Masud Rajaa
Siasat member
we wouldnt have ever knows how evil they are
۔How Imran Khan became the man who divided Pakistan
From cricket star to ousted PM, Khan is an anti-establishment rebel to some and a corrupt force for destruction to others
Imran Khan is often regarded as the most divisive man in Pakistan.
For some, the former superstar cricketer turned prime minister, who was toppled from power last April and arrested in a corruption case on Tuesday, is the anti-establishment saviour that Pakistan has long been waiting for.
Yet for others, his alleged corruption, economic ineptitude and “scorched earth” political tactics since he was removed from office are the reason Pakistan is facing an unprecedented political, economic and constitutional crisis that is tearing the country apart.
Yet Khan’s political capital soared after he was removed as PM. As he sought a return to the highest office, he began to position himself as an anti-establishment rebel and launched a tirade against the very same generals who it is said brought him to power, upending Pakistani politics in the process.
In speeches and on social media he has blamed the military for orchestrating a “western-backed conspiracy” to topple him and made vitriolic speeches against the country’s most powerful military figures who were previously seen as untouchable. In November, after he was shot by a gunman at a rally in Punjab, he openly accused the government and military of colluding with foreign powers to have him assassinated. He is now facing dozens of cases relating to corruption and sedition, which he alleges are politically motivated. In March, he managed to evade arrest by escaping to a neighbour’s house.
Critics have accused him of stirring up political turmoil for selfish ends. But just as thousands took to the streets after he lost power, Khan’s enduring popularity was evident hours after his arrest on Tuesday when his many diehard loyalists took to the streets in protests across country. Echoing Khan’s rhetoric, many raged against the military and called for early general elections, due in October, to take place. If they happen – and Khan is allowed to contest – it is widely thought he will win.
Via The Guardian
How Imran Khan became the man who divided Pakistan | Imran Khan | The Guardian
From cricket star to ousted PM, Khan is an anti-establishment rebel to some and a corrupt force for destruction to othersamp.theguardian.com
۔How Imran Khan became the man who divided Pakistan
From cricket star to ousted PM, Khan is an anti-establishment rebel to some and a corrupt force for destruction to others
Imran Khan is often regarded as the most divisive man in Pakistan.
For some, the former superstar cricketer turned prime minister, who was toppled from power last April and arrested in a corruption case on Tuesday, is the anti-establishment saviour that Pakistan has long been waiting for.
Yet for others, his alleged corruption, economic ineptitude and “scorched earth” political tactics since he was removed from office are the reason Pakistan is facing an unprecedented political, economic and constitutional crisis that is tearing the country apart.
Yet Khan’s political capital soared after he was removed as PM. As he sought a return to the highest office, he began to position himself as an anti-establishment rebel and launched a tirade against the very same generals who it is said brought him to power, upending Pakistani politics in the process.
In speeches and on social media he has blamed the military for orchestrating a “western-backed conspiracy” to topple him and made vitriolic speeches against the country’s most powerful military figures who were previously seen as untouchable. In November, after he was shot by a gunman at a rally in Punjab, he openly accused the government and military of colluding with foreign powers to have him assassinated. He is now facing dozens of cases relating to corruption and sedition, which he alleges are politically motivated. In March, he managed to evade arrest by escaping to a neighbour’s house.
Critics have accused him of stirring up political turmoil for selfish ends. But just as thousands took to the streets after he lost power, Khan’s enduring popularity was evident hours after his arrest on Tuesday when his many diehard loyalists took to the streets in protests across country. Echoing Khan’s rhetoric, many raged against the military and called for early general elections, due in October, to take place. If they happen – and Khan is allowed to contest – it is widely thought he will win.
Via The Guardian
How Imran Khan became the man who divided Pakistan | Imran Khan | The Guardian
From cricket star to ousted PM, Khan is an anti-establishment rebel to some and a corrupt force for destruction to othersamp.theguardian.com
Agreed….He united 70% people actually
We have seen this since the past year. Just that this time they hired the corrupt so called democratic dogs to do their bidding. Whatever is happening since last year. This is what you call Marshal Law. And this is the worst one since the inception of this God forsaken so called land of the pure ...respectable and free people will never accept martial law.
one year of martial law and the whole country is in disarray and the economy is finished
true he has divided people in two groups one corrupt and one who want to live as free citizenHow Imran Khan became the man who divided Pakistan
From cricket star to ousted PM, Khan is an anti-establishment rebel to some and a corrupt force for destruction to others
Imran Khan is often regarded as the most divisive man in Pakistan.
For some, the former superstar cricketer turned prime minister, who was toppled from power last April and arrested in a corruption case on Tuesday, is the anti-establishment saviour that Pakistan has long been waiting for.
Yet for others, his alleged corruption, economic ineptitude and “scorched earth” political tactics since he was removed from office are the reason Pakistan is facing an unprecedented political, economic and constitutional crisis that is tearing the country apart.
Yet Khan’s political capital soared after he was removed as PM. As he sought a return to the highest office, he began to position himself as an anti-establishment rebel and launched a tirade against the very same generals who it is said brought him to power, upending Pakistani politics in the process.
In speeches and on social media he has blamed the military for orchestrating a “western-backed conspiracy” to topple him and made vitriolic speeches against the country’s most powerful military figures who were previously seen as untouchable. In November, after he was shot by a gunman at a rally in Punjab, he openly accused the government and military of colluding with foreign powers to have him assassinated. He is now facing dozens of cases relating to corruption and sedition, which he alleges are politically motivated. In March, he managed to evade arrest by escaping to a neighbour’s house.
Critics have accused him of stirring up political turmoil for selfish ends. But just as thousands took to the streets after he lost power, Khan’s enduring popularity was evident hours after his arrest on Tuesday when his many diehard loyalists took to the streets in protests across country. Echoing Khan’s rhetoric, many raged against the military and called for early general elections, due in October, to take place. If they happen – and Khan is allowed to contest – it is widely thought he will win.
Via The Guardian
How Imran Khan became the man who divided Pakistan | Imran Khan | The Guardian
From cricket star to ousted PM, Khan is an anti-establishment rebel to some and a corrupt force for destruction to othersamp.theguardian.com
this one was an online survey so I won't quote this but yes PTI is leading on all surveysHe united 70% people actually