Bloom upon bloom, O flowers of my city —,
Why should I not call it a garden of gardens?
Yes, with the roses come a thousand thorns,
So, why should I not name it a riddle of pain and beauty?
They call Karachi a Mini-Pakistan,
So why should I not call it Krachistan?
Note: The ideological, reformative, and revolutionary term “Krachistan” was used for the first time in an article published in August 2011 in the newsletters of the National Academy of Political Awareness.
Karachi is burning, smoldering, being destroyed and ruined. And yet, we are busy playing flutes and beating drums, worrying about cricket, games, and entertainment. Everyone knows Karachi’s problems. Everyone also knows their solutions. But no one truly wants to solve them. The rights of the people of Karachi demand immediate attention. The levels of violence and psychological disorders in Karachi are higher than in the rest of Pakistan. The system of local governments in Karachi—along with the law-and-order apparatus—has proven to be a complete failure. Yesterday’s Kolachi became Karachi; today, Karachi has been reduced to “Kachrachi.” For Karachi’s development and prosperity, the state must urgently provide facilities and support for trade, industry, business, and agriculture. Water, electricity, gas, transport, and a modern circular railway are among the most critical needs of Karachi’s citizens. Due to explosive population growth, Karachi’s police force has utterly failed to maintain law and order. The people of Karachi believe that the Sindh government has no real interest in Karachi or its residents, and that Karachi has deliberately been turned into a neglected “Sindhi Goth.”
The truth is bitter but clear:
Karachi belongs to everyone, yet no one truly belongs to Karachi. And to save Karachi is to save Pakistan. Without doubt, today’s Karachi is tomorrow’s Great Krachistan.
Come! Let us turn Karachi into Krachistan.
Let us save the Pakistan of Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal, Shaheed Bhutto and Shuhada-e-Pakistan Army.
It is a profound and undeniable truth that the great city of Karachi is no longer merely the city of Karachi. In its collective and cumulative magnitude, it has surpassed many cities—and even countries of the world—in terms of area, population, resources, and stature. The Karachi of the past, once affectionately called “Mini-Pakistan,” has now expanded to such an extent that it has, in effect, become Pakistan itself. Karachi today is the most complete and living representation of the entire country.
By combining Karachi and Pakistan—(Karach + Stan)—the name “Krachistan”, has been coined, so that the full and unified representation of Pakistan becomes clear, visible, and unmistakable.
Keeping in view the economic, political, social, educational, and moral devastation of the present city of Karachi, the time has come to re-envision the historic city of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with a new reformist, constructive, and revolutionary mindset—by bestowing upon it a new, modern, broad-based, and majestic title: Krachistan.
Across the world, it is a normal and accepted practice that the names of regions, cities, and even countries are changed over time. Pakistan itself has witnessed numerous name changes—from Lyallpur to Nawabshah and countless cities, regions, and settlements thereafter. Therefore, there is neither any moral nor legal wrongdoing in renaming the great city of Karachi, or even in presenting such a proposal. However, if there exists any legal objection, or if a more suitable and better name is proposed, it will certainly be open to consideration and acceptance.
At this juncture, it is also worth reflecting on whether even the name of Pakistan should be reconsidered—perhaps a new name may become a source of renewed blessings and prosperity. For such a change, cooperation can be sought from the people and religious scholars, so that public consensus and Islamic guidance may be attained.
It is hoped that the new and modern name of the present city of Karachi—Krachistan—will not be subjected to prejudice or negativity. Nevertheless, any written or legal objections raised in this regard will be given due and reasonable consideration.
It must be made clear that, first and foremost, the struggle for development and prosperity will be carried out under the new identity of Krachistan for the great city of Karachi. Upon success, and in the light of experience and observation, its scope will then be extended to encompass the whole of Pakistan.
As a matter of principle, until the existing name of the great city of Karachi is legally and constitutionally changed, it will officially continue to be written and called “Karachi.” However, in the context of the United Krachistan Movement, and with love and respect, the great city of Karachi will be written and referred to as Krachistan. Any objection in this regard will not be accepted—yet if any individual or institution still objects, they are free to approach the relevant courts.
With the constitutional renaming of Krachistan, every person residing in Krachistan—regardless of whether they belong to Pakistan or any other country in the world—will henceforth be known as a “Karach”: a proud representative of the Great Krach Nation of Great Krachistan.
Among the top priorities of the United Krachistan Movement, following the constitutional and legal approval of the great city’s new name “Krachistan,” is to ignite a social, economic, political, industrial, and educational revolution in the lives of the people.
The United Krachistan Movement is not a political party seeking to capture power through elections. Rather, it is a reformative and revolutionary movement aimed at transforming political, social, economic, and all national affairs. The United Krachistan Movement will never participate in any national, provincial, or local government elections held in Pakistan, because the electoral system in Pakistan has proven to be a complete failure.
Under a persistently failed electoral system, no political or religious party—regardless of how it comes to power—can ever fulfill its manifesto or honor its promises. The destruction of Pakistan and the devastation of its people are the direct consequences of a failed electoral system and the repeated failures of political and religious parties. It is a national tragedy that ruling parties are unable even to complete their constitutional five-year terms.
The United Krachistan Movement will pursue its struggle strictly in accordance with its core strategic doctrine:
“First Build Krachistan, Then Complete Pakistan.”
Under the Krachistan Project, a Grand Master Plan has already been prepared. Through the principle of self-reliance (Apni Madad Aap), the modern reconstruction of Krachistan on global standards will become possible.
Building Krachistan first is essential, because the completion of Pakistan is impossible without the complete reconstruction of Krachistan.
The United Krachistan Movement begins its struggle with an unshakable conviction: Great Krachistan is, in reality, the point of origin for Pakistan’s politics, society, economy, education, and every sphere of national life.
Furthermore, based on a long historical journey—ranging from writing letters to newspapers on public issues in 1973, organizing struggles on regional problems through the Young Social Welfare Committee in 1974, and practical experiences with the All Pakistan Voters’ Association, National Academy of Political Awareness, Aajir o Ajeer United Welfare Trust (International), Aajir o Ajeer United Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Pasmandgan Welfare Trust, Shaheed Bhutto Research and Study Development Plan, Mutasireen-e-Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Ehtesab, and the Pakistan Tabdeeli Nizam Party—some successful, some unsuccessful—along with their critical analysis, it has become clear that an immediate struggle for the entirety of Pakistan is not practically possible. In light of insights, proposals, and information received from respected officeholders and sincere individuals from Pakistan and across the world, a more effective and realistic path has been identified. It would be wiser to first transform Krachistan into a high-standard, internationally exemplary model, and only then extend the struggle to the whole of Pakistan. Every negative or positive development in Krachistan directly impacts Pakistan as a whole. Keeping this fundamental reality in view, the doctrine of “First Build Krachistan, Then Complete Pakistan” has been formulated. In short, it will be spoken and written as: “First Krachistan, Then Pakistan.” Through the United Krachistan Movement, Krachistan will be developed into a model, modern, world-class city, so that by benefiting from its experiences, the development and prosperity of Pakistan may also be made possible. Armed with the analytical lessons of past successes and failures of the above-mentioned organizations, and supported by comprehensive proposals and data received from committed and knowledgeable individuals across Pakistan and the globe, the United Krachistan Movement possesses a fully workable, clearly defined, and implementable strategy for the magnificent future of Great Pakistan. Through this strategy, not only will all outstanding debts of Pakistan be paid off, but a new era of growth and prosperity will be launched in industry, trade, healthcare, education, and agriculture throughout the country. Allah willing, the glorious future of Great Pakistan will soon become the destiny of the people. It is also worth noting that in the past, several key proposals and points written by the initiator Ansar AbdulQahhar were implemented by governments and even incorporated into the manifestos of various political parties—testifying to the practical credibility and seriousness of this vision.
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