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PDM Lahore Jalsa: Maryam Nawaz, Others booked for flouting restrictions

PDM Lahore Jalsa

The leaders of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) have been booked on Tuesday for holding a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. According to the details, police registered a case against the central leadership of PDM. The case has been filed at Lari Adda police station in which PDM central leaders were nominated including PML-N … Read more

Maryam Nawaz angry over “unimpressive” gathering at PDM Lahore Jalsa

Maryam Nawaz

After Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)’s flopped power-show in Lahore, held yesterday, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz expressed dissatisfaction and anger over the “unimpressive” public gathering held at Minar-e-Pakistan.

While chairing the PML-N’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) and Central Working Committee (CWC) meetings in Lahore, Maryam expressed displeasure with the party leaders after they failed to bring out the people to the jalsagah.

“Lahore division leadership failed to bring people to PDM public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan.” It was expected that 500,000 people will attend the rally but unfortunately, the rally could not attract as much audience as it was being expected,” said the PML-N leader.

According to sources, she made it clear in the meeting that designations would be given to party workers in the future based on individual performance.

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of major opposition parties failed to attract public support in Lahore’s public gathering held at Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday.

However, 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.

While addressing the large crowd at the PDM Lahore Jalsa, 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.

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Fawad Chaudhry, Shahbaz Gill eye political stability after Opposition’s failure

Fawad Chaudhry Shahbaz Gill

Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has on Monday said the people of this country value the sacrifices rendered by the armed forces for the defense and security of the country.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad along with special Assistant on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill, Chaudhry said the country will now move towards political stability following the failure of the movement of opposition parties.

He said the opposition parties have failed to secure the support of the masses.

The Minister said the parties which are part of the parliament should now review their confrontation strategy.

The government is not going anywhere but we want to keep our doors of negotiations open especially on electoral reforms, added Fawad.

However, he made it clear that no negotiations will be held on the corruption cases.

In his remarks, Shahbaz Gill said the politics of Sharif family stands buried following the failed gathering of Minar-e-Pakistan.

He said the people stand with the agenda of Prime Minister Imran Khan to take forward the country on the path of progress and prosperity.

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PDM should desist from playing gimmicks with nation says FM

Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the opposition parties to stop playing drama with the nation and resign from assemblies forthwith. According to the details, he said the leaders of the Pakistan Democratic Movement should present resignation to the Speaker of the National Assembly and desist from playing gimmicks with the nation anymore. The … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Celebrities slammed opposition for putting lives at risk

PDM Lahore Jalsa

Pakistani celebrities have slammed the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for holding public rallies amid the coronavirus pandemic. The musician and actor Farhan Saeed took to his Twitter and asked the authorities to clarify the restrictions on cinemas and weddings while the PML-N is holding Jalsa. If according to Pml N jalsas are harmless and it … Read more

PM summons meeting to mull plan for dealing with PDM protests

PM

Prime Minister PM Imran Khan has summoned an important meeting of government officials and coalition partners in Islamabad on Monday (today). According to the details, Prime Minister Imran Khan will discuss the government’s strategy to counter the opposition’s anti-government movement. The meeting will also discuss the current economic situation of the country. Some leaders will … Read more

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 Jalsa: Maulana Fazl vows to put an end to the ‘fake’ government

PDM Lahore Jalsa Maulana Fazl against PTI

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.

Addressing the gathering, the JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazl said: “The wounds inflicted by the rigging done by the establishment for this illegal government, the dirty role they played [to sieze] this illegal power are getting deeper.”

Fazl further said that he wanted to “alert and caution the defence forces and their leadership […] to move out of the people’s way and let them reach Islamabad”.

“In the coming days, I see anarchy in the country. We should handle matters before heading towards anarchy,” he said.

Back-lashing the incumbent government, the PDM Chief stated that Imran Khan with other crisis, was also not able to protest the Occupied Kashmir.

Fazlur Rehman also said that today India has consumed Kashmir and we have nothing in our hands to do for the innocent Kashmiris.

He said that for the past three years, the prime minister had been saying that he will not grant an NRO, but today, he himself is seeking NRO from the people, added Fazlur Rehman.

“Illegal government is in power in Pakistan, rigging had been done for the illegitimate government while we [PDM leaders] are here to save the future of Pakistan,” added the JUI-F Chief.

Moreover, Fazl informed about a long march in Islamabad in late January or early February. He aims to put an end to the fake PTI government.

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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

PDM Lahore Rally: PTI Govt will be ousted says Khawaja Saad Rafique

PDM Lahore Rally

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that the PDM aims to end the failed regime of Imran Khan and save the country from the more economic crisis. According to the details, he was addressing media at Iqbal Park in Lahore. The PML-N leader said that PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Maryam Nawaz appeals masses to come out for their rights

PDM Lahore Jalsa

PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has reached former speaker national assembly Ayaz Sadiq’s residence where she will be attending luncheon before leaving for PDM Jalsa venue. Maryam Nawaz in her brief media talk, said PDM Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will make an important announcement in the gathering. People should come out for the sake of the … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Insisted Opposition has no agenda says CM Punjab

PDM Lahore

Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar has expressed displeasure over the negative politics of opposition parties and criticized Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leadership for holding rallies despite the pandemic. According to the details, in a recent statement, Usman Buzdar said that the Opposition has no agenda and the nation has rejected the politics of chaos … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Maryam Nawaz urge participants to abide by COVID-19 SOPs

PDM Lahore Jalsa

Vice President of PML-N Maryam Nawaz has urged Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa participants to abide by the coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. According to the details, ahead of the PDM Lahore Jalsa, Maryam Nawaz took to her Twitter and wrote: “Dear All, as responsible citizens, please … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Fayyaz Chohan announces to leave politics?

Fayyaz Chohan

Punjab Minister for Prisons Fayyazul Hassan Chohan has said that despite the second wave of coronavirus and NACTA threat alert, the Pakistan Democratic Movement PDM Lahore Jalsa is tantamount to putting people’s lives at stake. According to the details, while commenting on the PDM Lahore Jalsa, Fayyazul Hassan Chohan challenged the Opposition alliance to fill space in Iqbal Park. … Read more

PDM Jalsa: Gill warns of severe consequences for targeting national integrity

Dr Shahbaz Gill

Special Assistant to PM on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill while criticizing the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore rally said that leaders of opposition parties are hiding behind each other in fear of Imran Khan. According to the details, he took to his Twitter and said that “Those who are mustering support from masses to … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Action to be taken against Law violation says Awan

Firdous Ashiq Awan

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said that no obstruction put up by the government ahead of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa today. According to the details, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan took to her Twitter and said: “There is no obstruction created by the government to … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Opposition Alliance to stage power show despite terror threat

PDM Lahore Jalsa

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), while defying the warnings of terror threat issued by Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) will be staging anti-government protest at Minar e Pakistan in Lahore today. According to the details, the LEAs have been placed at the highest alert in Punjab province in general and in the capital city of Lahore in … Read more

PPP directs Ministers to submit Resignations till Monday

PPP

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has directed its Ministers in Sindh Assembly to submit their written resignations to the chairman secretariat at Bilawal House Karachi by Monday. According to the details, the MPAs have been directed to submit their registration under the name of Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani in compliance with the decisions … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Maryam Nawaz hold rallies across the city

PDM Lahore Jalsa

Vice President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) will hold rallies in Lahore as part of her mass mobilization campaign ahead of PDM Jalsa. According to the details, Maryam Nawaz will also be holding corner meetings to muster support from the masses for the rally at Minar e Pakistan on December 13th. Maryam Nawaz said that … 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