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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Where PTI stands.....?
  |   By Amir   |   788 Views   |   60 Comments   |   Article Rating

Recently passed months have been very turbulent both, for the people of Pakistan especially those from Sawat and neighbouring regions, and for members and to some extent for the supporters of PTI. The so called soft or apologetic stance of PTI on the Taliban issue has not only caused immense criticism on the party, it has also damaged party’s reputation as a platform of upright ideology and leadership. Both the common man and the sympathisers appear to be distancing themselves from the party. Perilous fallout of this situation is the ever spreading confusion among the dedicated and committed party members.

Friday, June 19, 2009
PTI Manifesto answers needed: Land reforms and Hudood ordinance
  |   By hmcheema   |   317 Views   |   15 Comments   |   Article Rating

I am looking for PTI policies related to functioning of judiciary when it comes to land disputes and reforms. Secondly, how does PTI wants to reform the Hudood ordinance.

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Are we ready to implement Sharia Law in Pakistan?
  |   By asif   |   379 Views   |   6 Comments   |   Article Rating

Pakistan was initially established in 1947 and then officially named as “Islamic Republic of Pakistan” in 1956. The sole purpose of the existence of Islamic republic of Pakistan was to develop and implement an Islamic system, which would let the Muslims of Pakistan to freely embrace Islamic values and principles (e.g. equity, justice, humanity etc.), a.k.a. Shariat, in their daily life.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Suggestions for NA-55 election campaign
  |   By hmcheema   |   1007 Views   |   45 Comments   |   Article Rating

It will be the biggest boost for the party ever, If NA-55 makes the win for PTI, so, please start sharing suggestion to make effective campaign for NA-55.

Sunday, May 31, 2009
Countering Taliban Terrorism
  |   By frazbama   |   716 Views   |   16 Comments   |   Article Rating

Without a vision where justice is easily accessible, where a standardized school system will not disappoint, where basic health facilities are available, where peasants till their own land and the feudal lord has been decapitated, where men and women learn skills to become economically independent, where minds are taught to be progressive, to love and further knowledge, to make music, poetry, art, to create, without encouraging and establishing these ingredients and mechanisms, the war against barbaric Taliban terrorism cannot be won. 

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
PTI and Swat debacle
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1014 Views   |   35 Comments   |   Article Rating

With operation in Swat further intensifying and public opinion sharply swinging against the Talibans - thanks to Sufi Muhammad’s public statements against mainland Pakistani constitution – it seems like that all those who have a difference of opinion regarding military operation are dubbed as Taliban sympathizer. This is a perfect example of “Either you are with us, or against us”, a trademark of Bush administration. Imran Khan seems to be an obvious target here, with articles and letters constantly showing up against him with one assertion common in all of them – Imran Khan is a Taliban supporter.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Quotes of the Day for PTI
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   442 Views   |   1 Comments   |   Article Rating
Sunday, May 17, 2009
A visit to IDPs camps in Mardan - Guest post by Faisal Javed
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   535 Views   |   3 Comments   |   Article Rating

It was hot – very hot – extremely hot. And even hotter for the people who have lived our their lives in the great cooler valley of Swat. I sat with them and talked to them informally having the edge of language – they loved it and they wanted to share more and more. A little girl aged 7, looking at the cup of team said this is not tea its water……she made everyone laugh there. All kids gathered around me and told me that they wanted to play as they used to play in their own land – yes they are landlords

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
IRI Survey- March 2009- Discuss PTI's progress
  |   By hmcheema   |   1384 Views   |   42 Comments   |   Article Rating

After NS ( 55%) and Zardari (9%) IK is third at 5% among the leaders who can lead Pakistan effectively in current turmoil. PTI's popularity is 3% along with MQM while PML n is 62% and PPP 17%.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Poem: Swat
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   379 Views   |   6 Comments   |   Article Rating

This poem to highlight the plight of our elders, our mothers and daughters and our childeren caught up in the conflict, designed in the corridors of Washington Hill DC and our own political failures through years of neglect and discrimination.

Sunday, May 10, 2009
Writ of Government
  |   By asif238   |   319 Views   |   7 Comments   |   Article Rating

By displacing at least one million people, according to UN, killing hundreds & wounding thousands thru heavy bombardment, At last Ruling Elite has successfully established the writ of Government on the houses vacated by these millions of people. Bravo! Ruling Elite.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Ruling Elite undoing its sin with another one
  |   By asif238   |   387 Views   |   8 Comments   |   Article Rating

Ruling Elite committed one of the most barbaric inhuman sins in 80s when the Ruling Elite ill-groomed a generation for a false jihad to kill Red Army & rented out Pakistan’s territory to foreign elements in return of dollars from West & Middle East.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Poem: Karachi, Here I come (Imran Khan)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   679 Views   |   12 Comments   |   Article Rating

This poem on PTI Chairman,  Imran Khan, and those repeated bans upon him entering Karachi  and finally he will be there soon.

Sunday, May 03, 2009
Why the whole Ruling Elite is scared of Imran Khan?
  |   By asif238   |   897 Views   |   31 Comments   |   Article Rating

Ruling Elite is not scared of Imran Khan but they are scared of the symbol that Imran khan is carrying; what is this symbol? Let's dig into it.

Friday, April 24, 2009
In My Veins, In My Blood (The Butterfly Effect)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   327 Views   |   1 Comments   |   Article Rating

The political poem depicting journey in all its struggles, challenges and its effect!

Saturday, April 18, 2009
A suggestion to Govt regarding Daylight Savings Time (DST)
  |   By asif238   |   397 Views   |   14 Comments   |   Article Rating

Don't confuse yourself that forwarding the clock in summer & back in winter is the only way to achieve energy saving. You can achieve this by changing schedule of working hours as well.

Saturday, April 18, 2009
Major Gulzar (The Tribute)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   423 Views   |   6 Comments   |   Article Rating

The tribute to Major(Retd) Gulzar who passed away upon the hills of Bagnotar, during membership compaign. He was sixty years of age and an exaxmple to us all  to see how his spirit, dedication and passion worked for a cause which is the responsibility of all for change and for progression in Pakistan. Definitely one of the great PTI workers..We salute him. 

Friday, April 17, 2009
PTI: 7 Steps for its Political Success
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   582 Views   |   8 Comments   |   Article Rating

Now the question to ALL OF YOU, is where we are in that list? :)

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Is Baluchistan falling away from the federation!!!!!!!!!
  |   By Syed Samiullah Shah   |   763 Views   |   14 Comments   |   Article Rating
Friday, April 10, 2009
Judicial murder of Constitution
  |   By asif238   |   249 Views   |   1 Comments   |   Article Rating

President, lets move ahead with strengthening institutions over personalities by changing our attitude as well to reflect positive change.

Monday, April 06, 2009
Swat Flogging and PTI Stand
  |   By Dr Arif Alvi   |   1097 Views   |   58 Comments   |   Article Rating

There has been a lot of sadness because of the Swat flogging incident and total condemnation from almost every quarter. The day on which Mr Imran Khan's statement was issued by me there were many press reports in Frontier newspapers in which some elements of the Taliban had condemned the incident and others said that the incident happened during the time of total lawlessness and before the peace deal.  A sign that most of them were on the back foot and embarassed, though some are not.

Saturday, April 04, 2009
Maligning Islam..!
  |   By Shan-e-Haider   |   457 Views   |   12 Comments   |   Article Rating
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thank you to all the rulers of Pakistan since 1979
  |   By asif238   |   339 Views   |   4 Comments   |   Article Rating

Finally I would like to say thank you to all these rulers for their extraordinary leadership skills & visionary thinking for bringing an internal crisis of Afghanistan (the battle between monarchy, communism & tribalism) into Pakistan in just three decades.

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Poem: Section 144
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   391 Views   |   0 Comments   |   Article Rating

Cannot you imprison or impose
The media and the voice of the nation
Cannot we remain in fear and in weakness
The drops of our blood now the marks
Of revolution, of change and progression!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Political Mileage Research Wing
  |   By asif238   |   376 Views   |   5 Comments   |   Article Rating

Being a political party we have to get political mileage out of each & every issue raised & followed up by Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf. It is as important as the following up of an issue itself. There should be research wing which would make sure political mileage earned after the resolution of the issue.

Monday, March 16, 2009
Should we really celebrate?
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1223 Views   |   32 Comments   |   Article Rating

I was present at the Chief Justice's house last night at 2:00 am when news broke out that he is about to be restored. By that time we didn't know what would be the modalities but it was good enough news to show our presence.

Monday, March 16, 2009
Judiciary to be restored, Mubarak Ho
  |   By Ali Hammad Raza   |   374 Views   |   5 Comments   |   Article Rating

Meray PTI kei aziz dosto aap ki mehnat rang lei aa. The CJ will be restored.  Remember you were a part of it. Every one of us had input directly to the movement. Years from now you can proudly tell generations to come that you didn't sit idle rather you did whatever was possible in your might to establish the rule of true law.

Saturday, March 14, 2009
In defense of Imran Khan: Who is a Liberal?
  |   By Khawar   |   1274 Views   |   35 Comments   |   Article Rating

“If you wish to converse with me”, Voltaire said, “Define your terms”.  Pakistan is a funny country where we excel at changing the meaning of the words to use them for our own benefit.

Friday, March 13, 2009
Only The Light...
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   255 Views   |   0 Comments   |   Article Rating

The miracles of change, the miracle of unity
It’s time for you to form a soul
Still there, an old craving to explore
In shackles of time and despair of days
Only the light, only the light, in your fate

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Long March Songs
  |   By Adeel Saeed Ch   |   1737 Views   |   12 Comments   |   Article Rating

Long March motivational songs

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
8th March International Women's Day – The Conclusion (Post by Shumaila Farooqi, President NSW women wing)
  |   By   |   387 Views   |   0 Comments   |   Article Rating
Yes we've had our "Day" and we have had our "Say" but what then? & what now?.... An article by Shumaila Farooqi, NSW Australia women wing president.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Balochistan; a time bomb & a lawless portion of Pakistan
  |   By Syed Samiullah Shah   |   486 Views   |   11 Comments   |   Article Rating

The largest part of Pakistan area wise & the most underdeveloped region, Balochistan is on the brink of disaster. Not too many people here in the country & abroad know about this. There are so many things happening here in Balochistan at a rapid pace. From military operations in the Baloch Districts to target killings & attacking on national installations, the province at large is tantamount to an Afghan city or region.

Monday, March 09, 2009
Poem: Long March, Part 3 ( Place in History)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   419 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

We will return, again and again
Arise, earned you have,
A place in history, a place in time
In songs, in words, in books
In scholar’s ink, in martyr’s blood!

Monday, March 09, 2009
Poem: Long March, Part 2 (Where Will You Stand)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   232 Views   |   0 Comments   |   Article Rating

Where will you stand?
I know where I will be
With you, my country, my home
With truth and with light
In words black and blood red!

Monday, March 09, 2009
Poem: Long March, Part 1(Gathering of a Storm)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   294 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

It will hear my voice, as it pierces the sky
I WAS THERE, for change and for freedom
I WAS THERE, for you and myself
One day in distant future, you will understand!

Friday, March 06, 2009
Iftikhar Ch. never took oath under PCO..!
  |   By Shan-e-Haider   |   613 Views   |   3 Comments   |   Article Rating
Friday, March 06, 2009
Poem: Nightingale of Pukhtoonwala (Rehman Baba)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   284 Views   |   3 Comments   |   Article Rating

The old Pushtu poet
Carried in his words,
The echoes of peace and music

Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Insaf Action Committee (IAC)
  |   By hmcheema   |   446 Views   |   8 Comments   |   Article Rating

Imran Khan should do this, PTI should do that, second tier leadership should come on media.... --- Visiting insaf.pk six months ago, these and many other similar posts clogged the forums, which left us thinking what should WE do to help.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Long March for an Independent Pakistan
  |   By Irfan Hasan   |   577 Views   |   7 Comments   |   Article Rating

It should be remembered that slave nations cannot form independent institutions...thus the fight for an independent judiciary is a fight for an independent Pakistan!

Monday, February 23, 2009
Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Hospitals in Rural Areas - Failure analysis (Guest post by Dr. Asad)
  |   By hmcheema   |   466 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

Regarding the health care policy, I can add valuable experience to this issue. I am specifically talking about rural BHUs and Tehsil Hospital dilemmas and failures.

Monday, February 16, 2009
The Rolling Stone..!
  |   By Shan-e-Haider   |   506 Views   |   14 Comments   |   Article Rating

The winter is almost over in the country and the rise of temperature has also transferred its warmth into the political scenario of the country. As the temperature is rising, the political environment is also getting blistered. But the boiling point of the political “amalgamation” will be attained in next 30 days, (commencing from today, 16th February ’09). The Long-March, Possible disqualification of the Sharifs, Senate Elections and the appointment of new (defacto) Chief Justice of Pakistan are the “planned” issues, which are making the environment hot.

Monday, February 16, 2009
IRW the next phase (update)
  |   By Ali Hammad Raza   |   1197 Views   |   11 Comments   |   Article Rating

Insaf Research Wing(IRW) has been officially constituted. From what I have been told the matter was discussed at the cec meeting and there was a general consensus on the necessity of having such a wing.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Our youth, our future!
  |   By Ahmed Ali Butt   |   481 Views   |   9 Comments   |   Article Rating

Come, let us decide, based on our resources and abilities, what form of struggle we will embark on so that the poor, the workers and the youth can achieve the victory of seeing political change.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Can We Fight back: Pakistan
  |   By rabia zia   |   528 Views   |   15 Comments   |   Article Rating

Pakistan has been oscillating between civilian and military rule since its inception in 1947. The Military has, by far, been the stronger party with 33 years of rule notched up versus 27 years of civilian government. Many problems associated with this oscillation have reached critical mass, hampering the state's sovereignty and stability as Pakistan faces numerous issues with no quick-fix resolution in sight. President Pervez Musharraf took power in Oct 1999 as a military dictator who finally removed his uniform in Nov 2007 after having re-established himself as the civilian President of Pakistan for a 5 year period, and having declared a state of Emergency - in fact a second coup.

Saturday, February 07, 2009
Poem: Tomorrows
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   382 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

To fly away on wings of wisdom
To travel into lands unknown
To heal, for peace
That is yours and mine

Friday, February 06, 2009
Change is on its way!
  |   By asif238   |   563 Views   |   13 Comments   |   Article Rating

Two young guys from PTI Islamabad chapter took the responsibility of organizing the party from gross root level. These guys believed that they can do it. So they started holding membership camps by themselves at a very small scale in different places in Islamabad.

Thursday, February 05, 2009
Does Iran match PTI’s vision of a “Modern Islamic Welfare Republic”?
  |   By frazbama   |   967 Views   |   41 Comments   |   Article Rating

Ideological compulsions often hand-tie us and make us lose sight of the real goal - of achieving a just and egalitarian society for people. 

Sunday, February 01, 2009
Stories of PPP's Sacrifices (Betrayals)
  |   By Shan-e-Haider   |   1319 Views   |   95 Comments   |   Article Rating

The MQM, Pakistan’s only fascist party is now in the federal government.  Despite the incessant “roar” by the activists and leadership of PPP about the sacrifices given in the different political struggles, the PPP has always betrayed rather cashed the blood of its activists & leadership. Let’s have a look on the different “triumphs” claimed by the PPP in the name of democracy and a so-called “anti establishment stance”.

Monday, January 19, 2009
No Comment..!
  |   By Shan-e-Haider   |   562 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

Notwithstanding the mandate taken on the assassination of BB, The PPP Govt. is not interested in any probe of this heinous crime. The co-chairman of the party shouted several times, but people didn’t pay attention to his words, as words given by him are credible neither for them nor even for him.  No wonder, that the Nov. 2nd 2007 Judiciary has not been restored by Mr. Asif Ali Zerdari, despite several promises made by him, the PPP “Jayalas” are in absolute shock that why an investigation for the assassination of their leader has not been started yet?? No body dared asking the so-called descendents of the Bhuttos that who had washed out the place of assassination…

Saturday, January 17, 2009
Western Terror Prescription Wont Work.. every body knows that
  |   By Dr Arif Alvi   |   526 Views   |   20 Comments   |   Article Rating

The West has given many descriptions to its battles (they don’t like our freedoms, WMD, regime change, need for democracy etc.) and the muslims have tried to expose them as having a hidden agenda (security of Israel, control of oil, crusade, muslim bashing etc. The walls around Gaza may have to be raised to the heavens to prevent reactions and the new born Davids may have to be mercilessly killed for a secure future for Israel.  They forget Moses who survived and the history of their own holocausts.  In Pakistan and Afghanistan we have to have our own prescription.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009
INSAF RESEARCH WING (IRW)
  |   By Ali Hammad Raza   |   2368 Views   |   66 Comments   |   Article Rating

A research wing for a political organization is essential to its success. Nevertheless, PTI’s lack of structural research convinced me that it is about time Insaf Research Wing (IRW) is created. After studying other research institutes of similar nature e.g. IRI, PPI & CFR, I have come up with this draft, outlining the structure of IRW.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008
The Nature Of Indian And International Coercion Of Pakistan: Guest Post By Brigadier (R) Samson Simon Sharaf
  |   By Imran Ghazali   |   1281 Views   |   10 Comments   |   Article Rating

THE NATURE OF INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL COERCION OF PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN’S PRESENT AND FUTURE WAR

By Brigadier Samson Simon Sharaf (PTI Defence Analyst)

Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Pakistan's Existing Education System: Guest Post by Mr. Fida Hussain Sayani
  |   By Imran Ghazali   |   2102 Views   |   21 Comments   |   Article Rating

Before I elaborate on the existing education system, it is important to highlight the system we inherited from the British Raj in 1947. A classic example is NJV High School on Bunder Road, presently Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road. I joined the school in 1949, at that time this Sindh Government School was considered the elitist school where the cream of the crop of Sindh used to send their children for education from class 5 to 11.

Monday, December 29, 2008
Discipline; how it can be achieved effectively
  |   By asif238   |   666 Views   |   10 Comments   |   Article Rating

My choice is road, because it’s shared by each & every person 24/7. A man interacts with other people from all walks of life once he’s on the road. And this is the time when he thinks & reacts to use this shared medium with rest of the people.

Thursday, December 25, 2008
Energy and Power: An opportunity in a crisis by Ali Hammad Raza
  |   By hmcheema   |   906 Views   |   18 Comments   |   Article Rating

While attending the energy delta convention 2008 held in the Netherlands, I listened to the brightest minds from around the world share their vision on energy.

Thursday, December 25, 2008
Quaid-e-Azam, Mohammed Ali Jinnah: A Man for All Seasons
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   1457 Views   |   12 Comments   |   Article Rating

To achieve your own dreams it takes a lifetime but to achieve the dream of millions, it’s a feat only a few can perform in the history of mankind. And Jinnah was one of them. And to achieve that one has to rise above the fear and display courage. The ability and skills which he manifested in the process of creation of Pakistan and the fight he carried in all quarters, with reason and logic to bring the dream of a lifetime for millions of souls was unsurpassable. We will always remain in debt to this man and those millions of sacrifices.

Monday, December 22, 2008
Analysis of the latest IRI survey
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1385 Views   |   22 Comments   |   Article Rating

The latest IRI survey has initiated a silent debate in academic circles. Since it has shown decrease in popularity of judicial movement as well as that of PTI, Imran Khan and Chaudhry Iftikhar.

Thursday, December 18, 2008
Mr. Jinnah's presidential address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan: August 1947
  |   By Imran Ghazali   |   2266 Views   |   128 Comments   |   Article Rating

I just wanted to bring into everyone's attention the address by the founder of this nation. I don't need to say anything, just read it and you will realize that it is even more relevent today. Unfortunately, the government and we as the citizens of Pakistan did not address any of the the problems highlighted by the father of this nation.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Poem: I Know (Status quo vs Anti-status quo)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   472 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

This small poem was written to describe the concept of status quo vs anti-status quo. It is dedicated to Imran Khan and PTI UK Team and to all who will bring a change in Pakistan and here in UK and from all quarters of this world, the ordinary Pakistanis through these tumultous times. These events will determine how strong we are and can we cope with challenges of our times and opposition brought forward.

 

Saturday, December 06, 2008
Illegal Supreme Court Imposes Judicial Martial Law
  |   By Imran Ghazali   |   1197 Views   |   0 Comments   |   Article Rating

Mr. Ansar Abbasi in an investigative news repored how "the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Islamabad has illegally awarded extra marks and upgraded the examination results of the daughter of the country’s top judge."

Friday, December 05, 2008
Mr. President, you are not the head of the Govt.
  |   By asif238   |   561 Views   |   7 Comments   |   Article Rating

Mr. President your actions following the joint session of parliament are speaking otherwise & you by yourself damaging the purpose for which you are advocating time & again.

Thursday, December 04, 2008
Response to Thomas Friedman's Article: " Calling All Pakistanis"
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   817 Views   |   13 Comments   |   Article Rating

The evil of terrorism is not the religion (be it Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and so forth) but the politics.Politics when it completely ignores the basic principles of humanity, their needs and expectations. Politics when it fails to appreciate the problems and all the issues that surrounds nations be it Pakistan, India or anyone for that matter. The hidden beast which the Politics have carried within the policies of the West and its propagators to resolve the problems of the world by force rather than dialogue, through oppression rather than understanding; through acceptance rather than alienation; and through concepts appealing rather than advocating we are right and you are wrong. Pakistan has seen enough of this in its last sixty one years of existence and how all what has happened for all the wrong reasons brought a nation into turmoil..It is this he needs to understand v- the core issue and its impact and protest about it rather than being the mouthpiece for another ideology, for another half-baked solution and for another article to illustrate his ignorance and behavior which creates confusion and breeds hatred.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Karachi Carnage. What is the immediate solution?
  |   By Dr Arif Alvi   |   717 Views   |   8 Comments   |   Article Rating

Those who claim the leadership of Pathan and Mohajir communities as well as the PPP have disowned that they have any hand in the Karachi Carnage.  In fact they state, that they have said this in a coalition meeting with Kalima to convince each other (they were suspicious of each other too).  Now the best thing they can do is to actively be on the streets and rush to all trouble spots and diffuse the situation.  If they do this now I am confident the tensions would ease within a day.

Monday, December 01, 2008
Poem: Prisoner 650 (Grey Ghost of Bagram)
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   452 Views   |   4 Comments   |   Article Rating

This poem is dedicated to Dr Aafia Siddiqi and all those innocent people product of betrayal by our own country.

Sunday, November 30, 2008
India's Blame Game - Is this really a solution?
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   707 Views   |   12 Comments   |   Article Rating

For the past two days, as our local media shows the clips of Indian media openly blaming Pakistan for Mumbai attacks, I was wondering what was the motive behind. Do they want to incite anger among the local population? Do they want their population to close eyes towards the home grown extremism? Do they want to wage a war with Pakistan?

Friday, November 28, 2008
The Muffled Rage
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   330 Views   |   0 Comments   |   Article Rating

This article was written last year  to highlight the situation we are still faced with as a nation, all the issues that surrounds us like a disease.

The politics of this mutilated mind of oppression will never free us from the chains we have worn upon our souls for last sixty years. we must realise. we must wake up and we must differentiate what is good for us and isn’t. We must not follow the rhetoric and euphoria of change when it means nothing in the end. We must allow ourselves responsible for the future of Pakistan. Lets free ourselves from all this. Let’s bring revolution in our minds and thinking we have. Let’s change our attitude. If we fail to do so, we will become humans of the past and dinosaurs of the future!

 

Friday, November 28, 2008
Poem: Waziristan
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   486 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

As Waziris roam in mountains and its steppes,
With companions, the rivers gomal and tolchi
Hear them those blushing meadows in trance
As history whispers its lessons in Wazirwola

Thursday, November 27, 2008
The New Beginnings
  |   By Asim(PTI UK)   |   1033 Views   |   7 Comments   |   Article Rating

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) is becoming the torch bearer within the society. The amount of change and its impact is tremendous through efforts of PTI chairman and all the teams that have contributed to the success. But we need to do more. In order to reach to the perceptions of a common Pakistani, we need to ensure that we have all the mechanisms in place at all levels to promote this message of self-esteem, freedom and justice. We are to be seen to be carrying that message in all corners and quarters.

Thursday, November 27, 2008
The mindset of Hags
  |   By frazbama   |   527 Views   |   13 Comments   |   Article Rating

[Translation: When a Punjabi hag's husband brought home a second wife, instead of trying to find fault with herself or seeing her husband as the wrong-doer, she immediately began to curse the new wife:

"That witch must have cast a black spell on my husband," she reasoned.]

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Follow up on the membership drive..
  |   By Safee   |   454 Views   |   3 Comments   |   Article Rating

Asalamoalaikum and Hello,

Its been an awesome show by PTI. The smiling faces in the land of the depressed, says it all. Ahsan Rasheed, Mehmood ul Rashid, Omar Sarfraz and so many others. Sublime Team work!

Felicidades! Muchas Felicitaciones!

Monday, November 24, 2008
Setting our priorities correctly and pushing them forward..
  |   By Safee   |   312 Views   |   1 Comments   |   Article Rating

There is a mountain of challenges facing our homeland today. From the long last dream of an "Islamic Laboratory" to the economic doldrums of the masses. The nascent country/nation of Pakistan was supposed to uphold the rights of all inhabitants in the conducive Islamic Environment and grant its citizens the best opportunities possible. It seems that we have failed to put our act together as a nation.

Sunday, November 23, 2008
Pakistan The Richest country in natural resources
  |   By Hassan Noman   |   1367 Views   |   11 Comments   |   Article Rating

Thar coal reserves have 175 billion tonnes of coal, which is equivalent to 618 billion barrels of crude oil recently informed by VC of The university of the Punjab.

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Saturday, November 22, 2008
PTI: A Political Party or an Imran Khan Fan Club?
  |   By Safee   |   646 Views   |   6 Comments   |   Article Rating

Let it be very boldly claimed by the PTI workers that when the judiciary was sending Sharif to the gallows or when Zardari was rotting in the jail; it was PTI that set forth with an agenda of justice. The masses failed to get a grasp of the idea that was too advanced for its time. What ensued was the plain annihilation of PTI in 96 polls.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Importance of an individual in a movement
  |   By Safee   |   402 Views   |   4 Comments   |   Article Rating

An individual is literally "an individual". A whole system in itself. With enough energy and brain to change the fate of the whole world. But what lies in the individual that inhibits him from being that productive individual?

Monday, November 17, 2008
Reverse Swing in Politics
  |   By Safee   |   491 Views   |   3 Comments   |   Article Rating

The wise men said that a picture is worth a thousand words. For the nth time, it was vindicated today. Khan, by the side of the chair, a ferrocious gait and the focus of a cross-eyed, studious child. It summed it all up. The chair found its new owner. Justly so, for all in the politics have set aside, atleast for now, their holy pledge to the motherland.

Saturday, November 15, 2008
Running political commentary
  |   By Safee   |   389 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

The nation is being lashed with the news of death and destruction in FATA on a daily basis. There is not a single heart which doesnot get the overwhelming call of mercy and compassion. On one hand, we are talking to the Indians, who have ensured that the past 60 years of our life were as hard as possible. And on the other side are these pure and thoroughly patriotic citizens of FATA, who have defended the western frontiers for 60 years.

Friday, November 14, 2008
We need to be aware of "Conspiracy for Mediocrity"
  |   By Safee   |   438 Views   |   1 Comments   |   Article Rating

In the Talmudic literature there is the following parable about Moses*: The whole world was shaken and enthralled by the miracle of the Exodus. The name of Moses was on everyone's lips. Tidings of the great miracle reached also the wise king of Arabistan. The king summoned to him his best painter and bade him go to Moses, to paint his portrait and bring it back to him. When the painter returned, the king gathered together all his sages, wise in physiognomy (the art of judging human character from facial features), and asked them to define by the portrait the character of Moses, his qualities, inclinations, habits, and the source of his miraculous power.

Friday, November 14, 2008
تحریکِ انصاف میڈیا کوریج سے محروم اور اُسکا حل
  |   By Sajjad Ahmed   |   1044 Views   |   19 Comments   |   Article Rating

We Know that PTI is still in the process of Popularity due to lack of  funds, lack of  media coverage, Media coverage is one of the biggest reason cause for our leading team not to be known to every one.but even some time we have been asked by the media anchors that Imran khan is seems to be the one only in PTI Leadership. there is no Leading team. or if there is they are not well known or well articulate, but we PTI members Know very well we have a fresh and well educated Leading team. but the reason is actually Lack of Media coverage which effects our team's Popularity as compare to others.

Thursday, November 13, 2008
History is the second judge.
  |   By Safee   |   400 Views   |   5 Comments   |   Article Rating

Asalamoalaikum and Hello!

The british ruled the Indian-subcontinent for over one hundred and fifty years. Not a short period by any dimension of history! Muslims, being the overthrown rulers, were bound to face the gallows; which they did in the ensuing period. The british had mastered the polity of ruling nations, knowing well that control of the culture and ideology of a nation leads to an absolute grip over them.

Friday, November 07, 2008
50 K Membership Drive- Yes We Can!
  |   By Imran Ghazali   |   1456 Views   |   34 Comments   |   Article Rating
AOA Dear Members:
 
I just watched Bolta Pakistan, in which the hosts Mushtaq Minhas and Nusrat Javed asked if Imran Khan can become the Obama of Pakistan. They asked if Imran Khan can bring a change in Pakistan. Imran Khan talked to them and he was as confident as ever that one day he will be successful and will bring the change in Pakistan. Later in the program, Haroon Ur Rasheed reaffirmed that Imran Khan will make it one day!
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Whom to Condemn for terror?
  |   By Dr Arif Alvi   |   632 Views   |   16 Comments   |   Article Rating

I am on an organisational tour which has taken me to Lahore, Islamabad, Pehawar, Nowshera, Pabbi, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Obaro, Sukker and am writing to you from Larkana (Dadu, Nawabshah and Hyderabad to go)

I have adressed Jalsas, Press conferences and Bars. Yesterday in Sukker Press Conf a  journalist asked a question which prompts me to write this long letter.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ali Kurd new President of SCBA - A step in bringing life to Lawyers' movement
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   744 Views   |   14 Comments   |   Article Rating

Ever since the new government has arrived, we have hardly heard a good news. Justice Iftikhar, who is a beacon of hope in terms of independence of judiciary, is yet to be reinstated. Lawyers movement, which got Iftikhar Chaudhry reinstated for the first time on 20th July, has been dormant for quite a while now (thanks to the bitter end of long march).

Monday, October 20, 2008
Redistribution of Wealth and جس جھولی میں سو چھید ہوں
  |   By Dr Arif Alvi   |   922 Views   |   20 Comments   |   Article Rating

Our political struggle must for equal opportunities irrespective of gender, color, religion, ethnicity and social status for all, in all spheres of life. It is shameful to see inPakistan, the poor dying for lack of food, hunger, bad health, etc and the rich classes oblivious to what they see every day on their streets.  Capitalism has failed in achieving a true emancipation of people.  The promised crumbs never fall of the table.  The rich become super rich and the poor remain in their ghettos. Super powers while protecting their interests have brutalized poor nations and people and in the last 100 years more killings have been done than ever before, in the name of democracy, liberalism and free economy.  The shameless begging bowl reminds me of Ibne Insha who said:

جس جھولی میں سو چھید ہوئے

اُس جھولی کو پھیلانا کیا

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Issues of Politicians' Foreign Reserves & CJ Iftikhar's Illegal Retirement
  |   By Dr Arif Alvi   |   916 Views   |   16 Comments   |   Article Rating

Mr Khan reiterated on Express TV today on 17th October (host Javed Chaudhry) that all politicians should bring back their own wealth to Pakistan to inspire confidence in the business community, and others to do the same.  Why beg from others when our own money can go a long way?  Javed Hashmi (PMLN leader) who was also on the show endorsed the appeal saying that he would request Nawaz Sharif to do the same.

Friday, October 17, 2008
Green zone in Islamabad! Where the masses will go?
  |   By Syed Samiullah Shah   |   504 Views   |   4 Comments   |   Article Rating

It is said that the government is thinking seriously about constructing a green zone in Islamabad. It will be very much a carbon copy of Iraqi capital Baghdad's green zone, where the masters & their sycophants will be protected. It is indeed a sad story, reported in a local news paper. A common man is bewildered as to why the government is going down wards with it's policies? Iraq is a copmletely different story; their is foreign occupation in Iraq, the people are against it & there for they attack foreign troops. For the safety of foreign masters the puppet Iraqi government had build up the green zone in the heart of capital Baghdad. But there is no foreign occupation in our sacred land; there are no foreign troops based in our capital; then why a green zone here in Islamabad? Is this for the foreign masters or is there something fishy fishy going on!
Such plans had failed completely in the past. There is absaloutely no logic in it. If the government keeps planning in this way then the masses will ask as to where they seek safety?

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sweden, Hazrat Omar and the Bolivian President in Iran
  |   By Dr Arif Alvi   |   1703 Views   |   25 Comments   |   Article Rating

I was in Sweden in the last week of September and our PTI friends Mr Barkat and Dr Amir arranged meetings with Swedish parliamentarians.  Each one of them came down to receive us at the main gate, escorted us to the meeting room and came down to see us off.  Even the Deputy Prime Minister who was on crutches because she had taken a recent fall-injury, followed this courtesy.  Reminds me of Omar and his servant entering Jerusalem.

Monday, October 13, 2008
How to increase "10 dollar/month paying" foreign members?
  |   By hmcheema   |   1188 Views   |   49 Comments   |   Article Rating

In recent foreign visits, Chairman Khan has stepped-up his calls for increasing foreign members paying 10 dollar/month for the party.The ideal target is to gather 5000 such members and once achieved it can generate a continuous flow of money to run our party offices being opened (and already open) in all
districts of Pakistan.The foreign coordinators and officials are working hard to implement this task. I want to stimulate a discussion on how to increase paying foreign members. Please answer the following specific questions:

Saturday, October 11, 2008
How do I become a Politician?
  |   By Imran Ghazali   |   1689 Views   |   24 Comments   |   Article Rating

I was talking with my brother in law the other day and we are discussing Pakistani politics. He is a software engineer and works at a software application firm.

He asked me the  if he wants to join politics, how will he manage it? "How will I support my family if I am a fulltime politician but not an elected member? How will I fund myself to gain political strength?How will I convince my parents, my family? How will I reach people? Basically, tell me how do I become a politician?"

Saturday, October 11, 2008
The new look!
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   678 Views   |   26 Comments   |   Article Rating

As you have already noticed, website is under going some major changes. They are not completed yet, and some improvements will be made over the next few days. However I would like to mention how we want to move on from here.

 

Monday, September 22, 2008
Turkey: The model for Pakistan
  |   By frazbama   |   1969 Views   |   89 Comments   |   Article Rating

What can Pakistan learn from the successful model adopted by Turkey?  What does modern day Turkey have to teach us?

Saturday, September 06, 2008
President Zardari; yet another tragedy in the list of tragedies
  |   By Syed Samiullah Shah   |   1369 Views   |   41 Comments   |   Article Rating
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Praising Robbers
  |   By frazbama   |   711 Views   |   4 Comments   |   Article Rating

Hai ahl-e-dil kay liyay ab yeh nazm-e-bast-o-kushaad,
Keh sang-o-khist muqayyad hain aur sag azaad.

-Faiz

Thursday, August 21, 2008
Role of Aitzaz Ahsan "?"
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1813 Views   |   31 Comments   |   Article Rating

I would like to have a serious debate on the role of Aitzaz Ahsan. Most of us supported him because of his role in getting the chief reinstated for the first time, and then as a Lawyers' leader. But after PPP came into power, few of his acts caused serious blows to lawyers movement. I dont know he did it deliberately or unintentionally. But consider the following acts and reply with your opinion.

Friday, August 08, 2008
Why the announcement of Musharraf's impeachment is only a smoke screen!
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   868 Views   |   10 Comments   |   Article Rating
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Gettin' hands dirty
  |   By frazbama   |   731 Views   |   7 Comments   |   Article Rating

The sum of our efforts on the field will be the catalysts for making PTI the party we all want it to become.

Monday, June 23, 2008
Passion over paisa: igniting a real movement
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   911 Views   |   28 Comments   |   Article Rating

To ignite a real movement in Pakistan, all Imran Khan has to do is grab one issue of practical concern to the people and involve the entire party in it. One such idea is creating foodbanks at all PTI offices in the country where better off members can bring food to share with poorer people for free. All the Chairman has to do is issue the order:

Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Status quo vs Anti-status quo
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1051 Views   |   9 Comments   |   Article Rating

I have often heard a number of political speakers describing the post 9th March situation as one man’s adventure against an institution which he thought would cause problems for his future plans to stay in power. Even today a number of analysts refer to ‘Aiwan-e-Sadar’ while speaking of conspiracies against a democratically elected government. This is mainly because the Musharraf is seen as a ‘target in sight’ if we have to point at one person responsible for post-9th March situation.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Divide Punjab, then build Kalabagh
  |   By frazbama   |   3593 Views   |   265 Comments   |   Article Rating

By eliminating the dominance of the Punjab, the rest of the provinces can feel stronger and safer and know that their voices cannot be drowned out by one component of the federation. 

Monday, May 12, 2008
Criticism and Tolerance
  |   By frazbama   |   731 Views   |   5 Comments   |   Article Rating

Are we tolerant?

Saturday, April 26, 2008
What the Baluchistani nationalists tell us
  |   By frazbama   |   1231 Views   |   10 Comments   |   Article Rating

Over centralization of power prevents a nation from becoming one.

Monday, March 24, 2008
I am sorry!
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   1294 Views   |   12 Comments   |   Article Rating

I would like to apologize to all those on this website who have ever been affected negatively by my views in the forum or the blog. I have realized how damaging any negative expressions can be, so I would also like to request all our Moderators and Admins to make sure the forum and comments are clean of any hurtful or negative expression. If you find any such expression then you should reply in a courteous way to guide the person, but if it is really offensive then ofcourse we should delete such posts.

Thursday, March 20, 2008
Step One - Replace the GDP with GPI (Genuine Progress Indicator)
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   1329 Views   |   5 Comments   |   Article Rating

Many, especially Imran Khan, have pointed out that the GDP does not tell you about the widening gap between rich and poor. However, we note that so far, the criticism of GDP as a skewed measure of progress has not dented its credibility. This is because we are blind followers of the capitalist West, where money and materialism are the raison d’etre of life. Let us thus identify what’s wrong with the GDP.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
From moveforjustice.org to insaf.pk
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   1399 Views   |   12 Comments   |   Article Rating

So, we have opted for a slight change in our bowling action. The bowlers and spectators however remain the same. MoveForJustice.org had become quite a brand name, and we will retain it to redirect to insaf.pk, but why did we change the name. I would like to briefly state the reasons before I bid adieu for the night:

 

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Replace NRO with general legislation on "Judicial Pardon"
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   1234 Views   |   23 Comments   |   Article Rating

Our problem is to ensure that CJP Iftikhar resumes his office wihout any conditions attached. At the same time we need to restore a level of trust and cooperation between the reinstated judiciary and new executive. The NRO is unacceptable as it gives an exclusive constitutional amnesty to certain political parties for  their alleged corruption. In order to restore Pakistan's judiciary with honour and without such humiliating conditions as the NRO, I recommend that a general concept of judicial pardon for those who commit acts of redemption be legislated. Those who commit an act of goodness such as restoring the judiciary without any conditions attached, thereby protecting Pakistan from billions of dollars of corruption in future, should be eligible to receive a judicial pardon for their past crimes - provided that such a pardon is given at the discretion of the judiciary and not a part of any legislation. Also, if any past corruption is proven, then the guilty individual that received a pardon will still have to reimburse Pakistan's coffers with the stolen amount but will not be subject to any personal punishment such as jail for crimes committed in the specific period that he received a pardon for. The pardoned individuals will remain accountable for any future acts of corruption.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
What have I learnt from Imran Khan?
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1483 Views   |   29 Comments   |   Article Rating

The only thing that matters at the end, is your will.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
A new dawn in Pakistan
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   757 Views   |   9 Comments   |   Article Rating

After many years of one-man rule, suicide bombings, lawlesness, incompetence, scandals, butchery of media and judiciary, the elections 2008 have surprisingly breathed a new life into the soul of Pakistan. We are rid of Musharraf's assorted lotas. No doubt the same pre-99 faces have again come to the fore, but this time there is a criticial difference: Pakistan's media now operates much freely, and an independent judiciary will have to be restored.

Sunday, February 17, 2008
APDM Rally at Minto Park
  |   By frazbama   |   932 Views   |   6 Comments   |   Article Rating

Chairman Khan or Ahsan Rashid or Shabbir Sial will not directly gain something by fighting it out against the government for the restoration of the judges.

Sunday, February 10, 2008
Call for Feb 16 APDM Rally
  |   By frazbama   |   809 Views   |   6 Comments   |   Article Rating

Shabbir Sial stated that success at this rally will be an everlasting symbol of defiance against the oppressive order that has wrecked the fabric of the nation apart.

Thursday, February 07, 2008
ISF is not ex-IJT!!
  |   By frazbama   |   1087 Views   |   4 Comments   |   Article Rating

Students should never be taken for granted or patronized. 

Tuesday, February 05, 2008
As Passion's Arrow
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   764 Views   |   1 Comments   |   Article Rating

Let the Beloved touch,
thy heart O seeker!
As passion's arrow thou,
escape Self's quiver -

forgetting the bow,
and the string -
struck by Love,
thy self spring,

Saturday, February 02, 2008
Ego and organization
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   1200 Views   |   42 Comments   |   Article Rating

Why has PTI 'failed' to become an institution over the last twelve years? How come Shaukat Khanum became an institution so easily? Why did the party have only Rs. 22,000 in its bank account before the last major event? After some experience, I think I have finally diagnosed our party's ailment: the "ego".

Every man has an ego. The ego is your "Self", the "I" inside you. Egos are both an organization's best friend and its worst enemy. Tamed, they are like arabian horses that have carried many a muslim army across deserts against impossible odds. Untamed, egos are like wild horses trampling upon everyone around them and jumping over every boundary, hampering institutionalization.

Sunday, January 27, 2008
Mohammad Madni: ISF Convener Lahore
  |   By frazbama   |   910 Views   |   8 Comments   |   Article Rating

Justice is not confined to one group, one religion or one sect.  It is a cause of all humanity.

Friday, January 25, 2008
Jatoi gets shoes
  |   By frazbama   |   857 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

Liaqat Jatoi's humiliation during his first election campaign. 

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Screams for Justice
  |   By frazbama   |   744 Views   |   2 Comments   |   Article Rating

The only reason the rulers have not run away in droves is their faith in the lack of accountability.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Of Days to Come
  |   By Salman Shuaib   |   844 Views   |   7 Comments   |   Article Rating

Sensing beauty of the past,
and wisdom of days to come,
my heart took refuge in the pen,
over a feeble tongue.

Now listen to a beat,
of this open'd heart,
inspired by the One,
whose wonder overcomes.

Friday, January 11, 2008
Reconciliation and Safe Passages
  |   By frazbama   |   740 Views   |   4 Comments   |   Article Rating

Can we assume Musharaf has developed a conscious or the fear of Allah and would leave if he could guarantee his security? 

Saturday, December 29, 2007
Benazir Bhutto Shaheed
  |   By frazbama   |   2840 Views   |   37 Comments   |   Article Rating

It is in moments like these that you need strong institutions to withstand the loss of leaders.  We don’t have any institutions and have lost the most popular leader.

Monday, December 24, 2007
Meet Rafique!
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1480 Views   |   15 Comments   |   Article Rating

Meet Rafique Khan! He is responsible for keeping Central Sectariat of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. And he offer all his services, for nothing! Why? His love for Imran Khan has brought him here.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Chit Chat with Chairman Khan
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   2486 Views   |   38 Comments   |   Article Rating

Few minutes with Imran Khan after APDM's convention.

Sunday, December 16, 2007
"Open Discussion Forum" by PTI Islamabad
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1500 Views   |   37 Comments   |   Article Rating

The Islamabad chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has started an open discussion forum at Central Sectariat, Islamabad.

Sunday, December 16, 2007
Starting the Blog!
  |   By Ahsan Mansoor   |   1055 Views   |   18 Comments   |   Article Rating

We had this suggestion put up on our forums to add a blog where activities of PTI from various areas can be shared with the website users. So here it is! We will be sharing all the happenings related to PTI on this blog. Stay tuned!

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