If not Imran Khan then who?

[Chagai-I]

In my previous post I had shared my opinion on why PTI needs landslide victory in ’23 elections but some of the PDF members were reluctant and were not willing to accept any future reigns of Imran-led government. This made me think that If not Imran Khan and PTI then who else is the ideal choice?

The first name to come in mind is PML-N itself. The party’s premier Nawaz Sharif has run Pakistan from 1990 to 1993, 1997 to 1999 and 2013 to 2018.

If we analyze their most recent government in which they ruled a country for maximum tenure i.e. five years (’13 to ’18) they were able to successfully curb ever growing terrorism threat in Pakistan with the help of armed forces. Violence in Karachi was drastically decreased. Tribal areas and separatist, anti-Pakistan movement in Baluchistan was also neutralized. In terms of economic point of view, Pakistan growth rate touched 13-year high at 5.7%, Inflation largely was maintained.

But here comes the fun part, despite strong economic growth, Pakistan faced rise in fiscal and trade deficits. Pakistan’s exports dropped from $25bn in 2013 to $22bn in 2017. In a nutshell, Nawaz-led government artificiality suppressed inflation by taking out lots of loans which made it appear as through the economy was stable.

The second option is none other than PPP. This party has run country from 1988 to 1990, 1995 to 1997 and 2008 to 2013.

Except for a few achievements, the five-year rule of Zardari era (2013-2018) was a tale of horrifying failures which have virtually brought the country to the brink of financial and administrative collapse. Under PPP power, Pakistan saw one of the deadliest years of violence and terrorism in its history. North-western part of Pakistan was taken over by a Taliban. Economic hub Karachi was getting bombarded with suicide bombings every day and political mayhem by MQM did it no favor. On economic front, Yearly GDP growth rate fell from a long-term average of 5.0 percent to around 2.0 percent. Inflation also had remained in double digits during the entire period of this government. Looking at this from a historical perspective, this has been the second worst period since 1947, as far as inflation numbers go. Only once in our history we had a higher inflation over a four-year period and that was during the first PPP government in 1972-77.


Other honourable mentions:

1. JI.

2. JUI-F.

3. PSP.

4. MQM.

References:

https://pabausa.org/1050/pakistan-eyes-5-7-percent-growth-in-2017-as-economy-picks-up/

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/02/25/falling-exports-2/

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1683438/first-quarter-2018-52-decline-violent-fatalities

https://tribune.com.pk/story/386315/inflation-rose-by-9-in-2012-fafen-report

 

[Tameem]

In current mindset...there is absolute no alternative of PTI. So PTI rules all the way upto 2028.

 

[bhola record]

waqar zaka

 

[maverick1977]

its a heavy burden with highest accountability before Allah. i will love to lead but the fear of spending time in hell fire for not bringing justice to the people, makes me chose a life of my own accountability..
heaviest burden a human can face is to lead a nation

 

[Yaseen1]

Pakistan was existing before ik born and will remain after his death so he is not end of world and it is not difficult to get new good leaders from nation of 200 million

 

[Bil]

Short answer is nobody, because Khan is your last political option. Those who wants to see "he-she Bilo" or "Papa ki ladli - Maryam", as next PM are living in fool's paradise - not gonna happen.

I said this in anther thread and will reiterate here.

IK's biggest issue is that he made tall claims before elections, which is haunting him now. However, on contrary, its also a fact that PTI's Govt is a weak Govt (because it doesn't have majority) and has been constantly blackmailed not only by its allies but also from within the party. Therefore, Khan ends up giving ministries to many who he perhaps doesn't wanted to in the first place.

Pakistan's economic situation was utterly hopeless when PTI came at the helm. Any other party including PML-N & PPP would've to face the same heat as PTI did. Nobody had magic wand, which he will swing in the air and fix Pakistan's economy. Not to mention at some point, Pakistan was at the verge of bankruptcy. Icing on the cake dollar could've crossed RS.200 all thanks to the loans previous Govt's took. On the same token of previous loans, massive chunk of tax collection money goes towards the re-payment on the interest of loans and also, Govt has to take more loan's to pay loan's, which is ludicrous.

Its high time we should all realize that because the Govt doesnt hold the majority, there are challenges for them, however, there are things which they can and should be able to do i.e. Police reforms, which they promised. Also, I am watching it closely how Govt will help to establish 120 accountability courts across the country for early disposal of corruption cases on SC orders. We didnt see any improvement in education and healthcare system of the country (which is a disappointment, because no reforms are needed for this) apart from Sehat Insaf Card (which should be appreciated). Furthermore, Govt had many impressive successes on diplomatic front and their Ehsaas program initiative should be appreciated as well.

Also, I will acknowledge that Khan made wrong decisions, of course, because he had no previous experience. However, one cant question his intention/niyat. Speaking of intention/niyat Khan is trying to purse towards one of his election promise - low cost housing scheme (not to mention how many industries will get boost construction and jobs will be generated), which had too many hurdles.

More to the point, there are new projects under CPEC has been initiated based on announcements & information came to fore by Asim Saleem Bajwa.

That said, how PTI has performed will and should be judged at the end of their term/5th year. Irony just dies when supporters of PPP & PML-N, who had multiple terms question sitting Govt just after 2 years. They had truck load of suggestion for this Govt, however, they never implemented their own ideas when they were at the helm.

Last but not the least, beside a honest Govt Pakistan desperately needs changes in the judicial system, it badly needs clean and honest judges and lawyers. Corrupt and crooks judiciary is holding the country back. FIA comes under Federal Govt, which can opens a case/inquiry against an accused, but LHC, IHC, SHC, PHC bails him out. Similarly, many got their bail approved from these counts against NAB corruption references. Also, many murderers got released from same counts. This gives the message that no matter what sin you commit, you can get away with it if you bribe judge or have services of an expensive lawyer (he will make everything go away). PTI's Govt again has invisible handcuffs, due to which, they cant do judicial reforms.

In a nutshell, clean and strong judiciary doesn't suit our filthy politician. On the same token, a clean Govt doesn't suit crook Pakistani bureaucracy, because they wouldn't be able to do corruption. This is another drawback of PTI's Govt that bureaucrat aren't ready to do their job under the Govt.

 

[El Sidd]

I hope Niazi goes away

 

[Yaseen1]

they are holding majority in kpk what extraordinary work they have done there,actually they not have proper political party and not deserve to rule country when they have build their party on outsiders with no people of their own

Short answer is nobody, because Khan is your last political option. Those who wants to see "he-she Bilo" or "Papa ki ladli - Maryam", as next PM are living in fool's paradise - not gonna happen.

I said this in anther thread and will reiterate here.

IK's biggest issue is that he made tall claims before elections, which is haunting him now. However, on contrary, its also a fact that PTI's Govt is a weak Govt (because it doesn't have majority) and has been constantly blackmailed not only by its allies but also from within the party. Therefore, Khan ends up giving ministries to many who he perhaps doesn't wanted to in the first place.

Pakistan's economic situation was utterly hopeless when PTI came at the helm. Any other party including PML-N & PPP would've to face the same heat as PTI did. Nobody had magic wand, which he will swing in the air and fix Pakistan's economy. Not to mention at some point, Pakistan was at the verge of bankruptcy. Icing on the cake dollar could've crossed RS.200 all thanks to the loans previous Govt's took. On the same token of previous loans, massive chunk of tax collection money goes towards the re-payment on the interest of loans and also, Govt has to take more loan's to pay loan's, which is ludicrous.

Its high time we should all realize that because the Govt doesnt hold the majority, there are challenges for them, however, there are things which they can and should be able to do i.e. Police reforms, which they promised. Also, I am watching it closely how Govt will help to establish 120 accountability courts across the country for early disposal of corruption cases on SC orders. We didnt see any improvement in education and healthcare system of the country (which is a disappointment, because no reforms are needed for this) apart from Sehat Insaf Card (which should be appreciated). Furthermore, Govt had many impressive successes on diplomatic front and their Ehsaas program initiative should be appreciated as well.

Also, I will acknowledge that Khan made wrong decisions, of course, because he had no previous experience. However, one cant question his intention/niyat. Speaking of intention/niyat Khan is trying to purse towards one of his election promise - low cost housing scheme (not to mention how many industries will get boost construction and jobs will be generated), which had too many hurdles.

More to the point, there are new projects under CPEC has been initiated based on announcements & information came to fore by Asim Saleem Bajwa.

That said, how PTI has performed will and should be judged at the end of their term/5th year. Irony just dies when supporters of PPP & PML-N, who had multiple terms question sitting Govt just after 2 years. They had truck load of suggestion for this Govt, however, they never implemented their own ideas when they were at the helm.

Last but not the least, beside a honest Govt Pakistan desperately needs changes in the judicial system, it badly needs clean and honest judges and lawyers. Corrupt and crooks judiciary is holding the country back. FIA comes under Federal Govt, which can opens a case/inquiry against an accused, but LHC, IHC, SHC, PHC bails him out. Similarly, many got their bail approved from these counts against NAB corruption references. Also, many murderers got released from same counts. This gives the message that no matter what sin you commit, you can get away with it if you bribe judge or have services of an expensive lawyer (he will make everything go away). PTI's Govt again has invisible handcuffs, due to which, they cant do judicial reforms.

In a nutshell, clean and strong judiciary doesn't suit our filthy politician. On the same token, a clean Govt doesn't suit crook Pakistani bureaucracy, because they wouldn't be able to do corruption. This is another drawback of PTI's Govt that bureaucrat aren't ready to do their job under the Govt.

 

[Salahuddin Ayyubi]

In current mindset...there is absolute no alternative of PTI. So PTI rules all the way upto 2028.

As soon as elections l time comes. Mian Saab platelet count will be back up and he'll be healthy enough to run elections [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Longhorn]

Pakistan was existing before ik born and will remain after his death so he is not end of world and it is not difficult to get new good leaders from nation of 200 million

How many new good leaders have we had in the last 70 years?

 

[Yaseen1]

i guarantee you he will never be allowed to come in power again and is too old for leading Pakistan

As soon as elections l time comes. Mian Saab platelet count will be back up and he'll be healthy enough to run elections [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[El Sidd]

As soon as elections l time comes. Mian Saab platelet count will be back up and he'll be healthy enough to run elections [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Mr. Nawaz Sharif has reformed himself. May Allah help him in his spiritual and physical healing

 

[Yaseen1]

our establishment wrong choices have destroyed good leaders in country and we never build independent institution like western world which remain out of political interference no matter who comes in power,I agree with bangladesh p.m that military dictators corrupt leadership

How many new good leaders have we had in the last 70 years?

 

[Waterboy]

its also a fact that PTI's Govt is a weak Govt (because it doesn't have majority) and has been constantly blackmailed not only by its allies but also from within the party. Therefore, Khan ends up giving ministries to many who he perhaps doesn't wanted to in the first place.

No other political party in Pakistan enjoyed this much unparalleled support by the establishment. So this excuse of weak govt goes down the drain. They brought all the bad fishes into the PTI by hook or crook and now complain of internal instability is mind boggling. Incompetence is synonymous with PTI. Imran and Gen Bajwa both need to go. The mantra of accountability is a hoax when it is selective and we even fell down on the corruption index. Lets see what excuses will they come up with after completing their term.

 

[El Sidd]

The corrupt Niazi regime will be in C category jail come interim government in 2023.

The uncheck loot by this tabbar and mass radicalisation program by Niazi is a method to shield him from accountability