On Sunday
evening I along with 17 others gathered in conference room at St. Cross
College, Oxford University to understand the prevalent issues in Pakistan, the
solution to our nation’s problems, the rise of PTI and the main objectives of
PTI should it come into power. Ejaz Chaudhary (Central Vice-President) of
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf gave a 20 minute speech outlining party policy this
was followed by an hour of Q&A in which the vice-president answered
questions directly concerning those asked.
For me as an
aspiring young Pakistani attending such a discussion had opened my eyes to the
determination with PTI to improve Pakistan, strongly supported by a
decision-making plan. Living abroad I have always proud of being a Pakistani,
but attending to this discussion opened my mind in many ways; I even learnt the
definition of “chunachay” (therefore).
Yes I will admit that my Urdu is slightly below par, but it was meeting these
people who sacrifice life for a better Pakistan that I felt urged to sacrifice
time to learn my mother tongue in more depth. It is only that listening to PTI
a party who care about all sections of Pakistan society that it’s possible for
the average Pakistani to not be disillusioned with politics after the incessant
graft and palaver, which is in bountiful supply with the current crop of
politicians.
From a
political perspective the party has plenty to gain from direct communication
with the people of Pakistan and equally the large community of overseas
Pakistanis, which PTI has recognised as a priceless asset in the future
reconstruction of our economy. The party connects with the people directly,
they aren’t confined to their palaces or luxurious houses they place a vital
importance on communication. PTI has filled the void left by PPP and PML(N) in
mainstream politics and have channelled the voices of those Pakistanis
disillusioned with traditional dynastic politics, the result: PTI can reap the
rewards electorally of their effort to channel the public’s dissatisfaction.
Nonetheless,
I feel a sense of hope that Imran Khan and his team can strive for a better
Pakistan. We as a nation cling onto the flicker of optimism and uncompromising
honesty provided by Imran Khan. We all know and respect our elders, they are
the ones we aspire too, this is the base for what is good in our society and
for once in Pakistan I feel that our national elders (the Great Quaid and the
inspiring Ideology of Iqbal) have found their modern voice in the form of Imran
Khan. If only for the last 50 years had we such a golden opportunity to make
Pakistan one of the shining countries on the planet.
As a people we must not lapse into fear and hopelessness, we as a people should support Imran and his team, after all in the skies above sit our founders Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam, they did not dream of a Pakistan where the corrupt prospers and the hard-working struggles. It is now the turn of another generation of Pakistanis to revive the dream which is Pakistan, as our forefathers can look back at their creation with pride and dignity.
As a people we must not lapse into fear and hopelessness, we as a people should support Imran and his team, after all in the skies above sit our founders Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam, they did not dream of a Pakistan where the corrupt prospers and the hard-working struggles. It is now the turn of another generation of Pakistanis to revive the dream which is Pakistan, as our forefathers can look back at their creation with pride and dignity.
By: Abdullah Haider
