Why do I and countless millions support Imran Khan? Such is the nature of Pakistani politics and society that It’s a natural assumption that if you support a political point of view it must be because of some material benefits. Why it’s so? Because most Pakistanis don’t have any political beliefs! They only have material interests! So it’s difficult to fathom that we support Imran Khan not because of any real or potential benefits but because of our political orientation in which Imran Khan appears a hero. Our politics is about Pakistan and it’s future! Imran is our hero because he stands for Pakistan.
I have never demanded or expected any political office or title from Imran Khan or obtained any material benefits as I explain in this video; if I had a material advantage in supporting Imran Khan then will there be any merit or worth in my arguments ?
If any thing I suffered materially and lost a lot in leaving Pakistan. But this suffering is not for Imran Khan but Pakistan. And my suffering, my painful exile, leaving everything behind is to maintain my freedom of thought and expression. My ability to say what I feel and analyse is crucial to who I am. This is my identity!
The only thing good in my flight from Pakistan is that it has opened new avenues of thought for me. I want to work on the interaction between Islam and the west, Muslim world and it’s failure to become a democracy. Let’s stay together on this journey!