Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan will visit the flood-hit areas of D G Khan and Rajanpur on Monday and address the party workers there, officials said.
The PTI chairman is also due to visit Jacobabad to inquire after the homeless people in the city.
Neither Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif nor Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif have so far visited the flood-ravaged areas of South Punjab.
Hill torrents from Koh-e-Suleman have devastated the two districts, leaving thousands of people displaced.
South Waziristan visit
Meanwhile, speaking to reporters at Charsadda, Imran Khan said that his tour to South Waziristan has been finalised for October 6 and 7.
The party chairman said that he will be visiting the war-torn area with human rights workers and journalists and will show the world that innocent tribesmen and women are falling prey to drone strikes.
He added that locals from the area believe in peace and are not terrorists.
Condemning inflation
The PTI chief said that much to the ignorance of the current leadership, the country is in a state of anarchy and the price hike is an additional burden on the common man. The party’s vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi also condemned the rise in fuel prices.
He stated that it was extremely unfair to increase fuel prices on a weekly basis, saying that this will put the life of citizens in a greater crisis.
Internal party matters
Speaking on matters within PTI, Imran Khan said that those who wanted to blackmail the party should leave it.
He added that a party ticket will only be awarded to those who have been elected by workers from within the organisation through party elections, as he strongly advocates upholding democratic principles within the organisation.
with additional reporting by our correspondent in Charsadda
Published in The Express Tribune, September 17th, 2012.
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Imran khan sb doing great job for pakistan
"Neither Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif nor Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif have so far visited the flood-ravaged areas of South Punjab." And then they say Saraikis wnat their own province.Is their demand unjust when they are being ruled as colony just because they donot speak Punjabi???
imran has atleast made other parties to think of the people whom they had forgotten before imran came into being,pti is laying the foundation of true and absolute democratic valves pti and imran khan will live long
What a fraud this man is ! Most of flood damage has been caused in Baluchistan and Sindh, but he will visit Punjab, why ? Because his only aim is to harm PML(N) and to help the PPP.
Its really sad that he couldn't go to Rajanpur. Workers waited for long time there. Dr. Mazari addressed the public.
Great leader! Pakistan is always blessed with leaders larger than life but unfortunately we never respect our leaders. Guys, give our country its only chance to survive. Vote for IK and bring this guy to power. Same old same old by existing politicians will never take us anywhere. Pakistan's fate will change and move towards prosperity INSHALLAH if IK can even do 20% of what he says.
The rights of Southern Punjab were never a priority of PML-N. This is the main reason why the people from South Punjab are demanding a separate province. Now if the CM pays a visit, it would be only to counter PTI.
good move taken by IK!
@ST2TA: Please report back to Raiwind Palace/Bilawal House and tell them that no one's listening. The days are gone when most Pakistanis share your mentality (or believe you for that matter).
People have your differences, but only politically. Encourage a person who indulge himself in aiding the oppressed and needy.
flood victim or victims?
The only hero of Pakistan. Inshallah he will come to power and change this country.
a true hero of pakistan
@ST2TA what nonsense! You are a shameless individual who can only talk while he has actually philanthropy for millions...what have you done for the flood victims for south punjab?
IKF has been helping out the people in SP, so irrespective of your political differences, man up to support good cause!
@ST2TA: Just like when he worked on SKMH! Shame on our mentality!
Go Khan Go!
Great man!
IKF always with the people of Pakistan!!!.. ^_^
exploiter of misery of people
Good to see IK visiting flood hit areas.
I think the recent departures of few politicians will help restore the faith of people in PTI being a symbol of change rather than having the effect to the contrary.