Imran's political bubble on borrowed air: Nisar

A number of people gathered at Dhobi Ghat ground in Faisalabad where PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, who has arrived at the venue, is addressing them now.Addressing the gathering, Ch Nisar Ali Khan opened his speech with a message for the media. He said the cameras should show that equal number of people are outside the ground. His remarks clearly reflected on the PML-N’s desire to outclass PTI’s show in Lahore.The PML-N has been endeavouring to counter PTI chief Imran Khan’s rally at Minar-e-Pakistan, and today’s rally comes as one such opportunity to hit two birds with one stone -- to counter Imran and send a strong message to the PPP.Referring to Imran Khan’s statement that he would bowl out both PPP and PML-N, Ch Nisar said cannot Imran should know a bowler cannot take two wickets with one delivery. However, if umpires are with Imran, then he can take three wickets, he added.Ch Nisar repeatedly mentioned of the unseen forces allegedly helping Imran Khan’s PTI. He called Imran a bubble on the political waters of Pakistan. He said if Imran is serious on his assets declaration slogan, then why not take the matter to the Supreme Court.He also said that the PML-N will always back the Pakistan Army, but cannot support generals who overthrow governments and arrest elected prime minister (allusion to Nawaz Sharif’s arrest).Nisar briefly mentioned of the ‘go Zardari go’ campaign at the end of his address.The PML-N has fixed target to gather 100,000 people in order to show its strength and popularity.In this regard, outstanding arrangements have been made in Dhobi Ghat ground in Faisalabad where number of chairs has been increased from 15,000 to 17,000.Dhobi Ghat road also has been converted into a stage while traffic has been diverted. On the direction of party leadership, boards and banner displaying local leaders’ snaps have been removed from the ground.Earlier, Makhdum Javed Hashmi addressed the public gathering and threw light on current situation of country, including the role of dictators in ruining the country.Apart from Dhobi Ghat ground, all the roads of the city have been decorated with banners and boards of party leaders. Party workers from Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Chiniot, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal, Nankana Sahib and Lahore would also participate in the gathering.According to PML leaders, Nawaz Sharif would make important announcements regarding ‘go Zardari go’ campaign. Political circles are giving importance to this meeting.PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif arrived at the venue with Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, while Javed Hashmi, Saad Rafique, Hamza Shahbaz, Senator Pervez Rashid, Zulfiqar Khosa, Rana Sanaullah and others were already in the ground.Addressing the rally, Saad Rafiqu said todays rally is against the corrupt regime of Asif Zardari. “The country got freedom but the fruits never reached to the masses, national institutions are near to collapse.”On his turn, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said that the rally would be decisive and Faisalabads decision would be the decision of the Punjab. Rana Sanaullah said that PML-Ns protest movement had entered into a new phase and it would further gear up after Muharram.Rana Sanaullah said the people would soon be relieved of the present corrupt rulers.