PTI Chicago held a Community luncheon in the honor of Asad Umer

Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf Chicago Chapter held membership Drive and a luncheon in the honor of PTI Senior
Vice President Asad Umer on December 3rd, 2017 at Tandoori Restaurant Villa Park. Which was attended by many Pakistani American Community to express their support for Imran Khan's vision of Naya Pakistan and listen to Imran Khan’s right hand man. This event also well attended by Chicago area PTI supporters and 6th & 16th district Democratic candidates for U.S. Congress Amanda Howland and Neil Mohammad.Pakistan
Tehreek-e-insaf (Pakistan Movement for Justice) also called PTI founded in 1996 by world renowned Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan.

From the mid-90s to mid-2000s, Imran Khan continued his struggle to make PTI a mainstream political party during the political instability, Martial Law and controversial National Reconciliation Ordinance that paved the way for Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan People’s Party and Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan PMLN to return to Politics in Pakistan.

Though popular himself, Imran Khan’s PTI got its first breakthrough on October 30, 2011 after a massive political rally at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore.

Following the rally, the top brass of PPP, PMLN & other political leaders joined PTI after witnessing Asif Zardari’s (post Benazir Bhutto assassination) corrupt administration in the center and PMLN’s autocratic administration in Punjab (largest province of Pakistan).

Although, due to several factors, it failed to win a majority; during and after the 2013 election, PTI emerged as a major political party. Imran Khan’s anti-corruption campaign, demand for free/fair elections and system of equality became a ray of hope for millions of Pakistanis, mainly the youth.

The Event started with introduction by Mr. Rizwan Moin, followed by Quran recitation by Mr. Muhammed
Shafiq. Mr. Moin thanked all guests for joining the luncheon on such short notice.

Mr. Aziz Ali briefly highlighted the significance of becoming a paid Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf member and provided information on how to become a member.

Dr. Mohammed Murtaza Arain is a top surgeon in Illinois, Highlighted the issues of American and Pakistani
Current Politics. He also mentions Several Issues Pakistani American is Facing.

Mr.Waseem Butt introduced Mr. Asad Umar and invited him on stage for a candid question and answer session. Asad Umer thoroughly replied to questions from the audience and explained PTI’s positions on various political & national issues.

When asked about the overseas Pakistanis’ voting rights, Mr. Assad Umar said, according to various surveys, majority of expatriate’s support PTI therefore the government of Pakistan is reluctant to allow expatriates to vote.

He said Imran Khan’s messages has reached every Pakistani. Anti corruption sentiments are prevalent in Pakistan. Due to Sharif family’s own conflicting statements on owning properties, foreign accounts, and Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification for corruption and lying; people have become hopeful about accountability. He also
pointed that it will take time for political, cultural reform in Pakistan. People still opt to vote for rich and powerful candidates rather than lesser known honest people. On foreign policy, he ensured that there are no
anti-American sentiments in Pakistan. Once in power, PTI will restore & maintain the amicable foreign policy.

The program was very well organized, prestigious and enjoyed by the attendees and will be remembered. A sumptuous lunch was served for all