THE elevation of Sayeeda Warsi, a woman of Pakistani origin, to the post of the Chairperson of the Tory party and her becoming a part of the ministerial team show maturity of British democracy. At the same time, the fact that she has been able to carve a niche for herself in the top echelons speaks volumes for her own leadership skills and potential. Her political career is notable in that she had always stood up against the scourge of racism and discrimination targeting disempowered communities. It is worth pointing out that she is the first Pakistani and first Muslim to have been elected to such a high position in Britain. Hailing from Pakistan and as Muslim, one can hope that she would be able to counter the wrong perception the British political and influential circles have of the country of her origin and Islam. And the uncalled for targeting of the country would stop; the Conservatives would get a clearer idea of what Pakistan stands for. Terming her electoral success as a source of pride for the Pakistani community in Britain, she pledged that the new set-up would improve its relationship with Pakistan. During the past decade, 'Bushs Poodle Tony Blair followed by Gordon Brown had hardly been friendly towards Pakistan, and it would certainly help matters a lot if there is someone in the British power circles with a proper appreciation of the situation in Pakistan. Concurrently, her position as the Chairman of the Conservative Party makes her one of the most powerful individuals in the decision-making process. It is pleasing to know that individuals from amongst the Muslim Diaspora are making it to the mainstream of Britains political life, which would definitely have a bearing on Western perceptions of the Muslim world. Apart from Baroness Warsi, the entry of six British Pakistanis in the House of Commons is also an indicator of the fact that winds of change have started to blow.