Leaked tape hints at Imran’s alleged ‘patch-up’ efforts with Zardari

[MenInG]

An audio recording of an alleged telephonic conversation between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari and property tycoon Malik Riaz was widely reported by the electronic media and shared on social media on Saturday, where the latter could be heard telling Mr Zardari that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was desperate for a “patch-up” with him.

The leaked audio recording — in which the voices were believed by many to be of Mr Zardari and Mr Riaz — came to the fore two days after Mr Khan abruptly ended a planned anti-government sit-in in Islamabad amid speculation of behind-the-scenes contacts between him and the establishment.

Though the PTI immediately declared the audio “fake”, the PPP leadership remained non-committal, while a number of party leaders said it “seemed genuine”.

In the almost 32-second conversation, the date and time of which is not confirmed, Mr Riaz can be heard telling Mr Zardari that Mr Khan had been sending him messages asking him to help “patch up” with the PPP.

“Today, he (Imran Khan) has sent too many messages,” the voice believed to be of Mr Riaz told the former president, who in response says: “It is impossible now.”

“It’s okay. I just wanted to bring this into your notice,” said Mr Riaz’s alleged voice.

When contacted, a number of senior PPP leaders said they were not aware of the timing of the purported phone call, but they could confirm that Malik Riaz had been playing the role of a mediator after submission of the no-confidence resolution against Imran Khan in the National Assembly by the then opposition parties.

Another PPP leader, while claiming that the alleged audio seemed genuine, questioned who was tapping the telephones of the former president. He said it was a serious matter and should be probed.

Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz during his address at a public meeting in Bahawalpur also referred to the leaked conversation and claimed it had been proved how Imran Khan was begging for a deal.

On the other hand, PTI spokesman Dr Shahbaz Gill through his Twitter handle termed the audio recording a “lie” and “far from reality”.

“A businessman and an opponent of Imran Khan are talking about things that have nothing to do with reality. Imran Khan does not require an NRO. Instead, all these people kept seeking an NRO (from Imran) which they didn’t get,” tweeted Mr Gill minutes after the alleged conversation surfaced. He further added: “This story is a lie…. at least, a strong script should have been written.”

Until the filing of this report, there was no official word from Malik Riaz over the development.

Published in Dawn, May 29th, 2022

 

[Major]

[MENTION=145403]Extra_Cover[/MENTION] just yesterday was arguing that imran would never shake hands with such people in that shame thread about zardari and nawaz..

This guy will do anything for power. He went begging to zardari and malik riaz. Malik riaz used to send people to his jalsas one time aswell.

 

[DRsohail]

Audio leaked by them ,Zardari and MR talking, on Geo news channel lol. And few posters are happy that Khan talked to their lord. Aurat card, mazhab card ,tosha khan card and now this. Nothing is working for the group of thugs, [MENTION=1269]Bewal Express[/MENTION] [MENTION=156349]Hextro[/MENTION].

 

[IAJ]

[MENTION=145403]Extra_Cover[/MENTION] just yesterday was arguing that imran would never shake hands with such people in that shame thread about zardari and nawaz..

This guy will do anything for power. He went begging to zardari and malik riaz. Malik riaz used to send people to his jalsas one time aswell.

Hold your horses. Let's see how this 'story' pan out the next couple of days when all the involved have had a say on it. Usually all these lame attempts of this Imported company have backfired, and this one will too surely. Mazeed sabr kar.

 

[DRsohail]

Hold your horses. Let's see how this 'story' pan out the next couple of days when all the involved have had a say on it. Usually all these lame attempts of this Imported company have backfired, and this one will too surely. Mazeed sabr kar.

Hhahah sometimes desperation take the worst out from you and that is exactly the case with them.

 

[Major]

At the end of the day, Imran came crawling to Zardari :az

Imran and malik riaz working together is no secret they have done so before.

It just shows for power, imran will do anything. Sheikh rasheed u turn is an example

 

[Major]

Audio leaked by them ,Zardari and MR talking, on Geo news channel lol. And few posters are happy that Khan talked to their lord. Aurat card, mazhab card ,tosha khan card and now this. Nothing is working for the group of thugs, [MENTION=1269]Bewal Express[/MENTION] [MENTION=156349]Hextro[/MENTION].

Apprently, he is also khans lord aswell.

Oh how the tables have turned

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The audio tape that surfaced recently exposes Imran Khan’s hypocrisy & double standards. Contrary to his claims, he sought NRO to save himself & his govt. The fake story of foreign conspiracy was manufactured after all his efforts failed. His lies stand exposed.</p>— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1530816429267767296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[Kianig89]

Another attempt to malign IK, the mafia knows IK popularity is unparallel now henceforth these low level antics

 

[DRsohail]

Apprently, he is also khans lord aswell.

Oh how the tables have turned

I don't want to argue with criminals .sorry.

 

[DRsohail]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The audio tape that surfaced recently exposes Imran Khan’s hypocrisy & double standards. Contrary to his claims, he sought NRO to save himself & his govt. The fake story of foreign conspiracy was manufactured after all his efforts failed. His lies stand exposed.</p>— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1530816429267767296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hahaha so drama revealing its plot in one day.

 

[Major]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The audio tape that surfaced recently exposes Imran Khan’s hypocrisy & double standards. Contrary to his claims, he sought NRO to save himself & his govt. The fake story of foreign conspiracy was manufactured after all his efforts failed. His lies stand exposed.</p>— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1530816429267767296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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As pm he needs to not indulge in such topics. He needs to stay relevent to whats happening in country and not play politicd.

Or else shebaz would come out as another trump and imran..

 

[MenInG]

As pm he needs to not indulge in such topics. He needs to stay relevent to whats happening in country and not play politicd.

Or else shebaz would come out as another trump and imran..

Remember his background.

Also what proof do we have about the authenticity of these recordings?

 

[Technics 1210]

Alleged, not proven. Audio recordings can easily be faked.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Remember his background.

Also what proof do we have about the authenticity of these recordings?

It's certainly sounds like their voices.

The other option is that ISI are involved but that is worse for Imran than the tape being real.

 

[MenInG]

It's certainly sounds like their voices.

The other option is that ISI are involved but that is worse for Imran than the tape being real.

Do you know the number of people in Pakistan who can imitate IK's voice?

 

[MenInG]

Alleged, not proven. Audio recordings can easily be faked.

As Major pointed out in another thread, people in Pakistan do not now the difference between being investigated and proven guilty.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Do you know the number of people in Pakistan who can imitate IK's voice?

It was a convo between Zardari and Malik Riaz.

The convo is 100% real. If perhaps you think MR is making it up then that could be true.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

At the end of the day, Imran came crawling to Zardari :az

Imran and malik riaz working together is no secret they have done so before.

It just shows for power, imran will do anything. Sheikh rasheed u turn is an example

Zardari has reached out to Imran a few times prior to no confidence motion.

Many of the PTI inside team were open to a negotiation of sorts, but they argue Imran was living in cuckoo land thinking that he could smash everyone and hang onto power.

Based on my previous interactions with PTI politicians I do think this audio is real....but its not a big deal as opponents are making out.

Trying to find common grounds and deals is acceptable in politics, Imrans team should explore every opportunity. I thought Bilawal's recent UN press conference indicated that there was some talks between PTI and PPP behind the scenes.

Completely normal.... It's only opponents or cult followers who will find it a big deal.

 

[IMMY69]

This is the exact reason why the crooks should be behind bars.

People who fall for it are either imbeciles or are just as crooked.

 

[Extra_Cover]

[MENTION=145403]Extra_Cover[/MENTION] just yesterday was arguing that imran would never shake hands with such people in that shame thread about zardari and nawaz..

This guy will do anything for power. He went begging to zardari and malik riaz. Malik riaz used to send people to his jalsas one time aswell.

Hold your horses mate. You are coming across as someone who believes in Reham Khan book as well. Don't stoop to such low levels.

Just a piece of advice don't become judge, jury and executioner all on a 30 second clip.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

This is the exact reason why the crooks should be behind bars.

People who fall for it are either imbeciles or are just as crooked.

Which part don't you believe? I.e do you think the clip is out of context, voiced by impressionists, completely made up in a lab or that MR didnt have authority to negotiate on behalf of PTI?

 

[Major]

Zardari has reached out to Imran a few times prior to no confidence motion.

Many of the PTI inside team were open to a negotiation of sorts, but they argue Imran was living in cuckoo land thinking that he could smash everyone and hang onto power.

Based on my previous interactions with PTI politicians I do think this audio is real....but its not a big deal as opponents are making out.

Trying to find common grounds and deals is acceptable in politics, Imrans team should explore every opportunity. I thought Bilawal's recent UN press conference indicated that there was some talks between PTI and PPP behind the scenes.

Completely normal.... It's only opponents or cult followers who will find it a big deal.

I completely agree eith you. In politics, this is all normal.

But its the cult followrs who post around here saying that imran would never talk to zardari. They even made a shame thread on zardari and nawaz for working together as thry used to hurl abuses, while at the same timr forgettibg that fawad chaudry used to make fun of pti.

One has to stoop to their level to show them the lies they believe in

 

[Kriketer]

Haha who would believe such scripted joke and Crime Minister posting about it without verification?....Ah yes the chuurs and dakooz of this country. Why don't they learn that each time these clowns do some sort of comedy, it only fires back

 

[Extra_Cover]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The audio tape that surfaced recently exposes Imran Khan’s hypocrisy & double standards. Contrary to his claims, he sought NRO to save himself & his govt. The fake story of foreign conspiracy was manufactured after all his efforts failed. His lies stand exposed.</p>— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1530816429267767296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Irony is a word that fits here perfectly.

On Imran our new PM is passing a verdict over his hypocrisy on a 30 second audio clip that is yet to be authenticated.

Whilst our PM is still escaping justice and in fact leading the country when he has Rs 16bn corruption cases which are said to be water tight. A criminal calling out hypocrisy what an irony.

 

[IMMY69]

Which part don't you believe? I.e do you think the clip is out of context, voiced by impressionists, completely made up in a lab or that MR didnt have authority to negotiate on behalf of PTI?

I tend to believe the following,

“A businessman and an opponent of Imran Khan are talking about things that have nothing to do with reality. Imran Khan does not require an NRO. Instead, all these people kept seeking an NRO (from Imran) which they didn’t get,” tweeted Mr Gill minutes after the alleged conversation surfaced. He further added: “This story is a lie…. at least, a strong script should have been written.”

It made absolutely zero sense for IK to reach out to Zardari.

What is happening now is typical of these crooks.
They're cornered rats and will do anything to save their skins.

 

[IMMY69]

Political parties of different countries usually have back channels and discuss matters with each other.
In Pakistan is a political party vs the mafia, a gang of crooks and murderers.

The line was drawn a long time ago

 

[Bewal Express]

Audio leaked by them ,Zardari and MR talking, on Geo news channel lol. And few posters are happy that Khan talked to their lord. Aurat card, mazhab card ,tosha khan card and now this. Nothing is working for the group of thugs, [MENTION=1269]Bewal Express[/MENTION] [MENTION=156349]Hextro[/MENTION].

They are getting desperate everyday. This is just rubbish.

 

[Bewal Express]

I completely agree eith you. In politics, this is all normal.

But its the cult followrs who post around here saying that imran would never talk to zardari. They even made a shame thread on zardari and nawaz for working together as thry used to hurl abuses, while at the same timr forgettibg that fawad chaudry used to make fun of pti.

One has to stoop to their level to show them the lies they believe in

He wouldn't, rest assured. To IK, AZ and NS are the same person. The desperation is palpable

 

[Bewal Express]

I completely agree eith you. In politics, this is all normal.

But its the cult followrs who post around here saying that imran would never talk to zardari. They even made a shame thread on zardari and nawaz for working together as thry used to hurl abuses, while at the same timr forgettibg that fawad chaudry used to make fun of pti.

One has to stoop to their level to show them the lies they believe in

You know this is called a diversion- petrol prices have gone up and will go up and up again. As they have no policy except to loot and clear cases, this pathetic script is used. And btw surely AZ is annoyed that his calls are being recorded unless this was part of the plan.

 

[Major]

He wouldn't, rest assured. To IK, AZ and NS are the same person. The desperation is palpable

Malik riaz and khan working together is quite old. Pre 2020 i remember they used to take bahria town workers forcefully to jalsas of pti to make up the numbers. I know this cause of one of my ubcle who was labourer in bahria town who would forcefully be made to attend these jalsas or else their absences would result in pay cut

 

[Xoib]

My question for major n co if you get an audio clip where Asad umer and Imran Khan are talking with Asad Umer telling IK that Zardari is approaching him to ask IK to give him NRO would you believe blindly or would you wait to get it verified first what is the proof Malik Riaz and Zardari deliberately did not leak this clip just to implicate IK there should be some verifiable p proofs that IK approached MR.

 

[amax]

such back channels contact are common among all stake holders including establishment everywhere. I mean at the end of the day all are Pakistanis , its not like you are dealing with conquered enemy country and want to burn city and create a tower of heads as a sign of victory.Usually every major step has degree of consensus through back channel diplomacy, specially when county is heading toward economic crisis and quick patch up is actually a necessity.

 

[Bewal Express]

Malik riaz and khan working together is quite old. Pre 2020 i remember they used to take bahria town workers forcefully to jalsas of pti to make up the numbers. I know this cause of one of my ubcle who was labourer in bahria town who would forcefully be made to attend these jalsas or else their absences would result in pay cut

So it wasn't Pasha that took workers to PTI rallies,it was MR. Such is the stupidity of you guys

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I tend to believe the following,

“A businessman and an opponent of Imran Khan are talking about things that have nothing to do with reality. Imran Khan does not require an NRO. Instead, all these people kept seeking an NRO (from Imran) which they didn’t get,” tweeted Mr Gill minutes after the alleged conversation surfaced. He further added: “This story is a lie…. at least, a strong script should have been written.”

It made absolutely zero sense for IK to reach out to Zardari.

What is happening now is typical of these crooks.
They're cornered rats and will do anything to save their skins.

There was no mention of NRO in the recording.

It could be that Malik Riaz and Zardari scripted the thing.

But bear in mind Imran is a human and not a saint. People who follow certain religious scholars fall into a trap where they believe that the scholars are infallible, when the scholar eventually makes a human error they either go into denial or lose all hope.

Imran has and will make many errors in the future.

 

[Bewal Express]

There was no mention of NRO in the recording.

It could be that Malik Riaz and Zardari scripted the thing.

But bear in mind Imran is a human and not a saint. People who follow certain religious scholars fall into a trap where they believe that the scholars are infallible, when the scholar eventually makes a human error they either go into denial or lose all hope.

Imran has and will make many errors in the future.

This is just nonsense that makes no sense and you have to look at the timing and you see why it's released.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

This is just nonsense that makes no sense and you have to look at the timing and you see why it's released.

Things always get released for 'timing'

Imran is also openly 'timing' the release of information isn't he.

Such is life in the dirty world of politics.

 

[IMMY69]

There was no mention of NRO in the recording.

It could be that Malik Riaz and Zardari scripted the thing.

But bear in mind Imran is a human and not a saint. People who follow certain religious scholars fall into a trap where they believe that the scholars are infallible, when the scholar eventually makes a human error they either go into denial or lose all hope.

Imran has and will make many errors in the future.

and I am the first one to admit that Imran made mistakes.
He'll continue to do so in or out of power.

IK is not the final solution, he was just the beginning of a long road that could lead to change.
It has to start somewhere.

 

[Bewal Express]

Things always get released for 'timing'

Imran is also openly 'timing' the release of information isn't he.

Such is life in the dirty world of politics.

But the problem is simple one- nowhere is IK on the tape or or an evidence that he asked for anything.

 

[PakPremi]

It only mentions Khan, not necessarily Imran Khan. Also, Riaz Khan is in bed with Zardari and Sharifs as that allows him to flourish his corrupted ways u challanged. Same way Aleem is a budy with the corrupt leaders now.

 

[Mamoon]

It only mentions Khan, not necessarily Imran Khan. Also, Riaz Khan is in bed with Zardari and Sharifs as that allows him to flourish his corrupted ways u challanged. Same way Aleem is a budy with the corrupt leaders now.

Yes, they were referring to Salman Khan.

 

[Mamoon]

Cult-followers are saying that this is fake/doctored. Well what else would they say?

The running captain is making it more and more difficult for them to defend him. They had a time explaining why he ran away from his jalsa after 1 day and left his supporters are hanging, and now this.

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

Cult-followers are saying that this is fake/doctored. Well what else would they say?

The running captain is making it more and more difficult for them to defend him. They had a time explaining why he ran away from his jalsa after 1 day and left his supporters are hanging, and now this.

I don’t hear IMRAN khan speaking tbh

 

[offstump]

Anyone who believes this outright and jumps to a conclusion needs to check their intelligence. It’s laughable reading some of the posts above by PDM die hards. An audio recording discussing the alleged doings of a third person who isn’t even participating in the conversation is somehow being heralded as a blow to Khan and PTI? Some people really need to get their heads examined. This is laughable.

 

[Xoib]

Cult-followers are saying that this is fake/doctored. Well what else would they say?

The running captain is making it more and more difficult for them to defend him. They had a time explaining why he ran away from his jalsa after 1 day and left his supporters are hanging, and now this.

The conversation is between two people one is a political rival the other has an axe to grind IK is no where near the audio tape yet we believe AZ & MR two most corrupt people in nation history are telling the truth and with no intention to hurt IK image with this audio leak.

 

[Bewal Express]

Cult-followers are saying that this is fake/doctored. Well what else would they say?

The running captain is making it more and more difficult for them to defend him. They had a time explaining why he ran away from his jalsa after 1 day and left his supporters are hanging, and now this.

So where is Kaptaan in this conversation. The stupidity of you guys makes the mind boggle. Its akin to me saying to other posters that you actually said something sensible and worthwhile, when we know that isn't possible because you are a liar. We need to have Kaptaan on the tape and i am not talking about the fake ones.

 

[Bewal Express]

The conversation is between two people one is a political rival the other has an axe to grind IK is no where near the audio tape yet we believe AZ & MR two most corrupt people in nation history are telling the truth and with no intention to hurt IK image with this audio leak.

This is just desperate tactics to get anything these days to divert from the disaster they have PK into in 8 weeks.

 

[cric_man]

 

[Colorblind Genius]

This is the exact reason why the crooks should be behind bars.

People who fall for it are either imbeciles or are just as crooked.

“Behind bars” is not the solution anymore.

 

[Extra_Cover]

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Spot on.

 

[IMMY69]

“Behind bars” is not the solution anymore.

There isn't enough rope in the world

 

[Bewal Express]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]
MR is a friend of AZ and NS, what has he said about the audio.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

Next breaking plot-point.

General Bajwa's cook asked to add extra ghee to General Sbs parathas by Imran Khan's cook so he gains weight faster. Intercepted conversation to be played in prime time by Geo and Samaa 24/7 without fail.

 

[Browncaps]

Malik Riaz has said he never had such a conversation.

 

[Kriketer]

Malik Riaz has said he never had such a conversation.

We need PDM fans here to confirm that. Like usual you won't see them commenting anymore. They are hardly visible in such threads where PDM is caught lying and under performing. Must be so embarrassing defending crooks, they keep humiliating their fans with lies

Shehbaz Sharif posting about it right away without any proof tells you the story about this current rubbish government. How can a PM even post about it without fact check is a big joke. Their days are numbered.

 

[MenInG]

ISLAMABAD: Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi has rejected as “totally fake news— planted story and nonsense,” an audiotape allegedly involving Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) supremo Asif Ali Zardari and real estate tycoon Malik Riaz, and also announced to move Supreme Court against the highly controversial Elections (Amendment) Bill 2022 and National Accountability (Second Amendment) Bill 2022 recently passed by the Parliament.

“This is fake news—totally fake. These are all planted stories. This is nonsense and bogus stuff,” he said, addressing a press conference in the federal capital on Sunday.

The television channel, he said, that released this audio, should prove that the audiotape is authentic, he said.

“The onus of responsibility is not on us. The onus is on that very channel—and we all know who that channel belongs to— to prove that this tape is genuine,” he said.

Qureshi slammed what he said was another fake news doing rounds on social media suggesting that he (Qureshi) was snubbed by Chairman PTI Imran Khan. “There is not even a shred of truth in this so-called news,” Qureshi said.

PM Shehbaz says leaked audio clip exposes Imran's 'hypocrisy, double standards'

“Unfortunately, fake news has become a fashion worldwide—it has become a trend across the globe,” the former foreign minister added.

He alleged that National Accountability (Second Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed by the Parliament to directly benefit former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

“The suspects in mega corruption cases, who are bound to provide their money trails—would be no longer bound to do so after the passage of this unacceptable law,” Qureshi said, adding that the bill aimed at providing protection to the ruling elite in mega corruption cases.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2022

 

[Major]

Malik Riaz has said he never had such a conversation.

Why do you think mR would even admit to this?

 

[PetroDollars]

What we were promised by Bajwa - IK leaked videos, allegedly gay ones

What we got, a leaked audio of Zadari coughing his heart out

 

[Bewal Express]

Why do you think mR would even admit to this?

Let's face it you believe anything. Who can forget the fake Ex CJP video which was so bad, that it would take someone particularly stupid to believe it.
As far as this tripe is concerned,Why wouldn't he? Whats he got to lose and he would be helping his business partners, or he could have stayed quiet. He has come out and said its fake. All we hear is talking and one coughing alot but no one cares about his health.

 

[Browncaps]

Why do you think mR would even admit to this?

I am not aware, I never hangout with thieves or their patrons.

 

[Major]

I am not aware, I never hangout with thieves or their patrons.

than dont make statements that he has denied it thus the news aint true

 

[Browncaps]

than dont make statements that he has denied it thus the news aint true

Malik Riaz was accused of being in the audio tape, he has denied that it is him, matter ends there. I absolutely can post his response on the accusation by your beloved liar and traitor channel, Geo.

The ''news'' is definitely not true. Don't dare tell me what to do.

 

[gazza619]

Can somebody plz leak an audio of mine where i am telling my plumber that Jemima Goldsmith is desperate to marry me?

 

[Bewal Express]

than dont make statements that he has denied it thus the news aint true

Has he not denied it. Well Nadeem Malik quoted him on his show and says MR is denying it. Another humiliation for you and badniyaat politics of lies. I would have thought that you would have learnt your lesson after the CJP tapes

 

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Imran Khan denies contacting Malik Riaz for reconciliation with Asif Zardari

PESHAWAR: PTI Chairman Imran Khan Tuesday denied contacting real estate tycoon Malik Riaz for a patch-up with the ex-president and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari.

The PTI chairman's response comes after an audio of a conversation between Riaz and Zardari was leaked, where the businessman could be heard giving the PPP supremo a message reportedly from the PTI chairman.

The audio's date and time have not been confirmed as of yet, but Riaz could be heard saying that Khan has requested him to mediate between the two political leaders.

But while speaking to digital journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's capital today, Khan — who became the first prime minister to be voted out through a no-confidence motion in April — refuted claims of him wanting to patch up with Zardari.

'Lot of pressure'
In response to a question, the ex-premier said whilst in power, there was "a lot of pressure" on his government to accept Isreal as a sovereign state — amid the Abraham Accords.

"We were sent a message that you should think about your country [...] but at this time, I cannot reveal who had sent the message to us," the ousted prime minister said.

Although he refrained from disclosing the names of the people, Khan told journalists that a United States "influenced lobby" wants Muslim states to accept Israel.

The ex-premier's comments come as Israel President Isaac Herzog said that he had had an "amazing experience" while meeting a delegation, mainly comprised of Pakistani expatriates, living in the United States.

But while responding to media queries, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejected the notion of any delegation from Pakistan visiting Israel, stressing that Pakistan's position on the Palestinian issue is clear and there is no change in it.

Rules out return to NA
Moving on, the PTI chairman reiterated that he had not made a deal with anyone and that he had called off the long march on May 26 to avoid bloodshed — as chaos gripped Islamabad.

"I am saying this from the last 26 years: Zardari and PML-N are the same."

On the matter of PTI members of the National Assembly's (MNAs) resignations, Khan said they have resigned from their posts, and there was no need for them to verify their resignations.

National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf had a day earlier summoned PTI lawmakers to verify their resignations from the lower house.

"We had announced in front of the National Assembly's speaker that we have resigned. There is no need for a member to verify their resignation individually [...] the day we come back to the assembly, it will mean that we have accepted this imported government."

geo.tv

 

[cric_man]

apparently this was Nooni strategy to corner MR into giving a statement. MR has since left the country (per Sami Ebrahim).

 

[Bewal Express]

I see [MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION] and [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] have taken quick exit from this thread. Another humiliation, amongst 1000s of humiliations on here.

 

[Major]

I see [MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION] and [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] have taken quick exit from this thread. Another humiliation, amongst 1000s of humiliations on here.

What exit? They tapes are there and offcourse no one is gonna admit its them openly.

You want to argue back and forth just for the sake?

I believe they geniune, you dont, baat khatam

 

[Bewal Express]

What exit? They tapes are there and offcourse no one is gonna admit its them openly.

You want to argue back and forth just for the sake?

I believe they geniune, you dont, baat khatam

Aren't you the guy that believed the CJP tapes and let's face it,you have to have an IQ lower than my shoe size to believe those but even after they proved fake you still believed them.
As far this tape is concerned- no IK on the tape, denied by MR and poorly put together. After those considerations I am sure you will definitely believe its true

 

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