PAK REPORTER

The Election in Pakistan was a triumph of Electoral Politics.The dismisssal of Pak Premier Imran Khan and appointment of Army backed Shehbaz Sharif at the helm due to allegations of corruption on Imran The Tehreek-e-Insaf emergence as a winner with 100 odd seats out of 265 seat national Assembly is Euphoric. Imran Khan's Party and his colleagues can take this as a moral victory considering the accusations leveled against him and disqualification to contest the Elections to the General Assembly.Army Chief General Asim Munir invited the PML-N to form a government and also requested the other parties to join forces with Nawaz Sharif to save the Nation from the Economic Crisis.Since the final results are yet to be declared its to be seen whether they get the required Majority with the help of other Independents. The run up to the Election was marked with enthusiasm innate to pak polity which ensured large participation of the voters who wants to see democracy in full swing.Amidst allegations of Rigging and Mobile internet Ban people excercised their Franchise without much violence.The Polling Percentage was around 52%. As an observer of Pakistan Politics I reckon the rise of former cricketer turned politician Imran Khan after the demise of PPP [Pakistan People's Party] leader Benazir Bhutto kept the Popularism intact.I have vivid memories of 1992 world cup cricket final when pakistan defeated England and his podium speech where he dedicated the world cup victory to the whole subcontinent.Moreover his philanthrophic parleys to raise funds to build a Hospital for cancer patients in memorium of his mother Shaukat khannum in Lahore who died of cancer catapulted him to the public arena of politics.Though his fledgling Party Tehreek-E-Insaf has minimal presence this result can be seen as a major landmark for his party and their cadres. Pakistan Election commision has to be lauded for smooth conduct of Elections held on 8th of February 2024.

Source : BING