Polarization Prevails Following Khawaja Asif’s Arrest

Former Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Islamabad on four charges, including owning more assets than his reported income can justify, providing false sources of income and accumulating undue assets while in public office.

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Khawaja Asif’s arrest has created a polarizing buzz in the political scenario. The opposition and PML-N supporters have criticized the arrest.

If they attack you personally, it means they have no political argument left – Margaret Thatcher.

This Govt is desperate and their actions are a blatant testament of that.

#WeStandWithKhawajaAsif pic.twitter.com/Lgmhy59hiu

— Amina Hassan Sheikh (@SheikAmina) December 29, 2020

Chairman of Qoumi Watan Party, Aftab Sherpao also condemned the arrest

I condemn the arrest of #PMLN leader #KhawajaAsif and term it as political victimisation. Such actions would not deter but further strengthen the resolve of the opposition parties to oust this #selected government.@KhawajaMAsif @pmln_org @MaryamNSharif pic.twitter.com/ZJgh6PsM1k

— Aftab Khan Sherpao (@AftabSherpao) December 29, 2020

Such tactics would only add to PDM’s momentum, government providing yet another opportunity for @MaryamNSharif to emerge as leader.#KhawajaAsif#KhawajaAsifarrested#WeStandWithKhawajaAsif pic.twitter.com/BcRvBQW4k0

— Izhar Hameed Memon (@IzharHameedMemn) December 29, 2020

Sub Ka Badla Lega Re Tera Faizal…

Yet another arrest on base of assumption by Weapon of Political Revenge this time khawaja Asif #NAB #KhawajaAsif

— Zeeshan Malik (@zee_malik1) December 29, 2020

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif termed Asif’s arrest “a drama the likes of which he had never seen in his life.”

Khawaja Asif’s arrest in asset beyond means is a joke and shows desperation of the govt, @NawazSharifMNS says pic.twitter.com/sTmwvcFJwK

— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) December 29, 2020

Hina Parvez Butt also condemned the arrest and warned Prime Minister Imran Khan

نیب کی جانب سے خواجہ آصف کو گرفتار کرنے کی بھرپور مذمت کرتی ہوں۔ نیازی سیاسی انتقام میں بالکل پاگل ہو چکا ہے۔۔تم جو مرضی کر لو تمہارے اقتدار کے دن تھوڑے رہ گئے۔۔

— Hina Parvez Butt (@hinaparvezbutt) December 29, 2020

According to NAB, Asif was elected as senator in 1991.  He hid his illegally gained assets by transferring them to other people’s names. In 1991 he had assets worth Rs5.1 million but in 2018 they were worth Rs221 million.

Khawaja Asif Be Like:

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On the other hand Govt and PTI supporters consider the arrest as a great gesture of accountability and actions against corruption.

#RIP_PDM The finest news of the day
Khawaja Asif Arrested PDM done and Dusted#khawajaAsif pic.twitter.com/GVKeblbKlx

— FAHEEM LIAQAT😍☪ (@fahimliaqat19) December 29, 2020

Koi Sharam Hoti Hai Koi Haya Hoti Hai…

Another #PMLN corrupt leader #KhawajaAsif arrested. He could not provide explanation for 260 millions.#RIP_PDM #ہاہاہاہاہا_پی_ڈی_ایم_میں_لڑائی_ہو_گئی_ہے@PTIofficial
#RIP_PDM#غریب_کا_ساتھی_عمران_خان pic.twitter.com/GqYWPHKSIy

— Zubair Abdullah (@RanaZubairKhan) December 29, 2020

Sialkot Ka Rungbaz

Bohat Dair Kar Dee Mehrbaan Aatay Aatay,
Khair Koe Baat Nahi Dair Aye Drust Aye!

So, Meray Pakistaniyo the good news is:
Finally, one of the famous Thugs of Pakistan i.e ‘Sialkot Ka Rungbaz’ is behind the bars.#ThankYouNAB #KhawajaAsif #PMLN pic.twitter.com/efJyc8F9vU

— Zain Ul Hassan (@Zuhan0905) December 29, 2020

Kinnay Kinnay Jana Adiala de Jail?

Come on Darling !
Welcome To Adiala Jail #KhawajaAsifarrested #KhawajaAsif #PDMExposed pic.twitter.com/5UdHuMsU1a

— Amir Ali Shaheen (@AmirAliShaheen1) December 30, 2020

The arrest also came days after the opposition parties demanded Imran Khan’s resignation over allegations of election rigging and interference of Pakistan army in political matters.

Some people also criticized the arrest as there were many other important issues like poverty and price hike, but govt is more interested in arresting opposition.

#KhawajaAsifArrested
Remember IK’s only delivery to d country wud be blatant spree of “Arresting opposition” nd his rhetorics “main NRO nahin dunga”

O d common man, O d poor :”Dnt expect anything from him, he is an incomptenent nd insane brat,obsessed with a war on opposition:

— DBS (@DaraBhupendra) December 29, 2020

Ghabrana Nahi Hai

#KhawajaAsifarrested
Now PM Imran Niazi will reduce eggs, sugar wheat flour, ghee/cooking oil, pulses, LPG, electricity, gas, firewood and prices of other essential kitchen items. But the majority of the people of #Pakistan says
#WeStandWithKhawajaAsif

— Ibn_e_Umar (@UsSurrender) December 29, 2020

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