PAKISTAN TEHREEK INSAF
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History pakistan tehreek insaf:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was founded by Imran Khan on 25 April 1996 in Lahore, Pakistan.[2] Founded initially as a sociopolitical movement, In June 1996 the first Central Executive Committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was formed under the leadership of Imran Khan, included the following eight founding fathers: Muhammad Najeeb Haroon, Nazim Haji, Hamid Khan, Dr Parvez Hassan, Abdul Hafeez Khan, Owais Ghani, Dr Abdul Mateen, and Dr Mohammad Farooq.[citation needed] PTI began to grow slowly but never achieved immediate popularity. Khan launched PTI as a party which he claimed represented the true aspirations of the people of Pakistan.
Imran Khan tearing his nomination
paper at a press conference in 2007, PTI boycotted Pakistani general election, 2008.
After Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007 and Nawaz Sharif returned from self-exile in Saudi Arabia, pressure increased upon President Musharraf to hold democratic elections. PTI, in conjunction with many political parties, joined the All Parties Democratic Movement, which was opposed to further military rule. The general elections in 2008 resulted in a PPP victory. These elections were boycotted by PTI.
During the Asif Ali Zardari's presidency, Imran Khan's popularity has soared amid discontent with the ruling administration's domestic and foreign policy. PTI's basic appeal is its credentials as a populist party. PTI has promised to create a truly independent, self-reliant Pakistan which is free from debt, dependency, and discord if elected to power. In Pakistan: A Personal History, PTI chairman Khan argues that a selfish and corrupt ruling elite, made up of primarily politicians, feudal leaders, and military bureaucrats, has destroyed Pakistan and brought it to the brink of disaster. PTI maintains that it represents all Pakistanis, regardless of religious, ethnic, linguistic, and provincial backgrounds.
Ideology:
Pakistan Tahreek e Insaf's agenda articulates and spells out the vision of a modern Islamic republic that advocates individual's welfare through community's cooperation. PTI wants to set Pakistan on a course to political stability, social harmony, and economic prosperity for all religious, ethnic and racial communities.PTI has an agenda to blend traditional social and religious values and cultural and ethnic diversity of Pakistan into common goals and aspirations for a just society based on Mohammad Iqbal's and Mohammad Ali Jinnah's vision of Islamic democratic culture providing Social security, Welfare and the Rule of law.
Mohammad Iqbal's work has influenced Imran Khan in his deliberations on an "Islamic social state". Khan's call for religion and national pride to play a greater role appeal primarily to a gradually growing young and educated urban middle class. As the political elite have shown neither the desire or ability to act against the energy crisis, inflation, and social tensions, the population is looking for alternatives.[5]
Providing a credible new leadership for restoration of Pakistan's political and economic sovereignty through building a new bond of trust between the government and the people is another stated goal of party. Establishment of a strong accountability and anti-corruption system is also very important part of PTI's agenda.
Policies Pti:
Social policies:
As a revolutionary party that has recently arrived on the national stage, PTI has called for major social, economic, and political reforms. PTI's ideology is derived mainly from Allama Iqbal's vision of a self-reliant, modern democracy derived from the guiding principles inherent in Islam. While Pakistan remains heavily reliant on international lenders and aid donors, PTI has promised to stop all foreign aid if it comes to power.[13] PTI maintains that corruption in all of its forms – whether moral, financial, spiritual – has ruined Pakistan, and therefore a culture of accountability and transparency is needed to restore faith in the system of government.[14] PTI has robustly argued for religious tolerance and greater representation for minorities. A number of Christians, Sikhs, and Hindus have joined the PTI.[15][16] Besides minorities, PTI has also spoken out for the plight of senior citizens, poor people, and women.Education policies:
PTI believes in raising education standards across the country, launching a campaign to achieve universal literacy, and promoting schools and colleges in the nation.[18][18] At present, Pakistan follows several very different and competing models, which have had mixed results.[19] By focusing on women, PTI believes that it will result in an uplifting of society and general prosperity.Political policies:
PTI has also called for a complete overhaul of Pakistan's current political order[21][22] PTI believes in a complete abolition of feudalism,[23] economic inequality,[23] and an end to government mismanagement. PTI has promised to crack down on police brutality, restructure the civil service, reform the electoral system, allow for a truly independent judiciary, decentralize state power, and enforce all laws which extend personal liberty.Military policies:
The PTI will install civilian supremacy over Pakistan’s military. The armed forces will be under complete civilian control, the ISI will report directly to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the defence budget will be audited by the government and that no terrorism will take place from Pakistani soil.Nuclear weapons:
The PTI will maintain Pakistan's nuclear arsenal and that Pakistan's status as a nuclear armed state cannot be compromised.Foreign policy:
PTI believes in pursuing a foreign policy based on a nationalist agenda, which it believes will safeguard all of Pakistan's national interests and promote greater regional cooperation. PTI will forge stronger relationships with neighbouring countries, but not at the cost of Pakistan's national sovereignty or territorial integrity.[28] PTI will fully restore Pakistan's economic and political sovereignty if elected into power and has consistently vilified the PPP-led federal government for subverting Pakistan's national interests and strategic ambitions in order to please international powers.[29]PTI hopes to have a relationship which will be based on "self dignity and respect.[30] The PTI will also stop all foreign aid to Pakistan.[26] PTI will make the Kashmir issue a top priority and will try and solve the issue permanently so that Pakistan no longer has any border or territorial disputes with any of its neighbours.[31]
General elections:
Less than one year after its founding, PTI contested its first elections in the 1997 general elections, when Khan unsuccessfully stood from seven constituencies.[32] In the 2002 general elections, the party won 0.8% of the popular vote with 1 out of 272 elected members.[33]
PTI openly boycotted the Pakistani general election on 18 February 2008 because it believed that the election was fraudulent and laced with irregularities. With rising discontent among all of Pakistan's traditional political parties and dissatisfaction with the corrupt political order, PTI has surged ahead. In recent polls, Imran Khan has emerged as Pakistan's most popular politician, and many disenchanted citizens believe that only his party can bring genuine change.[34] Therefore, PTI has taken to massive campaigning and rallying to bring about a clean sweep in the next general elections. PTI's recent jalsas (rallies) have attracted a lot of publicity and have been very successful in garnering support for his party.
Insaf Student Federation:
The Insaf Student Federation is the official student wing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. ISF is present in all provinces of Pakistan. ISF has been celebrated as the best student organisation of any political party in Pakistan. Glorified for its activism and political prowess, ISF has held many protests and rallies in all parts of Pakistan to create awareness about different issues.Membership drive
The membership dive was further extended and taken to Islamabad/Rawalpindi, which started on 15 December 2008 and ended on 17 December 2008. Even though the weather was not favourable, many people of these twin cities came out to support the PTI. Most of the people joining were lawyers, students, and people from the lower-middle class. Also, a great number of women were seen at the camps and floats to join the party. Another city PTI chose to spread its membership drive was Peshawar, which is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a survey conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI) in 2007, PTI was the second most popular party in the province.[38] The membership campaign began on the same day as the one in Rawalpindi, but due to some last minute problems, it was delayed until 20 December 2008.[39] The people of Peshawar responded well to the membership drive and around 2,000 new members registered to vote on the first day, which was a great success.[40] Like other cities, mostly educated persons were seen to be joining PTI.[41] In Peshawar, the number of women appearing at the camps was markedly less due to some cultural prohibitions but many old people were seen to be joining PTI. After eight days of campaigning, around 600 people joined PTI.[42] Also, the chairman of the party Imran Khan went to Peshawar on 23 December 2008 during the membership campaign. That proved to be a historic event as thousands of people gathered there to welcome him.[43] The membership campaign has been further extended to Faisalabad, and around 80,000 members registered from this city.[44] Other cities where the membership drive will begin are Multan and Gujranwala.
Six Points of Naya Pakistan:
On 23 March 2013 (Pakistan Day) Imran Khan addreased over 100,000 supporters at Iqbal Park and made Six promises to the people of Pakistan if he comes to power also known as Imran Khan’s six pledges.- I will always speak the truth to the people of Pakistan.
- The PTI government that will come into power, I promise that we will try to end tyranny.
- I will never take my money out of Pakistan.
- I will never take personal benefit from being in government, nor will my relatives be allowed to benefit from my being in power.
- I will protect your tax money.
- We will stand together with every Pakistani in or outside Pakistan.
Central leadership:
According to PTI's Constitution National Council is the supreme governing body which consists of:- The office bearers of the Provincial Organizations.
- The Presidents of the Regional Organizations.
- The Presidents of all District Organizations.
- There shall be thirty-five members, five each from the women, youth,students, labor, farmers, minorities, lawyers and overseas organizations, who will be nominated by their respective organizations, who will be nominated by their respective organizations.
- Technocrats and professionals in the country to be nominated by the Chairman who shall not exceed one-fourth of the total number of the members belonging to classes (a) to (d) above. The National Council furthermore elects the central office bearers
Constitution:
The constitution published online on PTI's official website. PTI was established to mobilise the people to extricate Pakistan from its present state of despair and to set it on the path of unity, solidarity, social justice and prosperity. The Central Executive Committee is the main central council; its duty is to assist the Chairman to carry out day-to-day functions of the National Council, to lay down the party policy and to guide the party at the national level and to act as executive authority of the party at the national level. According to the party Constitution, the Chairman is the head and the chief spokesman of the party and shall exercise all powers inherent in his office. His duty is to ensure that the organization at all levels works in accordance with the aims and objects of the party. He shall have the power to delegate any of his powers to the Secretary General or to any member of the Central Executive Committee. He shall have power to suspend any office bearer at the national and provincial levels pending disciplinary action against him. In the event of removal or suspension of an office bearer, he may delegate power and duties of such office bearer to any other member of the Party. He shall have all other powers which have not been specifically stated including power of interpretation of the party constitution for successful functioning of the organization, Provided that an appeal against the Chairman's interpretation could be made to the National Council.A new constitution was drafted by the constitutional committee of the party headed by lawyer and Senior Vice President Hamid Khan. According to the new constitution, two new positions were created, i.e. Vice Chairman and President. These new positions do not have any specific constitutional powers but rely on the Chairman to be given specific tasks.
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