Politics - Pakistani 2018 General Election and post-election discussion

[Badsha]

This does not look good for turnout. The blast

 

[Hermoine Green]

Words of Imran Khan " I dont say vote for PTI, vote for any party whom you like, but you all must vote"

Now compare his words to people like Shahbaz / Saad Rafique and it will show the difference between mentality level.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nasirabad: Firing at polling station leaves 2 injured<a href="https://t.co/g0QqcMJtvb">https://t.co/g0QqcMJtvb</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DawnElections?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DawnElections</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElectionPakistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElectionPakistan</a></p>— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/dawn_com/status/1022007210585538560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Badsha]

Imran Khan "May result be one that benefits the country"

 

[Waseem]

One little speech from my mother at 7 am in the morning changed my perception.

She said:

“You spend all day convincing people not to vote for PTI, and I agree that maybe Imran will not turn out to be what he has promised, but at least you won’t live with the guilt that you did not make one last attempt to change the fate of Pakistan.

What is the worst that can happen? He will be as incompetent as the rest, but this is now or never type situation for Imran Khan, and although I am not healthy enough to go and vote, I want you to go and vote for PTI”.

:

Respect for your mother!

 

[Badsha]

27 dead.... I doubt Quetta will see more turnout at all.

 

[Mamoon]

How much was the female voter turnout in your area?

Not great, but better than 2013. I think female will turnout throughout KP will definitely be low compared to punjab, especially in village polling stations.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Meanwhile 22 people are dead and more than 30 injured by the suicide bombing in Quetta.

 

[Hermoine Green]

As compared to 2013, female voters turn out is much much better in KPK. Especially in area like Lower Dir where women didn't cast any vote since 1977.

 

[Waseem]

20 died, 35 injured sadly.

RIP

Poor people of Balochistan always have to suffer as it's easy target for all the agencies operating their.

I really hope we can somehow do much more for people of Pakistan, Imran Khan will not disappoint on this front.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Meanwhile 22 people are dead and more than 30 injured by the suicide bombing in Quetta.

It's really really sad news ;( this care taker government has failed miserably

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Not great, but better than 2013. I think female will turnout throughout KP will definitely be low compared to punjab, especially in village polling stations.

I hope things change gradually and for the better.

 

[Hermoine Green]

RIP

Poor people of Balochistan always have to suffer as it's easy target for all the agencies operating their.

I really hope we can somehow do much more for people of Pakistan, Imran Khan will not disappoint on this front.

Imran Khan has already taken steps by bringing forward Sanjrani. So IA Imran Khan will do justice with Balochistan.

 

[hussain.r97]

Meanwhile 22 people are dead and more than 30 injured by the suicide bombing in Quetta.

RIP

I hope all these sacrifices are not in vain....

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I admire <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> for over the years, trying to explain complex concepts & issues like devaluation/inflation/taxation/bal of payments deficit, to the masses, in laymans terms, instead of just screaming about "mujhe kyon nikala" and "shaheedon ka khoon zinda he"</p>— Sara Taseer (@sarataseer) <a href="https://twitter.com/sarataseer/status/1021745164224671745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Angrez Pakistani]

I don’t think IK should be talking to media right now. Think it violates the rules and procedures of ECP.

 

[Badsha]

I feel really bad now. People losing family members...

 

[Badsha]

I don’t think IK should be talking to media right now. Think it violates the rules and procedures of ECP.

All leaders have been talking since morning

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

All leaders have been talking since morning

Well they shouldn’t.

 

[Hermoine Green]

I don’t think IK should be talking to media right now. Think it violates the rules and procedures of ECP.

If you talk after casting your vote, then it's not an issue.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Begum Saad Rafique " Khallai makhlooq haar jayge, mera shoher jeet jayega"

 

[Badsha]

Vehari PTI voter sitting on a cow..

 

[Badsha]

Well they shouldn’t.

I don't think they are campaigning just answering questions

 

[Waseem]

Words of Imran Khan " I dont say vote for PTI, vote for any party whom you like, but you all must vote"

Now compare his words to people like Shahbaz / Saad Rafique and it will show the difference between mentality level.

I agree, people MUST vote. Chahay Imran Khan ko dein, chaahay PTI ko dein ya even Ballay pe mohar lagaayein laikin vote zaroor daalein.

 

[Square Drive]

Wth does this khalaai makhlooq even mean?

Aliens?

 

[Square Drive]

I agree, people MUST vote. Chahay Imran Khan ko dein, chaahay PTI ko dein ya even Ballay pe mohar lagaayein laikin vote zaroor daalein.

)

Seen that!

 

[Mamoon]

I hope things change gradually and for the better.

A lot of people still have this mentality that their won’t vote make a difference, and no matter who wins, it won’t have an impact on their lives.

That is probably true for a lot of people, but we need to increase the awareness among our people that every vote can make a difference, and it may not change your life but it might change the life of someone next to you.

The ECP has done some good work on this front and the turnout has certainly been better, and I think it will get better in the future.

 

[Abdullah719]

I don’t think IK should be talking to media right now. Think it violates the rules and procedures of ECP.

Disappointed that he didn't comment on the Quetta incident.

Media ignoring it again.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

I don't think they are campaigning just answering questions

They’ll have all the time in the world after the elections.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Wth does this khalaai makhlooq even mean?

Aliens?

For PMLN
Aliens = Army

 

[Mamoon]

If we cannot provide security to the people of Balochistan, how can we expect them to show loyalty? This attack is a slap in the face of everyone in Balochistan who has made an effort to play a role in the future of Pakistan.

 

[Hermoine Green]

ECP " Media shoud not violate Electioni rules"

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Disappointed that he didn't comment on the Quetta incident.

Media ignoring it again.

Hamid Mir is quite angry about it and rightly so. Said it isn’t fair to black it out from media just because it would hurt voters’ moral.

 

[Hermoine Green]

If we cannot provide security to the people of Balochistan, how can we expect them to show loyalty? This attack is a slap in the face of everyone in Balochistan who has made an effort to play a role in the future of Pakistan.

Every government has neglected Balochistan, hope new government IA PTI will not.

Things will change in coming days, hope for the best.

 

[hussain.r97]

Balochistan is a real worry. Next government needs to make some serious efforts towards reconciliation, or things will very fast start moving towards independence for Balochistan.

 

[Mian]

I think Baluchistan attack is being ignored by media on instructions otherwise it will create chaos and voters are not gonna come out of home.

 

[Mian]

PTI learned the trick to entertain voters

 

[Mian]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Those who have already voted for PTI have two options<br>1. Go to sleep<br>2. Kisi PML N voter ko ghalat polling station pe drop kar ayein.</p>— Azam Jamil (@AzamJamil53) <a href="https://twitter.com/AzamJamil53/status/1022009467481808896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[PakWarrior]

Imran Khan made a big mistake by doing that press conference today.

Election commission of Pakistan has taken notice.

He should not have answered or talked about Nawaz. This has probably been seen as campaigning by the ECP.

Could they disqualify him?

 

[hussain.r97]

PTI learned the trick to entertain voters

Oh yes, now that's a candidate I can get behind.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Imran Khan made a big mistake by doing that press conference today.

Election commission of Pakistan has taken notice.

He should not have answered or talked about Nawaz. This has probably been seen as campaigning by the ECP.

Could they disqualify him?

Will not be a pretty sight. It will be their ‘dil Kay armaa ansuoo may beh gaye’ moment.

 

[WebGuru]

WTH is happening in my District Made several calls to relatives and friends from different PP constituencies and the trend is that majority of people are happily voting for PTI on both NA seats but voting for Ind and TLP candidates on Provincial seats....

Although Khadim Rizvi lives in Lahore but he is from a village of Attock in NA-56

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

A lot of people still have this mentality that their won’t vote make a difference, and no matter who wins, it won’t have an impact on their lives.

That is probably true for a lot of people, but we need to increase the awareness among our people that every vote can make a difference, and it may not change your life but it might change the life of someone next to you.

The ECP has done some good work on this front and the turnout has certainly been better, and I think it will get better in the future.

I remember in the last elections there were areas where women were completely banned from voting through the consensus of religious political outfits. It was truly disgusting.

 

[Square Drive]

Imran Khan made a big mistake by doing that press conference today.

Election commission of Pakistan has taken notice.

He should not have answered or talked about Nawaz. This has probably been seen as campaigning by the ECP.

Could they disqualify him?

No way. Could they actually do that?

 

[Mian]

Imran Khan made a big mistake by doing that press conference today.

Election commission of Pakistan has taken notice.

He should not have answered or talked about Nawaz. This has probably been seen as campaigning by the ECP.

Could they disqualify him?

Don't worry nothing is gonna happen these things happen in every election bas notice lete hen baad main ignore.

 

[Hermoine Green]

wth is happening in my district Made several calls to relatives and friends from different pp constituencies and the trend is that majority of people are happily voting for pti on both na seats but voting for ind and tlp candidates on provincial seats....

Although khadim rizvi lives in lahore but he is from a village of attock in na-56

tlp? )

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

No way. Could they actually do that?

I think they can. There is a reason why they took the notice. NS would be having a good laugh about it.

 

[Mian]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sad couldn’t make it to Pakistan <br>Wish overseas Pakistanis were given the right to vote <br>My Vote is for <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> <br>As I want a change too<br>But I also believe there are few honest people in all parties who are contesting in this election ,wish them all the best <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Elections2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Elections2018</a></p>— Irum Azeem Farooque (@Irumf) <a href="https://twitter.com/Irumf/status/1021978028631629824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Hermoine Green]

No way. Could they actually do that?

Relax, it's nothing.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Don't worry nothing is gonna happen these things happen in every election bas notice lete hen baad main ignore.

That’s what NS thought before he was disqualified.

 

[UN talkz]

I remember in the last elections there were areas where women were completely banned from voting through the consensus of religious political outfits. It was truly disgusting.

Adeena area in Swabi, local leadership(Jirgah) has banned woman from voting, asking them to sit at home.

 

[WebGuru]

tlp? )

Yea TLP founder Khadim Rizvi is from my district

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Adeena area in Swabi, local leadership(Jirgah) has banned woman from voting, asking them to sit at home.

What the hell is wrong with them?!!!!

 

[Da_Future_Knick]

Wish I was in Pakistan so I could vote.

Sher aik wari phir

 

[Varun]

Good to see the elections going smoothly.

I remember the 2013 thread was littered with complaints of rigging and pushing and shoving by all concerned.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Good to see the elections going smoothly.

I remember the 2013 thread was littered with complaints of rigging and pushing and shoving by all concerned.

You will see complaints after 6PM PST

 

[Couch Cricketer]

What the hell is wrong with them?!!!!

according to a new law that was passed if women participation is less than a particular percentage in a constituency the election result will be discarded

 

[Mian]

Good to see the elections going smoothly.

I remember the 2013 thread was littered with complaints of rigging and pushing and shoving by all concerned.

Last time mobile phones were allowed i even took pics from inside so it was really easy to leak rigging pics videos of polling stations. This time they are taking strict action and not allowing mobile inside so maybe thats why we are not getting access to that much content this time.

 

[UN talkz]

What the hell is wrong with them?!!!!

Jahaaliyat, although good news is that in neighbouring areas women are voting

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

And now Bilawal is making the same mistake. But I’m glad he talked about the tragedy in Quetta.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Pappu is doing media talk....

 

[Square Drive]

Relax, it's nothing.

I sure hope so.

 

[Square Drive]

Wish I was in Pakistan so I could vote.

Sher aik wari phir

Yeah, good thing you're not in Pakistan.

 

[Mian]

Reports from KP laaltain tabah de

 

[Da_Future_Knick]

All jokes aside, really anxious to see the outcome. 3:23 am in the US & I don’t think I’ll be sleeping anytime soon.

Anyone know when we will know for sure? Or have a good idea of what will happen? I need a timeframe lol

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

according to a new law that was passed if women participation is less than a particular percentage in a constituency the election result will be discarded

I bet these misogynists get their just desserts. But my concern is the thappa mafia covering for women in the area. I mean it wouldn’t be for the first time.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Reports from KP laaltain tabah de

Yep, laaltain has been fused totally.

 

[Mamoon]

Bilawal may not have any credentials, but we have to admit that he carries himself with more dignity and class than others.

He also ran the most respectable and sophisticated election campaign.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Meanwhile in PS 93 there are more female voters then there are male voters in polling booths.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Some desi parents to kid "Kassam kha jis ko hum vote dengy tu bhi ussi ko dega, PTI ko nahi dega" )

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Bilawal may not have any credentials, but we have to admit that he carries himself with more dignity and class than others.

He also ran the most respectable and sophisticated election campaign.

If I could I would vote for Bilawal if he wasn’t running for PPP in these elections. PPP really destroyed their credentials during their 2008-2013 tenure. I know it’s becoming a cliche but I can’t stress it enough.

 

[Bewal Express]

10 dead in Quetta, 18 injured. Suicide blast.

What do these evil barbarians get out of killing innocent people.

 

[Mian]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Condemnable terrorist attack in Quetta by enemies of Pak seeking to disrupt our democratic process. Saddened by the loss of innocent lives. Pakistanis must defeat the terrorists' design by coming out in strength to cast their vote.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1022014443880890369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Hermoine Green]

Mariyam Aurangzeb "Sher aa nahi raha, Sher agaya hai"

 

[Mian]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Turnout among middle-aged voters significantly higher than older and younger voters. Note that this is very similar to the 2013 breakdown. <a href="https://t.co/YNWA62C9es">pic.twitter.com/YNWA62C9es</a></p>— Roshan Pakistan Opinion Polling (@RoshanOpinion) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoshanOpinion/status/1022021134357876737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Mian]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wasim Akram casts his vote along with his mother in Lahore <br> <a href="https://t.co/Io0cmmEFWw">https://t.co/Io0cmmEFWw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakistanKoVoteDo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakistanKoVoteDo</a> <a href="https://t.co/UXUF9q7Ggm">pic.twitter.com/UXUF9q7Ggm</a></p>— Geo English (@geonews_english) <a href="https://twitter.com/geonews_english/status/1022014167476264960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Angrez Pakistani]

Mariyam Aurangzeb "Sher aa nahi raha, Sher agaya hai"

Khud sozi karne.

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This idiot held a media talk on Election Day against the ECP’s code of conduct. Will he be disqualified? Nope. This is the immunity level granted to the blue eyed boy for engineering the election. <a href="https://t.co/7mMvcqGDAM">pic.twitter.com/7mMvcqGDAM</a></p>— Gul Bukhari (@GulBukhari) <a href="https://twitter.com/GulBukhari/status/1022019128037699587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Shehbaz and Bilawal, and a whole host of other politicians have done media talks also... but it's only immunity for IK

 

[Mian]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This idiot held a media talk on Election Day against the ECP’s code of conduct. Will he be disqualified? Nope. This is the immunity level granted to the blue eyed boy for engineering the election. <a href="https://t.co/7mMvcqGDAM">pic.twitter.com/7mMvcqGDAM</a></p>— Gul Bukhari (@GulBukhari) <a href="https://twitter.com/GulBukhari/status/1022019128037699587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Shehbaz and Bilawal, and a whole host of other politicians have done media talks also... but it's only immunity for IK

Lul Bukhari ki jooti be chori hojaaye to ilzaam IK per lagana he usne

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Some pictures from Balochistan.