ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, in his address to the joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) were trying to take over the National Assembly in the name of democratic protests.
The interior minister began his speech by pointing out the sad state of affairs in Pakistan, however, he affirmed his belief that this time will soon pass as the whole nation - along with the Parliament - is against the protests taking place in the federal capital.
Further, Nisar alleged that the methods of PTI and PAT were both illegal and unlawful according to the orders of high courts and said they should have remained within the boundaries of the Constitution.
The interior minister stated that PTI and PAT are trying to take over the Parliament in the name of ‘democratic protests’.
Moving on, Nisar stated that when PTI and PAT members came to request permission for these marches, permission was granted with reluctance since we had our reservations.
"PTI took further permission to proceed towards Margalla, which too was granted with reservations."
He quoted PTI chief Imran Khan as saying, "It is my solemn promise that we will not move further".
"They went against their promise," he said, adding that weapons were also used during the protest.
Nisar then mentioned yesterday's attack on PTV headquarters, saying, "eight cameras were stolen, each costing a hefty 0.7 to 0.8 million."
"PTV speakers were stolen and a female reporter's bag and mobile phone, too, were stolen."
"This is not Inqilab, this is terrorism", said the interior minister.
He also condemned the attack on the police force and questioned how PTI and PAT leaders have the audacity to state that none of the protesters were from their party.
Concluding his speech, Nisar suggested that Imran and Qadri should be called to Parliament to be questioned about their behaviour.
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Choudhry Sahib: you have failed to safeguard the sanctity of the State and its institutions. Why did you let the miscreants get to where they could attempt to take over the PTV station, where they could intrude into the President's House, where they could use a crane to break the door of the President House, where they could occupy the lawns of the Parliament House? Since you have appeased the anti-State and subversive elements, you have no right to rule. The State comes before you, your Party, and your Government. Whose fear caused you to let the miscreants do subversive activities?
Aaa...so bad of them guys. Taking over this country is the right exclusive to the corrupt only
Disagree with you Minister. You speech yesterday was a pack of lies as always in line with the tradition of most of your ministers. Once in power why your bunch start thinking that public don't have any memory or intellect?
@MAK: This is sham democracy. Similar to one practiced by most Arab countries. Just protecting their interests.
The difference between PTI and PML N is that formar is simple and straight and later is all Crookery and banditory.
It is sad sad affair, Why it has to come to this? It seems since NS was the protégé of General Zia, he lacks the credential to be a democratic person, I recall that he wanted to become Ameer-ul-Momineen in the 90s, they bought the votes in 2013 elections and now preaching democracy. There was nothing democratic about these 2 brothers, democratic people don't go around and attacking the Supreme Court of Pakistan because the court gave their verdict which did not suit them, and now ordering massacre in Model Town, they have made the Punjab Police so politicized that the police do what ever they tell them. Talk about democracy. In Parliamentary system the Prime Minister is answerable to the National Assembly and this prime minister never showed his face there for almost 14 months, and now PML-N supporters and even the Parliamentarian talk about democracy, what a farce. IK was running pillar to pillar to rectify the fraudulent ballots in the 4 constituencies initially but NS knew well that it will open up the rest of fraudulent ballots they managed to attain. Is he a legitimate Prime Minister, I don't know but his behavior shows some thing was not up to the par. Now it is too late for all the parties to sit down and figure out some political solution. By the way the opposition in the NA throws their support for NS because they don't want to lose their jobs since they have invested huge amounts to come to the NA and has not recovered their investment yet. They are so transparent.
”eight cameras were stolen, each costing a hefty 0.7 to 0.8 million.” Ch. Nisar where was security, police doing? Why Army allowed people to leave with these large camers (not cell phone cameras), and where is the CCTV footage showing this theft? Or perhaps, check with Marvi Memon. She can lead you to the thieves.
Go Imran Go.
No trust on Imran Khan who is the biggest Liar in Pakistani politics.
Peoples are dumb and deaf .......They are just counting the crowd people. They are not watching that the so-called Parliament is united to hide their past and current corruption, lack of governing capabilities, poor decision making, lack in establishing institutes based on merit, poor performance, more focused to preserve their own personal benefits. By the way whole Pakistan is watching the protest through Media, every one is listening. When IK was calmed no one was listening, when he staged the show, his voice reaches in Parliament. Are you all not getting the point?
What about the showdown put up by Marvi Memon at PTV Head Office in ISB, wasnt this a planned conspiracy by PML-N against PTI and PAT.
Set everything aside. If you are so confident that people support PMLN, the masses are in your favor. Let IK have as many elections he wants? What are you so afraid of? Why is the whole corrupt parliament so adamant on resisting resignation and having polls again. Even a 10 year old can figure out why!
Bravo Ch. Nisar
@LHR: at lease PTI have elected president. what do you have in PMLN
@Ashraf: they would be even worse. Why aren’t these goondas who did model town incident forcefully thrown out of the parliment?
You and PM both are liers....
@Saad: Don't you think the story is being hiked up. I mean the thing what the people did was wrong for sure. There is no doubt about it. But Nisar is giving to much fuel to the fire and labeling Treason and Militant extremism. Please be realistic. The people who entered did not take anyone hostage. They did not shoot any one on the building point blank. They did not use rubber bullets and smoke bombs. They left within Half an hour. Still I say they should be punished by identifying them in the security cameras. But please don't hike the issue so much that Model town killing looks like a very small crime. Thank you.
Liar, Bluff Master.
Yes, PTI and PAT should have remained under the constitution. We, however, are not required to and commit all the murders we want as we are in power.
PTI goons will now have Mr.Hashmi in their crosshair. I hope he stays safe.
We all know that PMLN is not prefect but what Qadri and imran Khan are doing...... Is it good for our Country?O my God please don't do this its totally against the interest of our Country.what govt did in Model Town is totally wrong but unfortunatly what forces are doing in isb is right they people deserve it. And Imran Khan and Qadri want to destabilize the whole system.For God sake Imran Khan leave our city as we don't want Marshall law in our Country.Alas......... IK you want Marshall law in Pakistan we know that.
Shaikh Rasheed is to IK what Liaqat Ali Khan was to the Quaid. Aur kya kahoon.
@Ashraf: Democracy is to make billions every day in the name of democracy
@MAK: Quote "Give me one reason why should I support PM and the Parliament" Nobody is asking you to do so......you can continue to support gunda gardi and vandalism in capital.
Why no one in parliament has condemned the role of afwaj.....who have failed to restore peace in capital when they were handed over security of the city under article 245?
Are they re-affirming what President of PTI said yesterday??
I regretfully agree with CH Nisar here, hijacking PTV building was no revolutionary act, it was terrorism, but also it also fuels to the argument that our people are not ready for a democratic ideology, what we all need is order and DUNDA, we don't know how to achieve our rights we only know how to get it, and being a vigilante is not the solution to our cause.
I believe Imran Khan is a very nieve person if he thinks that taking around 25000 supporters to the capital is a way to remove current leaders. If this is your new solution then I am afraid PMLN or PPP can quite easily bring quadrouple the number to the capital and then push to have the leaders removed. Its a foolish and damaging way to try to achieve your objective. You are causing major loss to the economy and also causing untold destruction/disruption to the whole capital.
I would like to point out that 25000 loud shouting supporters does not give you the right to remove leaders and then think that you can replace them. What gives you the right to assume you are the best option for Pakistan - let the people choose at the general elections, you cannot accept the peoples will no matter who else is chosen. :
If other parties are so corrupt and have always plundered wealth from Pakistan, why do you have some of those standing by your side. Some of the crooks now with you have also enjoyed a lot of that plundered wealth, and they won't hesitate in dipping into the finances again.
I think you have blackmailed the government enough, go back to Lahore or UK and enjoy the old playboy lifestyle. Could it be that you are now so power hungary or would like to build the bank balance for your future generations.
When there was an attack on Indian parliament, the entire country stood up unanimously against any attack on their state institutions. When will Pakistani nation stand up against Imran Khan and Qadri, who have taken this nation hostage for 20 days??
Institute cases of rebellion against the country against them Imran Khan in open public repeatedly has said start civil disobedience against the country
Give me one reason why should I support NS and the Parliament. Don't say for the sake of Democracy because I do not see any true democracy in Pakistan.
Imran Khan has been forced to resort to such tactics because PML N never took him seriously before. All his petitions in courts and motions in NA were, sooner or later, dismissed.
Btw, I remember someone attacking Supreme Court back in 1999.
Tribune. I have one request for you..Please don't be scared to publish the comments. It's a democratic country everyone has a right to raise their opinions
Bogus parliment you fool
Elected President of PTI says in Parliament
"I am here in this House to testify that this country can only be saved by a democratic, parliamentary system and the Constitution."
IK you have nowhere to hide now?
Speaker NA..............Please accept the resignation of IK. He is now not a member of Pakistan's NA
PAT and PTI don't have a clue about what democracy is ! They believe it is their democratic right to storm any building and pillage it ! Are they illiterates or just plain ignorant? Will any other country allow this to happen in front of their national assembly? Why aren't these goondas forcefully thrown out of the place?
Mr. Nisar, you (PMLN) and your allies, who wants to protect your own vested intrest has taken over parliament by hijacking mandate of people of Pakistan.
NS&Co. after their recent conduct, still find the audacity to lecture the people on democratic process, constitution etc., then it is not them who should be blamed but those who are still nodding their heads.