“OUR JOURNEY IS NOT YET OVER”

Self belief is a positive quality that helps people grow beyond their dreams. Two great characters from history have inspired me a lot. One is the great Carthaginian general “Hannibal Barca”, when he was told that it was impossible to fight Rome on its home territory because they didn’t have the way. Hannibal replied, “We will find a way or we will make one”. Second character is of “William Wallace”. One last plea from the King's spokesman, asking Wallace to surrender was met with defiance, with Wallace replying: "Tell your king that William Wallace will NOT be ruled.” As Wallace used to say: "It's all for nothing if you don't have freedom."

Hero is identified in difficulties. When others tell him “You can’t”, he says: “I will”. This is self belief which helps one find his own hidden potential. People will always throw bricks in your way. It’s up to you whether you make a wall of those bricks in the way of your dreams or you will construct a bridge with those to reach your dream.

Our country is blessed with such courageous and brave man “Imran Khan” who always turns out as a trend setter. Though he was born after the creation of our wonderful country but he has lived the life of this divine land. He has celebrated and enjoyed country’s success. He has mourned country’s sorrows and felt the pain inside his heart.

He has feelings for poor which was the reason he jumped into politics to save his country from plunderers and looters. Imran Khan stood firm on his principles while others were running for safe shades. He was alone but he was contented. He decided to plan future for youth and build youth for a better future of Pakistan, He once again decided to inspire the youth but this time his weapon was not sports. There were some dreams and ideas that he shared with the youth. Dream of a welfare and moderate Islamic state, Dream of a just and corruption free society, dream of humanity and equality, dream of rule of law and above all dream of sovereignty and self esteem to break the begging bowl. For these dreams to come true, he asked youngsters their support. Thus, great youth of a great nation proved its support for Imran Khan from all over the country. Youngsters used technology as their biggest arm and propagate Imran Khan’s message to every area of Pakistan. Those who were taunting about the social media activation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf were shocked to see the huge participation of the youth of Pakistan at Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore. Imran Khan hit the national stage of Pakistani politics with an outstanding show at Minar-e-Pakistan, which jolted every political party in Islamabad. The youth has proved that it is not just expressing its support for him via social networks. It will support him on every forum. People are fed up of corrupt leaders; now they are in search of an honest man and Imran Khan is the best available option.

 Now, its time for youth to convert its support into Vote, Convince elders, neighbors and fellows with solid reasoning and strong arguments in favor of PTI. We have had hard times as PTI supporters. Now, Its time to remain very ethical and mannered while defending your ideas. Be responsible, it is now our duty to our country to get rid of culprits and plunderers through ballot. Its time to bring Justice, Humanity and Self esteem to this divine land as it deserves.

Last, I would like to conclude with my Kaptaan’s bright and hopeful words “For the first time, I feel Tehreek-e-Insaf is the idea whose time has come.”     

FARAH IQBAL LODHI.