Open Letter to Imran Khan; Why I Might Not Move Back to Pakistan

Dear Prime Minister, Subject: Inconvenience for Overseas Pakistanis I am an overseas Pakistani living in the UK. I dreamed of going back to Pakistan one day. However, due to the steps taken by your government, I am less likely to move back to Pakistan. I will explain why. While I lived in Pakistan, I always…

Part I: How I Became A PTI Supporter

Reading Time = 2 minutes Before 30th October 2011, I had no interest in politics. In fact, I disliked politics and talk shows. I felt that most of the politicians were corrupt. Yes, I had a soft spot for Imran Khan, but I felt he had no serious chances of ever winning the elections. And…

Part II: My Experience at PTI’s Karachi Jalsa – 25 Dec 2011

Reading Time = 5 minutes Planning A day before the Jalsa, PTI texted me to ask if I would attend the Karachi Jalsa. I said yes. After that, they texted me to ask where I lived. After that I got a text telling me which routes I could take from my home to the Jalsa.…

Why Pakistan Needs Democracy

Reading Time = 3 minutes The general sentiment in Pakistan has always been that military rule is superior to democratic rule. People feel that most politicians are corrupt and the only way to save Pakistan is for the Army to take over. I grew up in an era when General Pervaiz Musharraf was Pakistan's President for…

Why Panama Papers Verdict is a Game Changer

Reading Time = 3 minutes This might be the greatest day in the history of Pakistan. The verdict on the Panama Papers case can change how things run in Pakistan forever. It might just bring an era of accountability where corruption might no longer be acceptable. When the head of a corrupt mafia is brought…

How Imran Led Us to Our Biggest Win

We were the underdogs right from the start of the 1992 World Cup. We failed to win four out of the first five games. Our form picked up in the second half of the tournament. After a big semi-final win over New Zealand, we were ready for the final. Imran won the toss and chose…