Waqar Zaka registers political party, wants Bat as symbol

Show host and YouTuber Waqar Zaka has registered his own political party, Technology Movement Pakistan (TMP), and it is now recognized by the Election Commission (ECP). This means TMP can actively participate in the upcoming elections in February. Waqar Zaka has said he wants to focus on boosting the Information Technology (IT) sector in the government.

Journalist Asad Ali Toor took to X and shared a petition written by Waqar Zaka to the Election commission of Pakistan where Zaka has demanded the electoral symbol of the ‘bat’ or ‘laptop’, which is currently available in the list of electoral symbols of Election Commission.

🚨🚨#BREAKING: A newly registered unknown political party “Technology movement of #Pakistan” applies for symbol of cricket 🏏 to @ECP_Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/1A4JYLuGnZ

— Asad Ali Toor (@AsadAToor) January 10, 2024

TMP’s manifesto has 13 key points that address important societal and cultural issues.

Some important points from Zaka’s manifesto:
• Urgent Action to Change Teachers

• Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Agriculture

• Equip Courts with Technology

• Favorable Business Climate for Growth

• Export-Driven Growth

• Promotion of the Independent Worker Economy

• Prioritize Healthcare

• Emphasis on Women’s Empowerment

• Modernizing Pakistan’s Madrassas

• Systematic Educational Support

• Complete Legislative Autonomy