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Sharif equates opposition with anti-state forces
[DAWN] The prime minister, in a speech at the groundbreaking of a motorway section on Friday, equated the opposition parties agitating against his government with anti-state elements facing a military operation in the mountains."There is no difference between the enemies of the country against whom the Zarb-e-Azb ..the Pak offensive against Qaeda in Pakistain and the Pak Taliban in North Wazoo. The name refers to the sword of the Prophet (PTUI!)... operation is under way and the united opposition pursuing the politics of sit-ins," Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... said at Salehpat after the ceremony marking start of work on the Sukkur-Multan portion of the Bloody Karachi ...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... -Lahore motorway. He accused opposition parties of banding together to "impede development", but expressed resolve that the government would "foil their designs" and complete all projects by 2018. "We will be able to win the the next general election by virtue of our performance in office." Imran Khan  ... aka Taliban Khan, who who convinced himself that playing cricket qualified him to lead a nuclear-armed nation with severe personality problems... , the 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.... chief, did not take long to launch a counter-attack. He said peaceful protest was a part of democracy. Posted by: Fred 2016-05-07 |
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