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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Imran khan came into politics instead of doing social work? |
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There can never be a change in society by other than political struggle to ensure justice and fundamental rights of the people. Abdul Sattar Edhi and many others have done wonderful social work in Pakistan but that has not brought about changes on a large scale in the country. Imran khan realised this fact during his social work activities and decided that to bring social and economic justice for the people of Pakistan, he has to join politics.
When in 1940 Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s party won only one seat, someone asked Mr. Jinnah why are you in politics when you can earn lot of money by your law practice in London. He replied that “I am in politics just for one reason, when I die and go to God then I want to hear from HIM, well done Mr. Jinnah you tried you best”.
Imran khan has a similar approach to politics, which he sees as social work
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Is Imran khan using Shaukat Khanum Cancer hospital funds for politics |
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No. He has very little to do with the day to day running of the SKMT of which he is the chairman. He only does fund raising activities for the hospital, where accounts are properly audited and open to scrutiny. Such accusations are used by Imran khan’s opponents as a means for negative propaganda. |
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Is Imran khan still doing social work? |
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Besides his active participation in politics Imran khan is still very much involved in social work. Other than his active participation in helping Earth Quake victims he is now building another cancer hospital in Karachi. He is also building a technical college in Mianwali with the collaboration of Bradford University, UK.
Here is link-showing development of technical college Namal college.
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Does PTI just revolve around Imran khan? |
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PTI does not revolve around personalities rather it was made on progressive ideology. It has its full central and provincial elected bodies, which are functional at this moment and working for the objectives of the party. Other than this, Imran khan is the only parliamentarian from party in National assembly therefore he appears more on media. |
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Why there are not many famous faces in PTI? |
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In Pakistani political history majority always wanted to be part of power. But PTI believes in long and tough struggle for the accomplishment of its objectives and most of these so called famous faces or famous politicians will not be of much use for bringing about a change in the political system for the welfare of the common man. this. Besides this, history tells that movements like PTI can only be successful with the help of new faces rather than same old faces with old thoughts. Therefore these so called famous faces does not matter for PTI, everyone of you with high motivation and determination to do something for Pakistan is more important than any other famous politician.
To see different activities of party with new faces, click here
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Who will hold important offices, if PTI comes into power? |
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PTI is complete Democratic Party and has elected central and provisional leadership. Therefore important offices will also be given to those elected central and provisional members of party when PTI comes into power.
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Is there any student wing of PTI? |
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PTI vote bank mainly consists of youth of country therefore youth is very active in different party activities. Party has youth organization from district level upwards and it has members from various well-recognized universities/institutions of the country. However the party has not created a formal student wing because such wings of other parties have tended to be disruptive to the academic atmosphere of our educational institutions. |
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Why PTI is still unable to get large vote bank? |
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PTI does have a vote bank and it is growing steadily. It is the only political party whose creation is against the establishment therefore faces severe resistance in its way to success. Besides this, in first election party age was just six months and in second elections because just before three month party decided to separate its way from General Musharaf so did not get enough time to prepare for election as opposition. But this is first time PTI is going for elections well prepared and hopefully will show good results. |
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Does PTI believe on power politics? |
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PTI wants to come into power but purely on basis of public support and their votes not by any deals. It is strong belief of party that public power is only real power. PTI has always fought for justice, humanity and self-esteem. It is strongly against that politics which is only aimed to be part of power. rather believes that party objectives can only be achieved by strong political will and public support. Looking at 11 years history of party, PTI and its leader Imran khan got various offers to be part of power, in 1997 elections by Nawaz sharif and then Imran khan was main choice of Musharaf for Prime Minister but PTI refused as these things will never help PTI to obtain its objectives. |
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Can PTI bring change being so against the Establishment of country? |
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This is simple management rule whenever you want to change system you have to separate those elements that are getting benefit from that system. You can never change system by being part of that status quo. Therefore revolution can only be brought with the help of people and political will not by being part of establishment.
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Will PTI compromise on its objectives? |
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It is out of option. If PTI had to do this then it could have done long time ago. There can be compromise for vision but never compromise on vision. Role model of PTI is Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah who struggled for about 40 years for his vision and also Mahtir Muhammad who joined politics in 1964 and came into power in 1981 but did not compromise on vision rather did long struggle. Therefore PTI will keep continue its struggle for the achievement of its progressive objectives regardless how much time it takes. |
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Why Imran khan refused to be Musharaf’ Prime Minister? |
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Imran khan asked simple question from himself that “can General Musharaf and his allies afford independent judiciary?” Answer was simply “No” because biggest crooks of country were and are with Musharaf and as PTI does not believe on power politics rather to bring socio economic revolution therefore Party decided to refuse as this will not help them in order to achieve their high goals.
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Why PTI supported General Musharaf in past? |
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PTI supported General Musharaf for his seven points agenda and also for his assurance that he will bring genuine democracy and throw out sham democracy from country. But once PTI realized that he is not sincere in implementing his agenda then leadership of PTI decided to separate its ways just before three months of election in 2002 even when Imran khan had offer to become Prime Minister if he remained with General Musharaf.
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How can I watch videos online related to PTI? |
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What are different activities of PTI these days? |
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These days district level elections for office bearers in Punjab are in progress and likely to be completed by mid of July. Election process on other provinces will also start soon.
On other hand, Central, provincial and local leadership of party is fully involved with full energy in lot of activities to spread party message across the country. To cover most of those events and to inform others about them, party issues monthly newsletter.
To read newsletter, click here
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Will PTI make electoral alliance in coming elections? |
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It depends on condition, if elections are held under General Musharaf then there will be clear-cut divide between pro Musharaf and against Musharaf parties then there are chances that PTI make some electoral alliance with like minded parties.
For details, click here
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Who will be candidates from PTI in coming elections? |
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PTI has formed a Parliamentarian Board to select and accept applications from Candidates wanting to contest the next general elections. This board is being chaired by Secretary General Air Marshal (Retd) Shahid Zulfiqar.
For details, click here
Moreover Individuals who are interested in contesting the next general elections on the PTI platform can contact the board at the following email address:
PBSC@insaf.org.pk
Potential candidates can also get in touch with the Board through their respective Provincial offices.
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Will recent reference against Imran khan’s disqualification from nation assembly affect struggle of PTI? |
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It is very clear that this reference was filed on political basis and aimed to stop Imran khan and PTI from fighting against injustice and terrorists groups present in Pakistan. But there is no chance of stopping PTI struggle rather it will give boost to on going struggle of Imran khan as all opposition is behind Imran khan and offered their unconditional support.For details, click here
On the other hand, party head Imran khan vowed to continue his struggle and said that this kind of shameful tactics would only only strengthen his resolve to fight usurpers and terrorists who were holding the Pakistani nation hostage For details, click here
Here is video showing view of famous Supreme Court lawyer Akram Sheikh on this reference:
Legal perspective on reference
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What is matter between MQM and Imran khan? |
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There is nothing personal rather based on principles. PTI believes in justice and feels that whosoever is responsible for violence and killings of innocent people in Karachi, it is the duty of PTI leadership to fight against them. with their all energy. |
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Is there any chance that Imran khan will back off from his stance against Altaf hussain? |
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History of PTI and Imran khan tells clearly that there is never been compromise on principles, it does not matter what price party or party leader has to pay for it. Therefore backing off is not an option and Imran khan will go to every extent to fight and win this legal battle.
To watch comments of Imran khan about case, click here
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Why Imran khan is sitting with PML-N and other parties as in past he spoke against them? |
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At present PTI wants to bring all political parties onto a single platform for the restoration of democracy and civil rule. When Imran khan made party then biggest issue at that time was corruption and on the basis of that Imran khan spoke against all corrupt politician in various parties. Imran’s stand at that time is even acknowledged by people of those parties now as they say themselves that most PML-Q members are “naibzaday” means they have corruption cases against them in NAB. Moreover PML-Q is nothing just consists of people who were earlier in PML-N, PPP and some other parties. |
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What is ideology of PTI? |
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PTI is committed to political stability through credible democracy, transparency in government and accountability of leadership. It believes in federalism and functional autonomy to the provinces.
For more details about ideology, click here
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What is objective of PTI? |
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What PTI wants to do in order to bring change in Pakistan? |
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PTI wants to bring social and economic justice in country. Where everyone will have access to justice, where gap between poor and rich will be as short as possible, where every citizen will be provided all basic human rights lastly where every citizen will feel proud in being a Pakistani.
For more information, click here
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What are PTI educational reforms? |
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PTI will declare education emergency in whole country and tries to use all available resources to give education to everyone. There should also be one syllabus throughout the country because we can’t make strong one nation by dividing people on basis of Urdu and English medium. All subjects including English should be taught to everyone. We have examples of India and Singapore, which has only one syllabus in whole country.
Click here to watch Imran khan describing educational reforms with some other party policies
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How PTI plans to bring economic revolution in Pakistan? |
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PTI has detailed plan to increase per capita income up to 50% in five years. It is quite possible by making policies, which focus on common man, and by giving strong incentives to SME’s (small and medium enterprises). Example of Malaysia is in front of us during Mahtir Muhammad’s rule SME’s export increased to 80 billions as he focused on small cottage industries and gave them enough support to flourish. Same kind of plan PTI has to develop small industries and give incentives to lower and middle class. This is just short description of whole detailed plan.
Click here to watch Imran khan describing economical reforms with some other party policies
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How PTI plans to increase jobs in country? |
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PTI has thorough plan to create about 2 lacks job per year. Building urban centres in cities can do it. For example government buildings which are in commercial areas should be commercialized and money which is obtained by selling them should be spent to building housings for middle and lower class people and once they are able to live in city centres then there should be given incentives to them to open their shops and other business as it is done in New York.
On the other hand, subsidise farmers in villages and also make easy access to credit for lower and middle class to start their business.
Click here is to watch Imran khan describing ways to create jobs with some other party policies
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What is PTI stance on provisional autonomy? |
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Strong federation can only occur by giving basic rights and justice to everyone. Like in Switzerland there are French Swiss, German Swiss, Italian Swiss but they never demanded to be separate from each other because everyone is getting justice and his basic rights.
In Pakistan, there is strong feel among provinces that they are not getting share of resources what they deserve. There is strong need to change our policy regarding allocation of resources to provinces. Resources are being given on the basis of population whereas PTI believes it should be given on the basis of poverty. At least 50% money should be given on basis of poverty factor when India can give 62% money on this factor why not we can allocate half of money on this factor.
Click here to watch Imran khan describing party stance on provisional autonomy with some other party policies
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What plans PTI have for Independent Judiciary? |
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To bring Independent Judiciary is very simple and practical, just government should put itself under law then everyone else will automatically be under law. With this also there should be checks and balances on Judiciary and as well as on Executives. |
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What makes PTI different from other political parties? |
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PTI is the only party which base is against Establishment. In Pakistan every party came into power by shaking hand with Establishment therefore could not bring any change to the country. Whereas PTI is based on simple and progressive ideology and believes in public strength therefore will continue its struggle for better Pakistan till the end without being part of status quo. |
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Why should I join PTI? |
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If we claim to be human being then we must be community conscious and this means that we should come forward and help others. But why PTI, because it is the only party with clear and progressive objectives and implementation plans, only party with credible and sincere leadership, only party which does not believe in power politics, only party which wants to change status quo, only party which relies on public strength and political will to bring change in country, only party whose leadership always spoke against injustice, corruption and crime without being afraid from their personal loss lastly only party which is determined to make better Pakistan therefore you have no other choice other than PTI. |
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How can I become an active member of PTI? |
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What can I do for PTI after becoming member? |
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You can help PTI in many ways:
1. If PTI party structure is not present in your city/village then by contacting your district or provisional leaderships you can start PTI chapter by yourself in your own area.
To see contact information about PTI representatives, click here
2. If PTI party structure is already present in you area then by contacting and coordinating with your local leadership you can arrange some corner meetings and public campaign for party.
3. After becoming member, you can help party by spreading its objectives and plans to your family members, friends and convince them to join PTI.
4. You can also help party by donating money for party funds.
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Organizing offices, rallies, transport, media campaigns are very expensive tasks. Our members are generally from the middle class and unable to afford such expenditures alone. Therefore to spread message of PTI, party needs your help. Your financial help is specially required during elections, since most of our candidates are not likely to be from the moneyed class.
For details, click here
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