PML-N: still under the shadow of Imran Khan’s rally

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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) continued to be under the shadow of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan as it held a public meeting in Faisalabad on Sunday, telling the PTI and its supporters that the PML-N is unbeatable in Punjab. The main purpose of the public meeting, according to most mainstream political analysts, was to counter the Imran Khan juggernaut and all the talk of his ascendancy in the politics of Punjab, once considered the PML-N’s stronghold. But these neutralising efforts and counter-strategy by the PML-N only serve to further equate the PML-N with the PTI, a nonentity until very recently compared to the two big parties such as the PML-N and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). The PML-N leaders and the Sharifs themselves are smelling the real danger in the presence of Imran Khan, evident from the fact that Nawaz Sharif asked the military to stay out of politics, as if believing that the PTI enjoys the blessings of the establishment.
In Faisalabad, the PML-N managed to put together an impressive show, giving the message that the party is infallible in Punjab. But the analysts say that despite the fact that the venue of Dhobi Ghaat was overflowing with the public, if one goes by the version of the PML-N leaders, the party fell way short of attracting a crowd as big as the one Imran Khan amassed at Minar-e-Pakistan. However, the PML-N still has one advantage. While there was hardly any noticeable persons sitting next to Imran Khan at Minari-e-Pakistan, the stage at Faisalabad was alight with political stars. But it seems that Imran weighed heavily on the minds of these heavyweights: National Assembly Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan kept inviting the media to see the numbers present at the venue.
The speech was without any message and was also contradictory. People alleged that the organisers also tried to copy the PTI style. Deliberately, it seems, the format of Imran Khan’s public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan was borrowed at the PML-N’s gathering by designing special seating arrangements and playing songs during speeches, accepting the new trend of trying to mesmerise the public. ‘Imranophobia’ was so dominant that PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and other leaders wasted the bulk of their speeches on responding to points raised by Imran Khan in his speech on October 30.
It could be the Imran nightmare that caused Chaudhry Nisar to misquote the value of Imran’s residence, which Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah later admitted and said it was a technical mistake committed by Nisar. Like Imran khan, Nawaz Sharif also wore a black and white attire. However, contradictory to Imran, he wiped sweat with his handkerchief many times, which some experts termed a sign of pressure from facing the third force in Punjab in the form of the PTI. Though the entire main leadership of the PML-N graced the stage, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, considered second to Nawaz Sharif, was missing. In his speech, Nawaz hailed him for his performance but his absence was seen as punishment for his fiery words at the Bhaati Chowk rally last month.
The public meeting was also confusing in the sense that most of the leaders kept up the slogan of “Go Zardari Go”, a popular manta in party, but Nawaz Sharif kept mum and did not bother to discuss it. In his speech, Nawaz showed his desire for longevity of democracy but in the same breath argued that the government should be toppled. His speech was also contradictory: on the one hand, he seemed annoyed with army but on the other he tried to praise the military.

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45 COMMENTS

  1. Nawaz you and your crooked friend Zardari will hopefully be history. You and your friend Zardari are a parasites, sucking the blood of the poor. Enjoy your billions, but a piece of mind you will never have. Imran`s time will come and he will show what real leadership is.

    • Nazia you must be in a dream…I recommend u to wake up and see around.You will find the fidality of pakistani youth towards PTI..PML-N is the eternally corrupt party.The do fight to gain the glory and they had never encounterd their elections for revolution.It has been 30 years now, PML-N have been indulging in politics.They might have forgotten that Pakistani People need change in their entire corrupt system formed by corrupt people Offcourse PML-N is among them.

      I reckon, better say people of pakistan belief Imran Khan is the new talent in Politics.He should be provided chance.

    • In the west they have a saying "fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me" to people like you I would say shame on you, you deserve everything you get from crooks like this, but it looks like at last the Pakistani people are thinking before voting.

    • Nazia , Dear Sister,..Imran Khan is not pitted against Mr.Nawaz Sharif,in particular,he ,is out to set things RIGHT ! – You seem to be a Proud Pakistani..Do you not want your Sisters and Brothers,to see any Happiness,or at least Hope ? The Two BIG parties have already had TWO CHANCES !..Where is the Roti, Kapra and Makaan ?,are only YELLOW taxis left for our children and their children ? No Nazia, .. enough, is enough !..You are our Sister ! ..so come out and Help US ALL,..to Help Imran..Make this Country..something,we could ALL be proud of !

    • Nazi for GOD sake you are blind?Please check there history,what have they done.We are ashame to say that I am from pakistan.Our country is sinking plz say no to them and vote for pTI

  5. it is not the first time they are copyng imran and pti. it has been happening for last year or so and even before. imran is original even he is agressive and wayward. dilemma for pmln is if they go after him, his voters will stick more to pti and if they go soft on him, there is a fear that more and more people will go towards him and in this whole war of words, they will redeem themselves.

  6. This person cannot fool people anymore. He supported Zardari for 3 years and now with the election closer he is now pretending to be against him. He told so many lies during his desperate speech; that he never supported the government, when he is on record as saying that even if Zardari's party does not support him, he will! Punjab police commit crimes on a daily basis against the poor people of punjab. What improvement has come to punjab! The media should bear this in mind when giving this liar air time and headlines.

  8. Who wrote this article? Keeping eyes close will not distort the realities. Mosquitos cannot compete the elephansts. Uncessary importance to PTI which makes the article without substance. I would have appreciated a balanced article.

  10. The genetically corrupt Nawaz is miserably failed to deliver its time to say good bye to politics because we are sick of these tried tested and failed crooks!!!

  11. That Awkward Moment WHen Afridi's Batting And Nawaz Shareef's Speech Is At Same Time And "Awaam" Is Watching Afridis batting Instead Of His Speech. That Definitely ISI!!!!!! ISI Grooming Afridi's Batting Against PML-N..LOL

    • Imran Khan doesnt and never did support Zardari. Secondly the difference between Musharraf and Imran Khan is that the former put Zardari where he is now and Imran is the one who is kicking Zardari out. Imran has openly talked against corruption and Swiss accounts and flight of Pakistani money to international bank accounts and investments. Its a strategy by PPP to steer these comments at PML N while claiming no responsibility as both Nawaz Sharif and Zardari are birds of a feather when it comes to corruption, swiss accounts, flight of capital and money and poor governance.

  14. They want to fool people. We have not forgotten their two terms. Nawaz couldn’t show performance with two third majority, how come we expect him to show up this time. I see them desperate case and people of past.

  15. Could anybody explain PTI's single minded focus on Sharif brothers as if all problems are linked to him?

  16. Awam ka support Imran khan ki sath.Dengue brothers 94% people watch shahid afridi match not your Rally.General jilani puppet

  17. Nawaz asked for 'Artcile 6' against Musharraf.

    My question is this. Who made Musharraf the Army chief? In violation of Merit and superseding 3-4 senior most Generals. What should be the Punishment of Nawaz Sharif for making Mush the army chief and for violation of merit? And why did he like Musharraf so much to go all the way and violate all rules to make him army chief?

    Also, Nawaz never asked for invoking article 6 against Zi Ul Haq!

  18. Today Jang internet edition is reporting that Imran Khan met ISI chief at the residence of US ambassador. The details of the meetings has not emerged. I am a big supporter of Imran Khan but by this meeting, if it happened, he lost me. He frequently said in the recent past that his rivals “shine shoes” of Americans. Is he taking over that job now from his rivals? This whole picture , ISI cheif, American ambassador and Imran Khan, stinks. I want to hear what he says about it. Although it is just like a mullah was seen in “* mandi”

    • This is a hoax. The ISI has come out and denied any such meeting. This seems to be a desperate effort by PML-N to discredit Imran.

  19. I think PML n has lost the plot by copying PTI jalsa format ,now I guess it will be zardari's turn to dampen his smile as Imran is heading towards karachi.

    hay status quo demagogues here we come!

  21. I m from India and want to say that IMRAN KHAN can change the image of pakistan , if he comes to power .

  22. Mr Nawaz sharif where were you when it was loadshading, inflation,targetkilling, reymond devos, flood in sindh ,ib cargal and many more , now infact you are loosing your turn and this time inshallah its Imran khan is going to be PM, that has urged you to do the drama , you are never sincere to us people of Pakistan and it is too late now Mr Sharif

    • Your right Brother, its too late to cry over spilt milk ! I am not talking about Mr.Nawaz Sharif , in particular ,am talking about our present stalk of politicians ! ..We now need a Miracle !..and Imran Khan is just that !

  23. God be with Imran. He is our last hope.

    No one wants to see Nawaz and Zardari come into power and continue this game of loot and plunder.

  27. And they say they want to save the system … system ka achar dallo gay kiya jub mulk hi nahi rahe ga (Allah na kare) … wake up … yeh sub aik hi thali kay chatay batay hain … Only Imran seems honest and he deserves the chance now. And I am sure he will stand out and do something great for this country.

  28. I really don't feel sorry for the paki public anymore! They continue to vote for corrupt leaders such as the shariff mafia and the zardari gang. How can this paki public blame democracy and these leaders , when they themselves are responsible for allowing these politicians loot there country. Stupid pakis!

  29. Nawaz Money Launderer Sharif has to go. He didnt kept the balance between his filthy earnings and giving back to community. It would have been so easy for him to win hearts if he gave it back to community. Thats how US politicians do it to stay below the radar.

  30. The ISI are also Pakistanis, do not forget that ! They also have the right to vote..and VOTE they shall ! They are the Soldiers , who defend this Land , when You & I sleep ! do no forget that ! – Our Arm Forces and the Youth of this Land , shall all vote for Imran Khan..its but logical !..What have all these political parties given to our Country ?..except Problems !- The Army has given their Blood ! and Imran Khan has contributed,all he could,up to now..for this Country !//He has ,at least proven that he wants to GIVE something to this Country….instead of these Gentlemen..who have sucked us,plundered us , and now have taken us to the edge of the brink ! Imran Khan…stands for the Youth of Today ..and of Tomorrow ! – Lets give him a Chance !

  31. Imran khan ka koi muqabla nahin…. One person with belief is equal to the force of 99 who have only interests…..Nawaz and zardari are both brothers (as they both said themselves).

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