Re: Is PTI/IK army/ISI new “B” team?
I do not see any reason to disagree with you on the point of IK wishing to be the PM of the country. I would assume that even the 7.8 millions votes that were cast in favour of the PTI had the similar wish attached to them. As long as it is politically, legally, constitutionally, morally and socially acceptable to aspire to become prime minister of the country through ballots, let us not mind his wish to ascend to power one day.
As far as your point of IK’s children returning to Pakistan to rule the country is concerned, let me quote Sheikh Waqas Akram of PML-N on the issue. He was recently asked in a TV show about turning politics into a family business. He said “unless there is a constitutional prohibition on political dynasties, one should not object to such praxis.” He added that if people won’t accept it, they would veto such things through their votes. I would call it a fair viewpoint. But the question is if this constitutional laxity is being used fairly? My answer is in negative.
For instance, I understand that there is no harm in Bilawal being in PPP or in politics. But it is unacceptable to make him chairman of the party straightaway for as unconvincing a reason as Benazir being his mother. My question has never been answered what is the political qualification of Bilawal to be the chairman of PPP.
I would apply the same logic to PTI, Imran Khan and his children. I would not mind Sulaiman and Qasim joining PTI or ruling Pakistan. But I would surely kick up a stink if any of them is made the chairman of the party just because of their paternal linkage. They must made their way through the rank and file of the party, work hard, earn their eligibility and acceptablity, show their mettle and if people accept them, only then they should have their way up. Their place must be earned, not awarded.