The whole nation is chanting one slogan and that’s change. But do we really need a change or it’s a mere useless desire. We definitely need change and a change of a different kind.
Imran Khan is the latest agent of change and the heartbeat of millions of youngsters. Despite listening to praises for him from my fellows I can’t blindly head towards Khan’s rally and shout like others. There are some questions that need answering. The first question I want to ask is what kind of a change? A change with the same team as Musharraf had; Kasoori, Jehangir Tareen, Sardar Assef Ahmed Ali and the list continues. Does change mean going back into time and have a different leader but with the same team and same agenda?
The Karachi rally also needs answers. Imran’s Karachi meeting was a success. Only couple of months ago, Imran could enter Karachi only with tacit consent of MQM, let alone arrange a meeting. What may be the cause of MQM’s metamorphosis? This is a very important question. If it was so easy a matter that just lifting of a finger or move of a baton could pacify MQM, then why was Karachi allowed to be a victim of violence?
The power that made this possible today is responsible for the thousands of deaths over the years. Imran Khan also needs to address how he is going to bring change rather then jus saying change. He should also answer about his special hatred towards Nawaz Sharif when his role has been appreciable of late.
MAJID TAMOOR
Lahore