Vying for support: Nawaz, Qureshi to ‘meet soon’
“Qureshi is an old friend. We haven’t met as yet but we’ve spoken over the phone and will meet very soon,” PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif told reporters at the Sukkur airport on Thursday.
Flanked by former Sindh governor Mamnoon Hussain, Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, PML-N Sindh President Ghous Ali Shah and Saleem Zia, Nawaz criticised the current Sindh administration over its handling of the Hindu killings in Shikarpur.
“The Sindh chief minister should have come to Chak and resolved the issue, which could have been done amicably without the loss of lives,” he said.
He also visited Chak, where the incident had occurred, to condole with the Hindu community at Dr Satya Pal’s house.
“I request Hindus not to leave Pakistan. We will stand by you,” he told members of the minority community, which was shaken up by the murders of three doctors on Eid.
Nawaz condemned the fact that the actual killers were still at large and said that the government should resolve the case on priority. “Minorities are equally respectable and the government should provide them proper protection.”
Boy hit by convoy
But Nawaz’s compassion for the people appeared misplaced when, due to heavy rush and mismanagement, a young boy was run over by one of the vehicles in the motorcade.
The boy, identified as Shahzaib Mahar, lay on the ground unattended until some members of the media called the police who took the injured boy to the hospital.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 18th, 2011.
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@Nadeem: Always hope for the best, optimism is key to success.
@Bhatti: How did you confirm tthat top leadrship of PML(N) was corrupt and that of PTI won't be corrupted when they come to power. Its an old adage " power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely".
if shah mehmood joins PML N then it would show that there is no difference in him and the rest of status quo whom have ruined our country for past 60 years ... and it would show the stance he was taking against corroupt leadership and about the public of pakistan was all just words !! Just hope he joins PTI !!
qureshi InshAlliah joining PMLn
We should not be worried about which party does Qureshi join. He is a pakistani and reserves the right to join any party he wants. we should only we worried about fair elections. Qureshi is a clean person and would remain clean in every party. we should only worry about the corrupt people who heads thhe parties.
Qurashi will join the party who will offer him the office of his choice. It is a BID game.i think imran khan purposly said that SMQ will annouce to join PTI even tho talks were not completed to put pressure on SMQ to join PTI because it would create media hype and people would welcome his decision imran played a political move shouldnt have disclosed that without SMQ consent i have a felling he will join PML N but lets wait and watch
Another Old Picture from the Archives! Atleast mention that too.
SMQ is a politician not a speculator. He is not ignored/ forgotten figure like Mian Azhar. He knows his worth and there are more chances that he would join PML-N, if he joins PTI then it would be a break through.
@Realist. (ORIGINAL):
Thank their lucky stars
I think SMQ should not heart feeling of the youth. Pak youth really want change and if SMQ joins PMLN, will show that they dont respect youth of Pak and will lose support of millions of yungester all over the world. If SMQ join PTI they will become real hero of Punjab and will be liked next to Khan.
LOL What if He Joins PMLN ? What will PTI do then?
PML-N is the only party which has neat and clean leadership. PML-N has aleady delivered so there is no space in Pakistan for the immuture and currupt politicians. Its up to SMQ joins PML-N or not but end of the day PML-N is going to take two third majority again inshallah...
@Bhatti while I agree PTI is immature but with Khan announcing "SMQ is going to join PTI" ahead of SQM himself adds extra pressure points on SMQ. Now he will think twice before joining PML(N) and be called "lota"
SMQ is clean politicians and he should join PTI Inshallah.
Qurashi knows very well which party is going to win, PML-N, listen people PML-N has ruled, are ruling and will be ruling Punjab forever. Zukat Khan, can not win against PMLN
I think he will eventually join PML (N)
@Khalid Javed: Im sure if Qureshi will join PTI, he will no more be an opportunist to you.
who party offering PM slot???
Nawaz sharif sir the last round has started before the election.Dont give up on ur stance.The people of Pakistan are with u.Establishment only target is to prevent u coming back to power,because u will take care of them very well.All nationalist parties of sindh and balouchistan will be with u in next election.Sir himmat nahi harni.Our last hope is nawaz sharif. Pakistan zindabad nawaz sharif zindabad
Why can't Qureshi Saab launch his own party? He will be a force to recon with in 2017 elections, challenging Imran Khan for his follies as Prime Minster, if any. I bet it'll be a better option instead of roaming here and there without any cause.
we will welcome SMQ on his joining PTI. For him PTI is the best choice since what I see Imran Khan will be there in Pakistani politics at least for the next 20 years.
Khan doesn't need SMQ..its SMQ who needs some political party.. PTI will sweep in the elections with or without people like SMQ.
I am a PTI fan, & want to see this opportunist going to PML-N as with his feudal background, he dose not fit into PTI's ideal of a politician (i.e., urbanized, educated, committed to middle class' interests)
Qureshi will join PML -N
SMQ is indeed the major point of discussion across Punjab and Pakistan in General. SMQ must go for PTI as PMLN is no change as they have been in leading positions for more than 2 decades and they have been unable to deliver. Lets give Change a Chance. Lets hope SMQ goes for PTI.
Well it will be interesting to see what would fans of Imran think of him if he joins PMLN
PTI should not bank on Shah Mehmood. Its tide is already very strong and lets not get held back by 1 individual. If Shah Mehmood comes, fine and if does not, no one should care.
No one (any party) will win the game except SMQ. After getting benefits he will change the party.
There is no religion in politics, huh! PTI shouldn't have said that SMQ was joining them, it reflects their political immaturity and desperation to get SMQ on board. On the other hand, Mr.Qureshi is flirting with both PTI and PML-N hence increasing his price. So Welcome to politics PTI. Still SMQ should go for PTI because atleast the top leadership there is not corrupt.
Look at the performance / intent and parties' agenda Mr. Qureshi even before you hold talks. You are not doing business here so the conflict of interest (if any) shouldn't hold you from joining hands with true Pakistanis. Also pleaes keep in mind that prosecution & tranparent follow up of Ramond Davis case (the bone of contention b/w you and PPP) was the ownership of Punjab Govt.
Good going Sharif ..
LOL.. poor Khan :D
Qureshi is gonna join PML-N..
Qureshi will join hands with him who promises to bestow foreign ministry,,,,, whoever gives good portfolio to him , he is going to join his party..............methinks so........
Good riddance, PTI deserves much better than these politicans up for the higest bidder
Shah Ji dont deviate just Joint PTI...
SMQ is a politician and want early elections.This is what PMLN wants as well.I am sure he is joining PMLN.
PTI's political fortunes depend on SMQ at the moment. I sense wherever he goes the tide will follow.
Lets see who will win this game.....
PML-N are still a force to be reckoned with in Punjab, Qureshi who comes from Multan would know this fact very well. PTI are still breaking ground and nothing is for certain when it comes to them.
Tough decision indeed Mr. Qureshi! (psst.. go for PTI)