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PDM Lahore Jalsa: Firdous Ashiq backlashes Opposition for risking people’s lives

Firdous Ashiq Awan Daska

As Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa came to its end, PTI leaders including Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi took a jibe at the Opposition.

PDM Lahore Jalsa kicked off on Sunday (today) at Minar-e-Pakistan, termed as a “historic and decisive” power show.

However, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Firdous Ashiq says the opposition has failed to realize the alarming situation of Covid-19.

Addressing a news conference in Lahore, she said the negative politics of Pakistan Democratic Movement have been rejected by people of Lahore.

Firdous Ashiq Awan said citizens of the provincial metropolis are conscious and believe in the rule of law.

She said the government has not created any hurdle in the public meeting of opposition at the Greater Iqbal Park.

On the other hand, Shah Mahmood Qureshi termed the rally a failed show, claiming that the masses rejected the narrative of the opposition’s alliance.

He said the Pakistani people were “not ready to be fooled by these thieves and looters” again.

Commenting on the flop power show, FM Qureshi said that people of Lahore boycotted the opposition’s meeting and proved that they were not with their narrative.

Media showed that the government did not create hurdles in the way of the public meeting in Lahore, he added.

He added the nation has come to know the reality of their hollow and false slogans. “The political clowns who looted people have reunited once again,” the Foreign Minister added.

“The time has come to end the politics of looting,” FM Qureshi noted. The PDM is “imposing their personal agenda upon the people,” he said.

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PDM Lahore Jalsa: “Nation come to know reality of Opposition’s false slogans”: FM

FM

As Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa came to its end, PTI leaders including Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi took a jibe at the Opposition.

PDM Lahore Jalsa kicked off on Sunday (today) at Minar-e-Pakistan, termed as a “historic and decisive” power show.

However, FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi termed the rally a failed show, claiming that the masses rejected the narrative of the opposition’s alliance.

He said the Pakistani people were “not ready to be fooled by these thieves and looters” again.

Commenting on the flop power show, FM Qureshi said that people of Lahore boycotted the opposition’s meeting and proved that they were not with their narrative.

Media showed that the government did not create hurdles in the way of the public meeting in Lahore, he added.

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PDM Lahore Jalsa: “No NRO from my govt. for these looters”, says PM Imran in response

PDM Lahore Jalsa PM Imran Responsive message

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa kicked off here on Sunday (today) at Minar-e-Pakistan, termed as a “historic and decisive” power show.

According to police sources, around 8,500 people participated in the PDM Lahore Jalsa, while according to the special branch around 10,000 people attended the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan.

However, in response to today’s gathering in Lahore, Prime Minister Imran Khan termed the entire rally as ‘pathetic’.

In a series of tweets on Sunday, PM Imran said the PDM leaders simply displayed utter callousness by endangering people’s lives despite COVID-19 threat across the country.

He wrote, “Pathetic. PDM spent so much money, time, effort & displayed utter callousness by endangering ppl’s lives during COVID-19 spike – showing the scant regard they have for citizens’ safety & well-being. All this just to blackmail me into giving them an NRO to save their looted wealth.”

He further made it clear to the PDM leaders that he won’t give NRO to them, no matter what future tactics or blackmailing they have planned for later.

“Let me once again reiterate: I will never give an NRO. Whatever future plans of further blackmail PDM may have, my message is categorical: There will never be an NRO from my govt no matter what tactics the looters devise,” tweeted the premier.

“My Narrative Is Same As Quaid-E-Azam’s”, Says Nawaz Sharif

On the other hand, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif also addressed the Lahore rally via video link and asked who was answerable for the government’s failings.

“He says I won’t give an NRO. Who is asking you for an NRO? You and Aleema Khan got an NRO from Saqib Nisar yourself,” said Nawaz.

“They say, don’t take names? Tell me, what should we do? Is Imran Khan alone responsible for the predicament the country is in?”

Nawaz said that his “crime is that I speak the truth” and added that he was fighting for the people. He said that his “narrative” was the same as Quaid-e-Azam’s.

“Stop political engineering factories in agencies,” said the former prime minister.

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PDM Lahore Jalsa: “My narrative is same as Quaid-e-Azam’s”, says Nawaz Sharif via video link

Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa kicked off here on Sunday (today) at Minar-e-Pakistan, termed as a “historic and decisive” power show.

According to police sources, around 8,500 people participated in the PDM Lahore Jalsa, while according to the special branch around 10,000 people attended the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan.

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif also addressed the crowd via video link and asked who was answerable for the government’s failings.

“He says I won’t give an NRO. Who is asking you for an NRO? You and Aleema Khan got an NRO from Saqib Nisar yourself,” said Nawaz.

“They say, don’t take names? Tell me, what should we do? Is Imran Khan alone responsible for the predicament the country is in?”

Nawaz said that his “crime is that I speak the truth” and added that he was fighting for the people. He said that his “narrative” was the same as Quaid-e-Azam’s.

“Stop political engineering factories in agencies,” said the former prime minister.

On the other hand, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz blasted the government and establishment saying, that we haven’t seen any better performance from the government, but there is a heap of scandals we can witness, adding that the public will hold Imran Khan accountable for every difficulty.

Speaking about the public crisis, the Vice President backlashes PTI government for their fake promises regarding declined inflation. She said, “They used to say that the rulers are corrupt and the people pay the price through inflation, but today, even the government employees are protesting against PTI.”

The leader also termed the Prime Minister as COVID-18 and said that Pakistan’s government had gone under quarantine since he came to rule the country.

“Electricity, gas and flour were quarantined after the arrival of COVID-18 [Imran Khan],” said Maryam.

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PDM Lahore: “Country suffers due to fake, illegitimate govt,” Bilawal tells charged crowd

PDM Lahore Jalsa Bilawal Bhutto

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa kicks off here on Sunday (today) at Minar-e-Pakistan, termed as a “historic and decisive” power show.

According to police sources, around 8,500 people participated in the PDM Lahore Jalsa, while according to the special branch around 10,000 people attended the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan.

On their arrival at the venue, PDM leaders Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Maryam Nawaz, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari along with others received and greeted by enthusiastic supporters.

This is the first time in the recent history of the country that the PML-N is holding a public meeting at Minar-e-Pakistan.

However, addressing the public gathering, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chief Bilawal Bhutto said that the country was suffering because of the “fake, incompetent and illegitimate government”.

“Punjab’s pag is on the head of the puppet of a puppet. Is this acceptable to Punjab?” he asked, adding that he neither accepted the prime minister nor his chief minister. He insisted that the PDM’s “war is not for power but for the rights” of the people.

“Selectors, listen clearly, you will have to listen to the public’s voice, you will have to accept their decision […] the time for dialogue is gone, now there will be a long march,” lambasted Bilawal.

He went on to add, “Stop making phone calls, stop trying to establish contacts. We will reach Islamabad and chase your puppet out. Once he is gone, then there can be dialogue.”

With a positive aim, the PPP Chairman said that our present is dark but we have a brighter future ahead.

“There is nothing in the footsteps of the rulers except lies and gossip,” added Bilawal. “Incompetent rulers have no intellect and no knowledge of history,” he said.

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PDM Lahore Jalsa: Maryam Nawaz lambastes PM Imran for his incompetence

PDM Lahore Jalsa Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa kicks off here on Sunday (today) at Minar-e-Pakistan, with a gathering of 10 to 15 thousand attendees.

According to police sources, around 8,500 people participated in the PDM Lahore Jalsa, while according to the special branch around 10,000 people attended the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan.

9,0000 to 10,000 participants are currently present in the jalsa, sources told.

However, addressing the public, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz targeted Prime Minister Imran Khan and said that when he doesn’t have any answer regarding his incompetence, he in return terms Nawaz Sharif ‘a corrupt or a traitor’.

She further criticized the incumbent government saying that we haven’t seen any better performance from the government, but there is a heap of scandals we can witness, adding that the public will hold Imran Khan accountable for every difficulty.

Tabedaar Khan used to say that he won’t take loans for the betterment of people, but Imran Khan has set new records for loans, added Maryam Nawaz.

Speaking about the public crisis, the Vice President backlashes PTI government for their fake promises regarding declined inflation. She said, “They used to say that the rulers are corrupt and the people pay the price through inflation, but today, even the government employees are protesting against PTI.”

Maryam felt pity for the premier’s selectors and said that Imran Khan’s selectors did not know that he would turn out to be so incompetent and his incompetence has to be answered by his selectors, added the PML-N leader.

Even people are asking from where do you people find this gift, she went on to add.

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PDM Lahore Jalsa: Firdous Ashiq terms the rally a ‘political circus’

Firdous Ashiq Awan

Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says the Punjab government decided not to give permission to the opposition parties to hold public gathering in the light of high threat alerts issued by District Intelligence Committee.

Addressing a news conference on Sunday, Firdous Ashiq said that PML-N leadership is trying to provoke people through narrative aimed at creating chaos and unrest among the public.

She said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would not act irresponsibly as PML-N government did in past with innocent people at Model Town.

She said all activities of opposition alliance would be monitored through cameras and in case of any violation the law would take its course.

Dr Firdous said it is the responsibility of the government to implement court orders and to maintain law and order to ensure peaceful atmosphere.

She said that the government is fixing the issues including the economic crisis, poor law and order situation and destruction of institutions by the previous governments.

She, while calling the PDM Lahore rally a political circus said it is against the law. The government has not stopped any of the participants of the rally and not even a single obstacle can be seen anywhere in Punjab, she added.

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PDM Lahore Jalsa: PM Imran will not let any ‘Choor’ get away, says Imran Ismail

Imran Ismail ahead of PDM

Ahead of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa here on Sunday, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has challenged the Opposition that the incumbent government will not go anywhere and if they have the courage, stop them.

In a Tweet on Sunday, Imran Ismail shared a video which shows Imran Khan addressing a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) power show.

He wrote, “This is called power show, PTI did this jalsa on its own against the same looser 11 who are now ganged up against one single man, Imran Khan.  But little they know he loves challenges, he will not let any CHOOR get away. Rok Sako to Rok Lo.”

He warned the corrupts that Prime Minister Imran Khan will not let any Choor get away so easily and will make them pay for every single corruption which affected Pakistan’s reputation and stability.

On the other hand, Senator Shibli Faraz, in a series of tweets said that the PTI government is working hard to bring positive changes in the lives of Pakistanis and will continue to do so under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

His statements came ahead of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) jalsa in Lahore where Opposition leaders will try to convince the public to oust the government because of its “incompetency.”

He also warned the Opposition parties against the embarrassment that will be caused because of their “blackmailing tactics”.

Faraz also claimed that the Opposition leaders have submitted their resignations without any consultation or a unanimous strategy.

“Their [opposition leaders’] politics is coming to an end. They are strangling the future of their political career with their own hands.”

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PDM Lahore Jalsa Live

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Political activities are in full swing as Pakistan Democratic Movement is organizing a much-heated mass gathering today in Lahore. PDM is holding a mass Jalsa at Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday (today). Opposition parties have set the stage and have gathered to address the nation about their agenda.  Over 7,000 chairs have been placed, … Read more

PM spending quality time with pets amid tensed political atmosphere

PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan does not seem to be bothered by the electrifying political atmosphere as he shared pictures of spending quality time with his pets. On one hand, opposition is busy in preparing for the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa to oust Imran Khan’s government and on the other; Imran Khan relaxes with … Read more

DJ Butt Arrested by Lahore Police

DJ BUTT

Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested DJ Butt, who was given the responsibility for a sound system for the upcoming Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa. According to the details, numerous videos also surfaced on social media that showed the arrest of DJ Butt. As per reports, he was taken to Model Town police station. DJ … Read more

Future belongs to PTI says Shah Mahmood Qureshi

RSS ideology is an obstacle to peace in the region: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is violating the constitution of the country. According to the details, while commenting on the ongoing movement by the opposition alliance, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that PDM is not accepting the country’s development and progress. He said that the second wave of … Read more

PDM is a ray of hope for masses says Maryam Nawaz

Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that people are fed up with inflation and unemployment, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is a ray of hope for them. Addressing media in Lahore before leaving for Islamabad to attend the meeting of the opposition alliance in the PML-N Secretariat, Maryam Nawaz Sharif … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Key Politicians to discuss future course of action against PTI

PDM

Key politicians of the Pakistan Democratic Movement will meet in Islamabad today ahead of Lahore Jalsa. According to the details, heads of all the constituent parties of the opposition alliance will attend the session at the PML-N Secretariat. The meeting will take important decisions regarding the Jalsa at Minar e Pakistan on December 13 amid … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Maryam Nawaz to hold rallies from today

Maryam Nawaz

In a bid to make the next Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Jalsa successful, Vice Prescient Muslim League (N) Maryam Nawaz will be holding rallies across Lahore today. According to the details, she will be holding different rallies starting from her residence Jati Umrah, and urge the masses to join hands with her in bringing down … Read more

People want development not chaos says Usman Buzdar

Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar on Monday has said that humiliation is the destiny of opposition. According to the details, Usman Buzdar while meeting with assembly members said that the opposition will not be successful in its propaganda against the government of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI). During the meeting, the development of Lahore and … Read more