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PTI MNA Murad Saeed dismisses allegations of dubious degree
 [DAWN] Pakistain Tehrik-e-Insaf...a political party in Pakistan. PTI was founded by former Pakistani cricket captain and philanthropist Imran Khan. The party's slogan is Justice, Humanity and Self Esteem, each of which is open to widely divergent interpretations.... 's (PTI) Member National Assembly (MNA) from Swat, Murad Saeed, denounced allegations of fraudulent academic credentials in a presser at PTI's central office in Islamabad on Thursday. A couple of days ago, reports challenging the authenticity of his degree from the University of Beautiful Downtown Peshawar ...capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province), administrative and economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Peshawar is situated near the eastern end of the Khyber Pass, convenient to the Pak-Afghan border. Peshawar has evolved into one of Pakistan's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, which means lots of gunfire. had emerged, and it was also claimed that Murad Saeed appeared in two exams on March 2, 2015, following special arrangements made by the university's department of Environmental Sciences. But the young MNA, while falsifying all allegations, said he was being penalized for his affiliation with the PTI. He claimed that the university's vice chancellor was affiliated with the Awami National Party founded by Abdul Wali Khan in 1986. Part of the PPP-led cabinet 2008-13. The ANP is considered left wing, advocating for secularism, democratic socialism, public sector government, and economic egalitarianism.... (ANP) and was conspiring to malign his credibility. "I have never failed an exam during 16 years of my education," he said. Murad Saeed further said he had been issued passing transcripts by the university, which he had brought along with him to the presser. But despite repeated requests and reminders, the university was not issuing him an official degree. Posted by: Fred 2015-03-06 |
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