Open letter to IK by a PTI supporter....

[FunkyGen]

Open letter to Imran Khan, from a PTI voter - Blogs - DAWN.COM

Weary of the hypocrisy, corruption and incompetence of generations of politicians, we were praying for change and riddance from this unending cycle of betrayal and failure.

No one expected this from the traditional lot of dynastic politicians, which is almost entirely composed of feudal and tribal lords, mullahs, mill owners, hereditary peers and the nouveaux riches. The only policies these politicians followed, revolved around the interests of their own families, and biradaris of their respective parties.

Millions of people deemed Imran Khan to be a different leader — one who acquired his role the hard way.

For the downtrodden, it seemed Imran had that fire and dedication needed to materialise the dream of meaningful change. They trusted their celebrated captain and voted for him, hoping to see a wise and dauntless leader — a true representative of their hopes.

I was one of those people.

Also read: An open letter to PM Nawaz

On May 11, 2013, I voted for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf because among many other reasons, a movement for justice seemed so much more than the hollow, lofty chants of Roti! Kapra! Makan! and 'Asian Tiger'; or an election manifesto built around curbing obscenity and nudity.

I had thought then, that Imran may lack political acumen and cunning; and he may just be a novice; but his integrity at least, is beyond question.

I believed that Imran, having had significant international exposure, would be able to put Pakistan on the path of progress and modernity; his international standing bridging the gap between Pakistan and the rest of the world.

I hoped he would improve the education available to common Pakistanis (as opposed to children of the elite), getting rid of the elements which make them intolerant and conservative. I expected him to put his sportsman's spirit to good use in Pakistan's volatile and strife-stricken politics.

A worthy sportsman could become a worthy statesman, I thought.

Read on: What's wrong with our Kaptaans?

Like myself, thousands of PTI supporters were sure that the Imran Khan-led movement for justice will set a commendable example in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa; an example of good governance, planning, sensible decision-making and innovation.

But the events of last week are compelling some of us more sensitive PTI supporters to think that perhaps all expectations were premature, simplistic or just tragically wrong.

Pakistan's democratic system finds Imran Khan suddenly marching toward it on a collision course. In Khan, they now see a man making unreasonable demands while pursuing the just and reasonable cause of electoral transparency.

They question the indiscriminate blame-game initiated by our leader. People want to know why he has started to make a new demand every new day.

I personally feel that this attitude of his has raised serious questions about his motives and designs.

I'm asked, what is the difference between Imran Khan and any other power hungry politician?

In such an atmosphere of crises, and against the dwindling party position of PTI, I keep asking myself these puzzling questions:

1. If rigging was so widespread, why was the outcome of the elections accepted in the first place?
   
   
2. Why does PTI keep demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif - is he the sole culprit behind rigging?
   
   
3. Why doesn't PTI have a better partner in this regime-toppling game other than a 'revolutionary' goon?
   
   
4. Why does Imran think he can accuse anyone, any time, anywhere of rigging, without enough evidence?
   
   
5. Why is it so that PTI is accused of U-turns and new demands everyday?
   
   
6. And most of all, I want to know, why does Imran Khan's PTI have the clearly indefensible and hypocritical stance regarding resignations from assemblies? You are resigning from all assemblies but not from the KP assembly because you are in power there? How was the electoral process in KP different from the rest of the country?
   

Take a look: PTI’s empty threats

I can only hope that the captain will review his confrontational policies, which are accelerating the country towards chaos and uncertainty.

I consider myself an insafian, which means I stand for progress, transparency and justice; not for politics of crisis and confrontation.

The supporters of Imran Khan have the right to ask him not to fail democracy, and Pakistan.

@WishLivePak @orangzaib @cb4 @Aeronaut

 

[Verve]

This post in Dawn reflects Dawn's position on this whole event. I know a few Dawn journalists and journalists are very vocal people. But on this event, they go totally mute in the presence of anyone with even a slight tilt towards IK or Qadri's charter of demands. One only has to see Dawn's tv channel and the lack of seriousness in anchors over this event.

 

[WishLivePak]

Open letter to Imran Khan, from a PTI voter - Blogs - DAWN.COM

Weary of the hypocrisy, corruption and incompetence of generations of politicians, we were praying for change and riddance from this unending cycle of betrayal and failure.

No one expected this from the traditional lot of dynastic politicians, which is almost entirely composed of feudal and tribal lords, mullahs, mill owners, hereditary peers and the nouveaux riches. The only policies these politicians followed, revolved around the interests of their own families, and biradaris of their respective parties.

Millions of people deemed Imran Khan to be a different leader — one who acquired his role the hard way.

For the downtrodden, it seemed Imran had that fire and dedication needed to materialise the dream of meaningful change. They trusted their celebrated captain and voted for him, hoping to see a wise and dauntless leader — a true representative of their hopes.

I was one of those people.

Also read: An open letter to PM Nawaz

On May 11, 2013, I voted for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf because among many other reasons, a movement for justice seemed so much more than the hollow, lofty chants of Roti! Kapra! Makan! and 'Asian Tiger'; or an election manifesto built around curbing obscenity and nudity.

I had thought then, that Imran may lack political acumen and cunning; and he may just be a novice; but his integrity at least, is beyond question.

I believed that Imran, having had significant international exposure, would be able to put Pakistan on the path of progress and modernity; his international standing bridging the gap between Pakistan and the rest of the world.

I hoped he would improve the education available to common Pakistanis (as opposed to children of the elite), getting rid of the elements which make them intolerant and conservative. I expected him to put his sportsman's spirit to good use in Pakistan's volatile and strife-stricken politics.

A worthy sportsman could become a worthy statesman, I thought.

Read on: What's wrong with our Kaptaans?

Like myself, thousands of PTI supporters were sure that the Imran Khan-led movement for justice will set a commendable example in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa; an example of good governance, planning, sensible decision-making and innovation.

But the events of last week are compelling some of us more sensitive PTI supporters to think that perhaps all expectations were premature, simplistic or just tragically wrong.

Pakistan's democratic system finds Imran Khan suddenly marching toward it on a collision course. In Khan, they now see a man making unreasonable demands while pursuing the just and reasonable cause of electoral transparency.

They question the indiscriminate blame-game initiated by our leader. People want to know why he has started to make a new demand every new day.

I personally feel that this attitude of his has raised serious questions about his motives and designs.

I'm asked, what is the difference between Imran Khan and any other power hungry politician?

In such an atmosphere of crises, and against the dwindling party position of PTI, I keep asking myself these puzzling questions:

1. If rigging was so widespread, why was the outcome of the elections accepted in the first place?
   
   
2. Why does PTI keep demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif - is he the sole culprit behind rigging?
   
   
3. Why doesn't PTI have a better partner in this regime-toppling game other than a 'revolutionary' goon?
   
   
4. Why does Imran think he can accuse anyone, any time, anywhere of rigging, without enough evidence?
   
   
5. Why is it so that PTI is accused of U-turns and new demands everyday?
   
   
6. And most of all, I want to know, why does Imran Khan's PTI have the clearly indefensible and hypocritical stance regarding resignations from assemblies? You are resigning from all assemblies but not from the KP assembly because you are in power there? How was the electoral process in KP different from the rest of the country?

Take a look: PTI’s empty threats

I can only hope that the captain will review his confrontational policies, which are accelerating the country towards chaos and uncertainty.

I consider myself an insafian, which means I stand for progress, transparency and justice; not for politics of crisis and confrontation.

The supporters of Imran Khan have the right to ask him not to fail democracy, and Pakistan.

@WishLivePak @orangzaib @cb4 @Aeronaut

I read it few days ago. Was going to post it. But then mods merge threads and it loses the significance.

The author holds similar views that I'm expressing here. Sadly I get called paid Indian. Let's see if they call Dawn indian paid as well.

Also aeronaut leans more towards PTI. If you're looking for more impartial people to add, choose jungibaz or chak bamu.

 

[Verve]

5 questions listed in OP's post have all been answered many times. It takes some common sense after listening to Imran's interview to get the answers.

 

[TeesraIndiotHunter]

All the answers have been answered already again and again and again and again. But hypocrites just don't want to listen!

 

[FunkyGen]

I read it few days ago. Was going to post it. But then mods merge threads and it loses the significance.

The author holds similar views that I'm expressing here. Sadly I get called paid Indian. Let's see if they call Dawn indian paid as well.

Also aeronaut leans more towards PTI. If you're looking for more impartial people to add, choose jungibaz or chak bamu.

Yar it's okay just chill, everybody has right to support what they want but the support for IK is falling that I would claim....
People here would call me Noora or some other word while in actual i voted for PTI and was a well wisher and even now i feel sad because IK was necessary for Pakistani politics but seems to have played ALL his cards.... He could have served as a "balancing act" but he didn't....

Also, Dawn and Dunya IMPO are neutral so far

 

[Verve]

Yar it's okay just chill, everybody has right to support what they want but the support for IK is falling that I would claim....
People here would call me Noora or some other word while in actual i voted for PTI and was a well wisher and even now i feel sad because IK was necessary for Pakistani politics but seems to have played ALL his cards.... He could have served as a "balancing act" but he didn't....

But he is serving as a balancing act. He has brought the issues of rigging and injustice to international level as well and gathered the biggest protest rally we've seen in last 40+ years. Amount of women and children in these protests is unprecedented. To move such a highly corrupt system to correction, tough steps are required.

 

[WishLivePak]

Yar it's okay just chill, everybody has right to support what they want but the support for IK is falling that I would claim....
People here would call me Noora or some other word while in actual i voted for PTI and was a well wisher and even now i feel sad because IK was necessary for Pakistani politics but seems to have played ALL his cards.... He could have served as a "balancing act" but he didn't....

Also, Dawn and Dunya IMPO are neutral so far

I don't care what pti goons on internet say. I've no internet feelings nor part affiliation. But it's just so funny what they say. Often it makes my day.

Supporting is one thing, becoming a sheep is another.

 

[FunkyGen]

But he is serving as a balancing act. He has brought the issues of rigging and injustice to international level as well and gathered the biggest protest rally we've seen in last 40+ years. Amount of women and children in these protests is unprecedented. To move such a highly corrupt system to correction, tough steps are required.

If you have less support than a religious fundo then you're doomed Sir....
Add "un" to "balancing" and you're right enough

I don't care what pti goons on internet say. I've no internet feelings nor part affiliation. But it's just so funny what they say. Often it makes my day.
Supporting is one thing, becoming a sheep is another.

Support for IK has garnered over some quite few years but it is encouraging how fast it has evaporated mainly because many of his supporters don't have shi* for brains, it's a different story for Qadri tho....

 

[Cheetah786]

Yar it's okay just chill, everybody has right to support what they want but the support for IK is falling that I would claim....
People here would call me Noora or some other word while in actual i voted for PTI and was a well wisher and even now i feel sad because IK was necessary for Pakistani politics but seems to have played ALL his cards.... He could have served as a "balancing act" but he didn't....

Also, Dawn and Dunya IMPO are neutral so far

Norra jee sorry bro couldnt help my self nay how back to topic.

There is no way on this planet PPPs Uncle Zardari Will ever come to power, even with massive rigging it's not going to happen. you ask why, simple during his term he did absolutely nothing. All IK had to do was wait till the next election and let people decide. I dont care if the Guy in Islamabad is Ganja or full hair as long as he or she does what they are elected to do so.

People in pakistan think years and years of abuse by politicians can be wiped out in a day, no sir it will take years for recycled politicians to be kicked out and new blood to come into politics.

P.s Say hello to Paid Indian form me

 

[Psycho Pakistani]

Yar it's okay just chill, everybody has right to support what they want but the support for IK is falling that I would claim....
People here would call me Noora or some other word while in actual i voted for PTI and was a well wisher and even now i feel sad because IK was necessary for Pakistani politics but seems to have played ALL his cards.... He could have served as a "balancing act" but he didn't....

Also, Dawn and Dunya IMPO are neutral so far

The worst channel is ARY news they are stooges of Musharraf, MQM etc. Their primary target is to encourage anarchy in the country. This channel must be shut down.

 

[xyxmt]

Khan is loosing it, every coming day his speeches are get more hostile and seem more like personal vendetta with Sharifs than anything else and his speeches are not an statesman like as he is using below street level language. He is distorting facts and making up allegation as needed. As I see it he is digging hole for himself and getting frustrated not knowing if public will come tomorrow.

what a waste of a good idea of PTI

 

[Viper0011.]

I read it few days ago. Was going to post it. But then mods merge threads and it loses the significance.
The author holds similar views that I'm expressing here. Sadly I get called paid Indian. Let's see if they call Dawn indian paid as well.
Also aeronaut leans more towards PTI. If you're looking for more impartial people to add, choose jungibaz or chak bamu.

I am sure we are all allowed to support who we want to. @Aeronaut has been very respectful to everything I have had to say. I've read his views too. I know he leans towards PTI, which is everyone's right to pick and choose. But I also think Aero, outside of his views, ALSO cares for Pakistan. Many of his posts show that and I think he also knows that I mean the best for Pakistan also.

The point here isn't a party against another party or who is better. That's never been my intention. The GOAL is how to do what's best for Pakistan. Is What IK doing out of his silly imagination the right thing to do for Pakistan???? Specially at THIS time when there are 1.6 million displaced people and economy trying to recover? With the amount of money lost, you could've build brand new homes for all these 1.6 million people and still save a few billions.
If NS was doing these stupid protests, I'd show JUST AS MUCH hate against him. Why? because of these negative politics, you are ruining 200 people's chance at a better life and making them suffer.

Last point is, RIGHT this second, who is the best person to take Pakistan forward. In this context, the next GOAL becomes taking Pakistan ahead in terms of what? My take is, the Economy is the root of all evil. If economy is doing better, jobs are out there, you'd have less focus on negative politics, you'd have people getting jobs, making money and their generations getting educated. ALL of this will bring in prosperity and sense and understanding to know the right from wrong FACTUALLY. I see posters here posting about economy and law.....and I can tell they have no clue about either. They are just blind sided people, so fixing the economy means, more education for everyone, more medical treatment, benefits, jobs and an overall better lifestyle for people.
For economy related work, the current government is Pakistan's best bet. They have very good standing in the world and they CAN take Pakistan forward. IK needed to support that goal and like a man, wait for his turn. If you and I have a difference and we live a flew miles away, differences don't mean our neighbors and everyone have to suffer because I'll start to protest against you. It ALSO doesn't mean you'd either try to kill me or try to take my house away. We should wait for the right time to engage both of us that doesn't hurt our neighbors, people on the street or either one of our homes.

 

[Norwegian]

This letter is rigged.

 

[Jango]

In such an atmosphere of crises, and against the dwindling party position of PTI, I keep asking myself these puzzling questions:

If rigging was so widespread, why was the outcome of the elections accepted in the first place?

Answer to the respected Dawn reader.

Result of elections was never accepted. The results were challenged from the first day. It was in fact PPP which accepted them.

Why does PTI keep demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif - is he the sole culprit behind rigging?

He should be stepping down and paving the way for a non-partisan inquiry into the elections. This doesn't mean no interference, but it would go some way in ensuring that justice is being done.

Why doesn't PTI have a better partner in this regime-toppling game other than a 'revolutionary' goon?

PTI has never made Qadri it's partner in this. In fact, PTI announced it's march much before Qadri.

Why does Imran think he can accuse anyone, any time, anywhere of rigging, without enough evidence?

He has enough evidence and has presented enough evidence in public. Heck, even I can testify to the rigging done by Khwaja Saad Rafique in court!

Why is it so that PTI is accused of U-turns and new demands everyday?

Anyone can accuse anyone...doesn't mean it holds true. And what new demands?

And most of all, I want to know, why does Imran Khan's PTI have the clearly indefensible and hypocritical stance regarding resignations from assemblies? You are resigning from all assemblies but not from the KP assembly because you are in power there? How was the electoral process in KP different from the rest of the country?

Election results in KPK haven't been challenged through a proper channel and nobody has accused anyone of election rigging and presented evidence.
These writers should at least get the facts straight.