- Introduction
- History
- Current Situation
- Causes
- Mr. Imran Khan - a charismatic personality
- Increased number of education people
- Social Media - a hotbed of social debate
- Change demanded by the youth
- Conclusion
After the independence, elite bureaucracy, landlords and powerful military was gifted as a colonial legacy to the newly born country. After the sudden and early death of the founder of Pakistan, there was a vacuum of a charismatic personality, whom the nation could trust. To fill up this vacuum, the military came forward to run the state affairs, but failed, because she was not trained for this purpose. However, the military establishment sustained their rule with the help of landlords and the elite class. Moreover, civil-military bureaucracy helped them alot for the smooth functioning of state affairs despite dissent public voices. A number of times civil rule was tried, but could not work properly due to military intervention directly or indirectly.
It has been observed that youth of Pakistan is supporting Mr. Imran Khan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and his narrative, especially after his ouster from power by the PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement). Moreover, the charismatic personality of Mr. Khan has been more popular due to continuous pressure from the PDM and the establishment. At present he is fighting for the timely elections in Punjab assembly and KPK assembly. The judiciary has ordered for the timely elections, but the incumbent government with the support of its allies is trying hard to delay elections. It is pertinent to mention here that the incumbent government is struggling for an IMF deal due to low foreign reserves. Furthermore, the inflation is skyrocketing day by day due to the political crisis. To end this crisis, the majority of the public is demanding new elections.
Mr. Imran khan’s past record reveals that he is a well educated, famous, energetic and determined personality. He has never been involved in any corruption before and during his political role. Moreover, his speech at international forums and his vision regarding international relations is matchless with contemporary political leaders of the country. He spoke for the Muslims in the United Nations. It was the beauty of his personality that he got favor from the international world about Islamophobia and the UN has declared 15th March as international day to combat Islamophobia. Furthermore, he is respected all over the world for his sincerity and love for his nation. His opponents label him as stubborn, but his followers like him for his determined character. Above all, he is credited to make people aware of their political potential and realize that they are the real rulers in replacement to old, ill-minded and corrupt elites, landlords and the king-makers.
Since the first day, the educated class struggled to bring about a positive change, but due to low numbers, their voice was unheard and they were suppressed badly by the self-interested politicians. As per records, the number of educated people has increased more than then times since last two decades. Therefore, now, they have again pursued to bring a positive change in the society through constitutional means. And, this time, they have a greater say due to a sufficient number of like-minded educated people. Moreover, the charismatic personality of Mr. Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has an agenda, which has matched with the demands of the educated youth of the country. Hence, the campaign of Mr. IK has been more successful than other political parties, who have lost confidence.
As the world has become a global village, and in this global village the people across the globe have come closer than ever in the past. Moreover, the use of social media is the most important factor behind globalization. The people across the world have learned about the culture, traditions, politics and movements of each other. Nowadays, the Pakistani public is more aware about the political culture, political system and the political activism of the developed countries. Therefore, they had demanded equal rights, transparency and justice as under practice in developed countries. It is pertinent to mention here that almost every youngster in the country has a cell phone with internet connection and is connected to the world through social media. Furthermore, political discussion is the top trend in social media.
As per Gallup Pakistan (Survey Agency), citizens between the age group 18-30 years cover more than 40% of vote casters. Almost all the educated youth of Pakistan support the agenda of the PTI and looks Mr. Khan as the last resort. It has been observed that last elections have seen a higher voter turnout rate by the youth than ever in the history of Pakistan. As I have mentioned above, the number of educated people has increased more than ten times since the last two decades. And, this educated group of people seek development, peace, equality and political participation in the country. Educated young people have learned equality, justice and transparency during their learning phase, but in practical life they face an opposite picture. When they struggle to join a civil service or while interacting with civil servants, they face corrupt men in the institutions. Hence, they are disheartened and want a change in the society and transparent institutions as they had learned. For this purpose, there is only one and the only political leader is Mr. Khan. Therefore, Mr. Imran khan has greater support of this educated class and has become successful at contemporary.
Mr. Imran Khan is a popular figure in Pakistan due to his honest, firm and consistent behavior. Moreover, the increase in the number of educated people and social media has made him the most popular leader in the country at present. Furthermore, his popularity grew to a great extent, when all corrupt political parties united together against him. For his followers, he is the one only political leader in Pakistan, who can bring Pakistan out of dismay. All political parties with the help of state institutions are trying their best efforts to bring him down, but failed desperately. The youth of Pakistan is particularly supportive of Mr. Khan, as they have found a true political leader after a long time for their rights and to create a more just and transparent culture in Pakistan.