Addressing a gathering of thousands, the PTI chief said that a “tsunami” has arrived which will “reach Karachi, where the future of Pakistan will be decided.” He was referring to the rise in corruption, inflation and violation of human rights in Pakistan.
Khan said old-fashioned politics based on corruption cannot change the fate of a country, and that the youth of Pakistan will be instrumental in bringing about a change.
“Minor office holders have been put behind bars while big fish are protected by the NRO,” he said.
He also said that people will have to fight for their rights to secure a brighter future.
“It is now time to win the Pakistan “World Cup”, said Khan, implying that the country should emerge as a successful nation in the international arena.
Khan also hit out at the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), saying that Shahbaz Sharif should not spend government funds on rallies and should instead use the money to provide water to the people of Chakwal who are facing a shortage.
PTI is planning a rally in Karachi on December 25 near the Mazar-e-Quaid. The party’s goal is to bring out a whopping 200,000 people. Party officials earlier told The Express Tribune that the December 25 rally’s theme will be ‘National Unity’ as Khan wants everyone to participate, above ethnic divides.
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Pardon my cynicism but haven't we seen politicians saying and promising the same things before coming to power and then they did nothing .... I don't believe him!
Luck is yours wishes are mine let’s ur future be always shine.Best of Luck
1) he is not an establishment tool...why bc at present establishing is supporting the zardari-gilani government !! if you dont believe me just listen to today's program of dr. Shahid and hameed Gul... Hameed Gul is clearly saying that this weak government ideally suits the pakistani establishment in order to gain strategic grounds with USA !!
2) his huge shows in lahore and chakwal n peshawar are tantamount that ordinary people are fed up with old politicians .. they now want change
Personally if it was not IK, any other man who is "asking for change" i will vote for him.
3) IK track record is immaculate .... he has shown to achieve impossibles like shaukat khanum hospital.... all the medical professionals rejected the idea of free cancer hospital that too in Pakistan but he has done it....
4) He has the team... Just look at some prime TV Shows ... PTI representatives like imran ismael, sher baber , amjad mir ...rauf sahbb... all are well spoken and seems to be reasonable future candidates....
5) IK has a team other than electables..... IK foundation work on building model villages in KPK in devastated flood regions.... the whole ideas of SMS campaign to gather support of PTI, the interation with youth through social media.... I can bet that he has a team that too of professionals who can think
6) HE his not corrupt... and people say that " he has not given a chance to loot that's why he is not corrupt" but remember people give him charities and if he has done a little bit of corruption during money handling in SK hospital building or namal uni it could have been covered in media
7) and he will give tickets to good people... he has a knack of finding good and talented people ..need examples...a) wasim akram was a club level bowler and if for not IK for identifying him he could have been playing club cricket all his life... same for inzi and mushtaq ahmed !! During his captaincy all players played professionally and with unity so he his not proud otherwise proud people cannot unite teams
8) some people say that he is giving so much hope that he will not deliver to that extent...but my point of view is that if he is able to stop this rot of pakistan that will be his great achievement ... our people are very simple and want little... and if he can just provide basic things to people of pakistan people will be satisfied.... and i believe he will give more that that !!
AND lastly he has no ulterior motives other than seeing PAkistani and pakistan to grow..God has given him all...Power, Glamor, Fame, money, personality and a love of thousands of fans and supporters.... but he is fighting for PAKISTAN and i support hiem and the question is DO U SUPPORT HIM>
I will advise all PTI members and leaders to please go through the details of efforts put in by AK Party in TURKEY. There was a time when Turkey was interested in joining EU now they are no more. Their GDP growth rate is probably the highest in EU. The military which used to wield so much power in the past is now automtically in its place. REASON ; leadership is HONEST , COMPETENT AND SINCERE with their country. PM Rajab Tayyeb was the first muslim ruler to visit the famine stricken SOMALIA wih his wife and offered so much in aid. They also offered us so much during earth quake and floods. ONLY the team of PTI can bring such change where we will be able to offer help to other instead asking for help. People must realize that it is their chance and they have to decide which party to vote for.
@Qazi: Sir, with respect-he or"I" has also achieved!!!! He has proven that he can initiate and finish. Give me an example from the current set up of politians of comparable results or achievements
@Pk-Jawan:
Pakistan's cricketing history is brilliant even before Imran Khan we were considered to be one of the top contenders for the world cup. This is a weak marketing attempt :)
@shuja:
Yes and in his final speech he said, "at the twilight of my career, I finally mange to win the world cup". See! It’s always been about 'I, my, me, mine'. :)
@Murad:
Wake up and go get a coffee. Pakistan saying that they shall surpass India is just as unlikely as India surpassing China. Live in reality and dont talk like a slimy politician selling just dreams.
Last hope for people of Pakistan.
Imran is suppourting a fake degree holder in chakwal against intellectual Ayaz Amir of PMLN here is change for you haha
News are coming that Mr. Mustafa Khar is about to join PTI, now this is becoming too much if he steps in again we have history of all these politicians joining everyone who comes in power, they make the TOP MAN criminal but as he losses popularity they switch to new host like viruse
The Pakistan Business Index will rise 1000000000 points the day IMRAN is elected. WE MUST NOT LET THIS CHANCE PASS BY. GRAB IT WITH YOUR HANDS, HEART & SOUL
Inshallah your Dream of pakistan would come true IMRAN BHAI every sincere pakistani is with you
i will be coming home soon to register my vote! and wiil be back again to vote for Sir imran khan to win the world cup in sha Allah.....
we will in sha Allah.
the alliance with NRO affected politicians isn't an issue, it is such a childish thought, no one is perfect in this country, even the shoemaker at the foot path is corrupt, the thing is the party should have a manifesto, and if NRO politicians come and join the party then IMRAN should ask them that your past is your past, now start your politics with new vision, and if you violate the rules of the party then we will kick you out,,,,,,
keep on IMRAN KHAN....
Is Imran expecting England to get rained out again?
@Ch Allah Daad: when Pakistan won in 92 it emerged from no where and came up to become the Champions.
@Nadeem He might not have a plan, he might not have a team but I would still support him....don't want to see any more of the Zardari's & the Sharif's! What I like about Imran is that he's genuine & he gives you some hope. He led Pakistan to world cup victory in 1992, something which still gives the whole nation pleasure. It might just be cricket but tell me how many times that victory is referred to?? I still love to see the videos of our the '92 world cup. He built this huge hospital on his own...tell me what have the Zardari's & the Sharif's done for the country??
@Nadeem: There will be no disppointment and Imran has already done his home work as he recently told on tv. So no need to worry. Imran is not a child he knows what he is saying. Imran Khan is the only hope for better Pakistan.
Yes, Imran Khan, we need to win Pakistan world cup under your leadership. BTW,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
@Rehman, people like you have alternative ideas, no plan, no vision., all you want to do is criticize and have fun. That is what life is all about you and people like you. Pity.
You cann't win world cup of politics. There is no Wasim Akram, Miandad, Inzi, Sohail, Moin, Raja in your team. Even Malik will decide on 27th.
Faiz Tamman, fake degree holder from Chakwal, was on stage with Imran and has now joined PTI. He will win the world cup with fake degree holders? PTI is now just like all the other political parties, qabza gang members, fake degree holders are members, people who supported dictators are members, Nawaz Sharif wallas are members, PPP wallas are members.......what change is this?
well done.......we are wid u imran khan ...
May God Bless IK and protect him. Ameen. May God save Pakistan.
Good comparison Imran.. question is who will be your Akram? who will be your Inzimam? Who will be your Miandad? Could you have won the world cup without them?
This nation will reject you Mr. Establishment tool ! Successful rallies don't guarantee successful elections.
@Murad..
There are 195 countries in the world other than Pakistan.. It has nothing to do with India..
Happy Birthday Kaptaan Khan!
Buahahahahahahahahahahahahah. all PTI kids will be hugely disappointed iff Immy becomes PM(I hope not)
I have no idea how it's the supporting "youth" that will bring change. It seems sort of irrelevant since the "youth" seem to only think what a senior citizen tells them to and refuse to question it even slightly in regard to its validity as something that will work.
@ Maryam
Pls name a few NRO infected politicians who have joined IK. Otherwise, stop spreading disinformation
I have the feeling that its all going to ba big disappointment for the nation. Raising hopes to that level without proper ground work will only lead to failure no mater how sincere a leader is. I am yet to se,despite a lot of rhetoric, any tangible, solid concret plan of action given by Imran Khan. He is rallying the youth and believe me thats a cause of concern because its the youth which gets distracted most quickly. We dont know his team, his plan and his route. He draws paralel with the cricket team which won the world cup. Thats a total misconception. The team which won the world cup had players like Javed Miandad, Inzimam and Waseem Akram. Who do we have as a team with Imran and mind you,honesty and sincerity alone doesnt win you world cups.
Keep on it Khan sb. Nation is behind you.
Waiting to see people pouring on comments against him. I dont get it what do they want? Imran is following a democratic simple and clear way to govt. Those who say he is backed by estblmnt must be fools. its not possible for agencies to get 200k people and get away with it
If Imran Khan is able to guide Pakistan for 2 terms consecutively there is no doubt Pakistan could easily surpass India & be a major power of the Islamic world & the world at large.
@Maryam He has clearly mentioned that all are welcomed to join the party but tickets will be given only to those who will declare their assets honestly and sincerely. If you still want to live in denial you can do so but please tell us what else should one do in order to bring change in this country? Should we start importing honest people from Germany and Sweden as we dont have any left in Pakistan? Besides, if you had cared to read newspapers lately, you would have known that a lot of educated, sensible and honest people are joining PTI too. Allama Iqbal's grandson is a good example of that.
Karachi is waiting for you!!
@Maryam: The khan won the world cup with a jaded team.He completed his hospital with this nation and gave us Nimal University.What else to consider.He will inshaallah transform this nation into a diamond.But Mr.Khan beware you will be up to a revolution created by yourself.History will not forgive ,if you falter.
Inshallah :)
@Maryam: sister i wish to address your concern.
Yes some politicians are allowed to join PTI or some alliances are under consideration but i want you to realize that they all are entered after accepting the terms & Conditions of great IK. Everyone coming in PTI is clear in his mind that he may not able to do any ainky phainky afterward so please give credit to IK that he is making corrupt politicians a true Pakistani, is it a wrong deed, i an sure you must say it is not.
We have trust on IK and please give him a chance to prove his honesty and loyalty as you given many chances to PMLN or PPP.
We are totally with your ideas and undeterance belief in corruption free Pakistan Khan Sahab and Insha Allah we will all participate in your Karachi rally with our families to bring about a total change in Pakistan so that our future generations may see the light of justice and peace.
Getting a bit saturated with your cricketing references Imran. 'Time for a change'?
and ofcourse establishment has decided your fate...
We are with you IK !!
And you are making alliances with the same NRO infected politicians to bring in the Change in Pakistan. Great
Yes sir you are right and I am seeing the growing confidence of you. Wish you good luck for thw way ahead.
Hes the man!
We want change for the better and we are with you King Khan!
Well done Imran. Just make sure you keep this momentum. Time lag between one mega public meeting and the other is little on a higer side. Lets revisit the frequency. Please plan something big in KPK and Islamabad.