PPP’s view
The PPP’s Chaudhry Manzoor, according to Daily Jang (18 December 2017), expressed his view that the Baba of the apex court had sided with dictators from the beginning until now. He went on to ask as to how the people could then trust the Baba.
A modest proposal?
According to Daily Jang (18 December 2017), leaders of the Difa-e-Pakistan Council called on the rulers of Pakistan to declare a jihad against Israel, and that they would go from city to city to awaken and unite the Pakistani people (Islamiyan-e-Pakistan)
The Maulana speaks
Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman was quoted by Daily Jang (18 December 2017) as saying that liberals would suffer a defeat in the coming elections, and that those who took money from Jews had lost the air in their balloons.
Saad Rafique’s narrative
Federal minister for railways Saad Rafique, according to Daily Jang (18 December 2017) expressed his opinion that Nawaz Sharif was brave like a lion while Imran Khan was a jackal (geedar) – and so the latter could not lead any movement.
A tale of two disqualifications
PTI chief Imran Khan was quoted by Daily Jang (18 December 2017) as saying that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was a criminal before the nation (qaum ke mujrim). He further stated that Jehangir Tareen’s disqualification made no difference, and that he would remain with him.
Kite-flying alert
Daily Dunya (19 December 2017) reported that kite-flying was taking place openly in NA-120, the constituency of Kulsoom Nawaz, with the police remaining utterly helpless to intervene.
In and out
Actress Meera, according to Daily Express (20 December 2017), stated her preference for marrying a businessman rather than a state official. She said that she would invite all showbiz personalities except Reema. Further, she said that she would invite Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto rather than Imran Khan.
Not one more!
Daily Express (20 December 2017) reported that some 300,000 Pakistanis had arrived in Dubai for Christmas and New Year – following which all Pakistani visa applications to the country were dismissed without explanation.
Qaim Ali Shah’s reckoning
Former Chief Minister of Sindh Qaim Ali Shah was quoted by Daily Express (21 December 2017) as saying that Imran Khan was old and that he had seen him paying cricket in his student days.
Challenge
Sheikh Rasheed, according to Daily Express (21 December 2017) asked former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to come out if he dared – and that the disqualified leader would see stars in daytime. Rasheed further assured Tahir-ul-Qadri of full support.
Double standards?
Daily Dunya (22 December 2017) reported that after protests against her visit to Bangalore in India, Sunny Leone responded on social media in an interesting new way: posting images of past Bollywood stars in skimpy outfits.