A new politics
by Harris Khalique
I have said before and I say again that we need incorrigible optimists. The people of Pakistan, belonging to diverse social, ethnic and economic backgrounds, possess more determination than ever before to change their collective destiny, eradicate poverty and injustice, live with dignity and freedom, and create a modern, legal, rational and just state: a state that lives up to the expectations of its citizens, harbours new hopes, fulfils aspirations and unleashes the creative potential. Where the will lacks is in the civil and military elite who have neither a sense nor an ability to steer us through the storm, the incompetent and self-serving politicians, and in cynical and self-conceited intellectuals. What we need now to ensure a prosperous future is a new broad-based political force that thrives on a shared vision, internal democracy, honest practices and dedicated cadres. It should be a force that has the ability to bring all stakeholders under one roof, negotiates with internal and external actors in the interest of the people, sets itself realistic but high targets of achievement in all spheres, and enjoys mass popularity due to its political programme, competence, commitment and drive. I see enormous prospects for the emergence of such a political force and that is why working for its success. This will happen sooner than we predict.
The writer is an Islamabad-based poet and rights campaigner. Email: harris@spopk.org |
Friday, September 26, 2008
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