Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan Thursday launched his book 'Pakistan: A Personal History', a beautiful compendium featuring his most iconic styles as well as depicting insight into his personal archivements. Speaking on the occasion, Imran said that there were two objectives for writing the book, one the youth in Pakistan is totally directionless at the moment and second, the so-called war on terror.
"There is so much confusion...what is Pakistan? Why was it made? Are we secular? Are we Islamic? You know, what is our identity etc", he added. There were so many marks of interrogation, especially at the moment when Pakistan is engulfed in plethora of crises, he said, adding that he mainly aimed at giving a clear direction to the youth based on his personal experience how he saw Pakistan.
"There is so much misconception about this war (against terror). No one seems to know, what is the end of this war...I have tried to give my solution to which I have stuck to from day one [and] solutions lie in political dialogue...they do not lie in some moderate Islam or any other religion", he said.
He went on saying in his assertive style that he would take the country out of the quagmire and never give up on this count seeing a sailing ship drowning without any storm. "The champion always copes with bad situation...the fear of failure is the main reason behind all evils as the truth gives a person the desired confidence", he added.
"The difference between a good leader and a bad one is that the former takes huge risks while fully grasping the consequences of failure. Leaders of a country shaping policies out of fear of losing power have always proved disastrous in the long run. Great leaders always have the ability to resist pressure and make decisions based on their vision and foresight, rather than fear", Imran maintained.
Imran had dedicated his book to his sons Suliman, Kasim and the youth of Pakistan. The book is on the personal history of Imran, including rare pictures of Imran and his ex-wife, parents, national heroes, some cricketers and relatives. Asghar Khan, a former Air Martial, who became an important clog in the progressive/democratic movement against Ayub Khan dictatorial rule in 60s, was the chief guest, bitterly criticised massive budgetary allocation for defence.
"This is just stupid to say that India will attack Pakistan because it is not in Indian interest...(God forbid) if Pakistan is disintegrated, the next target will be India, (so) India will never ever attack Pakistan", he opined. The ceremony attracted a large number of people including diplomats, politicians of different colours, youth, women folk and civil society activists in a large number. The politicians who harp the tune of love with the country and at many occasions shown this desire, were also upbeat as they did not feel satisfied with the policies of the parties to which their attached at present.
Secretary General of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Mushahid Hussain Sayed, who was a guest speaker, recalled his meeting with a lady at a conference in East Timor, who asked how the dashing cricketer turned politician, is doing in politics.
"I abruptly told her that he is also setting records in politics as he did in the great game of cricket. [so] Imran Khan is equally popular abroad and has the capability to lead the country to a dignified position in the comity of nations", he added. Senator Enver Baig, a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) stalwart and a close confidant of late Benazir Bhutto while commenting on Imran Khan' vision said that he is man of principle and if given a chance would change the things towards betterment. When asked whether he is going to join the Khan's rank, he smilingly denied any such intention, saying he is good friend and his all time favourite cricketing hero.
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