I installed solar to take control of my electricity bills. First, two panels took flight in Lahore’s wind. Then the financial rules became another source of uncertainty. The system still works, but my experience has taught me that investing in solar requires more than sunshine and spreadsheets. It also requires something much harder to guarantee: trust.
I stood among the crowds at Imran Khan’s Islamabad protests, attended his Lahore rally, and once got nudged aside while hoping for a handshake at a Shaukat Khanum fundraiser. I never got that handshake, but those moments stayed with me. Here’s why Imran Khan’s birthday brings back memories of political passion, personal conviction, and the hope I still carry for Pakistan.