Pakistani Revolution

A country divided upon various aspects of society, broken by the savage act of terrorism and battered by its internal problems, Pakistan is not only facing a controversial period of its history but also a very delicate and crucial one. 60 years of endless poverty, crime, false regimes and self-centeed political figures Pakistan’s issues are well documented and argued upon. Blame games, lies and broken promises with an unstable government have halted the progress of a nation with unquestionable potential and resources.

We are a country dangling on the edges of bankruptcy, depending upon foreign aid and the IMF for a stable economic system. GDP growth has slowed down over the years as more and more threats surface. A dismantled Judiciary dealing with rising crime rates, high level frauds and a non-cooperative government have only raised the worries of a nation so young, of a nation founded upon the principles of Unity Faith and Discipline. Today we see the fragmentation of social values, culture and strong bonds of community that threaten family life and most importantly the YOUTH. Many have suggested a forthcoming revolution, a rebellion to overthrow the corrupt and uninspiring era of “unworthy” leaders. Neglecting education, principle aims and embodying of civilized objectives for our youth has encouraged the moral disintegration of our future leaders. An armed effort is still a distant thought, though with the increasing poverty levels it might become inevitable. The French Revolution comes to our minds once we think of such a conflict; the people not only despised the monarch but also their own system of living. The rich were another people, a much more important sect. The poor were suffering peasants who were hungry, homeless and hopeless. The social structure needed change, but most importantly the people themselves drastically needed an equal society to mould their lives upon. The Declaration of Human Rights not only gave them a logical solution but also a liberal and stable system of living.

When we think of a revolution in Pakistan, we have to bring various aspects into perspective. What we see is a developing upper class but also a suffering lower class that sink into the depths of poverty and injustice. Frankly, the country is not facing a famine neither tax free upper class. What we do face is the inability of the liberty to think, to explore and to assess the current social and political situation. That being said, the people of Pakistan are confined within the boundaries of conservative ideology. When we as a nation break free from the bonds of mental slavery and escape the imprisonment of our liberal thought, only then will we be free. Only that would be considered a successful Revolution and a regeneration of our nationalist feeling.

By:Toseef Ahmad

Section: I

ID: 09U0538

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LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM, BUT YOU NO LONGER CAN IGNORE HIM!

Some call him a “superstar” and some call him “Inqelab Khan” but who is he really? How did he get so far? Imran Khan, the cricketer who turned into one of the most revolutionary politicians in the history of Pakistan is nowadays the cause of a huge political uproar in the country.

Being the citizens of this country we all are craving for a change towards a better society and honest living. But that’s not it. The biggest supporter of Imran Khan and Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) is the young blood of Pakistan, who is now worried that their future generations might completely be deprived of the concept of true ethics and morals. Will they ever know what living with honesty means? Or, how bribery, tax evasion, fraud and money laundering are not the only means to earn a good living? To answer their question, Imran Khan has shown a ray of hope to everyone in the society. And he has made us all believe that there is always HOPE.

One might think why support Imran Khan? Maybe he is like the other politicians too, who came in making big promises but ended up acting like parasites and sucking out as much money as possible especially from the middle class and lower class people to serve their purpose. But unlike many others, Imran Khan agrees to the “bad” in our society and knows that it has lingered on for too long now. He also believes that bringing a positive change in the society is not an easy task, but it is not impossible either. It will take its own sweet time but eventually it can happen if the right kind of strategy is used.

The people in his party consist of literates with a sound judgment of right and wrong. This is why PTI has publicly announced that no tickets would be awarded to opportunists as well as people with a corrupt profile. Recently in an interview with Tribune Newspaper, Imran khan said “If someone is a known crook then they can’t join the party, but there are a lot of shades of grey. This is a society where it is difficult to be honest, and even if you try to be honest, society forces you to be dishonest. For example, I was trying to transfer land from my ex-wife’s name to mine and it took me one year just to have a simple transfer done. I kept asking my lawyer why it’s taking so long and, without telling me, he eventually bribed the patwari because otherwise it would have gone on forever! So to say that we will find angels here is not possible. But we will try and sift through relatively better politicians. For instance, Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Mian Azhar are clear-cut choices.” This shows how much effort he, along with other members of PTI, is making to bring those people in his Political Party that are striving for a change too.

Not only that, Imran Khan is also striving to make Pakistan a much better and safer place to live in. Life, as we all know, is very cheap here in Pakistan, especially in the Karachi area. We are all aware of the prevailing situation in Pakistan where the rule of law seems not to exist. Terrorist attacks, target killings, drone attacks, kidnappings and of course how can we forget the murder of Salman Taseer by his own bodyguard in the name of blasphemy, shows people that absolutely NO ONE is safe even in his/her house. Condemning these mishaps, Imran Khan assures the people of Pakistan that if his Government comes into power, they will not take any orders from the U.S and sit like zombies while they kill our soldiers on our very own soil. Also, he promises that no Pakistani would have to leave the country in search of a better life as they will be able to find peace at home and there would be employment for those too who are living abroad. He also promises to eradicate corruption from its very root.

His recent rallies have shown the immense amount of support that he has from the people of Pakistan and that too at all levels. Everyone’s crying out for a positive change and his rallies showed the promise he has made to the people of Pakistan. He has stressed that this is our Pakistan and we no longer will have to live like aliens in our country. There will be an end to all the wrong that has plagued the very meaning of “PAKISTAN” and bring the best out of everyone and every possible situation for a bright and prosperous future.

Written by:
Subooh Chaudhry
Section I
BBA III

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