We help strengthen parliaments to make them more effective and representative. Gender equality. Human rights. We defend the human rights of parliamentarians and help them uphold the rights of all. We help parliaments fight terrorism, cyber warfare and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Parliamentary dialogue. We create the global space for parliamentary diplomacy, dialogue and networking. Youth empowerment. We encourage youth participation in parliaments and empower young MPs. Sustainable development. We support parliaments in implementing the SDGs with a particular focus on health and climate change. The source of the money, Yousuf later claimed, was Younus Habib who, as the head of Mehran Bank, was tasked by intelligence operatives to finance the election campaign of certain anti-PPP politicians in Hashmi makes serious effort in his autobiography to reiterate that he has never made any financial gain from his politics; he has, on television talk shows, claimed that he had received the money as a loan to set up business, and that he had returned it.
Some say he was unhappy because he wanted to become the leader of the opposition after the election but that post went to Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. His supporters say he deserved the slot because of his services to the party during the Musharraf regime, when very few politicians were willing to represent the PML-N at any political level. Hashmi seems to have lost none of his political uprightness and the ability to call a spade, a spade. He retains his ability to say what he believes in as Imran Khan has found and he continues to cherish democracy and the institutions it represents.
He also remains oblivious of the political consequences of his actions — nobody knows what his political future will be after his expulsion from the PTI.
It is difficult to imagine that he will rejoin the PML-N, of which he remains extremely critical. The option of joining the PPP remains even more remote as he has opposed that party throughout his career. No political imperative can keep him captive to a party or an ideology that he cannot believe in.
Khan should have known that before accepting Hashmi into his party. Facebook Count. Twitter Share. Also read: In the midst of crisis, Parliament speaks with one voice Two years later, Hashmi made a similarly daring move while leading a protest against recognising Bangladesh as a separate state.
Letter trial There are, however, some exceptions to these political rules that Hashmi has devised for himself. He never retracted from his stance, nor did he regret his decision to make the letter public. His biggest mistake, perhaps, is to have accepted money from an advocate named Yousuf. The allegations, however, have refused to go away. Published in Dawn, September 3rd, Read more. On DawnNews. Comments 20 Closed.
Popular Newest Oldest. Sep 03, am. Recommend 0. Imran, you are fortunate to have the youth who have faith in you but more so that you have Javed Hashmi, the president of your party, who not only saved you from a political suicide but held your hand in your attempt to be a politician.
Go back to the drawing board and mature your political acumen under the tutelage of politicians who have weathered the storm because of their beliefs. Steer away from sycophants and opportunists who are there for themselves. You were used and you were wrong. You cannot admit it because that would be treason but at the least learn from it. There are names in there from all corners of the planet.
It's up to the individual courts and investigative agencies to conduct the probe. Everyone is asking the PM to resign and fight the battle in the court. This is how it's done in every country except Pakistan where the PM is hanging onto his dear political life and fighting it out even in the face of overwhelming proof.
Nawaz Sharif is not strengthening the democracy by doing this. He is actually making it weak. Long Live Democracy" I am amazed by your comments why you people have considered that democracy and corruption are the two sides of the same coin? If indeed one subscribes to this theory, than please everyone, close your businesses, resign from your jobs, don't transact anything with your bank and stay home. We need to setup 2 million committees to do nothing else, by question every single individual in this country and nothing else will happen for the next years.
Height of stupidity! Hashmi seems to have a particular 'modus operandi': First he tries to gain credibility and and a pretense of neutrality by praising Imran Khan and tells to be against him only on "moral or whatever grounds. Let the accountability begin. Once it sets in motion it will engulf others also. His entry always comes at a time when government is in hot water.
Very suspicious character. These are valid questions. I wonder if this gentleman has ever heard of the Day of Judgement? No one can escape that one, Sir.
Murad Ali. Syed Faizan Raza. Awais Love the way you answered to Hashmi sb and the suggestion you gave. True words towards the better place for all of us but indeed no one is Sadiq and ameen here. Nadeem Zaman. Everytime, he comes up with something on the wrong time. We need to start from somewhere, let us start and hope to see all coming in accountablity. Just getting the issues diverted will never let us start Accountibilty in Paksitan.
Which is the main root of corruption. That is the job of any Government and every single one failed to do so, in other words you all politicians failed. Hashmi claims against IK was accepted by the masses. Zubair Exactly. Miqbal Rangoonwala.
Panama never said any corruption about army or judges. It only gave information about your corrupt peoples. Muhammad Habib. Respected Hashmi sab It is the duty of you Politicians to strengthen the institutions who can perform their duties. Zaki khan. Hashmi comes out of hiding from time to time to utter his nonsense and then disappears.
Strongly agree with the statement that Judges and especially army should also be accountable. They've done a great job and should be applauded. He failed to make them accountable. He has only himself to blame.
Now would you vote for someone who makes everyone accountable? That is a more valid question. Who stops your government to held accountable judges and generals? Who let go Musharraf abroad? First give answers to these questions then ask what you are asking. Dr Ahmad - Melbourne. Baba Ji, you himself served as federal minister under General Zia.
Let's start your own moral accountability first. Hasmi is right in one thing, everyone should be accountable. Is Musharraf or Ch. Iftikhar above the law? Afzal Nadir. I dont understand why this man is given courage in media.
At this point of time we need sensible talking and sensible decision. We can not afford absurd talking at this point of time as it is very serious matter that our PM is losing office resulting in infamy for Pakistan all over the world Awais it's very easy to disrespect Hashmi sb, he is the only one who sacrificed for democracy, faced dictatorship n brutally tortured, he is a brave man who can talk against generals corruption, so plz correct ur facts first.
Diversionary tactics by Hashemi. Now that JIT has directly indicted the Sharifs, their accountability of cannot be linked to accountability of others, who should also be subject to accountability as per law of the land. He is proving himself to be an opportunist who is trying to keep him alive politically through media and some tough sounding statements.
Perfectly said! AB Khan. Nagi agreed. Inquiring MiND. So depressing. With politicians like these, you can never have accountability in this country. Sir, you just lost all my respect.
Now, when there is a chance of first accountability of a politician, you come up and say, "wait a minute, where is the accountability of military and judiciary".
Sir, do you have any proposal on how we are ever going to start the process of holding the people in power liable for their actions? Whatever little respect I had for this guy he has lost it. He is accusing Supreme Court of Pakistan by saying "I told Imran this would be martial law, but he claimed that it wouldn't be martial law because the Supreme Court judges would be doing it,". We do not pay taxes to Army or Judiciary and it is only this government that is supposed to hold everyone accountable be it politicians, army or judiciary.
Extremely lame and dishonest of Hashmi. Taimoor Khan. All corrupts are trying to save the the boss. Dont worry Mr Hashmi, this process has to start somewhere, once Nawaz Shareef is brought to justice, the rest will be taken to task as well, have some patience. Muhammad Salim. After this statement, you lost all the respect and credibility.
Haider Khan. I didn't know you were still in business. He is damaging his own credibility. This is not justification. Yes first let this complete then you will see what will happen in future. How one can belittle a man with a stature of JH. But come on his toppling Will be silencing a powerful domcratic voice forever and to create another NS we have to wait for decades. Pakistan democracy is still reeling from the consequnes of B. Bhuuto murder. Let not loose both of them and we will be having who The Truth.
Fight against that person you think is corrupt. Don't mislead others with your hollow slogans. Blaming others can not make you clean Who is Javed Hashmi?
Why is he relevant in this debate? Why should we care what he says?? Adnan Mazher Khan. People are grouping to support the corrupt and wealthy. This is dilemma of Pakistan. Don't worry Mr.
Javed Hashmi, your turn will also come very soon Hashmi, dont worry, every corrupt politician including you is on radar. AHmed Jawaid. Hash I, Whenever the time comes, it is the politicians who make billions of dollars. No military ruler or judge has ever made so much money as has been made by politicians. Why are they gang up to save the corrupt politicians? A man speaking showing mirror to everyone. Accountability should be across the board including Sharif's but not just them. Why this man is always defending the corrupt?
Officer, why have you pulled me over , I was speeding but everyone else was speeding way more. No need for any accountability of Army and Judiciary. The level of nepotism, corruption, money laundering by the so-called 'politicians' is orders of magnitude more. We will pull out each and every paisa from the noses of these plunderers of national wealth. Hashmi, yes, politicians should make billions of dollars, have bank accounts and palaces in England, France, Spain, USA, but questions should be asked from military rulers and judiciary.!!!
MA Khan. Zubair can you please point out or mention his NS involvement in corruption also please share with people have that evidence been provided by JIT. Accountability from the head first! That's why , plus he himself offered for accountability! Corrupted money is bad when it go out of the system. If it keep on creating jobs within the country and promote economic growth then it is not of much worry.
In Pakistan case the corrupt money invested abroad. That where the problem is. Ask them bring money back and invest in Pakistan and just ask them to pay tax with some fines. Do not make it personal and complicated. Iqbal bhai. Hashmi it was an international information which led to resignations of 2 prime ministers.
This type of thinking is ruling Pakistan unfortunately. Agreed that everyone is corrupt but it does not mean we can't start afresh. Love Your Country. Accountability is a buzz word these days in Pakistan - a red herring of sorts. We find similar example when the West talks about democracy and political freedom and human rights applied only where it suits their interests - Pakistanis need to wake up and wake up pretty soon, I hope. Farhat Hussain.
Bold press conference by Javed Hashmi. Hameed - you must be kidding by saying this "But come on his toppling Will be silencing a powerful domcratic voice forever and to create another NS we have to wait for decades" -- this is exactly what we want to weed out such corrupt politicians so that for many many years Pakistan can be ruled by people who are more concerned about the prosperity of Pakistan rather than themselves.
Who are you to ask?. Case here in my beloved country is totally different killer could be ruled innocent due to lack of evidence and innocent may punished because he cannot prove that he is guiltless.
Please make sure justice could serve. Haider Syed. Farhat Hussain - "Bold press conference" -- what is bold about this? Hashmi please take the initiative to make a first move against any corruption by a judge or a general? I hope you should be in possession of such info as you were 8 times parliamentarian I can't understand why the people are not electing you anymore. We remember the tremendous efforts always put by you to improve the law to eradicate the laws introduced by a dictators so what you were his key supporter those days.
Subah ka bhoola shaam ko I know you have the courage to move forward to file a case against a judge or a general who you believe has committed a crime; I will be the first to join you as a co-petitioner. Syed Danish Hussain. Nadeem Agreed. At this point why he is jumping ,his 11th hour efforts will end in vain eventually.
Nagi hahaha, a minster in Zia cabinet, beneficiary of establishments campaign against Benazir. No one will be spared if head of state is made accountable.
Good work always starts from the top. Asif A Shah. The Rule of Law should be across the board and at all levels.
If Mr. Hashmi has grievance against somebody he can to an appropriate forum and seek redress. It is not rocket science. Haroon Malik. Is this guy desperately trying to be relevant? He has been a bad omen for every party he has been affiliated with. Mustafa R. Where is the accountability for Makhdooms? Najeeb Ahmad Really??? Count on obscure, irrelevant, unsuccessful former politicians to come out of the wood-work to offer their opinion when the curtain is about to fall on the whole drama.
Where was he over the past few years, or the last few decades, when corruption in his party was rampant? Did he even utter a word about anyone's accountability then? Please enjoy your retirement. You have nothing positive to contribute anymore. Oz Agreed. Please stop this non sense let there justice to start. Absurd logic, leave NS because others not caught.. A very very sorry situation, Pakistan is again stabbed in the back by Imran Khan and some powers who are backing him.
Time and events must be noted!!!!! Aurangzeb Syed. Hashmi should not indirectly or directly defend the exposed corrupt. Are there any laws which make defense of corrupt practices of high and mighty public officials an act of complicity in those illegal practices? Hashmi, let justice prevail, please set aside. S Malik. Awais Well said Awais sahib. I totally agree with your point of view.
Mohammad Baig. Awais He should respect the people of Pakistan rather protecting the corrupts. First talk about yourself then army and others. The apex court initially set six month deadline to conclude the cases but it was subsequently increase around eight times on the request of the accountability court.
Nawaz Sharif was today sworn in as Pakistan's Prime Minister for a record third term, as he vowed to revive the country's ailing economy. Sharif's election in the National Assembly is a foregone conclusion as his PML-N party has over members in the member strong House. Pakistan's new Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called Wednesday for an end to US drone strikes in the country's northwest, as he took office for an unprecedented third term.
In a majority of cases, action was taken against lawmakers for submitting fake educational degrees with their nomination papers during the polls. Tens of thousands of people, including women and children, rallied in support of Pakistani- cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan here. Pakistan People's Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is unlikely to contest upcoming parliamentary by-polls, giving rise to speculation that his coalition partner PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif may follow suit.
The Pakistan People's Party and the PML-N will share positions in the new cabinet and parliamentary committees according to the proportion of their seats in the newly-elected National Assembly, the first session of which has been summoned on March Have you read these stories?
0コメント