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Kudos to Bilawal. Already appearing miles apart from his contemporaries. Mild mannered but firm, gentle but steadfast. Appearing statesman like. Supporting Pakistan's army but also acknowledging our country's shortcomings. Fighting back standard Indian media sticking points with clarity and composure. Only person on the scene who seem capable to lead our nation out of the abyss.
 
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Kudos to Bilawal. Already appearing miles apart from his contemporaries. Mild mannered but firm, gentle but steadfast. Appearing statesman like. Supporting Pakistan's army but also acknowledging our country's shortcomings. Fighting back standard Indian media sticking points with clarity and composure. Only person on the scene who seem capable to lead our nation out of the abyss.

Any questions and answers on Daddy and aunties looting spree at the expense of the poor, Or the news yesterday that DrAsim has been appointed as the head of HEC in Sindh again.
 
Behavior of OP is why I dont take majority of Imran Khan opposition seriously...
 
i have been successful in debate and MUN competitions held in several Ivy Leagues.

Should I make a run for PM next?
 
Very impressive, and he makes some very good points. He has good potential to be a good, and level headed leader for Pakistan. However, I will not vote PPP while Asif Ali Zardari is still there. I have hopes that once Zardari leaves, the PPP can turn into a strong, progressive force for Pakistan. Pakistan really does need a strong progressive voice, and the PPP currently are not competent enough to be that voice.

Policy and ideology wise, I am most aligned to PPP, but the issue is that they are not competent enough to enforce their policies. On the other hand, I may not totally agree with many of PTIs policies, but at this stage I am more confident of them tackling the basic issues such as corruption, law, and order.
 
Very impressive, and he makes some very good points. He has good potential to be a good, and level headed leader for Pakistan. However, I will not vote PPP while Asif Ali Zardari is still there. I have hopes that once Zardari leaves, the PPP can turn into a strong, progressive force for Pakistan. Pakistan really does need a strong progressive voice, and the PPP currently are not competent enough to be that voice.

Policy and ideology wise, I am most aligned to PPP, but the issue is that they are not competent enough to enforce their policies. On the other hand, I may not totally agree with many of PTIs policies, but at this stage I am more confident of them tackling the basic issues such as corruption, law, and order.

Agree with all your points. Hopefully PPP can be rescued from Zardari and his ilk in the near future so Bilawal can get the power and space to make PPP a truly progressive party.
 
i have been successful in debate and MUN competitions held in several Ivy Leagues.

Should I make a run for PM next?

Isn't it strange.... as long as you can speak well (just don't make him speak in Urdu or Sindhi), it qualifies you to be PM.

Not a peep about corruption and target killings...
 
Agree with all your points. Hopefully PPP can be rescued from Zardari and his ilk in the near future so Bilawal can get the power and space to make PPP a truly progressive party.

I will take him seriously when he comes out says my daddy and auntie and the rest of the PPP are crooked and we are making a fresh start by sending them to jail. Otherwise he is not a leader but another crook.
 
He has come a long way and his stance on various issues is impressive. I believe he has a good future once he steps out from the shadow of Zardari completely.

I think he is too young and raw at the moment. He is only 29 and his time will come. Nonetheless, my second choice for PM-ship for now after Shehbaz. A far better option than Imran ever will be.
 
Very impressive, and he makes some very good points. He has good potential to be a good, and level headed leader for Pakistan. However, I will not vote PPP while Asif Ali Zardari is still there. I have hopes that once Zardari leaves, the PPP can turn into a strong, progressive force for Pakistan. Pakistan really does need a strong progressive voice, and the PPP currently are not competent enough to be that voice.

Policy and ideology wise, I am most aligned to PPP, but the issue is that they are not competent enough to enforce their policies. On the other hand, I may not totally agree with many of PTIs policies, but at this stage I am more confident of them tackling the basic issues such as corruption, law, and order.

Well said. However, PTI's so-called reforms have backfired. It is an incompetent party headed by a buffoon. It does not have the caliber to form a federal govt.

In my view, Shehbaz Sharif is the ideal candidate under the circumstances. He is hard working unlike his brother and his overall performance in Punjab has been satisfactory. Bilawal's time will come - he will certainly be the PM one day.
 
Isn't it strange.... as long as you can speak well (just don't make him speak in Urdu or Sindhi), it qualifies you to be PM.

Not a peep about corruption and target killings...

The recent PM set the standards pretty low by conversing with the President of US using chits.
 
I want to believe that what he is saying is true and he'll really improve Pak/Ind relations, build a better future for Pakistan.

But I wasn't born last night. This is all an elaborate marketing campaign. Nothing else.
 
He answered questions quite well and seems lot more confident when speaking English.

It would be quite stupid to vote for PPP based due to Bilawal or his interview though (as some indicated on social media). Any sane person can never forget how Zardari completely destroyed Pakistan during 2008-2013 and it was lot more than sheer incompetency. Bilawal hardly has any say in party policies and most of his contribution is couple of tweets a week and a jalsa speech once a month.
 
He is now the front man for his father.
If people actually believe in what he says then more fool you.

I do find it abhorrent that people can get behind crooks or those that are spawned by crooks who fail to distance themselves from it.
 
So a guy who is the son of the most corrupt Pakistani ever will fix Pakistan's biggest issue of corruption?
 
Looks like he'd make a good TV anchor on a British current affairs show. But he'd have to lose some weight, you generally have to look like you are in good shape to project an authoritative image to the viewers.
 
Meh He's not cut out to be the leader of a nation, he could make a good diplomat but that's really it. He doesn't have the leadership skills, business acumen or knowledge of warcraft that is neccesary to be a leader. I suggest billo quit politics and start his own youtube show like phil defranco.
 
So a guy who is the son of the most corrupt Pakistani ever will fix Pakistan's biggest issue of corruption?

It doesn't matter who his parents are, you seem to believe in guilt by association going by your previous comments.
 
Didn’t someome ask him what his party is doing in Sindh? Especially in interior Sindh (Thar)?

A clown.
 
He seems to be too pappuu a bacha to be able to survive in Pakistani politics.
 
It doesn't matter who his parents are, you seem to believe in guilt by association going by your previous comments.

His dad is the most corrupt person in Pakistan, will he curb corruption by going after his own father? In this case guilt by association is correct.
 
He seems to be too pappuu a bacha to be able to survive in Pakistani politics.

typical jahiliat nonsense...

The guy was educated from Oxford. Top institute of the world.

I prefer this educated person instead of those chalak people in our country
 
typical jahiliat nonsense...

The guy was educated from Oxford. Top institute of the world.

I prefer this educated person instead of those chalak people in our country

Lol who cares if this guy went to Oxford cause of their legacy system :)) he isn't cut out to be a leader, he's not Pakistan's Justin Trudeau.
 
typical jahiliat nonsense...

The guy was educated from Oxford. Top institute of the world.

I prefer this educated person instead of those chalak people in our country

Before taking it so personally and insulting me you should go back and read what i actually said. He appears to be too naive to hold a political position in Pakistan, not to mention the fact that he does not miss an opportunity to mention that this was "thrust" upon him, "it chose him and he did not choose it", yaada yaada and these Chalak people you talk of will eat him alive. An Oxford educated person would be good as a leader of a first world country, provided he has some political acumen and the not dog eat dog political scene of Pakistan.
 
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It doesn't matter who his parents are, you seem to believe in guilt by association going by your previous comments.

If e didn’t have parents that he has then he would be a random darzi somewhere in Pakistan.... So it’s only fair that we judge him by his parents...
 
typical jahiliat nonsense...

The guy was educated from Oxford. Top institute of the world.

I prefer this educated person instead of those chalak people in our country

An educated person joining the family business to rob the poor of Pakistan. Hasnt daddy, auntie and co not made enough yet. How much is enough?
 
An educated person joining the family business to rob the poor of Pakistan. Hasnt daddy, auntie and co not made enough yet. How much is enough?

Bhai he is Oxford graduate hence he is fit to rule, but IK who also happens to be Oxford graduate is not fit to rule :)))
 
If e didn’t have parents that he has then he would be a random darzi somewhere in Pakistan.... So it’s only fair that we judge him by his parents...

you lot are no different then those who criticize imran for marrying a jew.........

thats how ridiculous your logic is
 
you lot are no different then those who criticize imran for marrying a jew.........

thats how ridiculous your logic is

Will Bilawal as PM bring back the money his dad has looted? Simple yes or no question
 
you lot are no different then those who criticize imran for marrying a jew.........

thats how ridiculous your logic is

Why is it ridiculous? If the guy was an ordinary citizen he wouldn't even get a ticket with the PPP. Whats he done to deserve to be party leader, bar his birth? And if birth is the criteria then we need a closer look at his gene providers.
 
He doesn’t have what it takes to be a politician in Pakistan. You either need:
1) No morals
2) b***s of steel
He doesn’t prescribe to either one. His dad is my hero though. A true dacoit. I mean just looking at him one can tell the guy is the perfect mix of a charade and a snake. :zardari
 
The definition of insanity can be seen here. Doing the same thing and thinking you will get different results each time.
 
His dad is the most corrupt person in Pakistan, will he curb corruption by going after his own father? In this case guilt by association is correct.

Bilawal may do better and be called Mr 20%.


If this clown ever gets into power, Pakistan is truly down and out.
 
This is why Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif fool and con the nation during elections. Because they speak so well. Huge trap.
 
typical jahiliat nonsense...

The guy was educated from Oxford. Top institute of the world.

I prefer this educated person instead of those chalak people in our country

So is Imran Khan lol
 
Imran Khan has proven on numerous occasions that he wants to make a difference in the lives of the common man. He goes to Jalsa's without bullet proof glass containers and tries to stand close to the crowd, he interacts with the people in the crowd, he eats at dhabbas and has food with the common people and talks to them very openly about national issues and their own problems.

Nawaz Sharif, Zardari or Bilawal Bhutto will never do this but still keep coming to power via the ballot for some strange reason inspite of having no performance to speak off. 58-2(b) is a must in our country.
 
Looks like he'd make a good TV anchor on a British current affairs show. But he'd have to lose some weight, you generally have to look like you are in good shape to project an authoritative image to the viewers.

Not so sure about that. Remember Winston Churchill...
 
Well said. However, PTI's so-called reforms have backfired. It is an incompetent party headed by a buffoon. It does not have the caliber to form a federal govt.

Just curious, but what are the negative aspects of PTIs performance? I genuinely want to hear the other side of the story as I have heard only positive things about their performance. You live in KPK, so I think you would have a better insight on things.

In my view, Shehbaz Sharif is the ideal candidate under the circumstances. He is hard working unlike his brother and his overall performance in Punjab has been satisfactory. Bilawal's time will come - he will certainly be the PM one day.

Shehbaz Sharif definately seems better than Nawaz, and has undoubtadly been a great CM for Punjab, but I am still not convinced I should give him my vote considering the level of corruption being exposed within PML-N. However, I will not deny that every single party in Pakistan, including PTI, have elements of corruption within them. At this stage, I am sitting on the fence, but more in the PTI camp. I will see how things pan out in the next few months before making a final call.
 
The Rahul Gandhi of Pakistan.

The comparison is quite apt and the interviewer as well asks him about it.

Even though I like the answers Bilawal gave and his overall tone during the interview, he has been unable to find the populist voice. Going by how things are shaping up in the world nowadays, populism is selling well e.g. Trump and Mody. Going by that logic, IK should be the PM of Pakistan.

Bilawal is a long shot currently and he has a lot of family baggage to get rid of before he can even be considered a viable candidate. However, if anyone in our political scene seems to have a balanced and level head, appears to be unambiguously aware of our national priorities and the direction our country needs to take, its him.
 
Pakistan has to first go through the rule of Imran Khan before they realize that Bilawal is the One.
 
He has come a long way and his stance on various issues is impressive. I believe he has a good future once he steps out from the shadow of Zardari completely.

I think he is too young and raw at the moment. He is only 29 and his time will come. Nonetheless, my second choice for PM-ship for now after Shehbaz. A far better option than Imran ever will be.


haha. good one
 
Imran Khan has proven on numerous occasions that he wants to make a difference in the lives of the common man. He goes to Jalsa's without bullet proof glass containers and tries to stand close to the crowd, he interacts with the people in the crowd, he eats at dhabbas and has food with the common people and talks to them very openly about national issues and their own problems.

Nawaz Sharif, Zardari or Bilawal Bhutto will never do this but still keep coming to power via the ballot for some strange reason inspite of having no performance to speak off. 58-2(b) is a must in our country.

Well said
 
Imran Khan has proven on numerous occasions that he wants to make a difference in the lives of the common man. He goes to Jalsa's without bullet proof glass containers and tries to stand close to the crowd, he interacts with the people in the crowd, he eats at dhabbas and has food with the common people and talks to them very openly about national issues and their own problems.

Nawaz Sharif, Zardari or Bilawal Bhutto will never do this but still keep coming to power via the ballot for some strange reason inspite of having no performance to speak off. 58-2(b) is a must in our country.

Army, ISI and other idiots are not after PTI ;)

PPP has shed its own blood many times.
 
Surprised that he hit the nail on the head with regards to Modi. Coming to a private event in Pakistan and claiming he reached out for peace...serious joke. Also correct on populism politics of both Modi and Trump.
 
Army, ISI and other idiots are not after PTI ;)

PPP has shed its own blood many times.

I hope they keep shedding more blood. You would have known how corrupt PPP is if you ever happened to come to Karachi or interior Sindh.


Don't give us lecture of giving blood, it would be a very bright day for Pakistan when every single Bhutto and their leeches like Zardaris and Talpurs are lined up and shot
 
One thing to remember is that all 3 major parties (PML-N, PPP and PTI) are corrupt. We can only guess which one is more corrupt than other but at the end they are all corrupt.
 
One thing to remember is that all 3 major parties (PML-N, PPP and PTI) are corrupt. We can only guess which one is more corrupt than other but at the end they are all corrupt.

Can you give examples of scandals with the theft of public involving the PTI. I agree the PTI will have people that are corrupt but the party was not created or is it run to rob the public. This cannot be said of the other 2
 
One thing to remember is that all 3 major parties (PML-N, PPP and PTI) are corrupt. We can only guess which one is more corrupt than other but at the end they are all corrupt.

naa, pti hasn't been under any corruption case yet.

However, they have people under their party who have had corruption cases against them, like FIrdous Ashiq Awan.

However those corruption took place when they were affiliated with other parties.

But lets see what happens in future
 
PTI are Taliban apologists and Zionist lobbyists at the same time

They are in pockets of establishment but also can't win elections whose results the establishment apparently decides

So many inconsistencies which are never reconciled by buffoons
 
naa, pti hasn't been under any corruption case yet.

However, they have people under their party who have had corruption cases against them, like FIrdous Ashiq Awan.

However those corruption took place when they were affiliated with other parties.

But lets see what happens in future

Even the most passionate haters of IK know that he is not interested in building Mansions in Dubai, buying houses in London by stealing from the poor or fill bank accounts in Switzerland. The PTI cannot and will not be immune from the corruption prevalent in a Society that votes for the Sharifs and AZ but we can only go on the evidence so far and they are cleaner. Ultimately if people want a clean society then NS and AZ have to be in prision and their ar** lickers need to join them.
 
He has come a long way and his stance on various issues is impressive. I believe he has a good future once he steps out from the shadow of Zardari completely.

I think he is too young and raw at the moment. He is only 29 and his time will come. Nonetheless, my second choice for PM-ship for now after Shehbaz. A far better option than Imran ever will be.

I just can't get over the fact that his dad was one of the worst things to happen to Pakistan. The guy is so blatantly corrupt, its like hes a villain from a movie or something. The only reason why I would never want to see Bilawal any were near the leadership.
 
I just can't get over the fact that his dad was one of the worst things to happen to Pakistan. The guy is so blatantly corrupt, its like hes a villain from a movie or something. The only reason why I would never want to see Bilawal any were near the leadership.

I agree that Zardari is one of the worst things to happen to Pakistan, but Bilawal is not responsible for his crimes. I feel sorry for Bilawal to be honest - he has been forced into the political world and has been thrusted into the limelight before he was ready.

However, he seems to be maturing now and let's see if he step out of his father's shadow.
 
Not so sure about that. Remember Winston Churchill...

I meant you have to be in good shape to be a TV anchor, not PM. Bilal could be soft and flabby if he was PM material in other ways, but his manner is more of a TV host, but for that job you need to look in shape.

Bhutto Jr. is well spoken ( in English), I'm sure he has good progressive ideas, but he also looks like he'd much rather be in England eating an ice cream while watching Netflix. Which is a fine pastime no doubt, but doesn't really have much connection to leading a failing state.
 
I agree that Zardari is one of the worst things to happen to Pakistan, but Bilawal is not responsible for his crimes. I feel sorry for Bilawal to be honest - he has been forced into the political world and has been thrusted into the limelight before he was ready.

However, he seems to be maturing now and let's see if he step out of his father's shadow.

He being in his fathers shadow is the problem though, there is a massive possibility that he is influenced by him, and that is not a good thing.

But i hope he sees the ways of his father were disgusting and doesn't get influenced by him.
 
He being in his fathers shadow is the problem though, there is a massive possibility that he is influenced by him, and that is not a good thing.

But i hope he sees the ways of his father were disgusting and doesn't get influenced by him.

Well the ways of his mother or grandpa aren't any better either. They both were corrupt to the core and built up wealth at home and abroad.
 
I meant you have to be in good shape to be a TV anchor, not PM. Bilal could be soft and flabby if he was PM material in other ways, but his manner is more of a TV host, but for that job you need to look in shape.

Bhutto Jr. is well spoken ( in English), I'm sure he has good progressive ideas, but he also looks like he'd much rather be in England eating an ice cream while watching Netflix. Which is a fine pastime no doubt, but doesn't really have much connection to leading a failing state.


I can imagine Nawaz Sharif spending a lot of time in England eating ice cream and watching Netflix as well. Maybe he is hooked on the series "The Crown", with his own delusions of grandeur and desire to always be in power, be it only superficial in nature.
 
This thread is a perfect example of how Masoom bhola this qaum is. A few well spoken words are enough to give everyone a memory loss of the immense damage the Bhutto family and their reign's have done to the country. Under Zulfiqar Bhutto our economy went to the toilet. Under Benazir there was record corruption so unbearable that her own appointed President sacked her. Under Zardari and co there was massive corruption again. And here we have the biggest beneficiary of ill gotten wealth Bilawal Bhutto speak a few nice words on the media and we have posters here promoting him as the next leader of Pakistan over other politicians who have toiled hard day and night to get close to the common man.
 
This thread is a perfect example of how Masoom bhola this qaum is. A few well spoken words are enough to give everyone a memory loss of the immense damage the Bhutto family and their reign's have done to the country. Under Zulfiqar Bhutto our economy went to the toilet. Under Benazir there was record corruption so unbearable that her own appointed President sacked her. Under Zardari and co there was massive corruption again. And here we have the biggest beneficiary of ill gotten wealth Bilawal Bhutto speak a few nice words on the media and we have posters here promoting him as the next leader of Pakistan over other politicians who have toiled hard day and night to get close to the common man.

I mostly agree with you. Not sure why I tend to latch on to people who speak perfect English and are Oxford educated. Oh wait, that's IK as well. So I guess it must not be his well spoken words which made me support him otherwise I would have been an IK supporter. So what is it then. Maybe because his family has actually suffered massively at the hands of the establishment and terrorists. His mom and grand dad were killed after all. However, I think that soft spot will fade away soon if Bilawal is unable to reform his party in the next few years. One can only stick with the newbie and powerless excuse for so long. I guess time will tell.
 
I mostly agree with you. Not sure why I tend to latch on to people who speak perfect English and are Oxford educated. Oh wait, that's IK as well. So I guess it must not be his well spoken words which made me support him otherwise I would have been an IK supporter. So what is it then. Maybe because his family has actually suffered massively at the hands of the establishment and terrorists. His mom and grand dad were killed after all. However, I think that soft spot will fade away soon if Bilawal is unable to reform his party in the next few years. One can only stick with the newbie and powerless excuse for so long. I guess time will tell.

His mum also owned a mansion in Surrey which she had denied owning during her life time. Any comments?
 
Well the ways of his mother or grandpa aren't any better either. They both were corrupt to the core and built up wealth at home and abroad.

True, and that just doesn't inspire me to have any confidence in him that he turns our different.
 
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I don't like to dig up old graves, lets just see how Bilawal turns out.

Billo is nothing. He is being used by Daddy to get sympathy of losers. And we do need to know how the $60mn in the swiss banks came to be, the multi million pound Surrey Mansion was paid for. You may be desperate to whitewash the criminality of this family but they have form. Let Billo speak about his already rich family stealing from the poor who put so much faith in them. They have been in power in Sindh for generations but all they do is loot and rob the poor people.
Its interesting that you go on about how Billo turns out but this week alone Dr Asim the guy too ill to be in Prison was once again appointed chairman of the HEC in Sindh, yes you read right. This alone shows how Billo has turned out.
 
Billo is nothing. He is being used by Daddy to get sympathy of losers. And we do need to know how the $60mn in the swiss banks came to be, the multi million pound Surrey Mansion was paid for. You may be desperate to whitewash the criminality of this family but they have form. Let Billo speak about his already rich family stealing from the poor who put so much faith in them. They have been in power in Sindh for generations but all they do is loot and rob the poor people.
Its interesting that you go on about how Billo turns out but this week alone Dr Asim the guy too ill to be in Prison was once again appointed chairman of the HEC in Sindh, yes you read right. This alone shows how Billo has turned out.


OK I get it. I'm giving up all hopes on Bilawal. Its too much of a long shot anyways. So lets see who wins the elections. I dislike both IK and NS but hope who ever wins can bring some sanity back and be able to promote progressive moderate politics. Cheers!
 
OK I get it. I'm giving up all hopes on Bilawal. Its too much of a long shot anyways. So lets see who wins the elections. I dislike both IK and NS but hope who ever wins can bring some sanity back and be able to promote progressive moderate politics. Cheers!

For that to happen we will first need to get rid of this monarch politics of Bhutto and Sharifs, even if Imran Khan won't solve all of problems in Pakistan but it will be a huge step forward in moderate politics.

Heck him being in politics is already affecting Pakistan positively like it's harder for these old political parties to have militant wings, it's getting harder for them to project corruption as normalcy and a lot of other things as well are changing.

Imran Khan whether win the elections or not have already made a lot of positives changes in Pakistan political system.
 
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