Journalist Iqrar ul Hassan makes his political move, with emphasis on leadership by the Youth
In a surprise development that has engulfed Pakistan’s political and media circles, renowned journalist Iqrar ul Hassan has announced joining politics in his capacity. With his reputation for unapologetic journalism, excellent investigative acumen, and passion for justice, Iqrar is now using his clout for a new purpose — constructing a youth-led, open, and merit-based movement.
Iqrar’s announcement marks not just a personal transformation but a potential turning point for Pakistan’s political landscape, where citizens are increasingly yearning for sincerity, accountability, and visionary leadership.
From Exposing Corruption to Redefining Politics
For over a decade, Iqrar ul Hassan has been a household name in Pakistan — admired for his hard-hitting programs that uncover corruption, highlight social issues, and demand accountability from those in power. Through his work on Sar-e-Aam and other platforms, he has consistently stood on the side of truth, fearlessly taking on the elite and advocating for the common citizen.
Now entering politics, Iqrar maintains that he wishes to move beyond problem-raising to problem-solving. His movement is all about principles over personalities, insisting on a political culture in which merit, ethics, and national interest supersede dynastic politics and rhetoric.
Youth at the Core: A Movement for the Future
One of the most dramatic features of Iqrar ul Hassan’s political vision is his complete commitment to enabling Pakistan’s youth. With almost 65% of the population being under 30 years old, he thinks that young people are not only the future but the present force that can remake Pakistan’s fate.
Iqrar imagines a space where the talented, educated, and honest youth from all backgrounds — not merely the privileged elite — can make it to the top. His movement pledges to offer chances to talented Pakistanis who aspire to serve the nation through merit and innovation, not power and heritage.
Transparency, Accountability, and Meritocracy
Transparency is the central focus of Iqrar ul Hassan’s agenda. While issuing his manifesto, he placed utmost emphasis on the compelling need for transparent governance systems, where the rulers are accountable to the people and decisions are taken in the light of merit and reasonableness, not political opportunism.
His model calls for a merit-based democracy — an organization in which ability and performance decide the political destiny, rather than networks or relatives. By espousing such principles, Iqrar hopes to restore public confidence in politics, a confidence undermined by years of corruption and failed commitments.
Public Reaction: Hope, Intrigue, and Guarded Optimism
Iqrar’s declaration has set social media abuzz with heated debate. His fans perceive him as a hopespring, an unusual voice of integrity in the atmosphere of disillusionment. Most youth organizations have already shown willingness to become a part of his movement, labeling it as the “fresh air” Pakistan’s politics cries out for.
Yet, despite these challenges, some political observers are cautiously optimistic, observing that turning ideals into political reality would prove to be a daunting task. Even critics, though, concede that Iqrar’s arrival brings a fresh zeal to Pakistan’s political debate — one around integrity, inclusion, and change.
Iqrar ul Hassan’s transition from the media to politics is not just a change in career path — it is a vision for a new type of Pakistan. His effort to establish a movement based on truth, merit, and youth power can reshape the meaning of political leadership in the nation.
Whether this movement turns into a significant political force or not is to be seen. But this is one thing for sure — Iqrar ul Hassan’s political movement has lit debates about a new brand of democracy, where principles override personalities, and the people take back their voice in deciding the fate of the nation.
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