Talking to reporters outside PTI’s office, Khan further said that he would prefer sitting on opposition benches, instead.
Speaking on the talks with India, Khan said that it was a good step but his party wouldn't tolerate a compromise on the Kashmir issue.
Lashing out at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Khan said that the party's tenure was destructive as it was not able to produce even one mega watt of electricity. Instead, he pointed out that they had spent 70 billion rupees out of the 120 billion rupees budget on a 22km long road.
The PTI chairman also refuted the PML-N’s claim that it has approached his party and sought consultation over caretaker set-up.
Earlier, Khan had scrapped its plan to forge an electoral alliance with Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed's Awami Muslim League, following stiff opposition within the PTI.
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please join MQM as you both are same. Both when ever in any pain complain about PML N.
Mr. IK is not going to compromise on Kashmir issue . Who says that you will be in a position to compromise on the issue . In fact the world opinion not only in respect to Kashmir but Afghanistan, Baluchistan , Tribal area of Pakistan , and above all regarding Israel will be imposed on you . No nation in the world will be allowed to be devided on the basis of religion . No one in the world can devide India once again on this basis . Pak stand on Kashmir issue is no more valid in a secular world . It will lead to fragmentation of Pakistan itself . So think rationally before delivering any statement in future Mr. Khan
I would like all you people to go through this link and see how PTI is trying to fool people. In the link there is a so called 'research article' on Punjab government published online at the same day and interestingly backs up all what Mr. Khan has said in this interview. This is a really sorrow state of affairs that PTI will indulge in such shallow tactics.
The research report: http://www.siasat.pk/forum/showthread.php?132459-A-detailed-review-on-the-mismanagement-of-the-economy-in-Punjab (its also published on official forums of PTI)
Can anyone knowledgeable please guide me about the status of Beacon House University Lahore which has been refer'd in this article?
Good Job Mr Khan, Very good
Stand for a Change Support PTI
@Nasir Mahmood: So who was responsible for PPP coming into power in the last election??? Was it IK who gave them the position of PM, President, Speaker NA, Senate Chairman, etc??? And that all after having such major representation in NA.
As much as i hate Imran Khan, I have to concede that he is the only person who can take Pakistan out of the current mess.
@elcay: what about those who as in talk with PPP? and playing friendly and also ruling majority province in return?
Khan is our choice. Other are corrupt whatever they say or their paid agents.
Oh! this will completely change all the faces in the parliament, and the country will be brought to a political and constitutional standstill. BTW, when did they beg you for an alliance?
ofcourse Mr IK has already made an alliance with nullah Omar. So he doesnt need to get other parties. Shame on you citizen khan!
I like Imran Khan and PTI very much and I hope that PTI sweeps the next election. However, one thing which is worrying me very much is Imran Khan's changing stance on MQM. Initially there was alot of hatred against MQM (which I personally liked) then after Karachi rally he preferred not to comment against MQM but maintained his stance that we (PTI) will not form any alliance with status quo parties including MQM which is part of the government and now he has said it very clearly that PTI is not going to form any alliance with PPP and PML-N and nothing about MQM? The next thing which I dont want to see is PTI's alliance with MQM. Whether you make alliance or not with MQM, its not going to benefit Pakistan and especially karachi. PTI has to come up with a third option on this.
@suresh kumar: When PTI comes in to the power. we will deal with all our problems very responsibly. And if we take about kashmir issue india has occupied kashmir. kashmiri people have a right to refrendum and if you think kashmir is part of india and it is free then why your country has 500000 troops in Kashmir? why people are under curfews?why every who stands against this tyranny is branded as a militant? Free Kashmir. Kashmir is not much different than Palestine.
Free Kashmir! Free Palestine!
@Blithe: Thats diplomoacy? You want us to fight with other countries? But the message is clear? No compromise on kashmir. And thats what really matters..
@Jat: In my opinion, He doesnot want to start civil war in the country. people are tired of the govt and problems. if he brings people out on the roads there will be alot of troubls like jalsa jaloos hartalain torphorr..its better to keep the current govt under the threat of gping out on the roads and make it to the elections. and if something goes wrong on elections then go on the streets..He is playing smart!
IK has challenged the status quo represented by two big political parties. These parties are immensely resourceful because of their multiple stints in the govt. These two parties and people heading these 'political parties' amassed huge wealth which they contine to use in sustaining their stranglehold on power. Only hope to get out of this morass is a crushing blow to the symbols of status quo in the coming elections. Future of Pakistan lies in the hands of prospective voters.
IK does not matter any more as he is no longer popped up by the Army. I will be surprised if he even wins 10 seats if or when an election is held.
@Ch. Allah Daad: No Nawaz Sharif will be held responsible since it is his friendly opposition that has allowed a guy like Zardari to rule Pakistan for the last 4 1/2 years!
Imran khan should help PPP get rid of this noisy, corrupt, ungrateful party called PMLN then it will be PTI and PPP and mr khans success in future will be gauranteed. No one in the civilised world will advice mr khan to have anything to do with PMLN.
I think the PML N workers are sitting on ET 24/7 so that as soon as any news related to PTI is published they make sure they are the one who can comment..what a scare man...I know the days only one year ago when they hardly recognize PTI..now look in one year how things have changed...Tsunami is not going to stop..let the elections come and caretaker setup...then every one see the change people want INSHALLAH..
"Speaking on the talks with India, Khan said that it was a good step but his party wouldn’t tolerate a compromise on the Kashmir issue."
Ok sir, we hear you and we could care less.
@Yo!! he didn't say no to MQM and i doubt he'll do that. :)
IK is only man of principals and he will stood against corrupt political mafias (PML-N and PPPP), if he join hands with these status quo parties then he'll do suicide! I believe in Khan like 4 crore new voters........I am looking Nawaz and Zardari together in Adiala Jail for their corruption. ;)
Sharifs, Generals & Bhuttos with their partners have destroyed the country despite getting multiple chances to rule. If the people of Pakistan still want to vote for one of the above mentioned parties, than I think Pakistan has a very bleak future.
Khan is part of MPM which is Military Pathan and Mullah alliance. If he is not going to make alliance with PMLN and PPP, he will make alliance with rest of the parties and groups who are all byproduct of MULLAH MILITARY conspiracy to keep the pot of hatered boiling.
Not an inch of Kashmir will ever be handed over by India to Pakistan. What will IK do then? Attack India with nuclear bomb and get destroyed? No, he will continue the policy of Military-Mullah of having no genuine peace with India to grab most of budget money in the name of defending from a Kafir India.
Good job.
More evidence that IK prefers to pander to voters rather demonstrate he has realistic grasp of foreign policy. If this guy gets elected allot of his supporters are going to be very disappointed.
@Jat: I guess Nawaz Sharif will tolerate ANYTHING because he is sitting in LONDON most of the time! Shame on you, at least IK spoke against the drone strikes, not like NS who in private supports drone strikes (wikileaks) !!
Do some electoral adjustments to accommodate the best interests of the nation.
If PPP wins second term, he will be held responsible.
With you khan sahab! NO to PMLN, PPP and MQM
How about TTP? . . . I meant the A. Q. Khan one.
Claiming the Punjab as the worst suffering province,this shows you haven't visited the other province.This was the biggest joke by Khan.
PPP's B-team.
It's quite evident .
When PML N and PML F are forming alliance to further Muslim Ideology for preservation of federation with its original federating units , IK is out there playing PPP game .
like if PML-N & PPP are begging for an alliance.. lol .... too much day dreaming :)
ToJat, Your questions are impertinent.Is Imran the prime miniser of Pakistan?.He heads a political party so his options are limited.He can only protest gainst the government.policies.Ask these questions when PTI gets into power.Its wrong to suggest that PTI is only against PMLN.PTI has criticised both parties sice there is no difference between these two parties
Nokars (@ jat and @ eclay ) of PMLn doing their jobs well, I recommend their pay-rise for their prompt response!
Mr Khan
When u came on the political scene I thought U would bring a positive change in Pakistan .
But I am sorry to know that u have gone back to the traditional politics of your country upon
which Pakistan got nothing but DESTRUCTION for all but few families.
Mr. Khan u could not keep East Pakistan ( think objectively), and u are talking about Kasmir........ I request and urge ordinary pakistani to listen to Hasan Nisar and save your country.
A well wisher of Pakistan. suresh kumar
Absolutely right IK... Allying with PML N or PPP is tantamount to suicide.. VOTE FOR CHANGE VOTE FOR IMRAN KHAN
As we all know you are not in a mood to make next government Mr. Khan :)
Politics and arrogance are two opposite things and IK is as ignorant from politics as an ordinary person. In his ignorance he is helping PPP which has already destroyed the economy of Pakistan and if it comes in power again IK has to accept blame.
@Jat: PTI was the first that stopped NATO supplies by dharnas. PTI carried out 2 day blockades of NATO supplies in Karachi, Peshawar and several other cities!!
@elcay: Imran Khan has already said that the government should now conduct the elections!! He has said that several times in the past 5/6 months
I can see the establishment bias of Imran coming out now. I reckon we will see more pro-establishment and hardliner talk from IK and PTI in the coming days. PRoves my point taht PTI is just a puppet of the deep state/establishment. Only Mian sahab is the last hope for Pakistan. He delivered last time, he will deliver now.
I'm a total supporter of IK. But he makes completely senseless statements sometimes. Like the whole Kashmir thing. If we are on the path to peace with India, nothing better than that. Kashmir should be a critical issue but not an impediment.
khan sb only love to join establishment;s party's, now sheikh rasheed next PML Q, then PML F
Kashmir doesn't want to join Pakistan. Operation Gibraltar failed (and resulted in the '65 war) only because Kashmir wasn't interested in revolting against India to join Pakistan. What's the "compromise" he's talking about?
he will be complaining of "dhandli" in elections after he is crushed in elections and we will be the one having to tolerate that non-sense like we have to tolerate his taliban support.
PTI is a party in search of direction. The lust for power is clouding it's decision making It says something does something else.It criticises one day and then ducks .
He always stood by his words and will do so in the future insha'Allah, Not like Zardari, Nawaz Sharif or Altaf Hussain who always keep changing their statements every single day in the name of so called "National Interest". PTI is the Party and Imran Khan is the leader. VOTE FOR CHANGE.
IK you hv right to criticize a political party BUT at least choose n criticize area which make sense. They road you hv selected may take you to sit in opposition n without any voice, rest surely is history.
Keep it up great khan knock out ppp and pmln
And PTI will emerge a winner too INSHALLAH.. We love you IK,PTI will surely shine in Elections..
Imran Khan will "not tolerate" ! So what is he going to do ?
He was also "not going to tolerate" reopening of NATO supplies. So what happened to that ?