According to an official statement, PTI chairman Imran Khan also handed over evidence regarding pre-poll rigging by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), along with his plea for including the party in the consultation process, during a visit to the ECP office in Islamabad.
Following his meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (retd) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim, Imran told reporters that both parties were using state resources to lure political leaders to their fold, adding that politicians whose loyalties could be bought were welcome to leave PTI. He alleged that both PPP and PML-N were spending excessive money on development projects in their constituencies as well.
Criticising parliamentarians for not filing their taxes, he asked them to declare their actual assets. Only the rich can contest elections in Pakistan, he maintained, adding that millions were being spent on rounding up voters and taking them to polling stations.
Reposing full confidence in CEC Ebrahim, Imran said the former would “leave no stone unturned to ensure free, fair and transparent general elections.”
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@Falcon: Some times.................. All the time he is not only talking,he thinks and care about people of Pakistan. in past he has proved himself that he knows how to get the job done.we have tried PPP,PMLN 3 times and they haven't done nothing, lets be fair and give a chance to a new person, may be we can see some psitive changes.we should hope for the best and try Imran Khan.
@up for a change:
Up for a change it seems you dont go through the news...It's the 20th amendment where the caretaker is to be formed through mutual consultation of the government and opposition..meaning those who are in the "Parliament"....that is why i hate the PTI they have no background check up on facts and just delivers their sermons...
Why should PTI be consulted, who are they? Why can't they wait until they can participate in elections and win a seat or two which might give them some semblence of representation. Otherwise, why not give a say to Hafiz Saeed and Taliban also in the matter of how the stae must be run.
@aisha azeem: thats the exact mentality why i m against PTI. its supporter dont treat disagreement as just disagreement. they think rest of the world insane and sanity of world personified as imran khan. come on, he is human, he can be right he can be wrong. people who dont want to vote for him including me can be right and can be wrong but that doesnt make us insane. try to avoid use of big words.
@ Farhan Most likely IK will once again boycott the elections as a face-saving of Thussnami. People have come to realise the nuisance of Pasha Tehrik-e-Intiqam and have out rightly rejected it after the retirement of General Pasha.
@aisha azeem: I have come to the conclusion that if Pakistanis are not willing to change then they deserve to be led by the corrupt leaders like Zardari and Sharif brothers.Let them vote PMLN into power again and suffer for decades.I have nothing but contempt for Pakistanis.
@farhan: and who exactly are you to decide whether some one has a right to ask or not....fool!!
PLEASE guys, do something for the country and vote for PTI. Avail this one and Only chance GOD has given us to set every thing straight and steer our great country In right direction. Don't miss this golden chance. I was a PPP supporter but everyone has seen what they have done. Every one has seen what other parties have done. Please give third force atleast one chance. Pakistan Zindabad. I hope tribune posts my comment because for some reason they never do.
Since Imran is in boycott for the last four and a half years except the recent by elections in punjab..He is not entitled to be asked for caretaker set up...PTI has no right.....
@Frank Observer: very well said! i would urge you not to get yourself into talking with people like him. They are not worth talking to, because when you start arguing with idiots like Chaudry's, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with life time of experience.
@aisha azeem: I couldn't agree more on that. these are the very people who define "insanity". expecting different results by trying same instruments over and over......in this case its the current ruling elite...
@Kamran Qadri...... You seriously made me laugh today !!! Go and see what Imran Khan has done for Pakistan and what other looters have, then come here and speak if you can still stand tall !
Mr Khan first earn that position of consultation then desire to be consulted, in sixteen years PTI hasnt won one election seat, so far you are a facebook image who gets donations for his cricket success built by Miandad and Waseem Akram.
@Ch. Allah Daad: Get a life man. Don't you get tired of bashing Imran Khan on every forum. Have you got your Christmas bonus from your bosses in Raiwand yet? You've made yourself a laughing stock here criticising Imran Khan for the sake of it just so your bosses can hold onto power. But money can't buy everything. Your bosses have purchased people like you, the media and the inherently corrupt so-called anchors and journalists except the very few like Hassan Nisar, Haroon Rasheed and Talat Hussan who have retained their self-respect and integrity. But despite all this, I beleive sanity and justice will prevail in the next general election and it will Inshallah be a victory for Mr. Khan. No doubt the coming elections will be a battle of money against passion and fight for justice, and Inshallah the latter will prevail.
Imran's demands and complaints have no value because in recent past he boycotted each and every election and there is no guarantee he will contest any future election. As a sportsman he should know that match practice is very important before any tournament. It helps to test combination, spirit, unity and climatization.
I am not a supporter of any party but this man has guts to do many good things for the country and the other culprits politicians keep busying to loot public money and they don't deserve to get another chance. IMRAN KHAN NEED ONE CHANCE.
@Pakistani: What you accept more from Pakistan. The Parties who have been doing corruption, in result Pakistan stands on 37 position in corrupt countries and NAB has given today statement about 10 to 12 billion corruption for each day. Imran Khan is not crying he is frustrate, he is urging.
He has already started crying foul as he knows he wont get more than 15 seats at best. Time for the real test mr tsunami khan.
Imran make sure you win this election!
Still a section of insane people will support PPP & PMLN... Sad :(
IK is a wise man who is extremely passionate about his work. He is trying his best to guide the nation and show them the possibility of a bright future. He cannot possible do any more (I even fear for his health). It is for us to help him (& Pakistan) to get where he wants us to be-SO LET’S GET OUT THERE AND VOTE. Match EACH and every uneducated voter of the opposition (who does not even know why is he there) with an educated IK Voter (because we don’t have any “uneducated” voter)
Some times, it seems like he is the only politician speaking for the public.
he said much more then that .. army in each polling station in sensitive areas .. no private transport on polling day but govt should arrange public transport for voters etc .. these two will be most important developments .. anyways good luck PTI
"He alleged that both PPP and PML-N were spending excessive money on development projects in their constituencies as well."
Thats the job description.
"Only the rich can contest elections in Pakistan, he maintained.."
Case in point: Imran Khan.
Rondi Khan. always crying like a baby.