"If any blast takes place in Lahore, there will be no cricket in Pak in the next 10 yrs": Imran Khan

[MenInG]

"If any blast takes place in Lahore, there will be no cricket in Pak in the next 10 yrs": Imran Khan

Chairman and former captain Imran Khan on Monday voiced his strong opposition to holding the final of the PSL in Lahore.

"God forbid, if any blast takes place in Lahore, there will be no cricket in Pakistan in the next 10 years," Khan said in an exclusive chat with senior SAMAA anchor Nadeem Malik.

"This is madness considering the situation here" he said, referring to the series of bomb blasts which rocked Pakistan.

"What's the point of holding the PSL final in Lahore? It is not even an international match," he said.

"In my view, it is a terrible bad idea. We want to hold this match by calling in army. The roads will be blocked and there will be security. This will not send a good message," he said.

https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2017/02/psl-2017-imran-khan-javed-miandad-oppose-lahore-final/

 

[shariqnoor]

Chairman and former captain Imran Khan on Monday voiced his strong opposition to holding the final of the PSL in Lahore.

"God forbid, if any blast takes place in Lahore, there will be no cricket in Pakistan in the next 10 years," Khan said in an exclusive chat with senior SAMAA anchor Nadeem Malik.

"This is madness considering the situation here" he said, referring to the series of bomb blasts which rocked Pakistan.

"What's the point of holding the PSL final in Lahore? It is not even an international match," he said.

"In my view, it is a terrible bad idea. We want to hold this match by calling in army. The roads will be blocked and there will be security. This will not send a good message," he said.

https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2017/02/psl-2017-imran-khan-javed-miandad-oppose-lahore-final/

Didn't he just a few days ago said if he was in charge he would hold the entire PSL in Pakistan?

 

[Hawkeye]

Chairman and former captain Imran Khan on Monday voiced his strong opposition to holding the final of the PSL in Lahore.

"God forbid, if any blast takes place in Lahore, there will be no cricket in Pakistan in the next 10 years," Khan said in an exclusive chat with senior SAMAA anchor Nadeem Malik.

"This is madness considering the situation here" he said, referring to the series of bomb blasts which rocked Pakistan.

"What's the point of holding the PSL final in Lahore? It is not even an international match," he said.

"In my view, it is a terrible bad idea. We want to hold this match by calling in army. The roads will be blocked and there will be security. This will not send a good message," he said.

https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2017/02/psl-2017-imran-khan-javed-miandad-oppose-lahore-final/

Didn't he just a few days ago said if he was in charge he would hold the entire PSL in Pakistan?

HAHAHAHA yeah! Just a few days ago he was going on an endless rant how he would hold not just the final but the ENTIRE PSL in the country!

I can't believe he's real! What is he on? I mean.. it's getting embarrassing now.
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]

 

[F0ulu]

Didn't he just a few days ago said if he was in charge he would hold the entire PSL in Pakistan?

Yes he did. Someone better tell him he can't run with the hare, hunt with the hounds.
All this blowing hot and cold from him is now becoming too much.

 

[waleed88]

Yes he did. Someone better tell him he can't run with the hare, hunt with the hounds.
All this blowing hot and cold from him is now becoming too much.

Things were different before and after Terrorist attacks in Lahore.. those statements from Kaptaan happened before the twin attacks took place

 

[F0ulu]

Things were different before and after Terrorist attacks in Lahore.. those statements from Kaptaan happened before the twin attacks took place

Was Lahore drastically more peaceful before the Mall road and DHA blasts took place? The answer is no. In fact the last time there was an international cricket match here, we had a suicide blast little outside the stadium, a couple people died wherein.
It is hard to understand what drives Kaptaan to change his statements night and day, at his own volition?

 

[waleed88]

Was Lahore drastically more peaceful before the Mall road and DHA blasts took place? The answer is no. In fact the last time there was an international cricket match here, we had a suicide blast little outside the stadium, a couple people died wherein.
It is hard to understand what drives Kaptaan to change his statements night and day, at his own volition?

Lets just say two wrongs don't make a right... Fact is Imran Khan is right this time otherwise I'm one of the biggest critics of his takes on alot of points he makes.

He has been a critic of the PSL for awhile and some of it is very uncalled for... but he is taking the right stand in this decision, whether his statements are polticially driven or not..

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Sethi is saying we will provide very tight security and army will be there. Roads will be closed. Commandos will be there. Bullet proof buses etc.

Well If all that security is required then it's not really save is it? It's all about Sethis Ego. Every other logic is saying PSL to be held in Dubai. God forbid like Imran is saying that something happens. Then you can say goodbye to International cricket for 10 years at least.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

Didn't he just a few days ago said if he was in charge he would hold the entire PSL in Pakistan?

yea but then series of blast happened.

 

[MenInG]

I agree with Imran but I am afraid the powers that be will make this into a matter of izzat

Just hope and pray things pass off ok.

 

[ExpressPacer]

I'm sure nothing will happen to the cricketers but is a match worth a police officers life?

 

[MenInG]

"I don't understand why take this chance when we all know that international teams will not return to Pakistan this way." - Javed Miandad

Karachi: The PCB’s decision to host the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore has come under criticism from former greats including Imran Khan who have warned off the serious security threats surrounding the match at the Gaddafi Stadium. Soon after Imran Khan termed the decision of the PCB and government to hold the final in Lahore as “madness”, other former captains joined in the criticism including Javed Miandad and Aamir Sohail. “I want to just ask who will take responsibility if something goes wrong on that day,” an animated Miandad questioned. the former great said. Imran Khan terms PCB’s decision to hold PSL 2017 final in Lahore as madness

The government announced late Monday night that all roads leading to the Gaddafi Stadium will be closed for public until March 6 while all shops and restaurants outside the stadium have been told to close down their businesses until the final is completed. Imran, in an interview with Samaa TV channel, noted that what sort of message would be sent out to the world by holding the final in suffocating security arrangements. “Even if the final is held successfully I don’t think it is going to change things by way of teams agreeing to come to Pakistan again,” he said.

Miandad said that he was worried after the announcement because there would be no big benefits for Pakistan cricket from holding the final. Sohail said the PSL final was not a World Cup final so he didn’t know why the PCB and others were dying to have it in Lahore. Punjab government gives green signal to PCB for holding PSL final in Lahore

“Holding the final now is going to be a big challenge for the PCB and government,” he added. ”The way I see it all this is happening because of a stubborn child,” he said in an apparent reference to the PSL Chairman Najam Sethi.

Former Test opener Shoaib Muhammad said he was not in favour of having the final at this time because despite taking such a big risk it would serve no purpose in the end. ”Can the PCB guarantee us that if we have a smooth PSL final we will be seeing Australia, South Africa or England coming to Pakistan to play in the next few months,” he asked. Punjab’s Law Minister, Rana Sanaullah, has said that around 10,000 personnel will be deployed for the security for the final and the security plan would be put into place from Tuesday

http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/...b-for-hosting-psl-2017-final-in-lahore-580973

 

[GreenMasterz007]

I agree Man! It's pathetic

 

[leg-side-flick]

Step in the right direction.....

Imran would have done the same if he was in Sethi's position but is now opposing as someone else will get the accolades n limelight

 

[Bewal Express]

If only they gave the SL team in 2009 even half decent security, we would never been in this dreadful dilemma.

 

[Yaasir]

Imran Khan as always criticizing for the sake of criticism. I don't know when this guy will start thinking about Pakistan and not just himself and PTI.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

HAHAHAHA yeah! Just a few days ago he was going on an endless rant how he would hold not just the final but the ENTIRE PSL in the country!

I can't believe he's real! What is he on? I mean.. it's getting embarrassing now.
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]

the problem is that khan is a polarizing personality and people who dislike him will find flaw no matter what he says.

even i was of the opinion that psl should be played in lahore before the blasts.

the reason was mostly that there was a genuine belief that law and order situation has gotten better after the long and protracted efforts of the military operations that have been carried out within the country. now it is quite clear to almost everyone that whatever has been sorted could may as well just be the tip of the iceberg and hence sentiment has changed.

yes, there was a time not very long ago that the whole psl looked feasible within pakistan but now it does not and that is what it is.

good or bad, it is what it is and that is almost our own doing.

khan is right here, holding a final in pakistan now does not do anything for neither the tournament as it will get diluted and undue pressure on foreign players and broadcasters nor the country as the world knows now for sure that we are not safe for an international cricket team.

 

[Syed1]

Imran Khan as always criticizing for the sake of criticism. I don't know when this guy will start thinking about Pakistan and not just himself and PTI.

What's wrong in what Imran said. Is it not true that even a small bomb on match day will push international cricket in Pakistan by a decade? Why do the police officers have to put their lives on the line for Najam Sethi's ego of holding PSL in Takht-e-Lahore? Weren't there two bomb blasts in Lahore in the last two weeks?

 

[munda_khi]

I'm sure nothing will happen to the cricketers but is a match worth a police officers life?

exactly that is the real question?
or even a fan/civilian life
you can not provide bullet proof buses to everybody or road block the whole city

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

What's wrong in what Imran said. Is it not true that even a small bomb on match day will push international cricket in Pakistan by a decade? Why do the police officers have to put their lives on the line for Najam Sethi's ego of holding PSL in Takht-e-Lahore? Weren't there two bomb blasts in Lahore in the last two weeks?

Imran Khan also said to negotiate with terrorists. How far did it get Pakistan?

He is only concerned with his politics, he doesn't care about Pakistan cricket. Lets all be cowards and give in to the terrorists.

No other country does this in the world, only us. Slave to Afghan terrorists. Congratulations Pakistanis.

 

[Syed1]

Imran Khan also said to negotiate with terrorists. How far did it get Pakistan?

He is only concerned with his politics, he doesn't care about Pakistan cricket. Lets all be cowards and give in to the terrorists.

No other country does this in the world, only us. Slave to Afghan terrorists. Congratulations Pakistanis.

Fun fact: The first person who said to negotiate with Taliban was Badshah Salamat Nawaz Sharif.


Obviously that part got filtered in the Noora News you lot follow.


Normal countries do not shut down entire cities just to hold a cricket match.


Obviously he wouldn't care about Pakistan cricket. The life of even one single Pakistani is much greater than a sporting event.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Fun fact: The first person who said to negotiate with Taliban was Badshah Salamat Nawaz Sharif.


Obviously that part got filtered in the Noora News you lot follow.


Normal countries do not shut down entire cities just to hold a cricket match.


Obviously he wouldn't care about Pakistan cricket. The life of even one single Pakistani is much greater than a sporting event.

The stats show Pakistan is as peaceful as it was back in 2006 when teams were touring. If you can't hold a domestic cricket event in your own country then why are you bothering to play cricket? To earn UAE publicity and money?

Its pathetic. Cricket is dieing and people are losing interest. It is guaranteed given the security the people watching the match and players will all be safe. Anyone in the 5 mile zone will be safe.

You are not Syria, its a little bad but not that bad.

If BD can host a series straight after an ISIS attack then so can Pakistan. Stop being cowards.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

He is right but we shouldn't stop cricket from coming to Pakistan. Every attempt will take us closer to return of international cricket in Pakistan.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

He is right but we shouldn't stop cricket from coming to Pakistan. Every attempt will take us closer to return of international cricket in Pakistan.

I know Imran Khan's mentality. He tries to reap benefit from anything negative about Pakistan. Thats his style of politics, he is worse than Nawaz because at least he is driving investment. What has Imran done? Plant some trees?

He is not fit to lead and now more than ever when Pakistan needed their cricket great to back them he has turned his back on us. Shameful, absolutely shameful. Lanat on our leaders.

 

[Syed1]

The stats show Pakistan is as peaceful as it was back in 2006 when teams were touring. If you can't hold a domestic cricket event in your own country then why are you bothering to play cricket? To earn UAE publicity and money?

Its pathetic. Cricket is dieing and people are losing interest. It is guaranteed given the security the people watching the match and players will all be safe. Anyone in the 5 mile zone will be safe.

You are not Syria, its a little bad but not that bad.

If BD can host a series straight after an ISIS attack then so can Pakistan. Stop being cowards.

Let me reiterate there were TWO bomb blasts in this very city in the last couple of weeks. One blast was right in front of the PUNJAB ASSEMBLY.

It would have still been understandable had the match been held in someplace like Islamabad, Faisalabad or God forbid Karachi. Any place that hasn't seen attacks just LAST WEEK.

However, that would hurt the ego of the Nooras and folks like Sethi who want to hold it in Lahore. For them Lahore = Pakistan.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Unbelievable hypocrisy. First he was saying he would've held the entire PSL in Lahore and now that the final is being held there, he is saying this.

 

[Syed1]

He is right but we shouldn't stop cricket from coming to Pakistan. Every attempt will take us closer to return of international cricket in Pakistan.

Same was said after the Zimbabwe series please remind me how many teams visited us?

 

[Syed1]

Unbelievable hypocrisy. First he was saying he would've held the entire PSL in Lahore and now that the final is being held there, he is saying this.

Unbelievable lack of intellect. His statement of holding the entire PSL was in response to a question regarding whether it is a good thing or bad thing to have PSL final in Pakistan and he was off the opinion that it was good for "PAKISTAN CRICKET" if the entire PSL is held here. That statement was made BEFORE TWO BOMBS WENT OFF IN THE VERY CITY THE FINAL IS GOING TO BE HELD IN.

 

[Syed1]

I know Imran Khan's mentality. He tries to reap benefit from anything negative about Pakistan. Thats his style of politics, he is worse than Nawaz because at least he is driving investment. What has Imran done? Plant some trees?

He is not fit to lead and now more than ever when Pakistan needed their cricket great to back them he has turned his back on us. Shameful, absolutely shameful. Lanat on our leaders.

I'd much rather have Imran Khan as my leader than a thief and plunderer.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

I'd much rather have Imran Khan as my leader than a thief and plunderer.

The thief and plunderer has brought in over $60 billion in investment and is completing projects on time and on budget.

Imran is a trump like ego maniac who does not know how to make deals. Just plant trees and talk about how great he is.

Lahore had 1 incident, so do other cities and so did BD before their series.

PCB have handled this very poorly. Why was sunset and vine picked when majority of their staff are Indian and they knew they were going back to Pakistan?

Why is there nobody responsible for PR of Pakistan? The situation is not as bad as it is being projected. It really isn't.

To beat terrorism you have to break the fear. Once you break the fear and you break the terrorists back then you win.

We can't go on like this, PCB will go bankrupt and Pakistan cricket will die to associate level. Then you going to bring back your cricket? Whats the point then. Public will move on to other sports.

 

[IMMY69]

Khan Saab is right on the money.

 

[Watsupdoc]

He changes his statements a lot doesn't he?

But he is right - the final shouldn't be held in Lahore. It won't achieve anything, teams still won't play in Pakistan. I mean if you need to deploy Army and what not - it isn't exactly sending the message across that Pak is safe to play international cricket in - does it?

 

[Mamoon]

Forget 10 years, we won't host international cricket for another 30 years if something happens now. The problem though is that only a few days back, Imran stated that the whole PSL should be held in Pakistan, not just Lahore. Yes it was before the blasts, but did he really think that there would be no blasts in the future?

I would like to give him benefit of doubt, but it is difficult to ignore the political agenda. Had PTI been in power, he would have insisted on hosting the final/tournament in Pakistan irrespective of the blasts, because 'we can't let the terrorists win' and this act would 'clean bowl' the terrorists.

He knows that PML-N would use this as a talking point in their next election campaign, and he is clearly not happy with it.

As far as his U-turn is concerned, that's his second nature.

 

[Mamoon]

Forget 10 years, we won't host international cricket for another 30 years if something happens now. The problem though is that only a few days back, Imran stated that the whole PSL should be held in Pakistan, not just Lahore. Yes it was before the blasts, but did he really think that there would be no blasts in the future?

I would like to give him benefit of doubt, but it is difficult to ignore the political agenda. Had PTI been in power, he would have insisted on hosting the final/tournament in Pakistan irrespective of the blasts, because 'we can't let the terrorists win' and this act would 'clean bowl' the terrorists.

He knows that PML-N would use this as a talking point in their next election campaign, and he is clearly not happy with it.

As far as his U-turn is concerned, that's his second nature.

Correction: After revisiting the old thread and seeing his supporters take shots at people who criticized him for taking this U-turn, I checked the dates and realized that he made the original statement a day AFTER the blast in Lahore, which means that his supporters were criticizing others for not having the ability to read when they themselves made a comical error by not realizing that made the statement on Feb 14 while the blast happened in Feb 13.

Clearly no benefit of doubt now. Another pathetic u-turn.

 

[Sherlock]

I hold no confidence that nothing will happen in Lahore. It's just an amazing gamble that I wouldn't ever envisage taking if I were the organiser.

 

[SL_Fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No one wants int cricket to return to Pak more than me. But staging the PSL final in Lahore carries huge risks with no benefit at all.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/836432476075671553">February 28, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[SL_Fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A match played under a tight security ring around the stadium will exaggerate Pak's security issue <a href="https://t.co/08D7d5Z7rm">https://t.co/08D7d5Z7rm</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/836433993339908097">February 28, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[kingusama92]

A few days ago he was talking about bringing a full PSL season to Pakistan.

It shows a complete lack of foresight and how inefficient he is as a politician.

Anyone with common sense was stating it's a poor idea BEFORE the attacks occurred. I'm surprised a politician doesn't appreciate these risks and needs two blasts to knock sense into him.

Most PAK politicians are dim from what I've noticed but looks like Imran has started to drop to their level too in recent years. Just goes with the flow.

 

[SL_Fan]

PTI submits resolution in Punjab Assembly against PSL final in Lahore


Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has submitted a resolution in Punjab Assembly to stop scheduled final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Lahore, ARY News reported.

Shahneela Roth, a minority member of Punjab Assembly affiliated with PTI, has submitted the resolution at the assembly’s secretiariat.

The resolution says, “Thousands will attend the final of the PSL including the foreign citizens. Any untoward incident during the match will make the country a laughing stock in the world.”

The government of Punjab after a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday had given its nod for holding the showcase match of the cricket league in Lahore.

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah also told ARY News that the meeting, after hours of deliberation, decided to hold the PSL final in Lahore.

The Punjab administration is taking all measures necessary to hold the final in the city and has assured players about the security arrangements in and outside the Gaddafi Stadium.

Link

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Things were different before and after Terrorist attacks in Lahore.. those statements from Kaptaan happened before the twin attacks took place

No he said that after the blast take place.. If we look into the context of how he meant it was..

"When the Sri Lanka cricket team was attacked in Lahore in 2009, a global perception developed that Pakistan is an unsafe country.
"If it were up to me, I'd have the entire PSL take place in Pakistan," the former cricket champion added.

After that no cricket in Pakistan, Had he been elected instead of Nawaz Sharif in 2012-13 he would have fixed this by now and would have had the entire PSL take place in Pakistan

 

[DRsohail]

hahahaha yeah! Just a few days ago he was going on an endless rant how he would hold not just the final but the entire psl in the country!

I can't believe he's real! What is he on? I mean.. It's getting embarrassing now.
[mention=131701]mamoon[/mention]

series of blast had not started at that time and you have to listen his entire interview to in the cotext he was talking about..

 

[shariqnoor]

in essence he's right but then again there hasn't been any cricket in Pakistan for roughly the past 10 years too. Even if the security situation becomes normal in Pakistan, a blast then would also end cricket in Pakistan again for the next 10 years. I just want to understand at what point do you say "we're ready for international cricket"?

 

[Mamoon]

series of blast had not started at that time and you have to listen his entire interview to in the cotext he was talking about..

He made the original statement AFTER the major blast in Lahore on February 13. Please refer to the other Imran thread. His U-turn wouldn't have been a problem had he made the original statement BEFORE the blast.

 

[Mamoon]

A few days ago he was talking about bringing a full PSL season to Pakistan.

It shows a complete lack of foresight and how inefficient he is as a politician.

Anyone with common sense was stating it's a poor idea BEFORE the attacks occurred. I'm surprised a politician doesn't appreciate these risks and needs two blasts to knock sense into him.

Most PAK politicians are dim from what I've noticed but looks like Imran has started to drop to their level too in recent years. Just goes with the flow.

Actually, he made the statement after the major blast in Lahore, not before.

 

[DRsohail]

its not about exposing each other it about right decision.....

 

[DRsohail]

He made the original statement AFTER the major blast in Lahore on February 13. Please refer to the other Imran thread. His U-turn wouldn't have been a problem had he made the original statement BEFORE the blast.

i think the interview was a recorded one????

 

[Mamoon]

i think the interview was a recorded one????

No, he spoke to the media a day after the attack.

 

[SL_Fan]

Stick to cricket side of things pls. No politics.

 

[Anik Sharma]

Because some days ago there were no terrorist attacks in all over Pakistan. And in last few days 2 terrorist attacks in Lhr happened, that's why he changed his stance.
What's wrong he said?
According to time , situation there is nothing wrong in changing decisions,What will you do , if something happens in PSL final !!!
Don't make fun of him. He was a cricketer..and now a legend!
Respect his words !

 

[Syed1]

Because some days ago there were no terrorist attacks in all over Pakistan. And in last few days 2 terrorist attacks in Lhr happened, that's why he changed his stance.
What's wrong he said?
According to time , situation there is nothing wrong in changing decisions,What will you do , if something happens in PSL final !!!
Don't make fun of him. He was a cricketer..and now a legend!
Respect his words !

Sir this hatred is not towards Imran because he is a past cricketer or legend, it is because he has challenged the status quo of Pakistani politics and has dared to stare in the eyes of the corrupt looters and plunderers of this country.

This has drawn the ire of people who directly benefit from those corrupt politicians.

 

[MenInG]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman will not watch Pakistan Super League (PSL) final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the party’s spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday.

The PSL final is scheduled to be held in Lahore on March 5.

Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Fawad explained Imran Khan’s position on the issue, saying Imran Khan had not opposed holding of PSL in Pakistan but had merely expressed his concerns regarding terrorism.

He said that the international cricket could not return to Pakistan by holding a single match of the league in Lahore by “imposing curfew”.

On the issue of military courts, the PTI spokesman said that all the political parties have agreed on providing extension to the military courts in the country, adding that there is no justification of All Parties Conference called by PPP.

PTI will not attend the all parties conference, he added.

https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2017/02/imran-khan-to-skip-psl-final-spokesman/

 

[syed abbas]

Not surprised.This was expected from a pathetic leader.IK trying his best to politicise the issue.

 

[TahirFan]

There is far too much negativity in Pakistan. People should visualize that the final in Pakistan will be a success. A successful final will lead to other international games

 

[MenInG]

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/201...out-for-imran-khan-enclosure-says-imran-khan/

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former Test captain Imran Khan wants PCB to give out free tickets for the enclosure named after him at the Qaddafi stadium.

He further says that a ticket worth Rs. 12000 is too expensive for an enclosure and it isn’t fair.

PTI spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry confirmed the news saying that the PSL final has been turned into an elitist event.

PSL final is scheduled to be held between Quetta Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi amid stringent security measures at the Qadaffi stadium Lahore on Sunday, the 5th of March

 

[aukhan]

Sethi will get all the praise after the PSL final which will hurt this clown's ego.

 

[Mamoon]

I think Khan saab should keep quiet on this matter. As a political leader with millions of followers, he publicly condemned the idea of hosting the final in Lahore, and now he wants a say in how things should be run. Also, good to hear that he hasn't been invited by the PCB to watch the final. No political agendas and 'Go Nawaz Go' chants should be allowed to spoil the final.

 

[Syed1]

I think Khan saab should keep quiet on this matter. As a political leader with millions of followers, he publicly condemned the idea of hosting the final in Lahore, and now he wants a say in how things should be run. Also, good to hear that he hasn't been invited by the PCB to watch the final. No political agendas and 'Go Nawaz Go' chants should be allowed to spoil the final.

If no political chants should be allowed then how does it explain that there was an immediate paucity of tickets since all the general admission tickets were given to PML-N workers so that they can chant in Nawaz's favour once he makes his appearance. It was all over the news a couple of days back.

Perhaps that part got filtered out in the Noora News you follow.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

He is correct,12000 is too much for a ticket but it can't be free.

 

[Mamoon]

If no political chants should be allowed then how does it explain that there was an immediate paucity of tickets since all the general admission tickets were given to PML-N workers so that they can chant in Nawaz's favour once he makes his appearance. It was all over the news a couple of days back.

Perhaps that part got filtered out in the Noora News you follow.

All political chants should be banned, but I am focusing on PTI junoonis because they make the most noise, and bring the slogans to inappropriate places. Quiet a few of the Junoonis were escorted out of the Dubai Stadium at the start of the PSL as well.

However, that was a general comment. Now to address the issue you raised, when Nawaz makes an appearance, his supporters have every right to cheer and chant for him. However, they should not be allowed to shout anti-PTI stuff. Anyone doing so should be dealt with sternly.

Similarly, if Khan saab would have been there, his supporters should have been allowed to chant for him, but the junoonis among them who intend to chant 'Go Nawaz Go' and will come to the stadium with red and green paint on their faces and PTI flags in their hands should also be dealt with.

In short, cheer for your leader (be it Nawaz or Imran), but don't target the opposition.

 

[s.h.a.k]

Not every ticket is 12,000 rupees. Every stand has its own rate. 12,000 rupees is obviously the stand and seats which are premium. It's like that everywhere in the world. Ticket prices are ranging from 500-12000 so don't know why this Imran is moaning. He is trying his best to sabotage the PSL final. Shame on him.

 

[Syed1]

Not every ticket is 12,000 rupees. Every stand has its own rate. 12,000 rupees is obviously the stand and seats which are premium. It's like that everywhere in the world. Ticket prices are ranging from 500-12000 so don't know why this Imran is moaning. He is trying his best to sabotage the PSL final. Shame on him.

12k is the price for tickets in the "IMRAN KHAN" enclosure and IK's comments were specifically about his enclosure. "This" Imran is a living legend of Pakistan cricket and the only captain who has won you a WC. His services for Pakistan far outweigh the services of Nawaz Sharif. Have some respect son.

 

[Mamoon]

12k is the price for tickets in the "IMRAN KHAN" enclosure and IK's comments were specifically about his enclosure. "This" Imran is a living legend of Pakistan cricket and the only captain who has won you a WC. His services for Pakistan far outweigh the services of Nawaz Sharif. Have some respect son.

The stand has been named in his honour, he doesn't own it. It's a Premium Enclosure and thus, the tickets are expensive. That is how it works. A lot has been spent in arranging the final in Lahore, so the cost needs to be recovered as well. They can't just give free tickets to the Premium Enclosure because Khan saab said so, who obviously lacks the capacity to think these things through and continues to shoot from the hip.

 

[Syed1]

The stand has been named in his honour, he doesn't own it. It's a Premium Enclosure and thus, the tickets are expensive. That is how it works. A lot has been spent in arranging the final in Lahore, so the cost needs to be recovered as well. They can't just give free tickets to the Premium Enclosure because Khan saab said so, who obviously lacks the capacity to think these things through and continues to shoot from the hip.

That's a trait he learnt from the best - His excellency Nawaz Sharif



I hope the people sitting around Nawaz keep an eye out for their belongings, ol' wazo has a habit of stealing things.

 

[Mamoon]

That's a trait he learnt from the best - His excellency Nawaz Sharif



I hope the people sitting around Nawaz keep an eye out for their belongings, ol' wazo has a habit of stealing things.

Good job on changing the topic after your argument was comfortably negated.

 

[Manager101]

12k is the price for tickets in the "IMRAN KHAN" enclosure and IK's comments were specifically about his enclosure. "This" Imran is a living legend of Pakistan cricket and the only captain who has won you a WC. His services for Pakistan far outweigh the services of Nawaz Sharif. Have some respect son.

To be honest, the ticket prices are shocking considering the income of majority in Pakistan. Only 2% people in Pakistan can pay the range of Rs. 4000, 8000 and 12000 for a cricket match, hence, if the stadium capacity is 25000 then only 500 seats should have be reserved for that "Richy Rich" range, the remaining 24500 seats should have been for Rs.500 to Rs.2500 max.

Alas !! this isn't the case.

 

[WebGuru]

I think Khan saab should keep quiet on this matter. As a political leader with millions of followers, he publicly condemned the idea of hosting the final in Lahore, and now he wants a say in how things should be run. Also, good to hear that he hasn't been invited by the PCB to watch the final. No political agendas and 'Go Nawaz Go' chants should be allowed to spoil the final.

I guess you missed the news PCB Chairman Shehryar Khan sent the invitation to Imran Khan for PSL final tomorrow but he apologized because of his schedule and sent his best wishes for the final. Remember Imran came to watch Pak vs Zim ODI in Lahore with CM KP and that invitation was also from Shehryar Khan not Sethi. Sethi and Imran don't like each other but Shehryan Khan mantain a very good relationship with Imran.

I respect your opinion but lets if you are going to criticize PMLN/Govt too because going by the look this PSL Final is going to turn into a mini PMLN jalsa with their leaders photos and Anti-Imran/PTI chants in the stands. I personally know a PMLN leader who distributed more thn a 100 tickets in PMLN supporters and Maryam also made sure all the members of PMLN Social Media teams are given the tickets.

 

[WebGuru]

Not every ticket is 12,000 rupees. Every stand has its own rate. 12,000 rupees is obviously the stand and seats which are premium. It's like that everywhere in the world. Ticket prices are ranging from 500-12000 so don't know why this Imran is moaning. He is trying his best to sabotage the PSL final. Shame on him.

The stand has been named in his honour, he doesn't own it. It's a Premium Enclosure and thus, the tickets are expensive. That is how it works. A lot has been spent in arranging the final in Lahore, so the cost needs to be recovered as well. They can't just give free tickets to the Premium Enclosure because Khan saab said so, who obviously lacks the capacity to think these things through and continues to shoot from the hip.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said he wished all tickets for seats in an enclosure named after him at the Gaddafi Stadium would be free for fans hoping to experience the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1318384/t...afi-stadium-should-be-free-for-fans-pti-chief

Wished is the keyword here our media is known to add masala into everything and post statements online without context to get more views.

 

[Syed1]

Good job on changing the topic after your argument was comfortably negated.

That's something I learned from you.

 

[Syed1]

I expect [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] to run away after WebGuru's entry in this thread.

 

[shane]

It's fascinating that the majority of Pakistanis (I assume) on this forum seem to be against the match taking place in Lahore. I know that many of the posters do not actually live there, but I wonder what the majority of Pakistanis actually think about it i.e. do people in the country actually think the match should happen there, or is it just the PCB?

In any event, Imran is right. Hosting a domestic cricket match with armed guards is really only an advertisement for how UNSAFE the country is.

 

[Mamoon]

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said he wished all tickets for seats in an enclosure named after him at the Gaddafi Stadium would be free for fans hoping to experience the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1318384/t...afi-stadium-should-be-free-for-fans-pti-chief

Wished is the keyword here our media is known to add masala into everything and post statements online without context to get more views.

I don't know why you quoted my post because I didn't say anything different. I just explained why his suggestion/statement/point/wish etc. etc. is wrong. You can call it a wish or whatever but it doesn't change the context of the statement. I don't agree with s.h.a.k that his sabotaging the final; yes he is not happy due to political reasons but sabotage is a strong word to use.

 

[Mamoon]

I guess you missed the news PCB Chairman Shehryar Khan sent the invitation to Imran Khan for PSL final tomorrow but he apologized because of his schedule and sent his best wishes for the final. Remember Imran came to watch Pak vs Zim ODI in Lahore with CM KP and that invitation was also from Shehryar Khan not Sethi. Sethi and Imran don't like each other but Shehryan Khan mantain a very good relationship with Imran.

I respect your opinion but lets if you are going to criticize PMLN/Govt too because going by the look this PSL Final is going to turn into a mini PMLN jalsa with their leaders photos and Anti-Imran/PTI chants in the stands. I personally know a PMLN leader who distributed more thn a 100 tickets in PMLN supporters and Maryam also made sure all the members of PMLN Social Media teams are given the tickets.

Yes I didn't have the time to follow the news today. It is great on Shahryar Khan's part to invite him, but it is not surprising that he has declined. He is clearly not happy because he knows that it will make Sethi look good and PML-N will use it as a talking point in the next election campaign.

As far as PML-N supporters going to the stadium with anti-PTI slogans and Princess Maryam giving free tickets to their workers is concerned, it is pathetic and completely unjustified.

 

[Pakpak]

I disagree with Imran here about his constant negative statements everyday. Make a statement once that's it. However saying that there is NO doubt PMLN have politicized it themselves but giving away tickets to their supporters. That is a farce in itself.

 

[moghul]

Sorry Kaptaan, though I'm your supporter but don;t agree with this.

We don;t need any negative comments, only positive.

Yes, any incidence would be bad but without taking small steps like PSL final at Lahore, cricket will never return to Pakistan.

 

[spade]

Is imran khan really that stupid? I mean there is nothing else to say.

 

[MenInG]

Timepass is the place for "deep" political discussions

 

[Muhammad10]

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