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Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf Ideology
Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf, founded by the cricketer turned politician, Imran Khan, has often been criticized for not having straight set out policies and lacking political ideological philosophy and so confusing voters and potential supporters on several occasions. Various talks by Pakistan Tehereek-e-Insaf members and press releases to the traditional and digital media carry much variation but not necessarily contradiction.

Corruption
The party has vowed to end corruption in Pakistan. It mostly attributes corruption in Pakistani society due to the extremely high levels of corruption at the very top of the government itself. Indeed the current President himself had spent several years in jail due to corruption cases, was widely regarded as Mr.10% due to receiving of kickbacks and a Swiss court judge has prosecuted him of money laundering into Swiss accounts. The party argues once the corruption at the top is stopped it will have a "trickle down effect" to the people and as living standards are increased due their economic policies it will become non-existent or irrelevant. They give the example of Singapore who adopted the same approach and received great results. They also want a more transparent, powerful and Independent Judiciary and an Independent Accountability Bureau to deal with corruption.

Religion
Although Imran Khan has favored some hard line religious politicians in the past and the proclamation of establishing "A self reliant modern Islamic Republic", and his critics claim the 'softy softy' approach to the Pakistani Taliban means that there the Party does not support full secularism. Regarding Islamic Law or Shariah, Imran Khan in a television interview said not to fear it, and the 'real' interpretation is fully acceptable in a modern state. However the Party's commitment to democracy is undeniable and the creation of theocracy is unthinkable even among many of its harder line members. Many political philosophers regard religion and politics as opposing ideals and incompatible with each other, this however is not the stance PTI who argue not are they fundamental blocks of Pakistani society but are essential in establishing "Justice. Humanity. Self Esteem." the slogan of the party.

Democracy
Imran Khan at one point himself supported the Military Leader President General Pervez Musharraf, who said who would get rid off "sham democracy" in Pakistan. However it must be understood General Musharraf entered when Pakistan was on the breaking point solely due to rampant corruption and the bloodless military coup was actually met with popular support. In 2007/2008 however when General Musharraf refused to leave power Imran Khan went on hunger strike and fully opposed further rule by him - these two different approaches made many of his critics accuse him and the party of pragmatism and not sticking to their ideals or principles. Today Imran Khan said he was wrong for supporting a Military leader, and his commitment to full democracy is now unshakable. Regarding other aspects of a modern democracy other than elections, Imran Khan had fully supported the Cheif Justice in opposing General Musharraf and worked hard for his re-en-statement after the current President refused to do so. The party also wants an Independent Election Commission and an Independent Judiciary, so they can operate more effectively in criticizing the government.

Justice Systems
The party wants "grass roots justice" - decentralization of justice systems down to the smallest of villages. Who will administer the justice after decentralization is unclear however the current system is simply too ineffective and is marked with problems, mostly justice is hardly dispensed, cases bounce for different levels of the judiciary system, often taking years and significant costs in legal fees is incurred often to the point when it becomes pointless to file a case against anyone. Secondly there is two-tiered justice systems where the rich or powerful often get off scot free and women, poor and religious minorities are severely discriminated against. Decentralisation does not necessairily promise an end to discrimination but the party as pomised "Equal right for minorities - no religious discrimination" and "Freedom for Women".

Socialism
Imran Khan in many speeches has spoken for his admiration of the British system and a promise to create a welfare state in Pakistan. In recent manifestos Imran Khan has rightly identified the persistent education emergency in Pakistan which has an economic cost equal to the 2010 flood every year - and has promised full literacy in 5 years, and free education up to Matric for girls from poor households. Whether this will be achieved will all depend on the ability to impose or rebuild the crumbling tax system in Pakistan. Still no details have been giving by the party of what educational policies will be implemented to achieve these goals. Furthermore PTI has vowed to impose taxes on the rich and implement a more progressive tax system. The party also wants freedom from homelessness promising "2.0 lac new housing units every year and complete ownership right to millions living in Katchi Abadis"

Capitalism
The party has promised "Freedom to Generate Wealth" and wants more decentralization with the promise of deregulating the economy and applying liberal economics and dismantling of the overly bureaucratic government agencies and decreasing corruption. They argue this will allow naturally for millions to be lifted from poverty and increased development matching their socialist aims as well without completely alienating the professional classes. PTI has promised a 50% increase in per capita income in 5 years.

Freedoms
PTI has promised "Freedom from Fear - Complete Freedom of thought and expression". It campaigned for continued media freedom, even when Musharraf tried to silence them after declaring an "emergency" during the end of his rule and severely criticized the the murder of a Journalist in 2011 who was investigating the ISI. However the PTI threw its full support behind the blasphemy laws which made it illegal to criticize religions and even punishable by death but warned of its misuse in personal cases still undoubtedly disappointing liberals and secularists. The laws still have mass support from Muslim and Christian communities alike.