Revolution in Pakistan is claimed to be again round the corner. Every Pakistani politician is defining this term of revolution according to his or her own perceptions. Political history of Pakistan has shown a number of times the judicious use of this terminology with very superficial understanding of its literal or actual meaning.
Governments have been claiming high for benefits in pipeline after their so called revolutionary changes, and at the same time same changes are said to be detrimental to the State of Pakistan by the opposition. The game of cat and mouse is on since the demise of actual leadership of Pakistan.
This, all said and done, doesnt mean that there has been no revolutionary change in the society of Pakistan. With the incursions of many ills in our society, indeed there are some positive signs of movement in right direction as well.
One of those positives is the advent of a vibrant, listened and active media of Pakistan. This also does not mean that that the said change is a drawback.
Media presently is doing an excellent job to expose the dishonest, arrogant and incapable leadership of this country; next step to the revolution is not far, but requires a determined effort by perception vendors. Its a sour fact that, Pakistan is always governed by a government, which is elected by total 30 35 percent of eligible voters, comparing to 65 percent and 63 percent in US and India.
Practically speaking, the only way to revolution in our environment is to get these 65% of Pakistani eligible voters move to the polling stations.
This is also statistically proved that this 65 percent bears an overwhelming majority of sensible and educated masses. Despite their zero involvement in the sacred affairs of elections, they are most active, brutal and look to be most concerned people about the politics of the country.
This definitely goes in positively for the ruling elite of Pakistan, as status quo with 35% voters is the only option. This option efficiently caters to their supremacy in the political dynamics of the country. Is this not antagonising for those 65% enjoying holiday on the same very day?
Media can launch a massive election education campaign on print, electronic and cyber media. The target audience should be carefully analysed before setting off for the mission.
We are again around two years from the General Elections of the country. Media masterminds can achieve something for this nation which it could not do so in its 63 years of life.
Special documentaries, talk shows and news of vote casting percentage in contemporary world can become main features of the said campaign.
JAWAD RAZA KHAN
Karachi
