Why I left PTI?

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A party with three perfect words and a proper noun: “Imran Khan”, “Change” and “Youth”. Anyone can be attracted and fascinated by these three beguiling words.

Imran Khan: Who is he?

A well-known cricketer, the one who brought World Cup to the country in 1992, a proud moment for Pakistan. A very good philanthropist, made SKMT with the help of people of Pakistan to which cause the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gave the land tax-free, for a noble cause.

Change: What kind of a change is required by us at present?

We all are so desperate for “change” but what kind of “change” and through which channel and tool? To be very honest, we don’t know exactly what kind of change we want, but the crux is we want “change”, no matter at what cost and where our desperation of “ change “would lead us to. We are not concerned with that.

Youth: who are they?

Engaging and involving youth is no doubt a very good initiative. What kind of youth? The youth has no sense of direction, no vision, who are ignorant, aggressive, intolerant and do not hesitate or don’t even think once before disrespecting their fellow citizens, senior citizens on the basis of political affiliation. Can we bring “change” from this kind of youth on board?

He is Imran Khan “the Imran Khan”. He talks about change “the change”. He talks about “youth”, about “us”.

Having all the appealing ingredients to attract but still I left PTI. Reason being, I believe it is always better to give another chance to something which you have tried before, only when you can visibly see the difference between the tried and the untried. The new ride which you are trying to go for is not the one which is required by you.

Having a bad toothache, so I thought of trying some new toothpaste (change is what I need) as I was carried away by the advertisement and the hype created by it. The fancy packet was appealing too. I was about to purchase it but before doing that I just go through the ingredients on the back of it. And I failed to find a single useful ingredient that will solve my tooth problem. So I realised that I should stick to my old toothpaste, at least it has the required ingredients. May be I am not using it properly or maybe I just overlooked “the new and improved” version of it in my desperation of “change” and in my eagerness of trying something new.

That day I realised, Imran Khan’s speeches and talks are marvellous and can appeal to anyone for the time being. His charismatic personality no doubt leaves an impact. But on reality grounds his policies lack practical approach to the core issues. He talked about insignificant issues and without any concrete solutions. Mobilising and gathering people on a platform does not prove anyone as a successful leader.

Even Shahrukh Khan can gather an immense crowd but this doesn’t make him a leader. It is always the vision and practical approach to the national issues and international issues that can motivate people for a change. Identification of issues and problems is not what we require today. We all know what our problems are. Talking about larger than life and reality will always have an adverse effect as they lack practical implementation.

Trying something new is good only when it is useful and when it makes sense; otherwise, you will end up in more mess.

MARIAM KHAN

Lahore

76 COMMENTS

    • o bhaiii mainay b pti chor di , am mujhay b fake acount keh do , yu cn chck my ol details n chck validity :O
      apni aankhain khol lo abhi b

  1. If Shariefs can be leaders in Pak , then any one can become a leader in Pak ! if the writer thinks that Shriefs are leaders and can lead the Pak nation then I really think Imran Khan or even Shahruk Khan can lead Pak ;.

    • Mr. Nawaz gave a vision of 2020 Pakistan it was not only a vision they started moving towards it .. they started industrilizing for this purpose they privatized the public sectors; they statted building the infrastructure of pakistan by introducing projects like Moterway. they started Nuclear for peace programe which resulted in advancement of nuclear biology. they brough multicationals in telecom sector in pakistan for the first time. JF-17 was signed during the time of Nawaz Sharif .. all these things were visionary ……….. Vision of industrial Pakistan.

      • please do mention about detouring motorway to raiwind and increasing its lhr-isl motorway length upto 300 km, ohh how can i foget 300 million corruption in motorway project only 😉 .
        please be unbiased and tell the whole truth. All above things by hook or by crook are in shareefs own favaour and benefit.

      • Today, where is our industry? In Bangladesh, Malaysia or any other country.
        First name of corruption is Zardari & duplicate of Zardari is PML-N.
        Nawaz says, I was not aware of Cargel war means he don't deserve to be a leader who don't know the core activities of country.
        Imran is good or bad but we don't want 2 Zardari (Zardari & Nawaz)

    • the ground realities are highlighted in above mentioned coloumn…the same case is with…i thought abt imran khan but i cant accept a party who calls itself "inqalaabi" is full of "LOTAZ"…hence i was a muslim league and i am a muslim league ..:)

    • and what do you think the leaders of PPP and PML-N have been doing at the right moment? Shall we start from 1971 – from Bhutto’s decision not accept the election result and making the right decision to let the country divide into two parts? WHERE ELSE SHOULD WE START FROM?

  2. Dear Mariam

    Having read your article I am to some extent confused!

    It leaves me to contemplate the thought if not Imran Khan than who? Is it an Army General or is it a politician? It would have been great of you to have revealed what political party you’re inclined towards?

    It is far too easy to criticise anyone, but far too challenging to present an alternative bearing in mind facts and figures!

    I presume you are not in support of anyone from PPP or PML-N as a national, forward thinking, corruption free, Army created party!

    Would like you’re thoughts on this!

    Who would you suggest I should vote for?

    Humza

  3. pti is now biggest political force in which rich poor old new sindhi balochi pathan punjabi all work as pakistani. This is biggest change. and a first democratic force not family party and me like middle class people are giving funds from our salary.

    • Well Done!
      Dear SIDDIQUE,
      I have a great respect for your sacrifice for a good change for the future of our generations and for this entire nation. I am also a by heart-and-soul supporter of PTI.
      Why I Support PTI?????
      Reasons:
      –> Brave, Visionary and Sincere Leadership
      –> No Greed for Wealth and Money
      –> Zero Corruption Cases
      –> Day and Night Service and Welfare of People of Pakistan
      –> Committed to Save Pakistan from Diseases like Cancer and Committed to Provide us Education of International Standard (Namal Collge is First Step)
      –> Visionary Plans to Provide International Level Education to Every Citizen of Pakistan Without any Distinctions of Casts and Classes (Insha Allah)
      –> Only Party to Strive for the Supremacy of Free and Fair Judicial System
      –> Only Party with a Vision to Constitute a Free and Fair Election Commission
      –> True Representation of Thoughts of Patriot People of Pakistan
      –> Only Party to Raise Voice against Drone Attacks
      –> Only Party to Raise Voice against NATO Supplies
      –> Only Party which is Loved by Hearts and Souls of Children, Students, Youth, Old Citizens, Girls and Ladies from all Regions and Disciplines of Pakistan
      –> Only Party having Full Support of Educated Youth of Pakistan
      –> Only Party with a Motto to Break Curse of "Status Quo" (Mughal Empires) in Pakistan
      –> Only Leadership who Openly Challenges America on their Brutal Policies
      –> Only Hope Left to Save Pakistan from Destruction!!!!!

      From: M. Rafique Niazi
      ……. A By-Heart Supporter of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf

    • SIDDIQU Bhai; who says PTI is … it was a democretic force you tell by which process Mr. Shah Mehmood Qureshi had the position of Seniour VP, by which process Hamid Khan has the position of VP? nephew of Peer Pagara joined PTI, Mian Azhar, Even Shah Mehmood Qureshi, his SON, i can keep on naming such families who always remained in politics and are now with Imran khan. you are not the only one funding PTI Mr. Khan has a strong family in UK who … Mr. Khan organized election of his X brother in LAW in UK for what purpose ??

  4. lolz, another paid journalist.
    only some one who have no common sense would consider Zardari and Nawaz as leaders. Imran Khan may not be the best choice but the thing is he is our only choice and its about time that we bring honest people in to our government and put the end to the dynastic rule of bhutto/nawaz by electing Imran Khan as our next president.

    ps : fool me once shame on you ,fool me twice shame on me .our message to people like mariam khan , keep trying PML-N and PPP has fooled us before but this time we are not going get fooled again .This nation has made his mind to bring change by getting rid of corrupt and criminals from our government. .

    • Reply from PTI is Here……….
      Why I Support PTI?????
      Reasons:
      –> Brave, Visionary and Sincere Leadership
      –> No Greed for Wealth and Money
      –> Zero Corruption Cases
      –> Day and Night Service and Welfare of People of Pakistan
      –> Committed to Save Pakistan from Diseases like Cancer and Committed to Provide us Education of International Standard (Namal Collge is First Step)
      –> Visionary Plans to Provide International Level Education to Every Citizen of Pakistan Without any Distinctions of Casts and Classes (Insha Allah)
      –> Only Party to Strive for the Supremacy of Free and Fair Judicial System
      –> Only Party with a Vision to Constitute a Free and Fair Election Commission
      –> True Representation of Thoughts of Patriot People of Pakistan
      –> Only Party to Raise Voice against Drone Attacks
      –> Only Party to Raise Voice against NATO Supplies
      –> Only Party which is Loved by Hearts and Souls of Children, Students, Youth, Old Citizens, Girls and Ladies from all Regions and Disciplines of Pakistan
      –> Only Party having Full Support of Educated Youth of Pakistan
      –> Only Party with a Motto to Break Curse of "Status Quo" (Mughal Empires) in Pakistan
      –> Only Leadership who Openly Challenges America on their Brutal Policies
      –> Only Hope Left to Save Pakistan from Destruction!!!!!

      From: M. Rafique Niazi
      ……. A By-Heart Supporter of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf

  5. time to think for pti management… this propaganda can distract many people.. please take the matter seriously and come with some serious and practical answers.

  6. no amount of education is going to penetrate the mind sets of the multitude of people who have chosen to become deaf, dumb and blind.

    what change? clearly you have buried your head in the sand to be unaware of the particulars of the change that is being advocated.

    a change of the status quo that would bring about:

    – a government that is not parasitic to the state (by outlawing 'benami' and mandating that people contesting elections declare their total assets before running for office so they are accountable for everything they make while in public office)

    – disbanding and outlawing all militant groups in pakistan (political or sectarian, national assets or liabilities).

    – bringing the army (and it budgetary spending) under civilian command and scrutiny

    – a disassociation with the american war on terror coupled with a dialog with militant factions within the parameters of our constitution.

    – end to american aid (to enable reforms necessary that would be difficult to implement when aid comes with specific instructions and is used to buy the loyalty of political 'leaders') and doubling pakistani tax to gdp ratio by (1) inspiring people through exemplary leadership that is first to file their taxes and (2) using full force of law against those found evading taxes.

    – tripling our budget for education and declaring an education emergency

    …. these are but a few of the 'changes' you seem not to have noticed we were talking about

  7. PML (N) has hired my cousin's media consulting company to bring youth towards them. He initially refused (as he supports IK) but then 12 crore was too big an amount for his small company.

    So he has now deployed 15 "consultants" who are writing articles about Imran on express tribune and the news. However, after reading this article, I know that his media strategy is not going to work.

  8. Poor attempt to attract attention and readers by writing on IK and PTI .. I only had to read the first few lines and that was enough for me… no need to waste time ..

  9. go for nawaz sharif. he pays 5000 rs income tax.

    go for it.

    daykho daykho jeddah aya
    daykho daykho shayr aya…

  10. Mariam to Vote for PPP again 😛

    "So I realised that I should stick to my old toothpaste, at least it has the required ingredients. May be I am not using it properly or maybe I just overlooked “the new and improved” version of it in my desperation of “change” and in my eagerness of trying something new."

  11. very good article atleast some one has realized how PTI is being hijacked by Bureaucrats, feudal lords, peers and old politicians

  12. Imran Imran Imran – Oh man. Dear Mariam, dont mind of these 14 year old children or i may say Inqalabi Chochay.

    @ tayyabc – You are Income Tax Officer – Right ?
    @ Javed – You should then jump over a 20 Storey building cry baby.
    @ Hussain – Gosh, an ISI agent with us. I love your misery dude.
    @ moin – Umm, just like IK has been irrelevant with his Inqalabi Tacts.
    @ khany – Change yourself first then call for change to happen. You vote – they come – they eat you – & then U cry INQALAB INQALAB then what ? U still cry.
    @ Ali Mohsan – You are so lame to know.
    @ Uzair – WoW !
    @ SIDDIQU – You seem to have some difficulty with History & Maths.
    @ King Syed – Amzing mind reading Sir, a pure genious you are. Corrct me if I am correctfully mistaken. Read me though !

  13. Not supporting any party but i saw many of you are supporting Imran Khan who is shaking hands with the politicians which he used to call theifs, looters and so on… what a shame. I had a respect for him before but in a past couple of weeks he is really becoming a Politician.

  14. If not Imran Khan then who? We KNOW that Zardari and Sharifs do NOT work. We have seen it in last 20 years.

    Basically, some people in Pakistan just want to talk about problems and not solutions. They are always criticizing Pakistan, creating a picture of hopelessness and when there is a tiny bit of hope, they come down with force to crush it. This article is also one such attempt. Shame on you Mariam!!!!

  15. Mariam Khan ,

    You have realised the difference between truth and dream views, The reality stays consistent and emerges when makes sense. You have achieved only one level of reality, yet there is more to come.

    Regards,

  16. Guys.We should respect Mariyam's views. I have been a die hard fan of Imran Khan since grade 4 and now i am 42. Imran is a superstar & a man of great character. A born leader and true son of soil, who has always took the most difficult but right decisions. Despite all that we should not ignore the important thoughts which Mariyam has touched in her article. Imran has to come up with a road map, announce a core team of proven technocrats & beware of opportunists in his ranks. Secondly, Imran has to stop criticising Nawaz Sharif & other leaders. Be a statesman & focus on beating the competition by bring up cutting edge and clear political agenda with defined timelines. Believe me he will be much better off and that's what we want from him. Finally, Imran has to be more accessable to people.

  17. Guys, we should respect Mariyam's thoughts. I am all for Imran Khan the revolutionist but at the same time i need to see a statesman in him. He should now focus less on criticising Nawaz & his peers and work hard to come with a quality road map with well defined time lines.

  18. Dear Mariam, it was nice to read your blog but it was not convincing. Because issues are bigger than tooth aches here. But when talking at your level, when a person takes a medicine for his tooth ache and it was helpful but had side effects, he will still prefer to change the medicine next time. In the same way, we need revolution here. Revolution means to change for the betterment. When the senior citizens had given a chance to those whom we have already tried and had seen no betterment, rather increasing crisis, the YOUTH has to play an important role. Youth is with revolution, is with change. Looking at the present situation of Pakistan, if one says all people were flop, then there is no harm in trying another one. If its a flop, now worries because everyone other than Imran Khan is also a flop but if its a hit, it will be only because of change. It is a normal human nature, that anything doesn't fit properly or is harmful, then change or don't do it. Hope you get the idea behind the chnage, youth and Imran Khan.

  19. Guys, nobody is perfect so is Imran khan. But the important thing is, Imran khan has pure intention to do good for the people of Pakistan. Nobody can doubt about the intention and determination of Imran khan. Whether he can deliver or not, is another issue. One thing we have to keep in mind that Imran khan’s personal status is on stake now. He is still a legend, a hero even in the eyes of his critics also. Unfortunately,if Imran fails……

  20. Honestly speaking, politics in Pakistan is a challenging task. To form a political party and win an election is even more difficult. No doubt, Imran khan has guts to do so but he needs support of those political minds who are in politics for long time. Nobody can influence Imran khan whether he is Shah Memood Qureshi. If people of Pakistan support Imran and choose him as Prime minister, I m sure, Imran will never betray us. Imran khan has no personal interest in politics. Suppose if Imran cannot perform after being Pm, atlest he will not do anything harmful to our country bec he is a true Pakistani.

  21. Then Maryam Khan are you against the formation of Pakistan. It was an untested toothpaste for the sub continent? should we had been United India instead of a new dream? and when The Prophet came should all of them had stuch to their ancestors religion? it was untested? the beauty of Human nature is to change, to dream, to hope. what you didnt answer, what if the new toothpaste not only cured your problem, but gave you better shiny teeth. enough to make you confident.

  22. NEW TOOTHPASTE:-
    LOL i mus say that change your tooth paste before its too late with your teeth being fallen down and you wont able to speak….Trying new ways out with your old one…

  23. maryam imran khan bht corrupt,ghatia,bura or be iman admi he or is se be bura siasatdan he…..lekin phr be vote to imran khan ko he denge HUMMMM..

    jo marzi khete raho….jab ye Qom jag uthte he to jo marzi karlo is ko koe nae rok sakta maryam ge…

    shram ane chae ap ko k ek admi ne 15 saal mehant ke r aj jab log uske sath hen to ap jese log gar me bethe bare aram se usi bura khete rhte ho..

  24. WHY I JOINED PAKISTAN PEOPLES PARTY(SB) and left PTI ?

    I SYED RASIM , join the Pakistan peoples party (SB) because of the following points as below :
    The basic principles of the Pakistan Peoples Party (Shaheed Bhutto) is the original ones of PPP of 1967. i.e;
    1.Islam is our Faith.
    2.Democracy is our Polity.
    3.Socialism is our Economy.
    4.All power to the people.
    In additions to the above principles Z.A Bhutto gave three common slogans of Roti (bread), Kapra (clothing), Makan (shelter), to the people of Pakistan. Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto further improvised those slogans keeping in view the objectives and prevailing conditions, and gave following five new slogans to the party in addition to the above mentioned slogans.
    1.Land to the landless.
    2.Shelter to the shelterless.
    3.Job to the jobless.
    4.Autonomy to the provinces.
    5.Protection to the life and property of the people.

    The historical compulsions demanded that to save Z.A.Bhutto’s party his ideology and the hopes and aspirations of the people of Pakistan and Pakistan Peoples Party. Now the party founded by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on Nov.30, 1967 is called Pakistan Peoples Party (SB) headed by Mrs. Ghinwa Bhutto as its Chairperson.

    Regards

    SYED RASIM
    [email protected]
    0306-5555569
    President PPP(SB) Lahore. Pak.

  25. Dear Maryam you said we should not try new before retrying the tried one. Can you please tell me how many times we have to retry the tried ones? before coming to understand that they are useless.

  26. PoTI ki to shai jali kal ke by elections me but u made a right decision n u hav agood approach nice shot. BuBBER ShER ZINSABAD!

  27. what is the type of change imran khan bring in our scociety in my opnion ik not locate the problems in pakistan the problem is miltry establishment and civil bureacracy and corrut politician wich are the power stakeholder and effect on foreign and interior policies and every poitician become on power with help of these and ik is also need power and their slogan for change is only to got power to change the system need to educate the people and sacrifices

  28. socho pti walo, ilzaam hi lagaatay rehtay ho, aur ye b socho k sahiwal main Rai Hasan nain qun km votes lye hain PTI ka naam use kr k

  29. I love imran khan….u should write stories now for dramaz…creapy thinking guy….still there is no cheap ppl like this guy…be a brod minded bhai…

  30. Right said Hassan Malik Brother…. waisy ye PTI k supporters maantay tau kisi ke be nhi….. recent Punjab elections se tau in ko sharam aa jani chahiey ke Awam kia chahti ha….

  31. Hy friends q ap sab apis main bahis kar rahy ho…….PML-N k supporters PML-N ko support kary… P.T.I k supporters P.T.I ko support kary as well as PPP k supporters PPP ko support kary Result any py sb ko pata lag jay ga unki progress ka q k
    Awam sab janti hai..

  32. Good Lord what a stupid article…. The writer clearly has no clue what she is talking about. Her examples are so ridiculous that one would be left concerned about her mental state. What kind of a change we want? Seriously, Mariam you really think we do not know what change we want? Please do not place the rest of us at the same level of stupidity where apparently you yourself are.

  33. MashaAllah, I am proud on my Party , It is only a single Party in Pakistan Where people can come any time and can go any time …. We can openly criticize our party leadership, That is proved PTI is only a democratic Party.

    Mariam I am agree there are some problems in the Tanzeem in Party, We are here on vision not for Imran Khan or anyone else , We are here for Pakistan. Only for Pakistan.
    Say everything within the party, criticize them, You left Party not left the Vision because you also want change. Appriciate your thinking 🙂
    Come back and do something for Pakistan, now for Imran Khan …..

  34. This is nothing, my friends company is working for Imran khan to post on all social media websites in favor of him. because he was offered a ransom amount of money, which gave my friend enough budget to employee more than 500 consultants to write small and effective but also disrespectful comments about other political parties. we can only be saved by ourselves not by any of these crooks.

  35. ….So which ingredient is missing from the toothpaste? You have not stated….its seems like your stuck with a toothache for life!

  36. Tehrik e Insaf is the only party which is not tested yet. chance should be given to them. plz dont criticize bcz this is not ri8 time to say anything. PMLN & PPP are one and the other same thing. so My vote is for Imran Khan. I will support him on every forum. He is the only hope bcz we cant afford corruption now.

  37. Marium Khan's article on Imran Khan is too shallow to be commented over here. It seems she is too illiterate to comprehend " CHANGE". As if no change is needed and the status quo is good to her. For her information, change is desperately desired if we have to build a strong, prosperous Pakistan. Change is needed to bring 100% literacy in the shortest possible time. Change is needed to provide health /medical facilities to all free of cost to build a healthy nation. We need a foreign policy that make pakistanis a respectful nation.We need peace in the country so that 180 million people could live and work peacefully and fearlessly, to bring miracles in this country. Pakistan could be as much advanced and properous country as US /UK with in a decade if good governance is introduced. To cut short, Imran Khan can do this all and that is why we wish Imran Khan be given chance.

  38. In Pak Every Leader's speeches and talks are marvellous and can appeal to anyone for the time being. But on reality grounds their policies are lack practical approaches to the core issues. you are also requested to give us one Leader with leading Example who talk about the core issue and the same time give the core solution of the problem.Sorry….we just love our Parties but we don't care about pakistan.according to Transparency international we improve our position in corruption from 42 to 33 rank.__Being Pakistani our problems are….__1)Education__2)Health__3)Poverty__4)law and order situation__5)unemployment__6)high inflation__Any our leader solved the above issue…..please let me know..

  39. I think the Biggest Change Imran khan brought is that now the Youth is curious and they are against corruption & the incompetent ruling parties in Pakistan. I my self skipped the previous polling day(in 2008) by spending the day out side with friends but this time. Me & my friends are going to vote the one who is atleast fair above all, Imran Khan.

  40. Does any one who owns Pakistan Today, by their articles I can tell they have sold their soul to the devel.

  41. Bhayo or behno change wange koi nahin ani even if IK comes into power. Sab kuch wesa hi rahega. Let there be no doubt.

  42. I have lost faith and trust this news paper, one can pay them and publish any story you want to. Like they published a fake story about Shahzeb Khan's Father accepting the money in lieu of his sons death… A Rubbish New paper with Rubbish Articles just to spread misinformation.

  43. The immature & dirty remarks by PTI trolls expose the immature, inconsistent & playboy mindset of it's life-time Chairman Imran Khan Niazi.

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