Pakistan

“Pakistan” by Imran Khan is an incredibly timely book. It is more than a manifesto of the change he believes is needed in Pakistan – it is also the story of a nation’s continuing fall from grace into a state of perpetually festering corruption. It is a story told, nonetheless, with empathy and hope.

Khan’s personal spirtual journey, interestingly enough, runs the opposite course to that of the country, which is only five years older than himself. How his views change and mature, how is faith in institutions grows, is appears at times inversely proportional to how Pakistan’s insitutions fail and the country’s culture, product of an ancient civilization and a great religion, falls to materialism and pleasure seeking. As interesting and important as his views on Pakistani politics are, equally fascinating is his development as a person and his relationship to Pakistan, which is a country he not only grew up in but also grew up with.

The writing itself is frank and honest. I felt that the book started off in a slightly disorienting fashion but within about fifty pages or so, Khan had hit his stride and delivered a satisfying, easily accessible work.

Whatever you may think of Khan as a person or a politican, whether you agree with him or not, you should read this book and take this journey through Pakistan – both geographically and through time – with him as he is an interesting guide.

Pakistan’s liberal pundits have been carping about this book; they try to smear Imran Khan as a ‘rightist,’ a `fundamentalist,’ a `Taliban supporter,’ etc. These are false characterizations. As Imran Khan explains in this book, a Muslim, committed to justice for the people, cannot be a ‘rightist.’ Neither is Imran Khan a ‘fundamentalist.’ On the contrary he practices a tolerant Islam that urges the use of reason, that persuades, that is tolerant of differences, that explores the inner dimension of the faith, and emphasizes justice and compassion for the mustazifeen. Yes: he supports the Afghan Taliban’s fight against foreign occupation of their land – for that is a right that belongs to all peoples in the world – but he also firmly distances himself from the obscurantism and misogyny of the Taliban.

In a country that has been plundered for sixty years by a small coterie of Westernizing elites — whose ranks include malfeasant landlords, sirdars, waderas, seths, and generals — all patriotic Pakistanis should greet the entry into the political contest of a man like Imran Khan – one who has shown his integrity, courage, sincerity, determination and most of all leadership in cricket, philanthropy and politics. Imran Khan entered politics with one simple but encompassing idea – justice for Pakistanis; he wants to build a Pakistan based on ‘adl in all spheres of life. He wants to do justice to the ideals of Islam, to the dream of Pakistan’s founders; he wants to empower the judiciary, to reform the police, to deliver services to the people. He wants to bring to justice Pakistan’s mercenary elites who have sold the country’s honor and sovereignty. Should Pakistanis fail to support this man, they will have missed an opportunity that comes only rarely. So, embrace the man, support him, work with him for Pakistan. This is your chance to save and build a Pakistan that can live up to the ideals of Iqbal and Jinnah.

At first I did not want to spend twenty dollars to buy this book as I have very little interest in Pakistan’s politics. I am a West Indian of Imran’s generation and loves cricket….This book is an excellent read should be required reading for all Pakistanis who love their country and would like to help in its rebuilding-as Imran says it is fast becoming a failed state.Imran speaks from the heart and he bares his soul in a way few writers are able to do. The book is well written and easy to read and understand. He gives a clear historial perspective,is analytical and offers practical solutions to some of the many problems facing his beloved country. This is a book whose time has come from a man who is ready to assume the awesome responsibilites of taking his country forward.

Imran Khan can be wrong on a few things, he might make mistakes but he is HONEST to his people!

Amazing book and amazing person.!! All the best for Imran klan .!!

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