PTI chief Imran Khan is scheduled to arrive in Karachi at 2pm and address his supporters around 3pm.
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7:45pm
Watch drone footage from today's shutdown across the city:
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6:40pm
"We decided not to bring public transport to roads after a senior PTI member threatened his party would not allow any public transport to come to roads," the city's transport union president Irshad Bokhari told AFP.
He said roads in the city had been blocked by protesters burning tyres.
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6:10pm
Addressing supporters at Teen Talwar, PTI leader Asad Umar said, “Owing to your sacrifices, the government has decided to negotiate with us once again.”
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5:50pm
As Imran heads back towards the airport, supporters express anger over the short address given by the PTI chief, our correspondent Rabia Ali reports.
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5:25pm
Imran Khan accompanied by PTI vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi is addressing his supporters from the top of his car.
“I foresee true democracy and a Naya Pakistan,” the PTI chairman says.
“We want a Pakistan where there is merit and leaders come to power through people’s votes.”
Further, PTI vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi alleged, “Electricity was shut down in Punjab so they couldn’t see the show of support for us in Karachi.”
Express News screengrab of PTI chairman Imran Khan addressing his supporters.
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5:15pm
President of District South, Asif Khattak, reminds supporters that the venue of the protest today is the same as PTI's protest last year on May 12, our correspondent Yusra Salim reports.
Khattak also said that Karachi belongs to Imran Khan.
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5:00pm
PTI chairman Imran Khan has reached Nursery, where he will address his supporters shortly.
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4:50pm
PTI leader Arif Alvi, who is at Shahra-e-Faisal, says the shutdown is peaceful and no one was forced to shut their businesses, our correspondent Rabia Ali reports.
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4:40pm
The truck from which Imran will address his supporters has stopped underneath Nursery Bridge. He is expected to address PTI supporters from this very location, according to our correspondent Rabia Ali.
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4:30pm
The truck from which Imran Khan will address his supporters is currently on Shahrah-e-Faisal. PHOTO: RABIA ALI/EXPRESS
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4:15pm
“This is not the first time Karachi has shutdown but the first time children and women have come out to protest and this is a Naya Pakistan,” PTI leader Asad Umar said while speaking to Express News.
“People feared our protest will turn violent but it is peaceful,” he added.
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4:12pm
Roads leading from Qayyumabad to Nursery have been cleared for traffic, our correspondent Haniya Javed reports.
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4:04pm
PTI supporters seen on Teen Talwar near a truck from which the PTI chief will address his supporters. PHOTO: YUSRA SALIM/EXPRESS
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4:02pm
At least 200 people have blocked main Sher Shah Soori Road at Five Start Chowrangi in North Nazimabad, our correspondent Ali Ousat reports.
Protesters are now heading towards Shahrah-e-Faisal.
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4:00pm
Speaking to Express News, PTI chairman Imran Khan said, “I am hopeful that before I reach Lahore, a judicial commission will be formed.”
Responding to a question whether Karachi is the last stop for ‘Plan C,’ he said, “The plan of action depends on whether the government forms a judicial commission.”
"If the government sets up a judicial commission within the next 48 hours, I will call off my protest," the PTI chief added.
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3:42pm
When asked about the problems being faced in Karachi, Imran Khan exclusively told The Express Tribune: "Apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for the cooperation towards a 'Naya Pakistan'."
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3:33pm
PTI chief Imran Khan's vehicle flanked by his supporters soon after leaving the airport to make his way to Nursery where he will address his supporters. PHOTO: RABIA ALI/EXPRESS
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3:20pm
PTI leader Asad Umar has arrived at Nursery, according to Express News.
Further, according to our correspondent Rabia Ali, Imran Khan's convoy has reached Nursery where he will address his party workers in the metropolis shortly.
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3:18pm
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy tweets her views on PTI's Karachi lockdown.
https://twitter.com/sharmeenochinoy/status/543346412902047744
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3:11pm
The sit-in at Numaish has come to an end, prompting PTI supporters to move towards Nursery to hear their party leader's address, according to our correspondent Munira Abbas.
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3:01pm
A reader of The Express Tribune, Tanzeel Ahmad, alerts us to happenings in the city using #tribunealert (*UGC).
If this is called 'Peaceful Protest' I doubt @arifalvi even knows the definition of #Peace. #KarachiRejectsPTI pic.twitter.com/s4ysfVwB1S
— بابر (@LodhiBabar) December 12, 2014
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2:57pm
Watch a video by our correspondent Gibran Ashraf on the situation near the Expo Centre earlier today.
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2:51pm
Our correspondent Rabia Ali tells us that the PTI chief will not make a public appearance for now, and will most likely address his supporters at Nursery at about 4pm.
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2:48pm
Imran’s convoy has reached Star Gate, Express News reports. From here, he will move to Hassan Square after which he will go to Five Star Chowrangi.
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2:47pm
Meanwhile, here is a reader, requesting anonymity, narrating his experience during PTI’s Karachi lockdown (*UGC):
“Flight scheduled for 12:15pm to Dubai, so we left bright and early (around 8:45am) anticipating the road situation. TV channels stated that ambulances and people headed to the airport would be allowed through. However, we were forced to turn around from Qayyumabad along with the rest of the traffic.
“I doubt many passengers got through…not exactly a sign on their cars that they are headed to the airport. Airlines too show no cooperation in these situations. It's bad enough a mother misses her flight to see her son, and grandson returning from university for winter break, we have to pay cancelations charges to the airline. The only immediate ''change'' I see happening is the flight change for mum.”
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2:36pm
PTI leader Arif Alvi thanked the party's supporters while addressing the media at Nursery.
"I am thankful to our supporters in Karachi, especially those who reside in Lyari," he says.
"There are no Gullu Butts in Karachi," Alvi says, adding that the Sindh government had 'shown wisdom by not creating hurdles for PTI.'
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2:30pm
PTI protesters gathered in Karachi at Teen Talwar . PHOTO: YUSRA SALIM/EXPRESS
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2:24pm
Upon arriving at the airport in Karachi, PTI chairman Imran Khan thanks residents of Karachi for shutting down the city.
“We are here to change the system so there is a democratic government who spends money on the public, so that there is merit and so that rigging is probed into.”
“I want to thank traders and labourers, because the shutdown will pressurise the government to engage in dialogue," Imran says.
Refuting reports regarding shops being shut and roads being blocked in the city, Imran says, "We did not force anyone to shutdown [the city], nor do we want violence.”
The PTI chief claims that protesting is their democratic right.
“We have been protesting for four months, and no one has the right to attack our peaceful protests.”
“They [PML-N] broke the law by unleashing their Gullus at us in Faisalabad,” Imran said while addressing the media outside the airport.
The PTI chief also says he will try to visit all the sit-ins taking place in various areas of Karachi.
In regard to the incident that occurred in Faisalabad where a PTI protester died, the PTI chief says he will address a press conference tomorrow.
"We will bring forward evidence that the men who attacked us were Rana Sanaullah’s men," he said.
Our correspondent Rabia Ali reports that the PTI chief is on his way to the sit-in taking place at Star Gate.
Watch a video of Imran Khan addressing the media outside the airport here:
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2:18pm
Imran has landed in Karachi at Jinnah International Airport, but has not yet exited from the airport, our correspondent Rabia Ali reports.
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2:13pm
Determined not to miss their flights, people can be seen walking towards the airport in the city, Express News reports.
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2:12pm
A reader of The Express Tribune updates us using #tribunealert (*UGC)
@etribune Business at I.I. Chundrigar is as usual; Mob blocked road at both ends. Working in office like normal day. #TribuneAlert
— Ammar Ahmed (@memonammar) December 12, 2014
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2:09pm
Interestingly, SSP Malir Rao Anwar has arrived at the Hajj terminal with more security personnel compared to those provided to Imran, according to our correspondent Rabia Ali.
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1:58pm
"Only three to four police vehicles have been provided to Imran Khan," says PTI leader Faisal Vadwa while speaking to the media at the Hajj terminal, our correspondent Rabia Ali reports.
"No helicopters or jammers have been provided by the Sindh government," he says, expressing concern over the inadequate security being provided to the PTI chief.
"Is this the security that is provided to the Sindh chief minister?" he asks.
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1:55pm
PTI chief Imran Khan is scheduled to land in Karachi around 2:20pm, according to our correspondent Rabia Ali.
He is expected to address his supporters in Nursery area, Shahrah-e-Faisal.
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1:48pm
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif showed a lack of interest in the PTI shutdown, shrugging off a question regarding the PTI protests, he choose to focus on the government's development projects in the country instead.
"Do not ask me about the protest in Karachi, who is doing it, or why they are doing it," the premier said while addressing a press conference in Peshawar.
"If you want to ask me something, ask me how many dams are being made in Pakistan."
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1:31pm
A man seizes the opportunity to set up a stall selling orange juice in the midst of the blockages in Qayyumabad. PHOTO: HASSAAN KHAN/EXPRESS
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1:20pm
Baloch colony bridge has been opened to and from Shahrah-e-Faisal. However, the Korangi Expressway is blocked near Imtiaz Superstore, our correspondent Haniya Javed reports.
Further, the PTI chief is expected to take the route from Stargate to Native Jetty, after which he will move towards Teen Talwar, PTI worker Khursheed Khattak tells our correspondent.
The PTI worker says it is possible Imran may stop at the sit-in taking place at Kala Pul.
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1:02pm
Residents of Karachi tell us about the situation in their area using the Twitter hashtag #tribunealert (*UGC):
#tribunealert pic.twitter.com/53oIS0YkJC
— PakSurZameen (@Aligma7) December 12, 2014
https://twitter.com/tanzeelahmad/status/543306285446217728
Gulshan-e-Iqbal totally closed.#LockDownKarachi #tribunealert
— ع (@DrMIK7) December 12, 2014
8 men threw stones at cars outside The Forum.
— . (@fatah_pak) December 12, 2014
#tribunealert
#tribunealert DHA enjoys a peaceful Friday
— Mariyum Sultan (@MariyumFahad) December 12, 2014
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12:30pm
PTI protesters burning tyres on Baloch Colony Flyover. PHOTO: NOMAN AHMED/EXPRESS
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12:11pm
Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid has arrived in Karachi, Express News reports.
“This is a successful shutdown,” the AML leader says while speaking to the media briefly upon his arrival.
Rasheed was surrounded by a large number of his supporters who were loudly chanting ‘Go Nawaz Go’.
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12:10pm
PTI supporters set a dummy lion – PML-N party symbol - on fire on Shahra-e-Faisal.
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11:32am
PTI supporters have blocked Native’s Jetty bridge, Karsaz bridge, University Road near Hassan Square, Qayyumabad chowrangi, Shahra-e-Faisal, Star Gate, Teen Talwar, Mai Kolachi Road, Super Highway and National Highway.
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11:26am
PIA spokesperson says flights to and from Karachi will operate as per schedule.
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11:18am
Karachi Commissioner Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui says PTI had told the city administration they will wind up their protest in Karachi by sunset.
He says peace will be maintained in the city at all costs.
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11:00am
Majority of public and private schools are closed in the city as students face difficulty to commute.
Public buses are also not seen on the roads.
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10:30am
PTI supporters started to gather near Expo Centre at 7am. They blocked the main road and burnt tyres, disrupting traffic flow in the area, our correspondent Ismail Sheikh reports.
PTI supporters gathered near Expo Centre in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town. PHOTO: ISMAIL SHEIKH
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10:30am
PTI chief Imran Khan, while speaking to the media in Islamabad, says he wants the government to resume negotiations from the point at which they ended.
Explaining his move to shut down cities as part of his Azadi march, Imran says he apologizes for the trouble it is causing but it is necessary to put pressure on the government.
The PTI chief says he is hopeful things will remain calm in Karachi, however, he expresses fears of a repeat of Faisalabad violence during Lahore shutdown.
"PML-N will try to use its 'Gullu Butts' in Lahore but we will not be deterred," he warns.
He emphasizes his protest is peaceful and that government should not provoke violence.
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10:07am
City's main road Shahra-e-Faisal blocked for traffic, disconnecting East District from Central.
In total, PTI supporters are present at 19 spots in the city, completely blocking those areas.
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9:56am
Below is a map showing sit-in locations in the city.
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9:28am
PTI protesters burn tyres to block University Road near Expo Centre.
Party leader Arif Alvi, while speaking to Express News, claims police manhandled PTI supporter near Nursery area.
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7:30am
Ghumman tells our correspondent Gibran Ashraf that he and other supporters had trouble reaching Expo Centre due to blocked roads.
"We have reports that two teams, not belonging to PTI, are active in the city this morning, first telling traders to close shops and later telling them to resume activities,” he says.
The PTI leader claims one of the party supporters was picked up last night but was later freed, while another was followed by unidentified men.
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7:20am
Our correspondent Gibran Ashraf reports that 15 PTI activists led by Ghumman arrive on motorcycles and start blocking the road. Activists park motorcycles, burn tyres and put stones to block both tracks of University Road.
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7:10am
PTI activist Zohair near Civic Centre tells our correspondent Gibran Ashraf he has been waiting for other PTI members including area in-charge Arsalan Taj Ghumman to join him and block the road. "Even if 10 activists show up, we can block this road," he says hopefully.
Responding to a question on how PTI protest is different than that of MQM’s, Zohair says PTI does not have “that kind of power or terror”.
“I don't think they even need to show a gun to force shops to close anymore," he adds.
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6:20am
Truck driver Aurangzaib on Korangi Road says he left Shireen Jinnah colony to go to Pipri but found himself stuck behind a long line of other vehicles. “I will try my luck to get through the blockade slowly,” he tells our correspondent Gibran Ashraf.
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6:10am
Our correspondent Gibran Ashraf speaks to PTI activists gathered in different parts of the city.
PTI activist near Qayyumabad roundabout says he has been in the area since midnight with just a couple of other party supporters.
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@ Parvaiz The number of recommendations on a particular comment in this article shows that the PTI supporters hardly took any interest in this article, as the number of recommendations are usually much higher on pro-PTI comments on this website. We use social media for live updates and over there the ratio of pro-PTI and anti-PTI people is about 4:1. Yesterday, Karachi overwhelmingly supported the strike call and first time in our city we saw a peaceful shut-down. So stop fooling others, but first you must stop fooling yourself.
@Proud Pakistani: What exactly are you proud of Sir, might one foreigner ask this question?
Rex Minor
IK has made the the right move, knowing that the Government usualy falls when Karachwalas will it and go on strike.
Rex Minor
@emad: The silent majority, including overseas Pakistanis are sad to the spectacle of Imran Khan trying to hurt the nation. He has shown himself to be immature. Paid PTI trolls cannot hide the obvious which is that people hate Imran Khan more and more by the day. I will never consider voting for him. If he ever wins a seat, I will also call on people to ruin his chance at office to give him a taste of his own medicine! No one should forget how Imran Khan has been behaving so we can all repay him with the same currency in the future!
So not a single word against MQM from Tiger Khan eh… hmmm… PML-N has no stake in Karachi therefore it was useless strike. Keep ur strikes and protests to Punjab… more Gullu Action equals more coverage.
Karachi seem volunteered big time to welcome PTI and Imran Khan
A lessening of evil is likely to be in the offing as three major parties compete for influence in Karachi.
So all the supporters of black forces of status quo conglomerated to do a hit job on PTI.
PTI has become a force to reckon with - a force of patriot Pakistanis that is well versed in global strategy.
Go Status-Quo Go
@ Emad, Where did you get survey result where 60% people supported IK. Please see comments of this artical and recommendations by people, you will hardly find 3% support of people to IK. It seems you are also on foot step of IK to lie but he is on container and you are standing on ground.
Imran Khan we are with you.
Pakistan Zindabad!
I totally support imran khan how long can we tolerate nawaz Sharif its time for change everyone knows that the elections where rigged we can't just sit back and watch Pakistan get poorer
I believe and just like all overseas Pakistanis believe imran khan will make a great leader, change our country for the better it isn't going to easy but with Allah is with imran.
Shame on you IK. With people like you around, Pakistan doesn't need any enemies. Shame on you. We reject you.
Reading the comments above, looks lilke the moderator is against IK and PTI; loads of anti PTI comments but however your survey of readers indicate that 60% people support IK and PTIs call. I suspect this comment wont be published, #shameful
@Irfan Hassan: GO NAWAZ GO.We don't support your corrupt government.
IK should tell peoples what he has changed in KPK where 70% of annual development was lapsed due to inefficiency of so called honest leader. His inefficiency is doubling troubles of KPK peoples.
Arif Alvi calls for for businesses to shut down and talks about 'accountability', but makes his FCPS dental residents attend Alvi Dental Clinic at Rs5000 stipend per month with 'my way or the highway' mentality.
It was great to see PTI close the city peacefully, what a change from the usual strikes we have to endure.
Love you IK, I'm definitely voting for PTI next elections and will tell my kids to vote for PTI when they reach voting age. I'm working on my husband too but he is too obsessed with Mian sahib
I've never seen PMLN and PPP reps so concerned about the fate of rubber tires. If only they were concerned about people half as much, we could have saved some lives in model town and Thar.
Karachi is close today on the call of IK and some gullu's sitting on internet and has nothing to do much but to cry , all corrupt people are against IK because they will be kicked out of their office soon if a party like PTI is ruling , your guys time is up .
@Proud Pakistani: Well said! They all should be behind bars.
No one should attempt blocking main roads. The inconvenience caused to common man is beyond calculation.
Imran and his party has broken all world records of lies and deception. PTI kids have used dirty tactics to scare people of Karachi and yet claim that they haven't done anything wrong.
If people are with IK then why NAMALOOM persons of PTI are burning tyres at road. It seems me another MQM style party which will be rejected by Punjab, KPK & Balochistan simulataneously in next election when held. Majority of Pakistanis are lovely and peaceful only few traillors are creating this situation.
From Symbol of Hope to the Level of PPP/PML(N) and today they sink to the level of MQM.... AAhhhh How the mighty has fallen
Law is only for the poor people and politicians like imran are above law, after all he's going to be new underworld boss.
WHERE IS THE GOVERNMENT.
Arrest the send to jail this culprit and his companions who are making fun of Pakistan and playing with the lives of poor people in the name of democratic rights and new Pakistan.
WE PAKISTANI DON'T WANT JUNGLE LAW OKAY.
Karachi gave 900K votes to PTI last year and in turn this fasadi outfit could not even manage to bring out more than 50 people on any barricaded site.
Our city is too great and lively to be shut down by some cocaine snorting pervert from Mianwali.
KarachiRejectsPTI@Ahmed Ali Khan: Lifafa journalists only on ARY. Mubashir Lucman specifically. On Imran's payroll no less
@Johnny: If PML is paying can you please tell us where the cash be collected? I don't mind posting for PTI too if they're paying.
@Johnny: Sad that you find voices of independent people "hilarious". I'm sure you'll find it hilarious to learn how many patients did not get medical care because of blocked roads, or how much the economy and businesses lost because of the mindless "dharnas", or even more hilarious is the number of children who are unable to attend school. Sad that the obvious facts are so distant, and that any comment gets shrugged off as voices of "trolls". Sad indeed.
Don't know who is advising Imran Khan. If it is Sheikh Rasheed, it reflects poorly on PTI. This is a man who has been with every dispensation and now wants to be part of "naya" Pakistan - which has to be a joke.
@Bushra:
I bet you got the fff laptop that he was distributing to manipulate people in coordination with that company which never exists ... hehehhehhehehhehehhehehhehe.......
Quite hilarious to see paid trolls of PML-N spamming this article.
Karachi is closed. Karachi supports PTI. End of.
GO imran GO. You have proved to be an inconsiderate and intolerant fake selfish pseudo-leader
I regret voting for PTI in the last elections. Imran Khan's style of politics is destructive and inconsiderate. I don't think his clan is any different from the rest. Have pity on Pakistan and its citizens and leave them some space to breathe in. If KPK was that well governed, how come everyone who is kidnapped goes straight to that province. The PTI campaign is only a result of media putting lighter fuel on fire for their own selfish rating gains, and is further helped along by a low IQ PML (N) leadership.
@blithe
Your mind is confined to your human right to move? What about your human right to other things like safety, security, justice, healthcare, education, free and fair elections? Why would you never speak about these rights?
Does ET mod get lifafa from N-league. They are printing the comments coming from the gullus of N-league only.
@Dilawar: You have no idea of Politics - go back to college...
A handful of third raters and jahal thugs are blocking the roads in my city. They are blocking my human right to movement . These handful of miscreants are not representative are stupid to the core and not representative of the industrious people of Pakistan
All goons who are spreading anarchy in Pakistan should be behind bars. Election 2013 provided IK a chance to become a leader of Pakistan as people mandated him in KPK. He could run KPK with good governance and make this province better as compare to Punjab. But unfortunately he ran to wrong side and people's condition in KPK become worsen ever anyone saw in his life. Now all 4 constituencies are open by election tribunals and he ccan provide evidence of rigging if he have to get verdict in his favor.
The PTI show must go on or we will be slaves for ever. The whole of Pakistan must be shutdown sooner than later so we can restart our great nations. Its the devlish goverment who has taken lives so far...
A handful of miscreants are chocking the logistical hub of Pakistan , when all our exports need to reach the port.
IK is a miscreant of the highest order . First , he attacks Faislabad , our production hub , then Karachi , our logistical hub .
What's the difference between Imran Niazi and tailiban ? The only difference is that Imran Niazi is more sanctimonious .
Those parties who believe in politics of terror and strikes are merely mafias rather than true pakistanis.
It is time to wake up and reject all mafias.
Pakistan need economic stability as well as political one.
IK should not be so impatient to become PM of country.
Wait for your turn and let the present govt to complete his tenure.
People will reject PML-N in next elections if they donot deliver.
Be patient.
Do what about the sick and needy abd business travelers ??? I would just ram my car through these anti-Pakistan miscreants . Enough is enough !
Karachi blocked as per PTI mandate in city. 0.001% - We are at work and city is WIDE OPEN!
This is not dirty tactics, this is pressure tactics to bring incumbent government on table and show that they can do this sort of thing. Gulu Nawaz Butt Shareef nahi ke aram se har baat man jaye -- PTI doing a right thing
Your point of view are respected but fortunately the fact remains that people with wisdom and intellect are with IK; however people who are the beneficiary of the corrupt system might not agree with me-Go Nawaz Go!!!!
WE ARE AT WORK ! Keep going on posting comments - PTI workers are busy to accomplish our task. Bye Bye I
Imran had threatened to lock down Karachi which he did lock and can be watched all over the world. Who triumphed today in Karachi-Imran Khan or PM Nawaz? Who earned laurels today Fri 12th December, 2014 in Karachi? Had sky split apart if Imran’s initial demand floated year before to re-count votes in 4 NA constituencies been agreed upon by PM Nawaz? Isn’t it constitutional right to ask for re-counting of votes? Had votes not been counted in Pakistan and other countries? Who answers me from Pakistan think tank? Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / zaidi4merdiplomat@hotmail.com / 0923 Kuwait Time 1123 Pakistan Time
Na Maloom Afraad of PTI are in action
Building "Naya Pakistan" with strikes! Lol!
Stop burning tyres. Gives all the wrong visual message. People can take their support off if they keep on burning tyres and damaging roads.
Stop burning of tyres. It damages rods are create toxic pollution. With these kind of tactics, people will stop supporting PTI for sure. Peaceful strike is welcome though.
My best prayers for Nawaz Sharif. He is the only hope for Pakistan. No hope from those who are giving pain to general public through Dharna style politics.
So basically, PTI walas will make life miserable for themselves (and rest of people) in KHI, whereas VIP Khan will arrive all jet set, after getting his beauty sleep in the "afternoon" at 2.00 PM. Disgusting excuse of a leader.
Looking at numbers of PTI active supporters i can conclude that this is Joke
Go Imran Go.
Why are PTI workers burning tires to block roads? Isnt a word of mouth of IK enough? They should not resort to these cheap tactics and create problems for ordinary citizens. Infact they are breaking law and are liable to be arrested by police.
Public support is with Nawaz Sharif. That is why PTI has to do every move forcefully. People do not support PTI. That is why PTI is forcefully blocking the roads for the success of their strike.
I hate PTI from the core of my heart.
Another poor show by IK, waste of time, resources and money. May Almighty Allah grant us wisdom. Ameen!!!
Only illiterate and uneducated people can support politics of PTI. No sane man can vote for PTI.
PTI is led by Sultan Rahi of politics who is always busy in giving threats to others.
Poor show by PTI in Karachi today. There is no difference between MQM and PTI.
Go Imran Go. Stay Nawaz Stay.
Alhamodo Lillah, I have arrived office quite safely. I don't support this PTI's call to close the city.
Shame for PTI for doing this dirty Dharna style politics.