I'd never ever thought I'd see this sight in 1997, 2002 or 2008. In the early years of the party Imran was dismissed as an eccentric, naive or someone who was waging a futile battle.
He continued to fight on despite the bitter criticisms, personal attacks and heartbreak of multiple election defeats - but the same bloody mindedness and stubborness that defined him as Pakistan captain has led him to overcome all the odds.
Many PTI supporters were discouraged after 2013 amidst hopes of a tsunami - however that was never realistic. 2013 enabled a bridgehead to be established in KP and now they've kicked on to achieve a historic victory that was looking unlikely before Panamagate.
Its true he has made missteps, and some candidates are far more desirable (Amir Liaquat to name one). I also think IK was wrong to oppose military operations and has been too close with religious parties. However given the tried and tested alternatives, who've enjoyed decades in power and have thoroughly corrupted the political system, the people felt it was time for a change.
I'm not expecting radical changes or a huge transformation in one term or two terms. However if this victory means one more hospital being built, one more school or one village finally supplied clean drinking water - it will be worth it, given how human development has been neglected by the two major parties.
If anything, at least people have hope that there's light at the end of a 70 year long dark tunnel. May this day mark a moment where the suffering of millions of downtrodden Pakistanis becomes alleviated, and when Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah's vision finally begins to realised.
Demonstrates the current mindset of the people in Pakistan
