ISLAMABAD – A man famous for having an altruistic personality andunwavering commitment has been finally sworn in as the 22nd Prime Ministerof Pakistan. Imran Khan holds an image that is totally opposite to that ofa traditional Pakistani politician. He sets an apparently impossible targetbut makes that possible with his infallible character and strong willpower.Unlike Mian Nawaz Sharif who was introduced by General Zia ul Haq andBilawal Zardari who got to the position of Co-Chairmanship of PPPP as asuccessor, Imran Khan started politics from scratch in 1996.

Imran Khan’s whole politics from the day one threatens the corruptpolitical elite. His first speech as a politician way back in the mid-1990sand his maiden address to the assembly as the leader of the house bothtargeted the corrupt. He emphatically rejected any chances of NRO andpledged to eradicate corruption. With a record of fulfilling his vows,Imran Khan is a major peril for the Sharifs and Zardaris who have beenexploiting the populace by only chanting their political slogans.

PTI’s historic victory has shaken the so-called giants of status quothroughout Pakistan. It vividly depicts that the people of the country haverejected the ruling regime. The phenomenon of change after trembling theArabs in the shape of Arab Spring has hit Pakistan vanishing the two-partysystem.

Now the concept of ‘Muk Muka’ and friendly opposition to protect eachother’s crimes is over in the land of pure.

*A change unacceptable for the political elite*

The phenomenon of change that toppled the untouchables almost throughoutthe Muslim world was a message for Pakistani politicians which they failedto perceive. Predominantly because the evil of corruption had made theruling regimes immensely powerful and the grasp of the political elite wasstrong to the level, that they controlled the people through mafias at thelocal level but this time they couldn’t foresee the emergence of change. Infact, overconfidence made them feel that they are inevitable.

Not different are some of the senior analysts’ who are persistentlyrecommending an NRO for Nawaz Sharif and Zardari. They believe that ImranKhan should move on instead of enhancing the process of accountability.These analysts are dwelling in the past as our traditional politicians.They wrongly think that country can’t step ahead without reconciliation.Unfortunately, people can’t imagine a Pakistan without the powerful corruptcults, as a result, they are of opinion that these predators should beallowed to exploit the citizens countrywide. Honestly, their suggestionsare impractical in Naya Pakistan where PTI followers aren’t even ready tospare any corrupt member of Pakistan Tehrik e Insaaf.

*Protest in National Assembly*

The pre-planned unsophisticated protest of PMLN during Prime Minister ImranKhan’s speech in National Assembly backfired and even Shahbaz Sharifcouldn’t deliver a proper speech. This protest was a blunder and indeed acontinuation of a series of suicidal attacks of PMLN. They forgot thatImran Khan is a fighter known for his attacking nature worldwide; he won’tlet the opposition corner him easily. Whenever the opponents try to weakenhim, he gathers his strength and responds with an extraordinary force andthe same happened in the assembly where Shahbaz Sharif missed an excellentopportunity to put forth his viewpoint in front of the newly elected PM.Resultantly, the chief executive of Pakistan reaffirmed his promises oferadicating the corruption. However, in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz opteda better way by letting the CM Sardar Usman Buzdaar speak in a sereneenvironment. Candidly, it was the only option left for PMLN otherwise theyhadn’t been allowed to talk.

Bilawal Zardari’s mastery in oratory and linguistic skills forced thousandsto praise his maiden speech in National Assembly but he forgot to mentionhis party’s bad governance in Sindh. The content of his speech is a classicexample of traditional Pakistani politics where leaders are habitual ofevoking people by discussing all the shortcomings but never bother to workfor the well-being of the masses. Bilawal, as a sign of change in PPPP,must have extended his commitment of probing the cases of his father’s‘Bahdur Bacha’ (Rao Anwaar), Uzair Baloch, Dr. Asim and Omni Group’scriminal activities. Simultaneously, he had a wonderful opportunity toengage the newly elected PM of Pakistan as a helping hand for thebetterment of impoverished areas of Sindh and on energy crises particularlyissues related to K-Electrics.

Imran’s government is a fatal danger for the fraudulent regimes reigningPakistan from decades. At the hit seems to be Sahrif’s family and Asif AliZardari. But that is not all, as in the camps of Police and top bureaucracychaos and uncertainty has penetrated. A fear of the unknown, a fear ofstrict accountability and a fear of losing all the assets earned throughcorrupt practices has made life difficult for the crooked elite.

What distinguishes Khan from these corrupt leaders is his honesty anddetermination. They know that neither he can be blackmailed nor bought. Inaddition, a sense of awakening has spread all over the land of pure forcingpeople, ordinary people, to challenge the wrongdoings of their leaders.This pleasant phenomenon is unprecedented in Pakistan and guarantees thatwe are on the right path. Let’s hope that the Prime Minister of Pakistanrejects any NRO and succeeds in providing quality education, basic humanrights, justice, jobs and a free economy.

BY: Naeem Ahmed Qazi