Still, there is no denying that the 10 contenders for person of the year left a mark on 2013 in their own unique way. Below is your response, and choice for person of the year, based on the amount of 'yes' votes received.
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Shame on you express tribune .......tampered result
Shame on you express tribune , its a tampered result.
Shame on you Express Tribune .IK is undoubtedly person of the year. Tampering the results wount change the facts.
Where is Tahir ul Qadri?
Zardari shouldn't even have been on the list.
typical PTI/ JI playgame.... i knew it imran will top..and malala will loose. ET is more becoming a baithak for ji and pti trolls ...
I think the person of the year for Pakistan should have been the faceless/nameless polio workers - who take risks of assassins bullets to try and save other people's kids. So many of these selfless people (and the policemen who protect them) have been killed by religious idiots, its a shame. I think Pakistan should recognize their contribution.
Only Abdus Sattar Edhi deserves to be the 2013's hero because he is a selfless,true,sincere and honest social worker and leads really,truly and practically simple life and Pakistan needs people like Abdus Sattar Edhi on leadership's level for prosperity and sovereignty.....
Huh?! Where'd all the Imran haters go who claimed that the nation hated him? Hellooo?!
Deserved.
Wow asif zardari and fakhro Bahai neck to neck. History will prove democracy is the best revenge.
@Safwan: Edhi is the best because he has accepted the truth.
"My religion is humanitarianism, which is the basis of every religion in the world."
@Hakeem Luqman
Sir i hope you take your head out of sand and understand the fact that Imran has made a HUGE difference already and will keep making in coming years. Bilal Lashari made us all proud with amazing film, so much so that most people who would even laugh when they hear Pakistani movies are worth watching are actually recommending people to watch our movies again which in turn educates our nation about our culture which is a long term gain.
Why Imran Khan is even in the list? His only achievement in 2013 is that he disrupted trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan and damaged economy. His earlier achievements e.g. Hospital and University, well, he traded them for about two dozen seats. We, will not let him cash them again and again.
As much as I hate everything about him... I have to be a judge of real accomplishment that never happen in the history of Pak before. I give 5Star to this person for simply his steadfastness in the time of all sorts of turmoil when everthing was thrown in his path...from 50ton legal boulders to mile deep political lava pits. But he acccomplished the impossible. He peacefully and superbly ran the full term & transfered the power leaving a challenge & an acheivement for future political aspirants. Guess Who?
Imran khan yes imran khan certainly true hero and an honest politician. May Allah give him long life and save him from all the evil of today. Amen. ..
I vote: General Sir Pervaiz Musharraf.
At least Mr Asif Ali Zardari made it in the top 10 Hats off
Edhi sb
Where is Parvez Musharraf in it? The man who gave Pakistan progress and is bravely facing all injustice against him for the sake of Pakistan.
Error !!! Asif Ali Zardari 10% (and not 11%)
Imran Khan sb must b No.1 He is above all..real superstar
I am a PTI member. I am Very Happy to see Edhi Sahib above Imran Khan.
Edhi and Imran are the two grandest heroes.
Imran stands out though but he still needs to shed the tested and useless heavy weights the likes of Shah Mehmood, Javed Hashmi, Jehangir Tareen, Pervez Khattak and Aleem Khans who are tainted in someway or other and bring back persons Umer Cheema, Fauzia Kasuri and young dedicated ones who want to deliver and he should now deliver enough of Dharnas. Put a program in front and give results.
@polpot: Rehman Malik, most notorious corrupt minister, incharge of Benazir's security details when she was gunned down, every body got blamed but him.
I voted for the Chief Justice Chaudhry, because of his efforts to cleanse Pakistan from corruption and regular violation of the constitution by the ruling elite. However Abdul Sattar Edhi selfless work for humanity is commendable. The list reflects the feelings of the nation toward these nominees, and now ET could ask the nation, the worst of the worst in Pakistan.Looking forward to it.
I still can't figure out, Why Mr. Zardari was in this list. And surprisingly some even voted for him?
I think Mr. Edhi rightfully deserves the #1 slot. Though so should have Ms. Parveen, or she should have been at least #2.
Choice number 9 made me weep for the state of my nation. But at least it was 11% of the "educated masses" - or maybe billo baby kept on signing in through different accounts and clicking VOTE! As Disraeli said: “There are three types of lies -- lies, damn lies, and statistics.”
With Edhi though, Pakistan has it right. Respect for the man.
Very few would argue against Edhi being the person of the year, however seeing Bilal Lashari at no3 and Misbah at 4 or even Imran at no2 says a lot about the priorities or lack of of majority of pakistanis. Bilal made a good film but what does that contribute to the overall direction or social milieu of this country, misban is a cricketer for God sake, and Imran is a politician who bend over backwards to appease terrorists. Imran has done nothing to change the course this country is on socially, culturally and politically. The standing of these three shows the myopic views of pakistanis on almost all aspects of life, and a society which lacks vision and intellectual acumen.
Abdul sattar edhi is the most deserving person for this
So, it seems that Pakistani are aware enough about Malala drama. Happy to see people love the ones who loves this country and hat those who activities were suspicious in last year.
Yes, SIR IMRAN KHAN deserve this award.
Hence the glory bowed to the on who deserved...
@mudassar:::You are right Malala shouldn't have been included in the List of popularity evaluation. A person who is Liked/Loved by 7 billion people needs no recommendation of 180 million knowledge-haters
The name of Abdul Sattar Edhi ought not have been included in the list and thus made controversial. He is a Super Hero for life and loved by all and sundry. Moreover, all those who get pay or salaries from tax money should not be included in the list. If they render any services they as being servants are bound to do that. What these "Protected" people like Iftikhar and Zardari did I and you also could have done and possibly in a netter way had we got the opportunity. So, in future it is hoped that only those persons shall be included awho do something either voluntarily or totally depending on their own resources and muscles and not on the crutches of the state.
I am really wonder to see that world renowned Malala Yousafzai is at number 8 with only 18 percent of vote. This shows us how famous she is among her own nation. I am not personally against her but according to me she is not as much credential as media had made her.
This is what our common public thinks, Edhi sahib top the list n Malala at the number eight. And more to this that this poll was conducted by ET and not by some right wing newspaper or a journal published in Mansoora ( Lahore ).
Very satisfied with the final result. (Edhi saab deserves more than anyone in the country so no problems whatsoever)
I think practically Imran Khan made a HUGE difference and deserves appreciation for mobilising youth to get involved in so called dirty politics dominated by families that were purposely keeping it dirty. People may disagree with his war on terror policy but no one can deny that his entrance to politics has created hope for nation and even his critics admit this fact.
Salute to Edhi saab and well deserved 2nd position for GREAT Imran Khan. As for Malala, i am not against her at all but practically others contributed a lot more than her so can't say i am disappointed. ONLY disappointment is Mr 10% getting 11% votes, he surely doesn't deserve anything more than 1% but i can still live with that.
Mr. Zardari... in the list of heroes?????
we need more people like like Mr EDHI...
The loving person is missing here a biased selection is going to be made by etribune... None of them is our favourite
General Pervaiz Mushraf should have been part of this contest...seems an unjust with him
ms.malala is number 8 in vote gathering but ET puts her picture at number 5 in its print edition trying to distort facts
"My religion is humanitarianism.............." Abdul Sattar Edhi I wish all of us would follow and practice his religion!
This fascinating down-to-earth Human Soul is the true altruist Messiah in the history of Pakistan. Comparing him with the others is de trop, because his services are unselfish, immaterial, and spiritual. He does not need to stand in a limelight, because he IS the limelight!
I wish Edhi Sahib a very long, healthy and happy life!
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Abdul Sattar Edhi is an excellent man
According to me, the list should be as:
Abdul Sattar Edhi Imran Khan Malala Yousafzai Parveen Rehman Bilal Lashari Misbah ul Haq' Samina Baig Ifthikar Chaudhary Fakharuddin G Ibrahim Asif ZardariIts good to see that Malala didn't make it even to top 3. I am not against her and she did very well around the globe.
So exactly what % of votes did Mr.Zardari get? :)
Edhi did what he could, he is Person of the Century and Imran can do and will do many things. I think Imran deserve it.
Mallala should not be in this list
Mallala should not be in this list
Edhi sb has rightfully topped the vote. The scary part is that Mr.Zardari got 11%.
well deserved edhi saab
*If 'Abdul Quader Molla' was included in the list then defenitely he will be No.1.He stand for pakistan, but the country betrayed him *
Malala inspire us more than all. She create a new zeal and passion of education in girls.
Truly deserved place for Edhi sahib. God bless him, his family and the network. Of course Imran Khan should be there as well because of his Shaukat Khanum cancer hospital activities.
Just a thought; may be Express Tribune should do a similar one for the 'Worst personalities of the year 2013' and let the readers contribute to that list. I am sure some big names will be there. May Allah guide us all.
On a lighter note, Tahir Shah (eye to eye singer) should also be in the list
dear,in my view ,imran khan is on NO 1 place....
Don't have issue with the ranking, but surprise to see Asif Zardari score 11%
No surprise for Edhi saab . But Where is Dr. Adeeb Rizvi
Malala should be number 2.
The person I missed most not on the shortlist ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Rehman Malik.
Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Ch.
I am a staunch supporter of Khan Sahib but still feels good to see Edhi sb on top of the list
Well put together - good way to welcome the new year [with the best] !
Edhi sahib, hands down.
The one who can only talk about poors,,,because he lives and experience poverty and simplicity...You are a true hero Edhi sb..
Edhi saab, and Parveen Rehman
Yes you deserve to be on the Top Edhi Saab, God Bless U
I am a PTI supporter but happy to see Edhi sb above Imran Khan.
I am still confused, why wasn't I allowed to enjoy my New Year's eve in Karachi by Sindh Police. :/
Edhi sab rightly deserves the topslot but its bizarre to that Malala is so low on the list
Hats off to Edhi saab, if there is someone who received more votes than Imran Khan, he had to be him. Two true heroes.