Why vote for PTI?

In my October 9th post last year, I pointed out PTI must join hands with other political forces - individual or party level, and today we see PTI have open doors for many politicians who've either join PTI for sake of party ticket or party policy of bringing change in country.

PTI has already published its economic, educational and social policies - so far it is the only party in Pakistan history to make such a move. And interesting now we're seeing few leaving party and rejoining others as they don't see their (maybe corrupt) political future in this party which is good for this new born party's overall image and political future.

My top 10 reasons to vote for PTI are:

1. This party is never been tried before, this is the best argument to vote for change - old faces, ideas can't bring any change - their survival is in old pathatic political system.

2. Only party which is shown strength in all parts of Pakistan. I'm not refering it only because they're running big shows in all provinces but the fact, this party has become symbol of a Pakistani party, it is not a Punjab, Sindh, Balouch or KP based party, its origin is from Lahore and its presence can be felt allover Pakistan. When it conducted its party convention in Quetta, it surprised everyone when Baloch sung Pakistani songs there - this party never talks about sectarian, regional or language division or neither ask for votes on this basis.

3. This bring to my 3 most important reason to vote for PTI - This party is a national party, which speak about Pakistan and Pakistanis as nation. It runs songs which promote provisional harmony and nationalism. PPP and PML(N)/(Q), are either Punjab based parties or Sindh based. Though PPP has won national/provincial seats from all over Pakistan but it always play its Sindh card whenever reaquired.

4. Against waging War on Pakistanis. It is the only party which from day 1, standing on its stance of negotiating with tribal communities both at south and north waziristan.

5. Coming up with Policy documents and plans on major issues faced in Pakistan.

6. Party Structure/selection based on democratic norms. Few seats are given based on political influence which is a dent to what Imran Khan has been claiming.

7. Everyone has his/her say in party meetings unlike those of democratic parties.

8. Coming up with different policy statement on terrorism and sectarian differences in the country.

9. Most of the members are young and looking for a change in existing setup having a revolutionary mindset and vision.

10. And Simply because Imran Khan is not corrupt.
      

New Army Chief..

In Pakistan, Army is always been the second most influential place to be beside being President or Prime Minister of the country. And some do comment, COAS is the most powerful position in the country. The current chief of Army is about to retire, he is catching lot of news lately considering he got 3 years extension last time and until yesterday, many were saying he would get another extension rather is lobbing for his extension or being made a powerful joint-chief of staff head (which at the moment is kind of ceremonial position, only given to senior Lt. General if he is not promoted as Army Chief)

I personally think, Gen. Keyani should not only resign gracefully but also not take any other position either as chairman joint chief of staff or US ambassadorship. These positions don't stand what he has achieved in last 6 years as Pakistan's Army chief. The way he has conducted himself especially in last couple of years, he is been hailed by every walk of life even from most insane critics of Pak Army. If he evaluate is current standing and see where he will be if given any position for years, here is my analysis why he shouldn't take any government office.

1. After becoming US Ambassador, he might enjoy few years of international limelight but loss his position of neutrality.
2. Even becoming joint chief of staff would only position him as weak character, what he holds now as being strong and institution building individual.
3. Money shouldn't be his concern and not even remaining in limelight - he especially has already enjoyed both and will continue to have both even after his retirement.  
4. If he retires now, every Pakistani serving or retire army officers/sapahe will admire him for rest of his life, he might become part of our history books.
5. Now, he will be retiring as Chief of Army Staff - the most highly influential position in Pakistan... Later, end note will not be this exciting.
6. If he retires gracefully now, he will be a welcome speaker for rest of his life from all walks of life in Pakistan and outside.
7. If he retires, he will set a great precedence to his successors for upholding institutions over individuals.

Last but not least - we all are Pakistanis and few things are those which don't change in us. I wish, now is the time for change and our leaders take the first dive in this sea.