Hashmi ‘sold’ himself short: Capt. Safdar
“If he had mentioned this before, we could have collected Rs10 million for him in alms from Peshawar alone,” Safdar, who is the president of PML-N’s youth wing and the son-in-law of PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, told a gathering in Danishabad, Peshawar, on Monday.
Hashmi, a long-time PML-N loyalist, defected to the PTI last week boosting that party’s line-up for the 2013 elections. Addressing the December 25 rally in Karachi, Hashmi said that he missed his old party but believed in the potential of PTI and hence joined it.
“Hashmi’s withdrawal from the party would have been a loss if he were capable of winning his seat again,” Safdar said. “PML-N workers did not shed tears at his departure but at his disloyalty.”
Countering Hashmi’s claim that PTI was the harbinger of change in Pakistan, he said that it was in fact Nawaz who had transformed Pakistan by making it into a nuclear power.
The gathering was also attended by Pir Sabir Shah, PML-N’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa president, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, Fareed Toofan and other prominent members of the party.
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From protocal officer to politician, no wonder he thinks Hashmi could have played his cards better.
@Me myself and I:
i hear he was a protocol officer for the family. and than what happenned happenned and the captain suddenly became a politician.
Capt Safdar doesnt represent PML-N. Even Nawaz Sharif tolerates him only cuz he;s his son in law.
I have seen this chap a few times now on tv and he very much comes across as a complete loser.
The good capt. could die and be born 1000 times over and he would still not weigh 1000th of what Javaid Hashmi's integrity is all about.
Is it the lowest that PML N can fall or are we gonna see new depths? Utter Shame!
He can say that again... He himself netted a big catch in Sharif family... Depraved people would never learn..
What a shameful comment Capt. Safdar! Maybe your worth is Rs 5 million or maybe even lesser, not Mr. Hashmi's.
Being a PML N supporter, I am ashamed by Capt Safdar's remarks. But the top leadership of the PML N have wished Mr Hashmi well. It's people like Capt Safdar who give a bad name to the whole party. Strictest of action should be taken against Capt Safdar and he be made to appologise.
This man is another Zardari. Cashing in on the in-laws....
One should remember that that accusation is from Captain (retd) Safdar. Army officers are the only one honest out of all the pak institutions and politicians. I believe the Captain (retd) Safdar before I believe a turn coat lota like Hashmi. Hashmi jumped the PML-N ship looking at PTI star rise and sensing PML-N's turn of fortune for worse. If he doesnt get an important position in PTI, Hasmi will dump PTI too.
Mr. Safder your shameful and contemptible allegation against Makhdoom Javed Hashmi not only immature and disgraceful but disrespect of MAKHDOOM who went to jail and suffered while your father-in-law was sleeping like a baby in Saudi palace. Makhdoom Javed Hashmi nothing but symbol of courage, bravery and audacity. The School of Thought. The Ideology and top of all he’s MAKHDOOM. Success and failure is in hands of Allah but I do believe success follow the footsteps of “MAKHDOOM”s.
Nawaz Sharif must take measures to avoid any such immature comments by any of party leader/worker which just even can further defame the party- They must concentrate on what strengths they having rather what they lost. We expect very responsible statements from PML leadership rather blind, childish responses.
Pathetic comments from a family member. I always thought they had some decency and manners....the Sharifs. Oh well, life is full of disappointments. Ce la vie.
Hahahahahaha... you meant to say Kulsoom Nawaz was offering Javed Hashmi more money for staying with PML-N at Saad Rafique home??? .... hahhahaha what a joke.....
This safdar guy no shame. Where would PML-N go with leaders like that?
Saffair; son-in-law of Nawaz Sharif and 'President Youth Wing'. It all speaks why youth are so dejected with his pathetic politics, achieved on 'family grounds'.
Enough of Political dynasties.
PMLN, '' acchay bacchay rotey nahi hain... ''
Just one word for Captain Safdar... *Shame*
The sooner Mian Sahib reigns in his son-in-law the better for all. This statement is a shame for the entire PML-N in particular and politicians in general. He should have at least consulted his seniors in the party before opening his mouth. Mian Sahib must remember that it was Makhdoom Hashmi who held his party together when Mian Sahib made that deal with President Musharraf and was enjoying Saudi hospitality. It must also remembered that Mian Sahib is the one who has sold himself to those who do not wish to see democracy function in Pakistan. Capt. (R) Safdar should collect alms for buying back his own father-in-law before he proceeds further. This statement is really the pits. Shame on Capt.(R) Safdar.
Shallow people can only say shallow things like this one. First tell the nation, how many did your party spend in buying people and their votes in the past, Mr ?????
So sweet in-law have mentality upto 50 Lakh only.. Pity PML-N..!!!
PML N has no tehzib they speak like hooligans
Accusing someone without proof is bad but what Javed Hashmi did is a disgrace. He did not give one reason to his leaders and became Lota within one night.
1000 dislikes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shame on capt safdar. Now it is the time for change. people have no more beleif in coward pmln leaders. PML-N is still a party because of hashmi's sacrifices. Go back to saudi arab you coward leaders(PML-N)
Absolutely disgusting. Would appear the good Capt missed the party memo. The rest of Nawaz's goons have been smart enough not to mud sling against a man of Hashmis stature and undeniable integrity. Shame on you Captain Safdar, you are a disgrace.
Sour grapes? This is a big blow to PML-N. You can tell they're panicking...they know that change is coming and there's no stopping it.
"...president of PML-N’s youth wing and the son-in-law of PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif" He should have discussed this with his father in law who said yesterday that he will continue to be a "well wisher" of Hashmi...
Only a person like Safdar can think everyone else is like himself.
Cheap cheap cheap,as usal from PML-N.
petty minds can think only petty things.shame on you.
In a sense he's saying that if he is offered (I doubt) 500million then he too would leave PMLN? Such a pathetic person this failed Captain is!
Hashmi represents the nazriyati voter of the Muslim league - as an anchor said: yeh dent chotha nai hai, yeh theek thaak dent hai
Look who is talking!!! Dear Mr Safdar, you should learn to respect a man like Mr. Hashmi.
What a petty for this man! Acusing Hashmi sb of getting only 5 million for himself??? what a shame for all who call themselves PML N supporters. Hashmi sb refused premeir ship in Musharaf era for all these dumbs and here they come to say. Hashmi sb is wortheir than anything no matter where he goes.
This is a very low level allegation from a person having sold his conscience for a very low level price. Mr. Safdar you should quit the Itefaq Foundry group and join the real movement for change. If Javed Hashmi was such a low level person as you have branded him, he should have bowed down to Musharaf dictatorship to save his life.
People want change on the ground and not just slander, abuse, personal attacks and allegations, and Imran Khan is the only leader who can be trusted to make a team of loyalist to bring that change. Mian Sahib should concentrate on grooming his son and daughter to replace him as family Pvt Ltd company.
Shocking to read how these guys r talking against Hashmi. That's exactly why he left PMLN. It's a shame to see, hear and read how childish n indisciplined Some of these PMLN members are. Nawaz is out of date and definately past his sell by date. I wont surprised if more members leave this party!
PML N = Cry Baby .... that is all they can do safdar lacks maturity and common sense.... accusations like these will create spilts within the party as there are large no of strong Hashmi loyalists in PML N... though it is good for PTI and not just PML N, a large number of pakistanis respects Hashmi as a human being and leader so its completely idiotic mudslinging.... dont know what he was thinking or maybe he wasnt or maybe he cant...
Safdar, How much did your father-in-law nawaz pay to "Bahadur Aadmi" when he acted party chief during the period nawaz making merry in 'suroor palace' in saudi arabia and the bahadur aadmi was languising in jail?
its articles like these that sometimes i wish facebook introduces that unlike button rumoured about ..
What a shame, what a shame. If there is someone who needs to be praised after Quaid e Azam, it is Mr. Hashmi. He is an icon, he is the symbol of dignity, honour, valour, courage and struggle. It tears me to the core listening to such non sense.
Turning point of Pakistan politics, only two visions Corrupt or None Corrupt, Hope all those who wants change in plictics will gather will give us a new Pakistan otherwise lisston Imran Khan main Baghi houn,Baghi houn,Baghi,Baghi.
lol haha how low can PMLN go?
PML N group is jealous of change!
What a shame! Such lowly words for a politician of such a high stature... Javed Hashmi is the most respectable politician in Pakistan today.
The is so shameful of Capt. Safdar. No politicians is respected as much as Hashmi sb is. He is the only Makhdoom who deserves to be called one.
Thank you for reassuring Hashmi that PML-N was not worth your sacrifices. Capt: Safdar forgot that Musharraf with all his might couldn't buy this person.He was suffering in jail when you were enjoying in Saudi palace.
Capt Safdar just created a tsunami within the party. Wait till PMln trolls read this.
this is very very cheap.when nawaz shareef himself has priased hashmi, why these not so known figures of PML(N) are trying to play dirty politics on leaving hashmi.
stand up and praise the man like nawaz shareef did, these kind of views will only generate more hatred for PML(N) within party.
Not a big deal from one rightwing party to another one. PML and PTI have the same voter bank and no difference in ideology. Both have worked closely with Islamist parties like JI. Both have the same lotas going from one to the other. "It is all in the family". Hashmi has his daughter, and son-in-law in politics and so do Sharif. Not a big difference.
OMG.... Hashmi served this party for long long time even been to prison. He even acknowledged and praised his X party at PTI jalsa but mean while said that "I LOVE PAK MORE". Loyalty to nation comes first then to a party who do not even have clear vision .This statement depicts frustration in N league. When he was among your ranks he was good now these baseless allegation's. Makes no sense at all...!!!!
He should be ashamed of such comments. I think the comments reflect his lowly stature. He is an embarrassment.
They say in Urdu "Asmaan per thooka monh per ata hai", when you make such petty accusation against a person of Hashmi's stature, you dirty yourself.
How lame! Thats why PMLN asked him to stand against Shiekh Rasheed in 2008?
PMLN leaders accept it he has left you for betterment of Pakistan