Walid Iqbal
@WalidIqbalPTI
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PTI Activist, Lawyer, LUMS Lecturer. Member Pakistan Senate 2018-24, Chairman Senate Human Rights Committee 2021-24. Chairman Senate Defence Committee 2019-21.
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Presented Allama Iqbal’s philosophy of self development in a lecture I recently delivered at Dabistan-e-Iqbal, Lahore. This is Episode 1 in a series of talks derived from his pioneering work Asrar-e-Khudi (Secrets of the Self), published 1915.
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My mother, Retired Justice Nasira Iqbal, 81 years old, woken up at 2:00 am after the terror squad had roughed up the night staff and left, sends a message to all from the crime scene, saying this can only happen in Dakoo Raaj.
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Gearing up for the biggest mass movement in Pakistan’s history: Haqeeqi Azadi March, destination Rawalpindi, 26th November 2022 #آ_رہا_ہے_لاہور
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Press Conference at PTI Central Office, Islamabad, appealing to all 128 million voters, to come out and vote, to 57 million voters who’re 18-35 years old, to 24 million voters who’re newly registered after 2018, to 60 million women voters. You’re game changers of 8th Feb 2024.
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Alhamdolillah: I have today received from ECP my notification as Senator, issued on the eve of the sacred day of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). My profound thanks to PM Imran Khan for the trust reposed in me, and to all PTI & PMLQ leaders, MPAs independents, workers & well-wishers.
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Is this Hitler’s Germany or Stalin’s Russia? Police is meant to protect, not terrorise. In the wee hours today, a squad of eight came after me at Lahore while I was in Islamabad. One climbed over the gate, others used the squad car to break in. Imported government’s end is near.
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I am Walid Iqbal and I stand with
@ImranKhanPTI
.
@PTIofficial
#IstandWithImranKhan
#BehindYouSkipper
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As per standard policy and discipline, I have today withdrawn my nomination papers for the NA 131 by-election, and my team and I will support all PTI by-election candidates across Lahore.
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Chief Election Commissioner had announced days ago (a) all results will be uploaded on EMS by 1 am on 9th Feb; and (b) signed Form 45 will be displayed outside each polling station. It’s 1 am now, where are the results and where are Forms 45 on display at 90,000 polling stations?
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Proud moment for us as 81 Pakistanis, including 11 professors from Quaid-e-Azam University and 3 professors from Punjab University, are named in top 2% scientists worldwide by a Stanford University report. Congratulations to Pakistan and all these sons & daughters of this nation.
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Two days after the “glass” incident on TV I have no regrets about roaring on the Senate floor. Had there been no Quaid-e-Azam there would’ve been no Pakistan: many of today’s “leaders” would be sweeping floors of RSS goons. We owe an incalculable debt to the Father of the Nation.
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Launched Chairman Imran Khan’s election campaign in NA 131, Lahore, with a media talk followed by door to door visits in PP 162. The vision and fruition of a New Pakistan will resonate from NA 131 to all corners of the country, said I.
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My speech before the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva last week. Notably,
@ImranKhanPTI
’s televised address on Jail Bharo Tehreek yesterday raised the exact same points: elections in 90 days and enforcing fundamental rights, both as guaranteed by our Constitution.
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Thank you
@ImranKhanPTI
, congratulations Pakistan - today heralds the arrival of the spring of democracy and genuine freedom in Pakistan. Let’s continue this journey together.
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When RTS broke down in 2018 elections, a huge question mark was put on the entire process. What about now 2024? Cell and mobile internet services have been shut down, by design, for more than 14 hours. Are we headed overnight for the biggest electoral fraud in Pakistan’s history?
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A rare photograph of my father Dr. Javid Iqbal campaigning for Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah in 1964 against Ayub Khan who won thru dhauns-dhandli.
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Happy Iqbal Day. I thank all well-wishers & media for continuing show of solidarity & support at my manhandling & arrest by the Sharif junta
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Face to face, and out in the street, yet again, as expression of solidarity with fellow Senator Azam Khan Swati continues.
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I applaud the Party activist who conceived this & thank everyone profoundly for your continued expression of support.
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Meeting eminent journalist, intellectual, & TV anchor Haroonur Rasheed today - interesting talk on current situation.
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Maryam Nawaz said plotters should fear PM Nawaz. I say PM Nawaz is himself the biggest plotter, driven by fear of disqualification/disgrace.
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Met IK at Bani Gala to present plan & SOPs for UC level organisation in Lahore - a superb election fighting machine in the making, he said.
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My anti-smog petition in Lahore High Court has won: Punjab govt ordered to devise smog policy and make enviro labs functional by April 2017.
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Today has heralded a new dawn as Chairman Imran Khan is to take oath as Pakistan’s 22nd PM after a monumental 22-year struggle. I now proudly head to Aiwan-e-Sadr Islamabad to attend the magnificent ceremony after celebrating the PM’s election in Lahore’s NA 131 last night.
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Getting to next point of contact in NA 120 by bike thru illegal developmental work, and resting on a wayside charpai with mohalla children.
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Within hours of Dr. Yasmin Rashid's nomination as PTI candidate for NA 120 by-election, we kicked off her campaign in Karim Park last night.
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Nawaz Sharif's history repeats itself: when in quicksand, hide behind foreign royals. First in Musharraf hijacking case, now in Panama case.
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Greetings from a prison van: "One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name."
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As directed, I reached Faisalabad one day before the Punjab by-elections, and did not leave town until the Returning Officer had issued the final result for PP 97 a short while ago.
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Arrested on approach to Bani Gala while peacelful, unarmed, and with women. Long live accountability. Long live Pakistan.
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We are ready for the next battle, the next showdown, the next duel, in 2017. Be not mistaken all noons and goons.
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Dr. Yasmin Rashid is a tireless campaigner & it's been quite an intense experience working alongside her in epoch-making NA 120 by-election.
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To stand firm, and in solidarity, with
@ImranKhanPTI
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@PTI
for a better tomorrow, please join us at Minar-e-Pakistan after 9 pm tonight.
#PTIJalsa
#Lahore
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Deeply saddened at accident suffered by two army officers due to govt's anti-federalist blockage of motorway: God Bless Col. Shahid's soul
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Iqbal Day speech at Oxford: quoted extensively from Saqi Nama (Ode to the Cupbearer) an epic poem celebrating movement, change & innovation
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Book launch of "Life After Iqbal", House of Commons, London. With Lord Qurban of Luton, Yasmeen Qureshi, MP, & author Sabeena Khan.
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Impressive rendition of Allama Iqbal’s poetry by a young child during the PP-97 by-poll at Karari Kalaan, a rural neighbourhood of Faisalabad.
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Had a follow up meeting with Chairman Imran Khan in Bani Gala the day after he visited our District Office in Lahore.
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At the recent Faiz Festival with the grandson of the legendary Faiz Ahmad Faiz,
@AdeelHashmi3
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it's great to enjoy Chairman IK's confidence & to win his applause. We'll be working day & night to assemble a solid organization in Lahore.
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As we, an opposition party, continue with voter contact in NA 120, crooked PMLN, as ruling party, continues its illegal developmental work.
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Also met with senior party leadership in discussion of our Panamagate case. God be willing, truth is mighty, and will prevail.
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A spectacular portrait of Allama Iqbal in hues of blue by master artist Ismail Gulgee hangs at Deighton Room in Trinity College Cambridge.
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The year of no fear, the year when truth was near is at an unfulfilled end for our cause. Happy 2017 to our cause, our force, & all others.
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As PTI comes of age at 21 today, let's work together to transform it from a successful movement to a victorious electoral political force.
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It is stunning how flagrant the violations can be under PML-N’s watch: developmental works going on in the heart of PP 97 Faisalabad on by-election polling day.
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Recent meeting with Chairman Imran Khan in Bani Gala: discussing the future of Lahore as Pakistan's political nerve center.
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It was a privilege and honor for me to attend Namal University fundraisers at New Jersey and Houston as guest speaker in place of Naeem Bukhari last week, who we all hope and pray fully recovers soon. A total of US$ 60,000 were raised in New Jersey, and US$ 200,000 in Houston.
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Tomato prices in Lahore are now exceeding an unbelievable Rs. 200 per kilo. Where's relief for the poor masses who keep voting for PMLN?
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Arrived today in historic Konya, Turkey - frozen in weather, but warm in spirit - to attend symposium on Rumi's Love of the Prophet (PBUH).
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Allah is enough for us say Nawaz-Shahbaz posters in Lahore. Indeed, after thrashing by Supreme Court you'll only have Allah left to turn to.
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After a one-to-one meeting with the Skipper today: Lahore's max strength assured in upholding the respect of SC & JIT
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Visiting market-places and busy streets to solicit votes in NA 120 as day turns into night has been quite and exhilarating experience.
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Appeared before Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Division today, presented opening submissions on the scheme of the Constitution and our existing Federal administrative framework, and hope an egalitarian system, widely accepted across the Federation, will eventually emerge.
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RIP Dina Wadia, only child of our Rahbar-e-Aala & Father of Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Your death's a great sorrow for us.
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Eid-ul-Azha greetings to all, from historic Lahore, beneath the walls of the grand Badshahi Mosque.
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My submissions on the Senate floor during question hour on Friday seem to have caused quite a stir. I thank you for messages of appreciation from all over Pakistan. I’ll give reform my best shot - that’s my duty as citizen and lawmaker.
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I join a proud nation in celebrating two years of PAF’s scintillating Operation Swift Resort. Thanks to PAF, also, for the visit to the Operation’s nerve centre at airbase Mushaf today as part of its National Security Workshop where we got to meet several of our heroes. Bravo.
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Lahore knows we are now out in the field. Three PTI offices inaugurated last night. North of 200 more in the pipeline. Train's on the move.
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Dr. Yasmin Rashid visited Data Darbar/Pir Makki area of NA 120 on an office inauguration spree as the by-election enters its decisive phase.
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For well-wishers & detractors who’re upset with me, I regret losing my cool on TV last night. Couldn’t help it: Dhamra provoked me beyond belief. I give credit to host
@NasimZehra
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Iqbal Day celebrations in Birmingham, co-hosted by Iqbal Academy UK & Consulate of Pakistan. I spoke of Allama Iqbal's message of human unity, equality, & freedom. Audience liked it.
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MQM's Lahore President, Meher Shehzad Akbar, joined PTI along with all his workers at a press conference held at our District Office today.
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Iqbal Day at Pembroke College Cambridge: Presenting Sabeena Khan's books to the College Library. Good to be back in old stomping grounds.
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Remarkably, 1905-08 Iqbal earned Master's at Cambridge, Ph.D. at Munich, and Bar in London. Too much too fast for Gandhi, Nehru, or Tagore.
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On this birth anniversary of our great Quaid, let's unite, let's have faith, & let's discipline ourselves to beat the mafias imposed on us.
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Amazing how the mammoth Karachi crowd went ablaze as the Skipper took up with it the treachery inflicted upon him by his own party members and allies. Betrayers get ready: the masses, the backbone of our nation, will extract a price.
#ImportedHukumatNaManzoor
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I express solidarity with people of Palestine against Trump’s reckless Jerusalem announcement. He’ll face the music but time also for Muslim leaders and rulers across the world to show some guts to stand up and be counted. To quote Iqbal:
کچھ بڑی بات تھی ہوتے جو مسلمان بھی ایک-
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Huge foreign policy failure of PMLN govt not to make meaningful contact with Trump admin since Jan '17 or to develop clear Afghan policy.
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@ImranKhanPTI
Absolutely. We're shattered and stunned. All Lahore workers have been called upon to lend help & support to bereaved families & the injured.
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On-stage at Islamabad Jalsa with
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A warning shot fired at PML-N last night: we're no longer the innocent babes who contested 2013 elections - we're going to pound you in 2018
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World Bank says Punjab is most economically unequal province in Pakistan & inequality's highest & increased most in urban areas.
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Western silence is stunning - not a single incident in Pakistan, but more than a dozen incidents of pilferage, smuggling & breaches of security involving nukes in India since 1994. Exposes duplicity of dealing, just like with genocide in Kashmir and Gaza.
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With British High Commissioner Thomas Drew and Mrs. Joanna Drew at the Shaukat Khanum fundraising Iftar-Dinner in Islamabad last night.
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Bonded spiritually and across generations: in Konya, Turkey, with Mme Esin Celebi Bayru, 22nd generation grand-daughter of Mawlana Rumi.
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The highest measure of credit goes to PTI-backed candidates for putting up a spirited fight despite unprecedented challenges, and to PTI voters who came out today to give them a commanding position, which must be guarded and preserved in face of “angelic” overnight manipulation.
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At the tomb of Shams Tabrezi in Konya, Turkey: the brilliant man who acted as close companion and intellectual inspiration of Mawlana Rumi.
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Recent meeting with Chairman Imran Khan in Bani Gala: discussing NA 120 performance & applauding our men & women who worked hard for it.
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The skipper addressing the masses, basically telling all that Pakistan's handed over to a mafia, a den of criminals.
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Mishaal Malik, wife of Hurriyet leader Yasin Malik, visited our office at Model Town Lahore last night for a press conference and meeting in connection with Kashmir Day on 5th Feb. MLA Ghulam Mohyuddin Dewan and MPA Saadia Sohail were also present.
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Traditional wedding fare: delicious steam-roasted beef with rice, eaten Pakhtun-style from a collective plate for five. Outstanding. (2/2)
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Was hosted by newly-elected PTI London body where London President Mian Waheedur Rehman & I launched London-Lahore Coordination Committee.
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Just before departure from Lahore for epoch-making jalsa being held by PTI 350 km away in Islamabad this evening.
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Face to face, out in the street, expressing solidarity with fellow Senator Azam Khan Swati. Call for Justice to come into action.
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At Iqbal's tomb by Lahore's historic Badshahi Mosque - narrating to TV audience details of Allama's burial, plus tomb design & completion.
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Lawyers have started a movement from Lahore High Court on 6th July demanding a compromised PM's resignation - PTI has geared up its support.
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Dr. Yasmin Rashid, campaigning in NA 120, visited our campaign office in UC 54 Data Darbar Pir Makki - and we went out door to door with her
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Enthusiasm had risen to the next level upon departure from Lahore this morning for the Haqeeqi Azadi March.
#حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ
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CM Shahbaz says obstruction is hallmark of opposition politics. Does he realise obstruction of justice is hallmark of Sharif politics?
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At Bhera a few minutes ago, half way to the Haqeeqi Azadi March destination. The enthusiasm has not abated.
#حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ
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Came across Senator Aitzaz Ahsan at condolence in NA 124. Most of their voters & team members have crossed over to our side in recent years.
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On location this morning in Konya, Turkey, as the stage is set for the inaugural of a grand symposium on Rumi's Love of the Prophet (PBUH).
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Very saddened to learn - Zulfiqar Ali, an innocent Pakistani languishing on Indonesia’s death row on false drug charges for 14 years, has died of liver cancer. I was among those pleading to our govt to secure his release during President Widodo’s visit in Jan, but it all failed.
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Examining the Rolls at Trinity College Cambridge where Allama Iqbal earned his Master's in 1905-6. Thanks to Trinity archivist Jon Smith.
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Told our networks in London that Supreme Court really wants to get to truth re: hidden assets of Sharif family & will not allow any delays.
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My exact words about getting to the truth and no delay: it's first time in Pak history a PM's answerable before law at this level.
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As days turn into weeks post the Zainab tragedy, we must realise that mere bloodthirst against perpetrators, mere suo moto notices, will not serve as solutions. We must tighten our criminal justice system & give capacity plus credence to scientific methods.
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As chief guest today at a grand ceremony in Roots Millennium School, DHA, in NA 125 Lahore-8. An impressive set-up indeed.
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Nothing like standing by the roadside & having laddoo pethis on a sunny winter afternoon. Tried that after a long time & greatly enjoyed it
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