24 former PML-Q parliamentarians, nazims join PTI
PTI chairman Imran Khan welcomed the former PML-Q parliamentarians' and party workers' decision. Khan said anyone could join his party, but party tickets would only be given to those who sincerely declare their assets, Express 24/7 reported.
Khan also said that the establishment cannot control the PTI as it is driven by “a vision” and that his party is not an heirloom that his children would inherit.
The PTI chairman criticised the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and accused them of engaging in dynastic politics of give and take.
As reported earlier, the PTI Sindh leadership said that the former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will join Khan’s party soon. Qureshi is expected to make an official announcement during a rally being held in Kashmore on November 27.
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IK-----------Be watchful. If you fail for wrong reasons, the hopes of Pakistanis will be dashed for a long time to come. Its about the vision not making the government today. Even if you get few good men in the parliament you will create an effective pressure group. Keep faith, keep high moral standards, result is always in Allah's hand. Best of luck.
The indiscriminate admission of all and sundry my yet be the downfall of PTI, and that will be sad.
I am very disappointed.
Lotacracy in action..... Another opportunist's party to fool Pakistanis.... Wake up Pakistan!!
Lotacracy in action.... all lotas founded by General Pervez Musharraf are now under the patronage of his political successor Captain Imran Khan Niazi. Both are backed by the conspiring establishment. The only difference is that General Pervez Musharraf was a dictator in uniform and Captain Imran Khan is a dictator without uniform. What an irony with the country called Pakistan! :((
@Ali:Well Mr Ali then please tell me why aren't the senior pro's of the PML-Q,such as Faisal Hayat,Amir muqam or Wasim sajjad coming and joining hands with you people?? I have lots of questions for you but right now only answer this one.Thank You.
Well it will also be good if this newspaper publishes the names of these 24 people who were going to join the PTI.This way we would be able to know who they were. On the other hand,Mr Imran Khan shouldn't try to fill the 170 seats of parliament all by himself.It's impossible for one party to do so and one shouldn't keep impractical targets.He should,after the elections,form a coalition government with either the JI or the PML-N. Finally,the PML-N also needs to improve it's working.Period.
Well it's 6 days on and we haven't heard anything about these '24' leaders who were going to join the PTI.So the problem here is that all the politicians are either slow or indecisive.This way it is not at all going to work.They need to 'hurry themselves up'. On the other hand,the PTI's choice for the place of their jalsa was not at all good.I mean of all the cities,Chakwal! Ok,the PML-N had to hold jalsas in Faisalabad and Gujranwala,but they could still have gone for Sialkot or Multan.That would have made a lot of impact and shaken the hell out of their opponents. The final question again is that why aren't the top leaders of the PML-Q quitting their party and joining other ones?
@Lawangin: There is always hope remember Japan and Germany after WW 2
Imran Khan is following BB footsteps. Remember she first drwan up a list of demands to negotiate with Gen Mus. The list started shrinking when the Mush admnistration agreed for talks and eventually came down to one demand. Suspend all the corruption cases and the NRO came into being. Now the listof purty is shrinking down to the declaration of assets and that would also disappear once the quota is found below the required level. Beefore concluding any forecast, please be informed that today, Pakistan is on the bring of collaps. The moment of truth is knoking its door. Imran Khan or any other mighty or Taliban khan can not make any difference. The issue is far serious and grave than corruption and bad governance. let alone riding over the mighty shoulder of Military establishment to reach the power corridor and then making tall claims. Wake up PTI lovers.
Lotas and corrupt nazims are warmly welcomed in PTI. What a great revolution ! PTI is Musharaff League/Q-League Version 2.0 Every word of Najam Sethi is coming true.
Q league is going to form again under stablishment. what a Tehreek e insaff.
wonderful news.....first they make money as Q league and now they join PTI.....which seems to be collecting every other party's trash
its so funny how PTI supporters think they are so childish so whoever doesnt agree with them they are considered planted which ever journalist doest agree with PTI vision or opinion is considered someone's agent please grow up PTI supporters imran khan is doing good so far supporters need to be more mature and realistic
Democracy is a torture for Pakistan.Period.
It means that most of the People in PML-Q were Sincere.
Yes Imran Khan is the face of New Pakistan -----He is the only one who can deliver .
Imran khan I trust you. I am sure you will not do anything that will hurt Pakistan.
A new PML-Q (kings party)
@hassan: Let the haters have their party, lets not try to bring facts into this, just yet. Most didn't even read the article and just started commenting.
JuD is terrorist organization, if they kill Hindus they are saints and if they kill Pakistanis they are terrorists. I am a Kashmiri and I hate these so called jihadis who have damaged the Kashmir cause to the core. They are bunch of criminals who have nothing to do with Islam, Kashmir or Pakistan, they are people of power and greed!! Simple and bitter truth.
Watch this programme to get ur head cleared. PTI guy proves allegations against PML N leadership with documented prove leaving Sadeeq UL Farooqi speechless.
http://www.zemtv.com/2011/11/17/to-the-point-pti-vs-pml-n-exclusive-with-shahzeb-khanzada-%E2%80%93-17th-nov-2011/
Same Lotas, different party! So the criteria to join PTI is to declare assets and then accumulate 'em by the same 'ol good ways by the same old good lotas. Change, what change! Imran is going to disappoint a lot of his followers. Incl me, unfortunately!
Wow Imran and his fans are the biggest hypocrates you will ever see. All old faces (which by the way are siyasi yateems) joining him and their excuse is rural politics is different so by that standard other parties cant be blamed for doing the same. I think he should accept Musharraf/Choudhries as well just dont issue them a ticket to contest elections, unless, obviously they declares their assets.
By the way all this been done under the name of CHANGE if you have already forgotten what was 'I Khans' original slogan.
Its refreshing to see young generation taking a keen interest in countrys politics but I think they are not mature enough (politically) to realise that Imran is simply playing into Army's hands
Smart political decision, Anybody can join PTI because: 1) It will increase PTI vote bank throughout pakistan. 2) It will give PTI 3 to 4 candidates option from one contituency to choose from. Then PTI will be able to nominate clean & reputable candidate for next election from that constituency. 3) last but not the least according to PTI policy tickets would only be given to those candidates who sincerely declare their assets & are corruption free.
Imran Khan's hard work and dedication to bring about a change may finally become a reality and I believe Pakistanis should support him 100% both in achieving it and working hard towards it.
they join imran khan as common pakistani they have right to join anyone by their will. not imran khan forcely or by any other way bring them in party but thing is imran not give any ticket or not any position to any one in his party he give position and ticket to those who deserve and those who are clear peole those people said lotas joining party its better to wait .......
For 2013 elections, he needs lotas to come into power. But by 2018 if he performs well, I guess PTI will be self sufficient to pick people of their own choices. I hope some good lotas joins PTI. Good lotas means least corrupt.
Well it's a pity that the names of the people who have announced that they are joining the PTI have not been mentioned in this report.
Imran Khan! Be careful of blind inclusion. Lots of non-qualified and corrupt members will take the party down by discouraging honest people to come forward. Just like a college full of failed students make the good student think twice before getting admission there. Even if one is sure of his/her own skills s/he still won't agree to play among losers. Take only fresh cadets now. The losers were not going to be taken up by big parties anyway, you could pick them up anytime! I say pick people like yourself__ with a vision, an ambition, a resolve. Wrong people will bring bad name to your team beside failures and later revenges.
Great News! This is different...as these people are joining a party which has ZERO seat in the present legislatures. They are NOT in the government! So let's call a spade a spade...what's changing is the political scenario of the country!!
In the past 2 weeks, all those who were with Musharaf in his regime, now joining Imran. At the end Musharaf will also join, so they will bring change??? Musharaf + Imran = Establishment (Military and Civil)
It is 15 months away from the election and he has already relxaed his criteria. The prgression is as follows: 1) Only onest will be allowed to join 2) Only those who declare their assets will be allowed to join (this is not the same as honest. you could have got your assets through corruption. Also you may not declare the complete list of your assets. Even Zardari and Sharif have declared their assets - does he consider them non-corrupt?) 3)Only those who declare their assets will be given tickets.
Watch this space for more relaxations
Reminds me of 1999 coup d'état situation when Lotays were tilting towards the King's party.
all the rejects will join this out of date cricketer and will be out on ducks
@Shahid Malik: yes well he has the responsibility to sift through the dirt and find the people who are willing to mend their ways for the country. As Imran bashers criticize him for not having known politicians, there u go he is slowly growing in his base.
And on a personal note, there are some good people in all these corrupt political parties that now have a choice to make, and they are making it fair and square! In the end, it's all about Pakistan :)
Grass roots rural electoral strategy has to be different from the urban strategy. People is doing a good job in picking up people who control the rural electorate. Rural electorate is mostly not interested in urban politics and really don't care whether IK becomes PM or Zardari becomes PM. Their vote is for their biradari, and representatives of these biradari have to be taken on board so seats can be won in rural electorate.
So its a more practical strategy, elections in Pakistan cannot be won by words, promises and intentions alone.
Now you see after 30th October, all political parties are worried about PTI & their experienced politicians, having influence on critical areas, are moving to PTI. For the time being, i guess its a good move by IK to make an impact overall. But later on, for sure he has to filter out the good candidates for elections & important positions with PTI.
Way to go Khan Saab !!
haha, very strange how Imran khan will accept the Musharaf party'z people.Eeryone is corrupt in pak.pak politics is very dirty
well it was long due and well accepted from PTI ...they are on a clean drive and cleaning all other parties....and please Imran khan first declare your real assets too ...real assests mean ...their original value of your assests not of 1947 politicaly correct baby politician.
Imran make sure tickets are only given to the honest, Pakistan needs a break
If only the email addresses on the website work. PTI please update the email addresses and haev an economic manifesto!
people dont visit rural areas and do not have any idea of dynamics there. You need electables
All these turncoats are betting that PTI will do better in next election and they will have their share of pie. It is a shame on PTI, which been preaching fairness and accountability, to keep accepting these lootas. The lines between PPP, PML, and PTI are getting blurred. Tell me once again what PTI stand for?
no no no...plz
Now, is this an (electoral) Tsunami ? :d
This is massive. Reading Pakistan: A Personal History and thoroughly impressed with Imran's vision and thinking. He's the man this nation needs. Now.
PTI is the next government of pakistan inshallah
This is politically good decision. Let the people join and build momentum but tickets will be given to non-corrupt only.
REVOLUTIONNNN!!! at your doorstep..PML-Q and the likes FTW
Seems the standards are being lowered very fast.........
imran khan and pti is the real hope of pak
King's Party is becoming Khan's Party :)
The way the lotaas left the PML-Q & Joined the PML-N , in the same way many are joining the PTI , this PML-Q is the same Party that was the backbone of Musharraf which is also supporting PPP currently , Now I feel there isnt much difference left between Nawaz, Zardari or Imran. The great hope of people has remained a hope only , how sad is that for our country.
May ALLAH take Pakistan out of troubles. Pakistan Zindabad
This is an interesting comment from PTI chairman about the dynastic claims of the 2 major competing parties. The disfunctional and undemocratic parties that have ruled Pakistan, on and off punctuated by ambitions military rulers because of that , should serve a warning to others. All I can say is well done Imran Khan - it is about time someone took the decision to make Pakistani party politics more democratic, more transparent and much more Pakistan focused and orientated.
I have been a member of PTI for about a year and a half and never have I doubted the leadership of this man. But with the whole Qureshi drama going on, I keep thinking that maybe the sudden popularity might be too overwhelming for IK...But then I think to myself, I trust this man to make the right calls at the right time...I do have reservations about a certain crop of people joining hands, but I don't doubt the ability of his to lead all. So let's hope for the best and believe in practically the only believable leader around.
just wait for the anti-PTI (read 'pro status quo') trolls to come out with their usual tirade against IK...
more lotas Mubarak Who used to call PML-Q as king's party in recent past? What would we now call a party which is getting members of PML-Q?
If your hands are clean, welcome guys otherwise you will be kicket out during allotment of tickets.
If the same corrupt poilitions are joining PTI than there will be no change in Pakistan even if Imran Khan become Prime minister..
All the rejected opportunist lotas of PML Q have no other option except PTI
What is a "sincere" declaration of assets? If they decalare their assets they are honest?
It would be better to insist on tax returns. They have plenty of "assets" but do they pay tax and can these be put up on the inter-net?
Hahahhaahhahahahahahahh, Any one can including looters, supporters of dictators, fraudulent and land grabbers can join the PTI. so called team of revolutionists
yes..come pakistan..come on PTI...we can do it...lets show the world we have some sense and we understand what it means to have a vote...we have common sense and tell what is good and what is bad for us..
GHQ script perfectly working at the moment . . . . forget what Imran Khan said to the INDIAN audience about Jamat ud Dawa (the terror org and Strategic asset of ISI) and Jihadi org.
Every word of Najam Sethi coming true : http://pkpolitics.com/2011/11/14/aapas-ki-baat-14-november-2011
Here come the Imran bashers, with their crazy conspiracy theories.
Brilliant news! it will make PTI stronger inshALLA!
I have full faith in Imran Khan