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  Nazriati Group blames Unity for ‘PTI division’
  Mansoor MalikPublished April 11, 2016
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  PTI leader Imran Khan flanked by Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Jehangir Tareen. ─ AFP/File
  LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s Nazriati Group has made it clear that its workers will not let the party become “PTI-Q” by bringing the political orphans at the helm of affairs in the party.
  “Any wrong decision in the intra-party elections by the workers will make every party member bear the brunt for the years to come,” party leaders asserted.
  The PTI Nazriati group leaders, including Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Hamid Khan advocate, Shafqat Mahmood, Dr Yasmin Rashid and Waleed Iqbal, were speaking at a workers’ convention as a part of campaign for intra-party elections in Gulberg on Sunday.
  Presses for party election without delay
  Expressing his support for the Nazriati Group, PTI central deputy parliamentary leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the workers decision in the intra-party elections would also lead to the selection of candidates for the 2018 general elections.
  Chiding Jahangir Khan Tareen and Chaudhry Sarwar, he said their Unity Group was busy creating “disunity” in the party but he had always followed party’s national agenda unlike the opposite group’s leaders. Stating that both Tareen and Sarwar could not influence party chairman’s intra-party election decision, he said that he would say good bye to politics if he would ever be required to beg for party ticket from these politicians.
  Saying that parties that forgot their ideological workers could fade away like the PPP, Qureshi said that party leader Ejaz Chaudhry also became victim of Unity Group leaders’ conspiracies.
  Terming the present times “a defining moment in Pakistani politics”, Mr Qureshi said the status quo was crumbling all around the world and added that the PTI was also moving in this direction within the country. Referring to political corruption, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that within the PTI, a group had emerged that wanted to influence everything with the power of its money.
  “The workers’ ideology will defeat the power of money in the party,” he asserted, adding that the country’s economy was changing where honest and white-collared people were finding it hard to earn their Halal livelihood. He said terrorism around the world was also changing world view and constitutions, including that of Pakistan, had been amended to fight terrorism.
  Hamid Khan said the party’s diehard workers would not let the party be hijacked by those having a lot of money. Clearly referring to Jahangir Tareen and Abdul Aleem Khan, he asserted that the Nazriati workers would not let the party become “PTI-Q”. He said the political orphans after the downfall of dictator Gen Pervez Musharraf were running around the PTI to accept them in its fold.
  “They could be welcomed if they followed party’s ideology instead of trying to hijack the party with the power of their money,” he asserted.
  Hamid Khan also clarified that Imran Khan did not listen to their requests of cancelling the intra-party elections to protect the party from disintegration. He said the PTI chief wanted to develop party as an institution instead of winning just one election and he had also said that he would become party’s chairman twice or thrice and then hand over chairmanship to other leaders. He urged the workers to vote for true and clean leaders instead of being influenced by wealth.
  PTI Nazriati Group’s Punjab president candidate Shafqat Mahmood said Imran had taken a very bold decision to organise the intra-party elections in the wake of assertions that it would disintegrate party into groups. He said the party elections had activated the workers across the country. Saying that many people in the PTI wanted that there should be no party elections, he emphasised that the intra-party elections should be held on schedule so that party’s structure could be developed.
  Stating that he would not tell lies to his workers, Mr Shafqat made it clear that he would not give fake offices to workers and instead everybody would win with his or performance and loyalty to the party.
  Dr Yasmin Rashid, Waleed Iqbal, Shireen Mazari, Munazza Hassan, Rai Azizullah, Saifullah Niazi and others also spoke.
  Published in Dawn, April 11th, 2016
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  malik
  Apr 11, 2016 01:24pm
  I am not a big fan of SMQ but he is right in my opinion.As emergence of Aleem Khan seems to be very quick in PTI ranks indicates SMQ has got substance in his claims.
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  Pink noise
  Apr 11, 2016 01:26pm
  This is exactly what happen when you form a party by collecting a bunch of opportunists.
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  Imran
  Apr 11, 2016 01:29pm
  look at these so called PTI leaders. They done nothing and they won nothing. PTI is worse then all other parties at least other party leaders are unite in their greed. What a mess
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  Ali
  Apr 11, 2016 01:30pm
  I am really ashamed of his statement because if he claims that he is leader then he should avoid by giving publicly statement against his own party fellow. This will leads to destruction and the party will face many problems. How they will face rest of the political parties in future? How he will be able to overcome problems within party, if he gives statement against his own party fellow? How the party worker will respect and listen him?
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  altaf
  Apr 11, 2016 01:36pm
  pti is only democratic party way to go!!
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  Alien
  Apr 11, 2016 01:44pm
  If these guys start fighting then there will be another PTI (Q).. and which is political death for PTI .. they should sort out between themselves their problems.. not on media..
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  Amir
  Apr 11, 2016 01:52pm
  No one is above the party. Everyone has to go and apply for a party ticket and no matter how big of a personality he is. Ch Sarwar is doing a good job by bringing a British system of political party to PTI and these chachy and Mamey of a party are not going to like it.
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  Ghalib
  Apr 11, 2016 02:01pm
  I think he should do Dharna at Bani Gala
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  Hassan
  Apr 11, 2016 02:04pm
  This shows the capability of Imran Khan. I wonder how he will run a country when he can't run a party?
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  WeWillWin
  Apr 11, 2016 02:05pm
  I don't know, why this statement is becoming a big deal. Have anybody seen Hillary taking a stand barney sanders, or Ted Cruz against Donald Trump. This is true democratic party, you fight against each-other in election and then when nomination happens you support the candidate. If you carefully listen to speech this is what SMQ is referring to as well. That party tickets are above any body having wealth or influence. He took a dig at Ch Sarwar and group because he is running against them.
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  Hassan
  Apr 11, 2016 02:15pm
  I see another retired justice wajhiuddin fiasco!
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  Ali
  Apr 11, 2016 02:19pm
  Shah Mahmood Qureshi should form a new party called PTI-Qureshi
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  Arif119
  Apr 11, 2016 02:33pm
  Very happy to see start of democratic process in a Pakistani Political party. I like Ch. Sarwar but I think I ll be voting for Shafqat Mehmood at the end.
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  zubair
  Apr 11, 2016 02:36pm
  SMQ said that he would say good bye to politics if he would ever be required to beg for party ticket from these politicians. above statement itself show how much democratic he is.
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  adeel zahid
  Apr 11, 2016 02:45pm
  This is democracy where party member have their say , I know its difficult to digest by many but these are the true color of democracy where people take stance and question leadership now we have to see how they going to come out of this mess. No matter what anyone say we have Full trust on Imran Khan that he will not going to take either side but will do justice as he have always .
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  irfan
  Apr 11, 2016 02:55pm
  It happens when the Leader of the Party (IK) have no vision
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  The End is Near
  Apr 11, 2016 02:59pm
  Shah Mahmood is a big asset for PTI and the PTI rocks. The tsunami is getting bigger day by day. Those in Raiwind should know that it's coming.
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  Naveed
  Apr 11, 2016 03:04pm
  This guy is working for his own benefits. I guess the PTI model was not really working effectively or PML-N and MQM have bowed down and they don't need PTI anymore. SMQ knows all this and has started his exit. I think the next stop for SMQ is PML-N.
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  Viking Star
  Apr 11, 2016 03:06pm
  They must work out differences without going public. Yes, SMQ has a point but such public statements would do no good but have negative effect on PTI.
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  Asra
  Apr 11, 2016 03:11pm
  So the leader of the party will be at a dharna in Raiwaind for an unlimited time, while the two groups within the party will fight among themselves for power, rather than their rivals. The PTI is continually losing to the MQM in Karachi. It has still not made any deep inroads into interior Sindh. Punjab is still very much under the control of the PML-N. The groups formed within the PTI party give a negative impression and will cost them heavily in trying to win countrywide voters in 2017.
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  Shahid
  Apr 11, 2016 03:15pm
  I am not a PTI voter but if SMQ is their vice chairman then it is a shame. Why would he do it just now? What is the motive, is it to divert attention from Nawaz Sharif?
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  Karachitee
  Apr 11, 2016 03:27pm
  After watching US election campaign, only thing comes to my mind is that PTI is the only democratic party in Pakistan others are monarch (badshah ,raja)
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  shah
  Apr 11, 2016 03:41pm
  SMQ an opportunist aiming for IK's position.
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  Shakeel
  Apr 11, 2016 03:44pm
  This is the whole problem with democracy. It is a popularity contest and all the contestants are people who want power. What could possibly be wrong with giving power to men who seek it?!
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  msadiq
  Apr 11, 2016 03:54pm
  What you expect from a bunch of opportunist from other parties and a directionless leader !
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  Razi
  Apr 11, 2016 04:04pm
  Any differences of that magnitude must be taken up and resolved behind closed doors and not like this. Good people of this country expect a lot from you guys. Pleae don't disappoint them.
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  Zeeshan
  Apr 11, 2016 04:05pm
  Well done PTI to conduct Intra Party elections and at the same time keep the workers united. Planned move by PTI. JKT announced that he will not contest the elections and providing a perfect example to workers to stand by the ideology of the party and eliminate personal differences.
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  Iftikhar Husain
  Apr 11, 2016 04:31pm
  PTI should draw a constitution for the party and stick to it that may be the answer.
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  SKhan
  Apr 11, 2016 04:34pm
  No cause of concern. It was expected during intraparty elections. Look at the race of USA presidential nominees... We are not used to it
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  Ali
  Apr 11, 2016 04:34pm
  Pakistani youngsters will never understand the essence of this whole process because they are not equipped to understand democracy. All of these leaders are making a point to create an honest profile of themselves for future selection as party leaders. IK can't be the chairman forever, he will not handover party to his kids and as a result the intra-party elections will pave the way for future leaders.
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  Rashid
  Apr 11, 2016 04:36pm
  We heard that complain again and again, that instead of loyalty or seniority, PTI values money more than any thing else in their candidates. A party who claims to fight for poor, it is height of the hypocrisy.
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  abubakar Virk
  Apr 11, 2016 04:42pm
  Idealistic people joined PTI party to change political , economic. social . justice system in Pakistan where economic growth will be inclusive and equal opportunities for progress. education and good healthcare will be available to all people. Demographic changes impact the young people to join politics and vote for change. Whereas , some politicians are patronizing politics of status quo and would like to get power at any cost and creating their own group of Q-league in PTI which is against philosophy of PTI. We should do politics of issues and electrifying people with their slogans of change and discourage politicians who are trying to deviate our policies
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  Imran
  Apr 11, 2016 05:01pm
  They are running against each other in intraparty elections, so what is the big deal if they are campaigning against each other?
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  Raza
  Apr 11, 2016 05:12pm
  Big statements huge promises and no action. Accusations after accusations and no prove what so ever. A never ending story with PTI
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  L.Ahmad
  Apr 11, 2016 05:36pm
  Party love affair is over and cracks have started to appear.
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  khanm
  Apr 11, 2016 05:56pm
  Future generations are not going to ask us what political party were you in. They are going to ask what did you do about it when you knew the country was falling apart....
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  Freeman
  Apr 11, 2016 06:22pm
  It is real hard to run a party democratically with people having non-democratic behaviors. PTI at least is giving it a try.
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  Nadeem
  Apr 11, 2016 06:43pm
  @Hassan, thats a democratic party where everyone is free to speak, and thats how a parliament also must look like. Compare it to family limited parties and family limited Govt!
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  Ali
  Apr 11, 2016 06:45pm
  All I can say is take a chill pill buddy. Disagreement is natural but don't stretch the spring beyond its capacity to endure.
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  attahmad
  Apr 11, 2016 07:08pm
  IK should throw SMQ out of the party and bring new young talent... these faces were already tested
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  N_Saq
  Apr 11, 2016 07:54pm
  In a democratic set-up, one should be allowed to criticize another otherwise it is a dictatorship. Since this is in reference to party elections, every leader has the right to criticize his/her opponent as this will bring in individuals with good character as party members will be able to see who is clean and has served the party well (not like other parties which are political dynasties and all leaders within the party are used as rubber stamps). Anyone should be allowed to run for any office as a true leader can emerge from anywhere i.e. rich or poor, punjabi or pathan, Sindhi or Mohajir etc. etc. This is the right process.
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  Naeem
  Apr 11, 2016 09:05pm
  Looks like Imran Khan is loosing control of PTI. Mr. Khan people of Pakistan have high hopes from your party. Please do not let it ruin.
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  aslam shaikh
  Apr 11, 2016 09:05pm
  Someone is going to make a lot of money by making a faction of PTI.
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  aslam shaikh
  Apr 11, 2016 09:06pm
  Bidding has started who will earn millions to start a new faction of PTI.
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  Muhammad
  Apr 11, 2016 09:09pm
  @WeWillWin I absolutely agree with you. The public would gradually learn.Its a good sign that people are commenting to the best of their knowledge.Thats how the institution will emerge.
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  ejaz
  Apr 11, 2016 09:13pm
  Is this the beginning of end of PTI? Democracy within the Party may not be a good idea? Just imagine if Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Zardari have to contest within the party. No way, never going to happened. Election within the party will bring up the hidden feeling against each other.
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  Tanweer Khan
  Apr 11, 2016 09:32pm
  PTI is IK's party. Without IK, the party will disintegrate. Question really is whether SMQ, Tareen and Ch. Sarwar will stick with this party for the long-term. How does Ch. Sarwar suddenly leave the PML-N and become head of PTI in Punjab? He hadn't done any work for the party at that stage, but was merely placed there by IK. If Ch. Sarwar loses that title/office, will he really stay on in PTI? Is this the inevitable end for PTI - or is the ideology strong enough to keep it going. Other parties are run as cults by their leaders - without any checks and balances. Can PTI really survive without IK in charge. If not, then it will either become a cult or self-destruct.
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  SAEED MASOOD
  Apr 12, 2016 01:02am
  PTI is dismantling and Imran Khan instead of saving his party is busy playing the flute of invisible enemies of Pakistan, when will this man understand that the parliament is meant to handle these problems not dharnas...
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  Philosopher (from Japan)
  Apr 12, 2016 02:05am
  SMQ is going to join MQM after joining the by poll candidate Aijaz khan at eleventh hour in Karachi.
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  Muzaffar Oklahoma
  Apr 12, 2016 03:11am
  Beautiful.May not agree with the statement but this is what happens in truly democratic parties.This will definitely make PTI stronger.Hopefully one day N and PPP wil also have the courage and foresight to conduct intraparty elections.
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  aslam shaikh
  Apr 12, 2016 04:00am
  Mr. Hashmi is now thinking why did he not think of the more profitable way of making a faction of PTI.
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  SyedChaudhryGangaDinKhan
  Apr 12, 2016 05:11am
  Feel sorry for Qureshi. Like so many PTI donors, he was outsmarted and didn't get the share of the loot. Khan pocked it all and now this disarray. Waiting for Khan to join Altaf in London.
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  Karachi wala
  Apr 12, 2016 05:27am
  Shah Mahmood Qureshi is a opportunistic , he changed parties six times Now he is not seeing bright future of PTI. lets join Pak Serzameen for one year contract
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  Danish
  Apr 12, 2016 05:57am
  Truly democratic way, you can voice your concerns. Im sure PTI has alot of strength.
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  Kamran Khan
  Apr 12, 2016 09:05am
  I am very happy to see all this. This is how actually an political party should be. Workers and leaders are open to express their thoughts and views. This is a very healthy sign for PTI. I now IK must be a happy man.
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  KB
  Apr 12, 2016 02:41pm
  Jahangir Khan Tareen will eating PTI. IK must kick him out before its too late.
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  Rehan
  Apr 12, 2016 06:30pm
  This is the beginning of a great democratic setup. We need to learn to live with difference and that is exactly this exercise is all about. It seems odd that party leaders are going after each other to win party positions but that is exactly how it is supposed to be. This is the face of real democracy which we haven't seen before. Way to go PTI for bringing the real democracy in the country.
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  Malik USA
  Apr 12, 2016 07:19pm
  @Ali I am 100% agree with you. At this time when a nation got the chance to get rid off these so called Politician those have looted the country. The govt wants this type of destruction to divert the the direction. I am not a big fan of IK. But he is the only hope to get rid off these politician. Because PPP and MS(N) have join their hand in one socks.
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  Where are we?
  Apr 12, 2016 08:06pm
  Elections in the party is a very good step. Differences will emerge but they must be controlled and respected. Every body is not the same and ideologies and differences must be handled in a democratic way.
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  Salman
  Apr 12, 2016 08:43pm
  Disagreements are part of democracy. Those who don't understand should watch the Democratic and Republic debates in the U.S. and they will feel like this is nothing. The people only expect one thing from the office holders, put your self interest behind the nation's interests. Unite against the corrupt and not hold press conferences over petty issues.
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  Zak
  Apr 13, 2016 12:58pm
  This is a very good sign in my view. A famous Chinese saying, ' out of chaos, comes order'. IK wants PTI as a self relying institution with solid grounded foundations, so that when he retires, it is not dependent on one mans personality but self reliant. It is better all inter party eruptions like , grievieances , acrimony, disagreements, alignments , shoving and pushing happens now because then the old adage will apply, ' when the going gets tough, the tough get going'. Only the tough will remain, party will have settled down, direction will be clear and focus will be on the coming Elections. If it's a fair and genuine election, PTI will win.
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