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Change and Hope

By Saad Javaid • Feb 19th, 2008 • Category: Pakistan Vote'08, Politics • (774 views) • 2 Comments

Growing up, I had been fond of the TV Election Transmissions that a lot of us are familiar with. Mustansar Hussain Tarar would announce the victors in regions as results would roll in and me and my brother would sit with our fingers crossed in anticipation of the distinct symbols to illuminate the screen. An arrow? A tiger? A bicycle? They all meant nothing other than the meaningless bets that me and brother would make up. Who ever would win the most rounds would take out the garbage for the following month. As I sit miles from home, in anticipation of the results … I still have my fingers crossed, even though I have no bets to make and no garbage to take out.

Elections in the past had been an innocent game for me and my brother. Today, however, they are more than that.

“The country might go into a civil war if the elections don’t go well”, commented a politics professor in one of my classes.

“It won’t Sir.”

“And how can you be so sure.”

Because there is hope. Because the people of Pakistan realize that they need to give the country a chance. Because more people that I know have voted in this election than I can remember and because Pakistan is ready for change.

To all that went out in the midst of uncertainty, I thank you.

To all the leaders : Please give her a chance.

To my brother : You are taking the trash out … again.

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2 Responses to “Change and Hope”

  1. 1
    Saad Javed Says:
    August 28th, 2008

    Dear Saad,
    I just came across your post and it was such a pleasant surprise come across someone who shares my name (though different spellings).

    Have a nice day!

    Saad

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    Kiran Says:
    August 28th, 2008

    Who knows whether people themselves went to vote or were bribed or forced to do so. Anything is possible in this country and besides, the results are never fair so no one can tell whether we are ready for a change or not. And we are ready for a change or not doesnt make a big difference ‘cuz in the end result is the same i.e no change ever happens for good.

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