Pakistan

Nisar demands investigation into verbal war

Nisar calls for house committee to investigate "MQM's use of derogatory language" outside parliament house.

Express December 31, 2010

ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader, Chaudry Nisar Ali on Friday demanded a house committee to investigate MQM's use of derogatory language outside the parliament house.

He was addressing the National Assembly during a session on Friday.

The war of words between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) took an ugly turn on Wednesday, with politicians from both sides making personal attacks on one another.

Expressing his disapproval, Nisar asked the media not to air such language. The opposition leader said that a line should be drawn between abusive language and criticism. Waseem Akhtar from the MQM made a similar demand. Akhtar also apologised for using derogatory remarks against PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif.

Speaking on the same issue, Gilani said parliamentarians should show responsibility while speaking at any forum, adding that losing one's temper is against the political attitude. “Politics is all about patience,” he said.

Gilani said the nation has put responsibility on the shoulders of politicians and they should prove their commitment.

COMMENTS (27)

Anis Tyrewala | 13 years ago | Reply People shoudl know that under every law in this world , the one who initiates a brawl is always the guilty one. This is Chowdhry Nisar who started it all without any provocation . It is very good Waeem Akhter apologized for his bad remarks , though he just reciprocatd , any how it is time Nawaz Sharif and Nisar should also apologize , We sould let go these things and concentrate on real issues like petrol hike .

Ehsan Haq | 13 years ago | Reply What would you call this. Innocence? Ingenuity? Villain? He himself is a troublemaker. He should better watch his statement which actually instigated the whole trouble. And to investigate what? The whole nation watched all the episodes of this drama. His intention might be to perhaps blame the media for showing the real ugly faces hidden behind thick layers of make-up.

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Muhammad Mohsin | 13 years ago | Reply No need any investigation because this verbal war start from PML-N.I think Chaudry Nisar is accused.

stone age | 13 years ago | Reply Real face of both parties has come out...

Nadeem Ahmed | 13 years ago | Reply MQM and PML(N) are new winners of derogatory language contest. Even PPP and JI are feeling shame.

Parvez+Mahmud | 13 years ago | Reply Verbal spats are good, it is better than street killings.

Liaquat Ali | 13 years ago | Reply Chaudhry Nisar ups the ante again. He has given the very well-needed top-of-mind presence to the MQM into Punjab. The more he talks about the MQM, the more people listen to what the MQM has to say. Brilliant move Chaudhry Nisar. Chaudhry Nisar deserves MQM’s ticket in 2013 and even parliamentary leadership for the services rendered to the MQM in three short days.

Amer | 13 years ago | Reply Yawn. Same old story, different day.

Aftab Kenneth Wilson | 13 years ago | Reply Chaudhery Sahib you asked for it. You never received any befitting reply from PPP leadership but this time you touch live wire of 11000 volts. Yes, investigation must be there on why he called you Mr. Bean. You only made joke out of yourself and your leadership for which action must be taken against you.

Mirza | 13 years ago | Reply We the "Israeli settlers" are a power with the full backing of establishment. We would do anything to keep the local Palestinians away from the largest and richest city in Pakistan. Bet that May 12th, or anyother time our power is supreme. We have been a part of the totalitarian power for almost quarter of a century without a break. Even today SC cannot dare start any case or initiate the cases of muerders against us that are forgiven under NRO. NRO or not there cannot be any case or hearing against us in Karachi.

Nasir Khan | 13 years ago | Reply The MQM has crossed all limits of decency, They have behaved like street urchins. Of course they had the right of reply, but should have remained within limits and used parliamentary language, not the verbal abuses you hear in the bazaar. Mr Waseem Akram has insulted the whole of Punjab by his remarks which I would not like to repeat. He has used similar derogatory remarks against the pushtoon speaking people in the past. His reply should have been confined to criticism of Mr Nisar or Nawaz Shariff and not beyond that. As far as prostitution is concerned he should remember that in Lucknow, people used to send their female family members to learn how to behave and carry themselves from members of this profession. Perhaps Mr Waseem should seek some lessons from them. Nobody romanticises the institution of prostitution as a seat of learning in any part of Pakistan. It is the oldest living profession. If an MNA cannot control the abuses that he utters on live television, you can imagine what sort of lingo that he speaks off-camera.

Ali Haider | 13 years ago | Reply While speaking themselves in bazari language, MQM leaders accused PML-N leaders of not stopping mujra in every house in Lahore. I wonder have they ever visited Lahore? If yes, then I can only imagine where they have been visiting. It is highly unbecoming of a member of parliament to use bazari language. That includes PML-N and MQM both. That was a sad day in the history of Pakistan.

Majid Maqsood | 13 years ago | Reply Choudery Nisar is somebody who started this verbal war and uttered some ugly and personal things on Altaf Bhi and then things went wrong and leaders of Muthada replied to him so on what ground he blames other. Everyone has emotional attachment with their leader and no one can tolerate such absurd language for his leadership. It was unfortunate but both are equally responsible for this verbal war.

Akhtar | 13 years ago | Reply gutter politics from PMLN they got wat they desrved on behalf of zardari, always well spoken and respectfull

Mulla Toofham | 13 years ago | Reply Mr. Bean should be the first to apologize for starting and "staring" in the Comedy show. People. in your position should show restrain from such remarks when speaking in public and media, Asking the media not to Print, why not you start behaving in a more civilized fashion. Remember you are paid by the people and accountable to them. Such "Jagerdar" attitude is not acceptable.

Noor Nabi | 13 years ago | Reply Mr. Bean should bring this comedy show to a close now. He is the one who started it.

HS | 13 years ago | Reply Its a good thing that Waseem Akhtar, at least, had the decency to apologize. After what he said, it goes some way in neutralizing what he said. But theres a lot of apologizing to make up for all he said. Chaudary Nisar, on the other hand, is apparently standing by with what he said which is quite disappointing. I have lost all respect I once had for him

Natasha | 13 years ago | Reply What farigh politicians.

Nak | 13 years ago | Reply ohhh,,,,,,you guys did these time pass things,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,why you not make commetti on SUGAR CRISIS, bcz you were also involve ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,think about this Nation please.

Ali | 13 years ago | Reply Investigation should starts from Chaudhry Nisar who himself started all this mess.

Syed Abdul Wahab Gilani | 13 years ago | Reply Agree with @The Only Normal Person Here.

The Only Normal Person Here. | 13 years ago | Reply No need for any investigation. PML N started it and MQM had to end it. Reaction got no limitations. thats all.

Rana | 13 years ago | Reply media is immature, they show everything to sell their time. media give more time to sheikh rasheed cuz he gives them masala, instead there is a visionary leader like imran khan, but media is not supporting him in favour of this country.

SS | 13 years ago | Reply "nisar asked the media not to air such language" . media is simply doing its job , so my suggestion would be that they don't come on to the media and wash each others dirty linen in public .

A Pakistani | 13 years ago | Reply what a hue and cry! all the self-serving politicians busy filling their pockets and making uncalled for noise to distract attention.

Ali Muhammad | 13 years ago | Reply Investigation? Why? Keep abusing each others. Public is enjoying like TV Drama.

Asim+Ali | 13 years ago | Reply I am surprised at how much coverage these good for nothing politicians get from our media. Instead of projecting a new breed of leaders, people who have actually done something for the country, we get to read, hear and see 24/7, day in and day out at the lot which runs our country. Really we need the media to start a new day celebrating success of our heroes and start showing light through people who can actually do something for the country

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