI Jalsa in Lahore Minto Park Minar-e-Pakistan on 30th October 2011
I LOVE imran khan
I guess today PTI showed that its not an facebook/ twitter party only. Amazing turn out. Here is to hoping for a better future for Pakistan !!!
There were more than 500,000 people were there....
I was there at the rally in the middle of it all and clearly, there were more than 150,000 people! Imran Khan has shown his worth as a great leader and I cannot wait for him to win elections to bring Pakistan it's lost glory! Long live Imran and Long Love PTI! Well done for such an awesome rally-- the videos on TV channels has shown HISTORY has been made in Lahore!!
@aloowaladena: Dear What Mr. Sharif was doing from the last 3 years? and now suddenly he has woke up from a deep sleep.... This PPP Govt was Corrupt from day one and why PML N is still stick with Punjab Govt? Why they are not putting up their resigns from Punjab, National Assembly, ans Senate??
Imran khan remind us again time of Tehreek e pakistan 1940..
@Punjabi Pakistani (PP): Research before post? no? like you learn before your exams? insaf.pk, we have over 2200 members who are paying $10/MONTHLY and the membership is rising daily, plus we the supporters of PTI and being a member of ISF, donates the money, i myself donated 2,000 rupees, and we've collected over a lakh rupees from ISF members as hundreds of members donated money, DONATED, not bhatta. You can read the audit report too buddy, so i think it will clear your perception bout PTI fundings.
Imran is a HOPE....a DESIRE.... a CHANGE that all we want. Geo Imran ... Geo PTI
Imran Khan creates History....He is our leader...Pakistan loves you IK
“The wind of change of has started in the country and anyone coming in its way would be eliminated,” Alvi said Sounds kind of menacing and a bit MQM-ish wouldn't you say Mr Secretary-General? We need to vet our politicians more thoroughly before voting them into power, lest they go around "eliminating" people with different opinions. I hope Arif Alvi doesn't represent the "democratic spirit" of PTI.
YES WE KHAN!!!! YES WE KHAN!!!
@Punjabi Pakistani (PP): Nation is paying. Patriotic pakistanis are paying. I am paying. ! :)
i was a part of it :D this is change FOR REAL
We are with You Imran. Me along with all other Taliban.
**Imran is thae man who is a real leader baki sb to chor aur daku hain, we r wid PTI
I was there [ period ]
comparision 144 comments here compare to 13 in the mqm section . good to see people more interested here. Yes there should be change , let's be Imran Khan for change.
well i see Quaid e Azam in Imran Khan. :))
Imran Khan we are with u and Love u.
I am disappointed with the Police Reforms formula of Imran Khan. Electing SHOs from masses directly with any training and selection criteria will further politicize the police department. Police department is already immensely politicized and corrupt. It is better to give them autonomy like judiciary together with establishing an accountability plan for police. On the other hand, eliminating Patwaris will not do any good as Patwaris perform many other duties along with record keeping. Secondly, reforming Patwaris can't eliminate corruption from the Revenue department. Thirdly, Imran gave no formula of reforming the corruption in lower judiciary and ousting those selected on political considerations by PPP.
Time has come to take our country back!
@Punjabi Pakistani (PP):
So, you think Punjab Govt. money being spent on political party rallies is justified? How? Political party rallies are supposed to be financed by its members, not by the Govt.
ET you are the best! Keep it up and you will be the best in the world!
@Lol: Give him a chance and then the world will be able to see whether Imran is correct or you are right!
Its not 100,000 it was 500,000
Sheikh rasheed conceeds today's day is day of PTI, Sheikh is shrewd and seems to have a good handle of coming wave of change in Pak. Meanwhile one of PPP senator cast a doubt and as usual indulges in shameful personal attack on Imran. imran khan pti
Well done PTI and all Lahories...Turning point moment.
Imran's prediction of coming Tsunami comes true.
I love it how everyone thinks that Imran Khan will wave a magic wand and Pakistan will be on it's way towards development. Sorry to break your bubble guys, but it doesn't work out that way. While I do think a good leader like Imran Khan could make the process smoother but WE, the citizens are the ones who have to do something. Once we all change our attitude and become Law abiding, HONEST, tolerant, and courteous towards our countrymen, there is no way anyone, yeah not even politicians can hold us back from progressing...
I mean tell me, is it Zardari who asks you to litter roads, or to disregard traffic laws?? ahahaah??? Or lose your temper at the slightest dustup with someone?? Of course it's not.. We are the ones who are dishonest, right from the lower class workers to the top...I mean just look anywhere and I promise you will see dishonest people.. Look at the maid who works at your house, I bet she will cut corners if you are not watching her like a hawk or worst, even steal sh*t from your house..Same goes for everyone else, whether they be a director or a peon.. There are exceptions but unfortunately they are not large enough in numbers to make a difference.. We are a selfish nation, many of us wouldn't think twice about stepping on other peoples' rights if we stand to gain something out of it...
I have been to Germany and have visited rural areas there.. and trust me..a pedestrian won't cross the road unless the signal is green, even if there is no car in sight FOR MILES... Yeah no cameras, no cops, and you still have people respecting such little laws..That's why they are where they are and we are where we are...
Sorry,.sires, and madams, if you're expecting Imran Khan's election to serve as a guarantee that Pakistan's condition will improve you're deluding yourself..
Peace.,,
Salam peoples .am from rawalpindi Imran khan is the only hope of the Pakistan .question is not that when he come in power he will do the same like others question is that why we vote all corrupt parties again and again .and PML-N voters you peoples are not fool don't you see that PML-N is already in Government .then vote for PML-N ? WHY ? Vote to imran khan if you want justice,respect,all legal demands you want .Pakistan Zindabad Imran Khan Paindabad ..!!
@Lol: Thats true buddy, look at you. Its been happening with you from ages now.
dude, run away before it is too late,
What a man Imran khan! Just awesome. Cant believe an honest man can succeed in Pakistani politics but witnessing it with my own eyes. I was a sceptic but now a firm believer. Go Khan GO!
Masha Allah, Praise be to God.
We have literally tried all other leaders, what we got? dysfunctional leadership? why not try him as a last resort. :)
the jalsa was a huge success guys imran khan zindabad
Imran Khan i am with you. You are the only hope left in Pakistan :)
If anti PTI donot believe the number of supporters of todays rally they shoud atleast count comments in favour of Imran Khan and recommendations above.
IMRAN KHAN WE ARE WITH YOU.
WHAT A JALSA.
I have never voted in my whole life but this time I will, for Imran and ultimately for Pakistan.
OMG!! I havent seen anything like this before in lahore. The crowd was massive...definitely above 100,000!!!
YES WE CAN .... GO King Khan!
@Sarah Khan: Hello' My name's Imran khan As well. Just Got a few words to say. I am really proud of All the people that supported imran khan. Hope he gets/ deserve what he wants. May allah Make his hope come true. Inshallah He'll Be As anything he wshes for. One day Inshallah. <3 I love Imran Khan
I am joining Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.No doubt in mind that Imran Khan is the future Prime Minister of Pakistan.I will request all my patients and their families to vote for this honest leader of Pakistan
After a very very long time I could smell and feel the spirit of Pakistan. May God rid Pakistan of corrupt people may they be in any walk of life.
Good Luck Imran, the entire Pakistan is looking for a change. But watch out, select right candidates or you will lose before the elections.
Has it ever really been such a grey area that people want some form of change that you're surprised they agree with that concept? Peoples desire for change has never been what people who are not fans of Imran Khan have questioned even once. Nor that good intentions exist or that he is lying when he claims sincerity.
It has always been in the details of how the goal was to be realistically reached that disagreements formed. People only defend his general character which has never been under attack in the first place.
@Paras Vikmani: We dont need Hazare when we have Imran Khan
I was a part of the jalsa from the time when there were a few hundred people present around 1.00 p.m By the time, Imran Khan came to the podium, I believe between 60,000 to 80,000 people were present. A figure of 150,000 is too overblown. Not taking anything from a successful show of strength, I believe a dominant majority of the participants were from outside Lahore.
Having said this, conversion of the mass strength to an electoral victory is a difficult process. My wishes for Imran Khan, but also a word of caution, don't be too over-confident.
Bullet proof glass plus govt machinery vs a fearless man who was with the crowd without bullet proof glass, no govt money, no govt machinery and everything going against him. Then there was foreign sponsored rally in Karachi.
Who won the hearts , minds and soul of PAKISTANIS is anybody's guess
youth of Pakistan is with you...
I am Indian and want Imran Khan as next prime minister of Pakistan. Hope he can change Minority's situation there.
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If people can turn out today to participate in the rally, then why not go out, and vote on the day of election. In my opinion, they surely will. And we know that this crowd is original, who have come by their own will.
@muzaffar: It called Frustration
Since we are all about politicians declaring their assets can anyone point me to a website or a document where I can go through Imran Khan's?
I am seeing a revolution. Long live Imran Khan & PTI workers. Insha Allah you will change the fate of Pakistan
Imran surely proved several "expert" estimates wrong. Well done PTI !
Atlast ... Cheers Tribune Team for good headline on PTI Jalsa.
India should watch carefully and stay aloof.
I really think that the message of Imran Khan was spot on! As a country we have the resources but no one is interested in developing them; and also we are in an unfortunate situation where the green passport is a source of embarrassment for us in the world.
How much longer will our masses support the corrupt mainstream leadership that has absolutely zero vision. Its high time that all of us "drawing room" commentators should register ourselves and cast our votes to an intelligent and non-corrupt leadership for a brighter Pakistan.
Reality checks
The anti-Taliban Tribal elders in Kurram, such as the Turi tribe, who've been systematically targeted, have been begging for military action and assistance forever against the Taliban but instead got their routes strangled by the Pak army to force them to negotiate with the Taliban and Haqqani to allow them access into Afghanistan. There maybe a peace accord now, but to the local tribe's detriment.
Other tribes have suffered having their elders murdered or bombed at peace meetings, children kidnapped or shot up because of their anti-Taliban stances and attempt to end terrorism.
Nice to hear. Let's hope the Taliban don't colonize them either.
Find his policy of appeasement towards extremist terrorist militants, who also have an anti-minority cleansing agenda, contradicting this.
Muhahahah to all the Imran Khan doubters! Cleaned bowled 'em all.. stumps shattered and flying...
I am from Karachi and Muhajir but still I will prefer Imran Khan over Altaf Hussain.If we want to get rid off corruption and boot lickers from our society then we must vote ant support Imran Khan as he is the only hope.We have tried Generals and corrupt politicians for 64 years and we are bankcrupt and law & order situation has worsened.East Pakistan has declared independance because of army rule and Bhutto's iterference and they failed to give honest and due share to Bengalis. And the same is being repeated in Baluchistan. Pakistanis should wake up and get rid off corrupt politicians and get rid off the role of ISI in the political system of Pakistan.Allah bless Pakistan.
It was definitely a huge jalsa, at least double in size to that of PML-Ns
Having heard the speech of Imran Khan for the first time at Meenar-e-Pakistan, Imran Khan said “change is not coming, it has already come”.
The gathering itself told that Imran Khan is going to become the heartbeat of every Pakistani in the coming day.
I remember when Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto formed PPP, a lot of people use to go to listen to his speeches and then PPP won the general elections.
Similarly Imran Khan is coming up like any thing and Tehrik-e-Insaf is going to play a decisive role in the next general elections.
The question arises: whether Imran Khan will be able to gather so many people in other cities similar to Lahore?
If the answer is “yes”, than definitely Imran Khan will be the next Prime Minster of Pakistan and Tehrik-e-Insaf will be ruling the country.
Very sensible address by Khan, Thanks God he hasn't used Bazari language like Shahbaz Shareef did.
This the difference between an educated & well civilized person and a complete idiot !!!
Good Job DJ BUTT :P
This week has been full of good news: 1. Pakistan won the cricket test against Sri Lanka 2. Pakistan won the Hong Kong Super Sixes Cricket tournament for the 5th time 3. PTI social media team has launched iReport citizen journalism tool 4. PTI's Lahore Rally (Occupy Minar-e-Pakistan) has been a huge success 5. On invitation of Chinese Government, PTI's chairman Imran Khan leaves for China tonight
Imran Khan Zindabad - May Allah guide to successs ...
wao wao ammeazing rally in strong textLahore . our new independent day 30-10-2011 keep it up great leader g........................
Its great to see strings and shahzad supporting PTI/IK!
Imran turns at the top of his bowling mark, races in and Bowls ..... and he has Bowled Him,,,, Zardari and Nawaz are OUT! Imran is on a Hat Trick.....!
IMRAN KHAN ,,,, Will rock this election
yayyyyy imran khan is taking charge at last!!!!! i can;t wait for the civil disobedience!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People everywhere. Minar-e-Pakistan full. All roads around filled
best of luck Imran Khan
Well done Mr. Khan.
Well done PTI and equally well done ET.
biggest rally in lahore ever.....
Imran Khan has always been true to his words...all educated lass in Pakistan supports him...whomsoever i talk to in Karachi's middle class educated circle they support Imran Khan..MQM after supporting zardari is losing its popularity very fast....I wish and hope Imran kHan will win the next election and will become Prime Minister..INSHALLAH a change is imminent
Looking at this crowd, I am so happy that there are some people who want CHANGE. I believe that it is the nation of Islamic Republic of Pakistan who doesn't make effort to bring the change. Are these people afraid of new faces really??? I object those people (which are in majority) who have decided permanently not to change their political party. If anyone is casting vote to PPP, he is doing the same thing from 1970. If anyone is voter of PMLN, he is always casting vote to it since decades. This cannot help in bringing change in this country. In developed countries, if people don't like the govt policies, they cast vote against them. So people, please please identify your duty and take a step in bringing change, IF YOU REALLY WANT...
And change is coming! We need Imran Khan as our leader. I really appreciate efforts of tribune.com.pk to provide us with live updates (Y).
Really?? These people who are mostly youngster going to cast their vote to Imran Khan??? NO, they will be busy to enjoy election holiday.... so claim down
How will Imran solve Pakistan's economic mess in a country running on foreign aid ? He cannot be friend of the Lashker-E-Toiba , Haqannis and other state sponsored groups and also a member of civilized states, simultaneously.
Long Live Imran Khan.
@Mian: Why should we hate him my impression of him is that he is a honest and patriotic person who will be good for Pakistan . A stable and prosperous neighbor is what every country wants the same is with India we would only be benefited by having a stable and prosperous Pakistan. All the best my friend.
@aloowaladena: You want a napkin to wipe those tears
PTI has become the hope of the masses Pakistan. Imran Khan strong committment to the people of Pakistan and consistent struggle to change this absolete colonial system is looking to be fruitful. People of Pakistan has started realizing that Imran Khan is the only leader of the country who can change the destiny of this great nation. PTI Zindabad IMRAN KHAN Zindabad PAKISTAN PAINDABAD
It is really fantastic to see all this. It shows that people are getting agrip of the idea of PTI as the future leader of Pakistan's destiny.
Its time for change our politics rule that couruption is only the leader of our country.when all the courupt politicins are tested by the nation.then y not we give a chance to great khan.wish all you all the best imran khan.
Impressive show! Many PML-Q heavy weights who were thinking of joining PML-N will now reconsider their priorities. Even PML-N back benchers like Javed Hashmi, Khawaja Asif, Ayyaz Amir, might also be tilted. They don't fit in the damned politics that Shahbaz Sharif and Ch. Nisar has been pursuing.
What a splendid Pakistan protect rally by PTI Imran Khan.
Energetic, honest and straight forward leader. He must win otherwise Pakistan will loose.
Best of Luck Imran Khan
There are over 3,50,000 people in the public meeting. This is a game changer akin to Ms Benazir Bhutto return to Pakistan in 1986.
Imran Khan is a single hope to turn a crowd into a nation.
what is this rally for and about? If it is Imran's I wish him good luck and may he rule Pakistan!
I can see how Nawaz and his supporters are boiling over PTI's success. Just read the comments from Nawaz's supporters. They are now trying to invoke anti-PPP sentiments to drive Pakistani's away from PTI. But Pakistani's are no fools. They now know Nawaz very well.
PTI has proven beyond doubt that we all want change. There are so many people around Minar-e-Pakistan that all doubters are having difficulty trying to explain the Massive turnout!! Inshallah this is the beggening of the end of corruption and corruptors!!
Imran khan is last hope for Pakistan . I wish this movement turn into Anna Hazare movement. The main problem for Pakistan is poor security,poor economy,poor planing and this all due to detached leadership to the people of Pakistan.
Awam ko aik baar phir pagal bnao aur end main phir wohi topi drama- And now comes Burger inqilaab
We believe that this is a good opportunity for Imran Khan (official) (being a agent of change(positive) ) that a good political demonstration/protest can be conducted without using nonsense and immoral talks... This #PTIJalsa should be really positively distinguished if he wants to be accepted among the serious circles of the society in Pakistan..
Let the detractors cower now. The change has come - and now everyone can see it! Down with the status quo. PTI Zindabad!
Thanks ET for the live updates .... thank you everyone for joing the hero of Pak ... Mr. Khan both in Lahore and here on internet...
Change has already begun now !!!
i think this rally will usher in revolution in pakistan.no doubt ,imran is pakistan'hero.
@Saeed: ARE YOU INSANE..a crickter captain is considered a last hope of pakistan..what if he dies..who will you vote for...pml'n is a force having its branches in society..not like pti who is banking on mummy daddy youth who are supporting him because of enjoyment..who even don't know who are pti provincal presidents.
imran is good .i am from lahore a city of over 1 crore people.. but gathering 70-80 thousand to show power is nothing..out of which 40000 thousands are from outside lahore and a lot of them are ppp and pml-q workers..i am from lahore i know politics of lahore..he choose a wrong place..thats why he has to have seating arrangements of around 45000 people..so as to have look 5 lac capacity miner pakistan ground filled..why is he targeting lahore only..i have seen 3 elections of lahore..he will not get a seat from na 118 to na123..extreme stonghold of pml-n..best chances are in na 124,125 and 126..and these are seats of javed hashmi and saad rafique..and last 4 are ppp and pml-n divided..so either imran khan has to elect election from new or old lahore..old is so strong for pml'n and new has pml-n giants..IMRAN KHAN PLEASE FOCUS YOURSELF IN SMALLER CITIES..LAHORE DON'T NEED YOU..
There is still no Anna Hazare in Pakistan.
nothings gonna change, IK is just enjoyin his fame
Thank you PTI and Express Tribune :)
Imran Khan can definitely bring a positive change in the country.
gigantic is just a word!!!
well done imran khan
Best of luck to all 2# parties.....
imran khan is just helping zardari imran is the best friend of zardari
The bias coverage goes on...check the entries and most are from PTI sources....even one of Tribune correspondent is quoting PTI source....definately not a fair and balanced coverage
Watch it live on
http://www.livestream.com/ptiofficial
be part of the CHANGE!!!!
carry on "khan" ... "punjab jatts" who are backbone of punjab will support you...
PTI Zindabad! Imran Khan Zindabad! Now where is my biryani! LOL.
when all other corrupt politicians can have a chance than why not one chance should be given to imran khan ?
imran khan is great ledar
Thanks Imran Khan the great leader of Pakistan and the only hope for the people of Pakistan to bring changes in the corrupt politics. If I have a magic power i would have killed all those corrupt politicians who destroyed our Havens on Earth. Our country is a paradise, full of natural resources. God will help you Mr Imran Khan if you love your country and people. I hope the Lahorities will attend your rally and show the world that the not only the youth but elder, women also are your supporters. I pray for a successful PTI rally. So I request all Pakistani don't show bias with Imran and support his cause.
muzaffar Just stop weeping dear, its our strength and we will punch the cowards inshALLAH. PTI zindabad Charo sobo ka pehchan Imran khan imran khan
Indians must hate Imran as he was the ideal of all Indian girls and now is the only true leader of Pakistan.
Imran is the only leader who is capable enough to lead Pakistan out of her troubles.
Why have the updates stopped???
PML N is splitting the PTI votes?? hahahhahahahahahahahahh.... im not a PML N supporter for sure... but that statement is extremely hilarious.
There's something funny in the slogan for change. That was the exact same slogan Obama used and you're all such huge fans of his.
Imran khan is only hope for pak nation.. Try to do best for pakistan.. support IK
people who say imran divides PML-N votes to benifit PPP.. my question is what is the difference between Nawaz and Zardari..?? they are both one and the same
@muzaffar: Umm who the hell cares? Its about time the media becomes biased towards Imran Khan, as him and his party are the only hope for Pakistan. People who don't understand that really need to become educated and watch some of the talk shows him and his party members have been in.
imran khan zindabad
PPP voters in Punjab and KPK have now decided to vote PTI. Now its upto PML voters to vote for change and avoid vote distribution.
ro na yaar! :D @muzaffar:
inshAllah it is going to be one of the largest rally in pakistan. inshAllah Imran khan will bring new hope to pakistan. salaam
At 2:15 pm it,s 6000, and 3:12pm it says over 6000.. lol.. PTI is useless.
people are saying its 22000 to 25000 ppl there, plz put the correct figure and 10000 ISF students coming are at lahore mall road and there blokades done at different location stopping people, plz tell the whole story
The agents of political mafia are shivering. This is a landmark political gathering in the history of Pakistan. PTI is the ideas whose time has come. Today is the tipping point.
imran khan i am with you
@harisn @ImranKhanPTI Just following the hash tags and realized the truth in the opinion of many that pro #PTI especially contributing on social media overwhelmingly humiliate those of who comment practice of difference on @PTI things
All Corrupt Politicians who have stakes in western world, who have businesses in west and who have every thing for west should left Pakistan now otherwise Pakistani nation will not spare blood of hardworking poor farmers and laborers. We want all those rotten eggs out.
Imran Khan's time has come. Raymond Davis supporters eat your hearts out.
50000 atleast
@aloowaladena: Dont worry, this is just a start, PPP is next.
@Lol: Didnt you realize they've been getting fooled for last few decades? Perhaps its different this time.
PTI should join hands to counter fudals of PPP,MQM and ANP.
Imran Khan is a voice of sanity, which is rare in Pakistan.
It is definitely a biased reporting as compared to the one on PML N rally. PML N had three times more people in reality than PTI is dreaming (expecting). How isit a big rally when there are 6000 people right now? The angle of picture shows crowd as big, as so it look likes PML N never had this many people if reports are to be compared.
I will be surprised if this comment get through.
IMRAN KHAN ... we are with you...The Only HOPE
I cant come but my support is for my dearest Imran Khan.
Lahoriites do go and join, dont miss the oppurtunity.
UNITED WE STAND...with Imran Khan and against country looters, which are having their property outside country...
Great Khan, 0.450 million Niazi's (Niazi tribe) are with you, around 10 thousand Niazi's (which are living in Lahore) will join you today,,,,,,
Well, the crowd looks quite underwhelming...
PML-N can "justify" that Punjab Govt. fund their rally . But how can HONEST PTI justify its spending today ? ..who is paying for it ? By the way, in gujranwala PTI display only posters of 28, 00 000 .... Who is paying all these money ?
Our sincere wishes from a foreign country.I wish imran I could have been there in your Jalsa.
Change is coming through the Honest Son of Lahore n Pakistan.. Imran Khan
all the status quo parties (MQM, PPP, PML-A,b,c,q,d, ANP) trying to keep the things the way they presently are....but we CHANGE....
We are with you Imran. We are with you.
Let the revolution begin !!!
imran khan we are with u
ppp will win again thanks to captaan imran for dividing pml-n votes. Shame on imran and pts.
In terms of reporting there seems to be a political bias ( favouring PTI). e.g. the photograph in the article is one from the PTI own sorces. In comparison in terms of PMLN a potrait/ file photo or a bunch of motorcycle riders was shown.
Further, the content seems to also have a favourablee tilt e.g.PTI has taken out a LARGE rally. How does one prove a large rally except gives A reader a very positive impression of success.
Lastly in the end it is stated to - help build our report...Maybe I am wrong but I have not read that in any of the other coverages in Tribune.
Hope we all try to do r related works without involving personal likes or dislikes. Will definately help us make a more balanced and non opinionated (in terms of r work responsibilities) society
Change begins from here.
Thanks to ET for giving this coverage...