Official Pakistan 2013 General Elections thread

[Badsha]

I hope it's not as bad as it seems then.


BTW, I absolutely HATE Hanif Abbasi!

 

[insaftak]

I am hearing about a seat adjustment with Tehreek Soba Hazara on NA 18 abbotabad. With Ticket gone to Dr. Azhar Jadoon in NA 17. we need to keep Ali Asghar Khan and Co calm. Lets see If Imran Khan can pacify them.

This has a potential to help us Sweep all of Hazara.

 

[insaftak]

Hilarious implementation of Article 62-63 continues

IN sindh one Guy has two wives the Returning Officer of election commission asked him how many nights he spends with them (checking if he does Justice with his wives)

^^

This is not joke. Real story.

LMAO ) ) )

 

[insaftak]

ISLAMABAD: Almost 4,000 out of the 8,000 candidates, whose nomination papers had been scanned and scrutinised by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) till Tuesday, do not pay any income tax and have no National Income Tax (NIT) number.

On the basis of this trend, it is believed that out of the estimated 14,000 candidates who have submitted their nomination papers to take part in the May 11 polls, at least half would be non-taxpayers and tax defaulters.

Sources in the ECP confided to The News that it was very disappointing to find that almost half of those interested to lead the nation in parliament do not pay any tax despite the media’s campaign against tax defaulters and tax evaders.

These sources said that out of the total 8,000 nomination papers scanned till Tuesday morning, around 4,000 candidates do not even have the NTN, which means that they don’t pay any tax. “It means that half of the members of the next parliament and provincial assemblies would be non-taxpayers if not stopped by the ECP from contesting the polls,” one of these sources said.

The ECP sources said the returning officers would be deciding the fate of such candidates on the basis of scrutiny of their nomination papers and the documents attached. It is also said that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) team, which is assisting the ECP in this particular matter, has not been provided all the details and documents of the nomination papers but are only given the ID card number and NTN number, if any, of the candidates.

In the past National Assembly and the present Senate, out of the total 437 members, 305 had not even bothered to file their mandatory tax returns in the year 2011. The number of such violators amongst the members of last provincial assemblies is also believed to be very high.

It is the massive number of these non-filers in parliament that the political parties from both sides of the political divide have been opposing the new nomination paper finalised by the ECP.

Despite making law of mandatory filing of “Return of Income”, 70 percent of parliamentarians (305 out of the present 437) did not file returns in 2011. According to a recent report, such violators of law in the National Assembly and Senate included 67.3% legislators of PML-N and 66.8% MPs belonging to the PPP. The highest percentage of non-filers of tax returns was of ANP with 87.5%.

Amongst the PPP parliamentarians, 87 MNAs out of 125 and 24 Senators of the total 41 did not file tax returns in 2011 and these members include federal ministers and key figures of the PPP.

The PML-N non-filers of tax returns included 62 MNAs out of the total 90 and eight senators of total 14. The PML-Q’s 69% (38 out of 55 parliamentarians) did not file the returns. This included 35 MNAs out of the total 50 and three senators out of total five.

The MQM’s 62.5% (20 out of total 32) parliamentarians did not file returns of income. This included 17 MNAs out of 25 and three senators out of seven. The ANP’s 87.5% (21 out of 24 parliamentarians) did not file returns of income. This included 11 MNAs out of 12 and 10 senators out of 12.

The JUI-F/MMA 86.6% (13 out of 15 parliamentarians) did not file returns of income. This included seven MNAs out of eight and six senators out of seven.

The BNP-A’s four parliamentarians did not file returns of income. The PML-F’s three MNAs out of five did not file returns of income. Amongst the independent members, 79.3% (23 out of 29 parliamentarians) did not file returns of income. This included 16 MNAs out of 17 and seven senators out of 12.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-22008-Half-of-8000-candidates-paid-no-tax-have-no-NTN

 

[justarslan]

LOL Must really hate Salman Ahmad... Have to Say PMLN won this battle

I would not give any credit to Hobbit's party considering they copy the idea of theme song from PTI. Do they have any new ideas for their election campaign?

 

[PetroDollars]

Ali azmat is a Musharraf fan, no way would he sing for ganja same as Atif aslum, ganja must have been running around everywhere trying to get someone to sing for him but they all obviously refused.

 

[waqar_ahmad]

Hilarious implementation of Article 62-63 continues

IN sindh one Guy has two wives the Returning Officer of election commission asked him how many nights he spends with them (checking if he does Justice with his wives)

^^

This is not joke. Real story.

LMAO ) ) )

) too good. I'm just hoping the returning officer didnt ask for any kind of proof

 

[AZ]

I would not give any credit to Hobbit's party considering they copy the idea of theme song from PTI. Do they have any new ideas for their election campaign?

you think a 'election theme song' idea is PTI's creation? please tell me you are not that ignorant.

 

[Badsha]

you think a 'election theme song' idea is PTI's creation? please tell me you are not that ignorant.

He phrased it incorrectly but you know what he meant.



Anyway, is the alliance with JI dead? I hope they don't form an alliance with the ganjas...

 

[youboy]

ECP to include ‘None of the Above’ box in ballot papers

I slamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to include ‘None of the Above’ check box in ballot papers for the upcoming general election.

The decision has been taken during the meeting of the ECP in Islamabad.

According to details, if a voter doesn’t like any candidate in his constituency he will be able to cast vote against all. “After the inclusion of NOTA, the ECP will hold re-election in the constituency where 51 per cent people would vote against all,” sources said.

The sources said that the commission would request for the issuance of an ordinance as a legislation was required for change in the ballot papers.

Moreover, the ECP has also decided to monitor sensitive polling stations from satellite.

It is to mention here that Tahir-ul-Qadri’s Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) was the first party demanded for the NOTA while several groups on social media also ran campaign over the issue.

Analysts say the step would encourage those people who does not vote to any party.

http://www.saach.tv/2013/04/03/ecp-to-include-none-of-the-above-box-in-ballot-papers/

 

[Markhor]

ECP to include ‘None of the Above’ box in ballot papers

Foolish decision by the ECP - if you don't want to vote for any party, then don't vote at all. So tired of people, even here in the UK who moan and groan about the political parties - and brag about how they'll purposely ruin their ballot papers - nobody is forcing you at gunpoint to vote for any party, stay at home and don't bother, there are other people who actually do wish to exercise their right to vote.

 

[Badsha]

Foolish decision by the ECP - if you don't want to vote for any party, then don't vote at all. So tired of people, even here in the UK who moan and groan about the political parties - and brag about how they'll purposely ruin their ballot papers - nobody is forcing you at gunpoint to vote for any party, stay at home and don't bother, there are other people who actually do wish to exercise their right to vote.

Are you serious?

This decision is excellent. A lot of parties (MQM, local khans) force people to vote for them. This way, when they go inside they can just tick the "none of the above" box.

 

[Kianig89]

Foolish decision by the ECP - if you don't want to vote for any party, then don't vote at all. So tired of people, even here in the UK who moan and groan about the political parties - and brag about how they'll purposely ruin their ballot papers - nobody is forcing you at gunpoint to vote for any party, stay at home and don't bother, there are other people who actually do wish to exercise their right to vote.

Yup this none of the above only makes sense if it leads to re-elections i.e. the candidates should be withdrawn/replaced by others. lets say if the person A gets 10,000 votes and B gets 8,000 and None of the Above are 15,000 then what will happen, if B wins then what is the purpose of this None of the above. Ideally in this situation re-election on that seat should be held with the rule that parties have to change their candidate.

 

[0tt0man]

Are you serious?

This decision is excellent. A lot of parties (MQM, local khans) force people to vote for them. This way, when they go inside they can just tick the "none of the above" box.

They could always put an unstamped ballot paper in the box you know.

Stupid decision by the ECP. Not that it would cost anyone but I fail to understand the wisdom behind it.

 

[Markhor]

Are you serious?

This decision is excellent. A lot of parties (MQM, local khans) force people to vote for them. This way, when they go inside they can just tick the "none of the above" box.

Sorry, just a side rant about idiots here in the UK. As for Pakistan, still a poor decision - if you don't want to vote, don't turn up. Regarding your scenario - ballot boxes still get stuffed and rigging can still occur, even if a NOTA choice has been made, then that can still be changed or even disregarded by corrupt officials working at the polling station. This won't stop rigging or forced voting. And this 51% scenario - so a candidate in a re-election will have to try to get a seat on the basis of 49% of the vote ? What kind of an electoral mandate is that ?

 

[zimmz]

I think it's a correct decision. This way at least the turn out will be higher if people can actually go and stamp 'none from above'. In some cases if this option wins then I assume re-election would be needed.
Just throwing in unstamped ballot makes the vote invalid according to existing rules.

 

[waqar goraya]

Shahbaz Sharif aka khadim-e-aala punjab mentions Politics as his profession in one of the nomination papers....)

 

[PakistanPaindabad]

Foolish decision by the ECP - if you don't want to vote for any party, then don't vote at all. So tired of people, even here in the UK who moan and groan about the political parties - and brag about how they'll purposely ruin their ballot papers - nobody is forcing you at gunpoint to vote for any party, stay at home and don't bother, there are other people who actually do wish to exercise their right to vote.

None of the above is required to stop election rigging. Election is rigged because people who dont vote - their votes are then cast in favor of the party or the candidate that is rigging that election..

If they come in and vote for none, that way their ID cant be used to rig the elections...

Its a great tactical move_old

 

[Red Devil]

PTI official press release issued today at lahore says NA125 ticket has been given to mr hamid khan and PP 155 to hafiz farhat, which means i wont be contesting as PTI candidate in both the constituencies

Sarfraz Cheema

WTH. Why haven't Cheema been given a Ticket?????

 

[insaftak]

I support None of the above option. I wouldn't vote for few of PTI's candidates Give voters a choice

 

[insaftak]

Sarfraz Cheema

WTH. Why haven't Cheema been given a Ticket?????

Good.

I have lost all respect for him. Not that I like Hamid Khan... I hate him for other reasons

 

[srh]

None of the above is required to stop election rigging. Election is rigged because people who dont vote - their votes are then cast in favor of the party or the candidate that is rigging that election..

If they come in and vote for none, that way their ID cant be used to rig the elections...

Its a great tactical move_old

This.

 

[amateurdentist]

NA-125 is a very important seat. it is the largest constituency in Lahore populationwise and PTI got a good chance of taking this seat because this seat includes defence nishat colony, Lahore Cantt. Educated middle class, army and elite live here so PTi can win if it gets these people out to vote However i have seen minimal PTI election Activity here while our ex-MNA Khawaja Saad Rafique has visited this are many times and PML-N is probably persuading/bribing as many voters as they can because Ive seen alot PML-N activists and advertisers here.
PTI need to push this silent majority out to vote on election day and they can easily clinch NA-125. I guess same goes for NA-126

 

[Markhor]

None of the above is required to stop election rigging. Election is rigged because people who dont vote - their votes are then cast in favor of the party or the candidate that is rigging that election..

If they come in and vote for none, that way their ID cant be used to rig the elections...

Its a great tactical move_old

Maybe but even people who do to turn up to vote can have their votes manipulated - say a lot of illiterate people require help to vote - then the corrupt officials at the polling station actually help to record that person's vote for some other party, contrary to their intentions.

For example, a blind person or one who cannot read the language of the ballot paper may be told that they have voted for one party when in fact they have been led to vote for another.

Also say if NOTA wins in a seat outright - then a re-election has to be called in a few weeks time at taxpayer's expense. And then if NOTA wins again - then what ? ECP must clarify this.

And by definition why would you want to go to the polling station if you don't want to vote for any of the parties in the first place ?!

It is an utter waste of time for people to be queueing up all day outside the polling station, hot weather, standing up for hours etc. - only for people to go and vote NOTA. Cast your vote for change, don't waste it.

 

[insaftak]

^^

I am willing to use tax payers money for a reelection if it means we get a better candidate to represent us in assemblies.

 

[Markhor]

True but depends on whether ECP are making it mandatory for all parties to change their candidates if NOTA wins in a seat.

 

[Kianig89]

Why aren't the big crocodiles being caught....Ch Nisar degree is approved by HEC.......

 

[insaftak]

Dissappointed with PTI opposing Vote4None option.... Should have supported this!

 

[0tt0man]

You guys seriously think people would wait in queues outside voting centres in intense heat just to put a stamp on the NotA option?
It won't bring any good nor bad. A useless publicity stunt by the ECP.

 

[waqar_ahmad]

^ Agree with this, its a nothing change. ECP needs to focus on other more important issues, such as disqualifying tax evaders and load defaulters.

 

[from_da_lost_dim3nsion]

Rumors are Ch. Nisar and Ishaq Daar had a meeting with Musharaf at Chak Shahzad . Don't know how true.

 

[insaftak]

^^

NRO 2.

Nawaz Sharif, Musharaf and Kiyani Met Saudi King Abdullah a month ago.

 

[from_da_lost_dim3nsion]

^^

NRO 2.

Nawaz Sharif, Musharaf and Kiyani Met Saudi King Abdullah a month ago.

AFAIK - Saudis advised Musharraf against going to pakistan.

 

[waqar_ahmad]

^ If that was the case, why have NS in that meeting?

The media has reported a deal being struck, and PMLN has been quiet about mushy's return. They have not said anything about imposing article 6 on mushy.

 

[zimmz]

Seems all those rumors of Lahore seats were not true.

For example Shafqat Mehmood hasn't got any ticket. Aleem Khan managed to get NA and PA ticket contrary to no ticket at all.

Here is the full list:

 

[zimmz]

Also no ticket for Farooq Amjad Mir :/

 

[GujjarSher]

It is surprising that PML hasn't said much about Musharraf returning... conspiracy?

 

[waqar goraya]

Tehreek-i-Insaf candidates for Lahore seats

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) central parliamentary board has finalised its candidates for 13 National and 21 Provincial assembly seats in Lahore. The decision for selection of candidates for four provincial assembly seats is pending.

The Insaaf Lawyers Forum (ILF), which had conducted party`s intra-party elections spanning over six months, has completely been ignored. The ILF had forwarded its five candidates for general seats and two women lawyers for reserved seats from Lahore but none of them was accommodated by the party board, headed by party chief Imran Khan. PTI intra-party election commissioner ShadabH Jafri, who has been a party worker since 1996, has also been ignored. He had applied for PP147 seat.

According to CPB decisions, Imran Khan will be contesting from NA-122 against PML-N`s Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, against whom he had lost in 2002 elections by a margin of 18,893 votes from the same constituency.

The PTI board selected two NA and six PA seats candidates from amongst the youth. The constituencies are: NA-119, NA-121, PP137, PP140, PP142, PP143, PP155 and PP159.

The PTPs candidates for NA and their PA constituencies: Hamid Zaman (NA-118), MuhammadMadni (NA-119), Dr Yasmin Rashid (NA-120), Barrister Hammad Azhar (NA-121), Imran Khan (NA-122), Mian Hamid Meraj (NA-123), Waleed Iqbal (NA-124), Hamid Khan (NA-125), Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed (NA-126), Abdul Aleem Khan (NA-127), Chaudhry Mansha Sindhu (NA129) and Talib Sindhu (NA-130).

The board has allotted NA-128 constituency to Kholchar brothers Karamat Khokhar, Zaheer Abbas Khokhar and Sarfraz Khokhar and reportedly asked them to unanimously decide one candidate from among themselves.

The PTI`s PA candidates and their constituencies within the parenthesis are: Engineer YasirGillani (PP-137), Mian Mahmood Ahmad (PP-138), Chaudhry Asghar Gujjar (PP-139), Zubair Niazi (PP140), Nawaz Natt (PP-141), Malik Waqar Ahmad (PP-142), Atif Chaudhry (PP-143), Muhammad Yameen Tipu (PP-144), Mian Iftikhar (PP-145), Jamshald Iqbal Cheema (PP-146), Abdul Aleem Khan (PP-147), Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry (PP-148), Mian Akram Usman (PP-149), Sheikh Imtiaz Mahmood (PP-150), Haji Fayyaz (PP-151), Dr Murad Raas (PP-152), Hafiz Farhat Abbas (PP-155), Ahsan Rasheed (PP-156), Hamid Sarwar (PP-157), Tahir Majeed Meo (PP-158) and Malik Nawaz Awan (PP-159).

The decision for party candi-dates for PP-153, PP-154, PP-160 and PP-161 is pending. It is learnt that PTI Lahore president Abdul Aleem Khan has been authorised to finalise candidates for PP-153 and PP-154 as they fall under his NA-127 constituency.

Party officials told Dawn that the PTI board had selected NA and PP seats candidates in a manner that it could ask its two to three NA and four or five PA candidates to withdraw in case of seat adjustment with the Jamaat-i-Islami.

ILF: The Insaaf Lawyers Forum has expressed its strong resentment against the board for ignoring lawyers in the distribution of party tickets. The forum has announced holding protestsall over Punjab.

Itis learnt that the PTI CPB has also ignored intra-party election commissioner Punjab Shadab H Jafri, who worked day in and day out to conduct intra-party elections in a fair and transparent manner.

Mr Jafri is PTPs old guard and has been working for the party since 1996 and had contested general election from PP-147 in 2002 general elections. The party selected PTI Lahore president Abdul Aleem Khan for PP-147 besides NA-127.

It is learnt that the party CPB has also ignored party`s veteran worker Omer Sarfraz Cheema, tsunami change group`s convener Umer Zaheer Meer and another leader Ibrarul Haq.

 

[asifp]

Tehreek-i-Insaf candidates for Lahore seats

I don't know what PTI is doing!. So many people that worked hard for years are being ignored, and people that joined 6 months ago are getting tickets. Don't defeat yourself!

 

[waqar goraya]

I don't know what PTI is doing!. So many people that worked hard for years are being ignored, and people that joined 6 months ago are getting tickets. Don't defeat yourself!

But at the same time they are fulfilling their promise of 25 percent tickets to youth...

I think they have considered the winning capabilities of candidates as well ...As i do see here some influencial people with dodgy past as well..

 

[spinDoc]

@insaftak

Do u know the number of TRK, IK was looking for 1million , last I heard it was around 75000.

 

[Waseem]

I don't know what PTI is doing!. So many people that worked hard for years are being ignored, and people that joined 6 months ago are getting tickets. Don't defeat yourself!

I see where you are coming from but sometimes if you have a candidate who has clean record, is recommended by local body and better winning capability then you are hardly left with any choice. I still think Farooq Amjad Meer, Umar Cheema etc should have got provincial assembly tickets at least.

At the same time, i have seen lot of youngsters being given chances ignoring experienced electables so they have to sacrifice somewhere.

 

[Waseem]

Jamshed Dasti imprisoned for 3 years, got arrested from the court (Left the court crying)

I actually feel sorry for him as he was real representative of poor people and worked for people day and night. Justice served in the end but still sad.

 

[Waseem]

ISF Central President Farrukh Habib will contest election on PTI ticket from NA-83 Faisalabad.
Ticket confirmed.

 

[0tt0man]

Jamshed Dasti imprisoned for 3 years, got arrested from the court (Left the court crying)

I actually feel sorry for him as he was real representative of poor people and worked for people day and night. Justice served in the end but still sad.

I was reading the other day he came on a donkey cart to submit his nomination papers
He got what he deserved in the end. You always pay for cheating or using short-cuts.

I heard Ayaz Amir had his nomination papers rejected as well. Does it mean he can't compete at all or is there a chance?

 

[waqar_ahmad]

^ Depends on why he got the nomination papers rejected. But usually it means you're out.

Reasons for rejection?

 

[asifp]

I was reading the other day he came on a donkey cart to submit his nomination papers
He got what he deserved in the end. You always pay for cheating or using short-cuts.

I heard Ayaz Amir had his nomination papers rejected as well. Does it mean he can't compete at all or is there a chance?

yes, but the degree rule is absurd. Basically we are telling 90% of the people that you cannot be MNA cause life did not give you a chance to get a college decree.

Tax evasion, loan defaulting, utility bills non payment is a crime, but not having a degree, I mean come on.

Most discriminatory law and against basic principles of equality for all.

 

[Red Devil]

I heard Ayaz Amir had his nomination papers rejected as well. Does it mean he can't compete at all or is there a chance?

Yes Ayaz Amir's papers got rejected on some Column that he wrote )

 

[waqar_ahmad]

yes, but the degree rule is absurd. Basically we are telling 90% of the people that you cannot be MNA cause life did not give you a chance to get a college decree.

Tax evasion, loan defaulting, utility bills non payment is a crime, but not having a degree, I mean come on.

Most discriminatory law and against basic principles of equality for all.

Nobody is telling 90% of the people that they cannot be MNAs.

But they are being told that they cant cheat to be MNAs. You can say you dont have a degree and you will be allowed to contest the elections. The problem is that these guys faked their degrees. There is a difference

 

[asifp]

Nobody is telling 90% of the people that they cannot be MNAs.

But they are being told that they cant cheat to be MNAs. You can say you dont have a degree and you will be allowed to contest the elections. The problem is that these guys faked their degrees. There is a difference

I agree with you saying that faking degree is a crime.

All I am saying that law requiring MNAs to have a degree is discriminatory. If this absurd law was not there, there would be no reason to fake degrees.

90% of Pakistan does not have degrees which means they cannot be in the NA.

 

[Red Devil]

Just heard on TV 5 PTI members returned their tickets to the party!

 

[asifp]

I see where you are coming from but sometimes if you have a candidate who has clean record, is recommended by local body and better winning capability then you are hardly left with any choice. I still think Farooq Amjad Meer, Umar Cheema etc should have got provincial assembly tickets at least.

At the same time, i have seen lot of youngsters being given chances ignoring experienced electables so they have to sacrifice somewhere.

But Waseem yaar, Does Imran Khan really need 5 tickets and SMQ and Hashmi need 4. If each of the big shots giveup one of their extra tickets, that can help the situation as well.

Lots of PTI workers are going to be left very disappointed after this process.

 

[Badsha]

To be honest, if someone didn't have the resource to get a degree, I wouldn't want him to be a part of the decision making in this country. Besides, it's not as if they don't have degrees. they are/were lying about it

 

[zimmz]

All I am saying that law requiring MNAs to have a degree is discriminatory. If this absurd law was not there, there would be no reason to fake degrees.

FYI there i no law any more that requires a degree for being MNA. The law was added by Musharaf and taken down in 2010. Still when some law is made, we ought to follow it and not fake through it. Those who did are getting punished and it's fair, irrespective of their social standing, poor or rich (although we still have to see if this current wave of punishment impact the powerful person in noon and PPP or not).

 

[Markhor]

Should ban candidates from standing in more than one constituency - one person - one seat.

 

[Red Devil]

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) candidates from Lahore returned their tickets in protest against the “unjust allotment” of tickets by the party’s central parliamentary board,Express News reported on Thursday.

The candidates who returned the tickets included PTI Lahore chapter president Abdul Aleem Khan and Jamshed Iqbal Cheema.
Aleem Khan was awarded the NA-124 and PP-127 tickets which he returned.
The candidates claimed that they had received tickets for themselves but most of the other party members recommended to the central parliamentary committee were ignored.
They have also announced they will not contest the elections from the PTI.
Gulberg Town President Naveed Chauhan and Aziz Bhatti Town President Haji Sadiq have submitted their written resignations to Aleem Khan over the issue.
The central parliamentary committee will again allot party tickets to candidates in Lahore.
Aleem Khan had earlier recommended candidates [for national and provincial assemblies] from each constituency in Lahore.
Among them were Shoaib Siddiqui, Nazeer Chohan, Nasrullah Mughal, Mian Javed Ali, Irshad Dogar, Zulqarnain Taj, Farrukh Javed Moon, Abdul Rasheed Bhatti, Jamil Asghar Bhatti and Sardar Kamil Umer.
PTI’s central information secretary had said that most of the names recommended by the Lahore chapter were rejected because the party had decided to award tickets on merit.
Most of the candidates were in real estate business and favoured by Aleem Khan for that reason, a party leader seeking anonymity told The Express Tribune.
Following are the names and constituencies of candidates who returned their tickets:
Hamid Sarwar – PP-145
Hamid Mairaj – NA-123
Chaudhry Talib – NA-130
Jamshed Iqbal Cheema – PP-146
Yameen Tipu – PP-144
‘Tickets not allotted yet’
PTI central information secretary Shafqat Mehmood told The Express Tribune that the party has not issued any ticket to candidates in Lahore and only the names have been finalised by the central parliamentary board.
The tickets will be awarded to the selected candidates on April 8, Mehmood added.
He also maintained that Aleem Khan and Cheema were trying to put pressure on the party by using such tactics.

Abdul Aleem Khan should not have gotten the ticket in the first place

 

[zimmz]

Lots of PTI workers are going to be left very disappointed after this process.

There will always be and in all parties.

These disappointed folks should realize that if they are not selected on merit then accept it.
Imagine if IK or SMQ who are more likely to win give there seat to these disappointed one who have little chance to win, PTI will have reduce chances to form a gov.

Besides it's not that IK will keep all the won seats, he can't by law. So after election the disappointed workers will have a chance to contest on the 'maal-e-ghanimat' seats from IK, SMQ. That way they have more chances actually to become MNA or MPA.

 

[waqar_ahmad]

I agree with you saying that faking degree is a crime.

All I am saying that law requiring MNAs to have a degree is discriminatory. If this absurd law was not there, there would be no reason to fake degrees.

90% of Pakistan does not have degrees which means they cannot be in the NA.

The law was absurd, but it was a law. You cant fake it to become legislators, no matter what.

These people are being rightly punished

Next in line, Sh Waqas Akram

 

[the Great Khan]

Just watxhin ary news..lots of hula gula in lahore for pti..peeps not happy ..

 

[waqar_ahmad]

Just watxhin ary news..lots of hula gula in lahore for pti..peeps not happy ..

Who's not happy?

 

[waqar_ahmad]

Ijaz Cheema, another PMLN guy disqualified for fake degree

 

[waqar_ahmad]

Faisal Saleh Hayat and Abid Imam's papers rejected! This is huge!!

 

[Red Devil]

Faisal Saleh Hayat Nomination papers rejected. )


Loving this from ECP )

 

[waqar goraya]

Former N league MNA from Gujranwala Barrister Usman Ibrahim's papers were also rejected yesterday..

 

[waqar goraya]

PTI workers clash over party tickets in Quetta

Workers of the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) clashed with each other at the Quetta Press Club during distribution of party tickets for the upcoming elections in Balochistan.

PTI Balochistan President Qasim Soori was addressing a press conference when his opponents stood up on their seats. Soori’s opponents inside PTI blamed him for awarding tickets to his favourites for the general elections for the national and provincial assemblies in Balochistan.

“Soori was disqualified by court, we do not accept him,” Asif Tareen, a local leader of PTI told Dawn.com.

The PTI workers also exchanged hot words with each other. However, the situation got under control following the involvement of PTI workers who averted a major clash.

Police were called to ensure peace in the aftermath of the clash.

The incident came two days after a PML-N activist, Sakina Mengal, made a failed attempt at self-immolation, also at the Quetta Press Club.

http://dawn.com/2013/04/04/pti-workers-clash-over-party-tickets-in-quetta/

 

[insaftak]

This Election is Fun!!!

Big Powerful Wicket falling all around. Severe Headaches for all leaders including Imran Khan. Tabdeeli Aa Nai Rahi Tabdeel Aa Chuki hai

Sad about Ayaz AMir though!

 

[0tt0man]

They have the right to appeal in front of an ECP tribunal which will surely overturn their disqualification.
I'm not too thrilled tbh.

 

[insaftak]

@ImranKhanPTI 1m
I have faith in r ppl so I simply opened my gate & spoke 2 PTI's angry but dedicated workers protesting outside. Mutual trust reinforced!

 

[Bashira_taeli]

This Election is Fun!!!

Big Powerful Wicket falling all around. Severe Headaches for all leaders including Imran Khan. Tabdeeli Aa Nai Rahi Tabdeel Aa Chuki hai

Sad about Ayaz AMir though!

Twitterati up in flames about it. Cant remember the last time left was so pissed...maybe when Gillani was sacked.

 

[insaftak]

PTI Lahore GS Rasheed Bhatti's basic membership suspended

one down one more to go

 

[insaftak]

Twitterati up in flames about it. Cant remember the last time left was so pissed...maybe when Gillani was sacked.

Yup.

NAB says Shehbaz Sharif is a loan defaulter


HAAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!

 

[insaftak]

RS 3846 Million Default by Shehbaz Sharif.

Kitnay bantay hain yeh?

 

[asifp]

All these people going down for Fake Degrees.

Am shocked no one yet gone because of Tax evasion or Loan defaults.

BTW is is true that if you have a stay order since 1990 you won't be considered a defaulter? So even if you have not paid back for 20 years it is fine. If that is true than the ECP is a joke. Have just heard it, not sure. Anyone in Pakistan can get a stay order!

 

[Runner Up]

Shahbaz Sharif is Rs.3846 (M) Bank Defaulter [NAB]

Geo News: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has claimed that the former CM Punjab is Rs.3846 (M) defaulter and sent his name to the Election Commission.

If it’s true, then this will be a big test for the Election Commission and Judiciary.

 

[Badsha]

RS 3846 Million Default by Shehbaz Sharif.

Kitnay bantay hain yeh?

38260 Lakh rupees.

3.8 Arab I believe

 

[asifp]

http://tribune.com.pk/story/531090/...gree-to-help-each-other-for-rawalpindi-seats/

ISLAMABAD: In what could be a telling move, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has ensured his party’s support to the Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid during the upcoming elections.
The assurance came after a meeting between the PTI chairman and the AML chief on Thursday.
Both the leaders agreed that the PTI would assist Sheikh Rashid in NA-55, Rawalpindi during the upcoming general elections. In return, Rashid will support Imran Khan for NA-56, Rawalpindi. Moreover, the PTI chief said that he will deliver a speech during Sheikh Rashid’s election rally in NA-55.
Rashid assured that his party workers will continue their support to PTI candidates across the country.
Both leaders then discussed the prevalent political situation, and other intricate details pertaining to seat adjustment and a joint political campaign in Rawalpindi.
Neither party, however, has yet to announce details of any seat adjustment in other parts of the country.


Very interesting. I remember few years back Khan Sahab saying on TV "Meri Allah se dua ke hai mujhe kabhee Sheikh Rasheed jaisa politican na banae" haha. Anyways I like this move. Shekho as MAN would mean some entertainment.

 

[Kianig89]

Just hope all those whose papers have been rejected the decision remains after appeal as well also some more big crocodiles should be rejected........by the way faisal Saleh hayat's paper rejected becuase there is a parcha on him regarding theft of water......

 

[Badsha]

I hope some BIG N-league walas get caught up in this.

 

[waqar goraya]

NAB objects to Sharif brothers’ candidacy over Hudaibiya Mills case

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Thursday objected to the candidature of Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif in the upcoming general elections over alleged scam of Hudaibiya Paper Mills, a senior NAB official told Dawn.Com.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab president and the former chief minister, along with his brother PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, are accused in the Rs3,486 million loan default case.

They have been accused of accumulating money and assets beyond their declared means of income by misusing authority. The case was filed with the Attock NAB Court on March 27, 2000.

Abbas Sharif, Hussain Nawaz, Hamza Shahbaz, Shamim Akhtar, Sabiha Abbas, Maryam Safdar and Ishaq Dar are other accused in the case.

The bureau has conveyed its recommendations to the election commission in this regard.

The NAB had set up election cells to help the election commission in the scrutiny of candidates for the May 11 elections. The decision to establish the cells was taken at a meeting held on Feb 20.

The meeting, presided over by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Fakharuddin G. Ebrahim, was attended by heads of NAB, Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and National Database Registration Authority (Nadra).

The meeting had decided that the ECP, with the help of relevant organisations, will identify tax-evaders, loan and utility bill defaulters and beneficiaries of written-off loans to prevent them from contesting polls

 

[waqar goraya]

Now,we will see what happens to loan defaulters....

I reckon nothing will happen..