Challenges for Imran Khan

Pakistan’s General Election 2018 marked success for country’s former cricketer turned politician Imran Khan. Soon after getting lead by 110 seats in National Assembly, Khan laid victory speech, poise to become Prime Minister of Pakistan. Khan revealed his future plans after establishing government in the capital. Besides of assuring Accountability, Tax reforms and Foreign policy reforms, Khan claimed to change PM’s house into educational institution. He also litigated to convert governor houses into hotels and public spaces to get revenue for the country. Khan’s speech got international coverage while people applauded his plans. But the Questions is: Will Khan be able to convert PM house into public university or it will be his another U-turn. PM House is located in Red zone which is considered most sensitive area of twin cities. Most of federal offices are situated here including National Assembly, Senate, Supreme Court and President House. Is it appropriate to have a public university at such susceptible zone? Isn’t it a threat for national security as most of head offices of National institutions are situated there. The Grand Hayat towers (Twin Towers) have also been posed a security threat to diplomatic mission by Interior ministry according to CDA’s report submitted to Public accounts commission in 2015. After scrapping of such a vast project due to its risky location, it’s a big challenge for Khan to maintain his decision of converting PM house into Public University. If Khan makes this happen, difference between VIP class and lower middle class might also get a bit reduced.

Muhammad Jabraan Bashir