Imran Khan is one of the most admired figures in the UK

[s28]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In the UK specifically, it is David Attenborough and the Queen who are the most admired man and woman (please note that individual country rankings include locally popular figures that weren't popular enough internationally to make the global list) <a href="https://t.co/RzfYg4DJB8">https://t.co/RzfYg4DJB8</a> <a href="https://t.co/h5nFovJi30">pic.twitter.com/h5nFovJi30</a></p>— YouGov (@YouGov) <a href="https://twitter.com/YouGov/status/983987930971758593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">11 April 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Mian]

If this was done in 90s i think result would have been more better for him.

 

[R3verse Swing]

In the 80s he'd be in the top 5!

Imran Khan without doubt the most popular cricketer on the planet, until last week, when Afridi pipped him to the finishing line!

 

[Slog]

Imran Khan's fame and popularity in the UK will always endure...

Probably only foreign cricketer who gained popularity across sporting lines in the UK (Generally Britishers who arent huge cricket tragics are clueless about even most English cricketers, let alone foreigners.)

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Imran Khan's fame and popularity in the UK will always endure...

Probably only foreign cricketer who gained popularity across sporting lines in the UK (Generally Britishers who arent huge cricket tragics are clueless about even most English cricketers, let alone foreigners.)

It was a combination of being handsome and his regal manner, seemed to hold many Brits in awe. They don't like brown nosers in general, which must infuriate some of the brown sahibs who line up to criticise him on here. It's called self respect guys, don't hate him because you don't have any.

 

[Hitman]

Donald Trump at #16. Do people in the UK really admire him?

 

[R3verse Swing]

I didn't have to. Imran Khan was greatly influenced by the British way of life in his youth. Obviously, his time at Oxford and County cricket had an impact on him.

The Brits would not have warmed up to him the way they did if he would spent his time in the UK wearing his customary shalwar kameez and peshawari chappal, while sitting cross-legged on the floor to eat his meals.

His attire, habits and interests were in line with the Brits and that is why they warmed up to him. He successfully juggled between his British persona and Pakistani persona based on whether he was in the UK or in Pakistan.

However, after entering politics, he has decided to fully embrace the Pakistani culture and whitewash his "brown angraiz" past to fully cater to the Pakistani public. A night club going and suit wearing politician is not going to win votes in Pakistan.

Where do you copy and past this stuff from?

You have no idea. You think Imran Khan was famous because he adopted the British way of life and abandoned the Pakistani way of life? You see your hatred of Pakistan is seeping through again.

Imran Khan was famous for studying at Oxford, Cricket, and Handsome looks.

As hard as it might be for you to believe, Pakistan was well respected back in the 70s and 80s, well above India.

Cricket coupled with Oxford was enough to get anyone famous in the UK.

 

[Hitman]

Wow, Malala at #5.

 

[Syed1]

I didn't have to. Imran Khan was greatly influenced by the British way of life in his youth. Obviously, his time at Oxford and County cricket had an impact on him.

The Brits would not have warmed up to him the way they did if he would spent his time in the UK wearing his customary shalwar kameez and peshawari chappal, while sitting cross-legged on the floor to eat his meals.

His attire, habits and interests were in line with the Brits and that is why they warmed up to him. He successfully juggled between his British persona and Pakistani persona based on whether he was in the UK or in Pakistan.

However, after entering politics, he has decided to fully embrace the Pakistani culture and whitewash his "brown angraiz" past to fully cater to the Pakistani public. A night club going and suit wearing politician is not going to win votes in Pakistan.

You are sitting in US, do you go out wearing shalwar kameez and Pathani top, with chappal?


Don't run mouth just for the sake of it and keep your hate to yourself.

 

[Mian]

He was an Oxford graduate, he spoke fluent English, he went to clubs, he had English mistresses and he ended up marrying one.

I know your English is not that bad you used this line intentionally because of your usual bughaz e imran now are are calling Jamaima an english mistress. You and your cheap attacks

 

[Mamoon]

I know your English is not that bad you used this line intentionally because of your usual bughaz e imran now are are calling Jamaima an english mistress. You and your cheap attacks

Oh bhai, what I meant to say was that he ended up marrying an English woman. I did not imply that Jemima was his mistress/girlfriend. The problem lies in your interpretation, not my wording.

 

[Mamoon]

You are sitting in US, do you go out wearing shalwar kameez and Pathani top, with chappal?


Don't run mouth just for the sake of it and keep your hate to yourself.

You are barking up the wrong tree as usual.

I do not blame Imran Khan for doing what he did. While living in the UK, he had to adopt a British lifestyle to fit in better. My point is or rather was that Cpt. Rishwat used a very poor example.

 

[babajee]

Imran Khan's fame and popularity in the UK will always endure...

Probably only foreign cricketer who gained popularity across sporting lines in the UK (Generally Britishers who arent huge cricket tragics are clueless about even most English cricketers, let alone foreigners.)

Everyone in UK knows about Boom Boom Afridi.

 

[Mamoon]

When in Rome....did you ever hear that phrase? It's one I believe in, and one most British people recommend as well. The idea of wearing British attire in British climate is just common sense, same as wearing Peshawari chappals would probably make more sense in Peshawar. IK's demeanour and good manners are what draws respect from the Angraiz, he is admired for those traits. If he whined on with absolute disgust for his own country, their cricketers, their ways, the British would probably feel sorry for him, and thank god he wasn't one of theirs.

There is absolutely nothing wrong in adopting foreign practices to fit in better. Anyone in Imran's position would have done the same. My point is that you used a very wrong example to prove your point.

You have a chip on your shoulder and you decided to score some points by using Imran's example. However, Imran is the complete opposite of what you are trying to prove, and hence it backfired.

Imran's demeanor and good manners did not made the British fall in love with him. If he would have had the same demeanor and good manners while wearing shalwar kameez and peshawari chappal, or eating his food sitting cross-legged on the floor which he often does these days, they would not have warmed up to him.

He had to ditch his culture to integrate in the UK and that is why they adopted him.

 

[Mamoon]

Where do you copy and past this stuff from?

You have no idea. You think Imran Khan was famous because he adopted the British way of life and abandoned the Pakistani way of life? You see your hatred of Pakistan is seeping through again.

Imran Khan was famous for studying at Oxford, Cricket, and Handsome looks.

As hard as it might be for you to believe, Pakistan was well respected back in the 70s and 80s, well above India.

Cricket coupled with Oxford was enough to get anyone famous in the UK.

I am fully aware of the respect that Pakistan cricket had back in the 60s and 70s. The reason was that cricket at that time in Pakistan was very much an elitist post, with most of the players coming from posh families in Karachi and Lahore. That is why most of the Pakistani cricketers at that time were educated and westernized, unlike the Indian players of that era.

Imran Khan was a shining example. Oxford graduate, well-spoken and well-dressed. Those were the quality that impressed the British.

If he would have walked around in the UK speaking English like the current Pakistani players, and wearing shalwar kameez and Peshawari chappal, he would not have been very popular.

The westernization of the Pakistani players of that era was the reason for their popularity in the West. Sadiq Mohammad and Mushtaq Mohammad celebrated Pakistan's win vs Australia in 1976 with beer. You can still find the pictures on the Internet.

Majid Khan was a Cambridge graduate etc. All of these players were famous mostly because of their lifestyle. However, things changed in the 80s and 90s and Pakistan started producing "paindu" cricketers, which is when the image of Pakistani cricketers started to tarnish.

 

[R3verse Swing]

I am fully aware of the respect that Pakistan cricket had back in the 60s and 70s. The reason was that cricket at that time in Pakistan was very much an elitist post, with most of the players coming from posh families in Karachi and Lahore. That is why most of the Pakistani cricketers at that time were educated and westernized, unlike the Indian players of that era.

Imran Khan was a shining example. Oxford graduate, well-spoken and well-dressed. Those were the quality that impressed the British.

If he would have walked around in the UK speaking English like the current Pakistani players, and wearing shalwar kameez and Peshawari chappal, he would not have been very popular.

The westernization of the Pakistani players of that era was the reason for their popularity in the West. Sadiq Mohammad and Mushtaq Mohammad celebrated Pakistan's win vs Australia in 1976 with beer. You can still find the pictures on the Internet.

Majid Khan was a Cambridge graduate etc. All of these players were famous mostly because of their lifestyle. However, things changed in the 80s and 90s and Pakistan started producing "paindu" cricketers, which is when the image of Pakistani cricketers started to tarnish.

Exactly, his fame had nothing to do with him embracing British way of life and giving it preference over his Pakistani culture. It had everything to do with bold emphasis!

 

[Mamoon]

Exactly, his fame had nothing to do with him embracing British way of life and giving it preference over his Pakistani culture. It had everything to do with bold emphasis!

And that is part of the British way of life.

He was well-spoken and well-dressed because he came from a posh family, and he went to a posh school in Pakistan (Aitchison) that mimicked the British way of life. It still does, but not to the extent that it did back in the 60s and 70s.

From making your bed to tying your shoes to eating your meals, everything was done in English style. As a result, Imran grew up embracing the British culture, and then he went to Oxford.

He was as British as a non-British born Pakistani can be, and it was primarily the reason for his popularity in the UK. The reason why he was more popular than the other Westernized Pakistani players was because he was better looking and also a better cricketer.

However, to say that "his fame had nothing to do with him embracing the British way of life" is nonsense. It had pretty much everything to do with it.

 

[MenInG]

So that everyone is clear about where we stand on this

On this forum the father of our nation is known as Quaid-e-Azam or Mr. Jinnah or Mr. Mohammad Ali Jinnah or The Quaid.

None of the posters here are bigger than him so if you wish to see your posts in place, do not make that mistake again.

 

[MenInG]

Also this 'mistress' discussion - we are talking about someone's wife here. Suggest drop it. Many other facets of Imran's life that you can discuss

 

[Bewal Express]

Wow, Malala at #5.

Malala is very big school assemblies. In my school she was the focus for a whole week.

 

[Varun]

Fair to say Trump and Taylor Swift dilute this list heavily, even if they're rather lower down.

 

[shaz619]

Wow, Malala at #5.

She lives in my city and generally enjoys a lot of support, opened our new library as well few years back which is the biggest in Europe

 

[R3verse Swing]

And that is part of the British way of life.

He was well-spoken and well-dressed because he came from a posh family, and he went to a posh school in Pakistan (Aitchison) that mimicked the British way of life. It still does, but not to the extent that it did back in the 60s and 70s.

From making your bed to tying your shoes to eating your meals, everything was done in English style. As a result, Imran grew up embracing the British culture, and then he went to Oxford.

He was as British as a non-British born Pakistani can be, and it was primarily the reason for his popularity in the UK. The reason why he was more popular than the other Westernized Pakistani players was because he was better looking and also a better cricketer.

However, to say that "his fame had nothing to do with him embracing the British way of life" is nonsense. It had pretty much everything to do with it.

So IK was a better cricketer and better looking so that made him more popular.

You are right, nothing to do with embracing British life.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Imran Khan ahead of Modi????

 

[shaz619]

And that is part of the British way of life.

He was well-spoken and well-dressed because he came from a posh family, and he went to a posh school in Pakistan (Aitchison) that mimicked the British way of life. It still does, but not to the extent that it did back in the 60s and 70s.

From making your bed to tying your shoes to eating your meals, everything was done in English style. As a result, Imran grew up embracing the British culture, and then he went to Oxford.

He was as British as a non-British born Pakistani can be, and it was primarily the reason for his popularity in the UK. The reason why he was more popular than the other Westernized Pakistani players was because he was better looking and also a better cricketer.

However, to say that "his fame had nothing to do with him embracing the British way of life" is nonsense. It had pretty much everything to do with it.

The British way of life is not all about going to the night club, enjoying a drink or being posh; there are many sober individuals who just prefer to stay in have a nice cup of tea and watch Eastenders and a large portion of folk in fact hate posh snobs or those that come across as suck ups. And besides, clubbing and alcohol are generally embraced all over the world; it's like calling night life in Spain the British way of life lol am more then sure that the elite Pakistani's are able to enjoy these in their country as well.

Sure, Imran made some more friends amongst women especially in the UK due to the fact that he liked to go out but his popularity was largely due to his cricketing ability, intelligence, looks and charisma.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

There is absolutely nothing wrong in adopting foreign practices to fit in better. Anyone in Imran's position would have done the same. My point is that you used a very wrong example to prove your point.

You have a chip on your shoulder and you decided to score some points by using Imran's example. However, Imran is the complete opposite of what you are trying to prove, and hence it backfired.

Imran's demeanor and good manners did not made the British fall in love with him. If he would have had the same demeanor and good manners while wearing shalwar kameez and peshawari chappal, or eating his food sitting cross-legged on the floor which he often does these days, they would not have warmed up to him.

He had to ditch his culture to integrate in the UK and that is why they adopted him.

Why would I have a chip on my shoulder about this? Can you clarify? I just find it an absurd argument that the British admired Imran because he dressed in British clothes instead of wearing a lungi or a loin cloth or whatever else you think he should wear to show his Pakistani culture. Believe me, there are plenty of pant and suit wearing suck up desis who the British would laugh at no matter how well they dressed.

Imran is admired because he is well spoken, well educated, and carries himself as a proud ambassador of Pakistan. Having a good education and some self respect doesn't have to be synonymous with what you wear. Hence you would find equal respect for the lunghi wearing Mahatma even though he is the polar opposite of Imran, or for that matter, the Quaid.

 

[ManFan]

Gandhi was asked why upon meeting King Edward VII of England, he was dressed in a loincloth?

He replied, "The King was wearing enough for the both of us".

As we grow older we look to conform to a certain group and weed out visible differences that we see in others.

Sometimes, this works as often they "different" are made a scapegoat and their attires attest to their differences.

However, wearing different clothing and style in the "Dandy" sense, attracts attention for all the right reasons. Gandhi was not a "Dandy" but he did relish in the ability to relate to his peasant followers by wearing their clothing, even if it made a British audience uncomfortable.

IK's clothing was essential in both the U.K and Pakistan but he chose to take the route most great generals have in history. By wearing, eating, fighting on the frontlines, alongside their fellow soldiers.

Ultimately, clothing should not be a degree of judgement for one's character but it does have an unconscious effect.

 

[s28]

Imran transcended cricket even before his charity work and political career

In the UK he took on the best on and off the pitch (e.g. beating Sir Ian 'Beefy' Botham in a High Court battle)

 

[Hitman]

She lives in my city and generally enjoys a lot of support, opened our new library as well few years back which is the biggest in Europe

Have you ever seen her in person?

 

[Hitman]

Malala is very big school assemblies. In my school she was the focus for a whole week.

It saddens me that this gem of a child is disliked by some of her own people, when in fact she should be celebrated all over Pakistan. She is not just a Pakistani, she is now a citizen of the world.

 

[ManFan]

It saddens me that this gem of a child is disliked by some of her own people, when in fact she should be celebrated all over Pakistan. She is not just a Pakistani, she is now a citizen of the world.

Pakistanis around the world need to first ask themselves, what they have done for someone besides themselves, before critiquing someone else.

 

[Hitman]

Pakistanis around the world need to first ask themselves, what they have done for someone besides themselves, before critiquing someone else.

And what is this gripe of some people regarding the wealth she has earned? She earned that wealth by legal means with her own ability. We all have the liberty to earn as much wealth we're capable of. Is there any prohibition on that? Yet they deliberately ignore all the charity she has been doing all these years for her home land.

It's sick that some people would rather prefer to turn a blind eye over their nation's shortcomings , instead of identifying them and finding cures for it. This applies to us Indians as well just as much as it does to Pakistanis.

 

[ManFan]

And what is this gripe of some people regarding the wealth she has earned? She earned that wealth by legal means with her own ability. We all have the liberty to earn as much wealth we're capable of. Is there any prohibition on that? Yet they deliberately ignore all the charity she has been doing all these years for her home land.

It's sick that some people would rather prefer to turn a blind eye over their nation's shortcomings , instead of identifying them and finding cures for it. This applies to us Indians as well just as much as it does to Pakistanis.

I think the big reason might be that our countries have a “family dynamic” structure. The individual is not prioritized therefore his faults and shortcomings are covered by his mother, father, brothers, sisters, etc. Out in the West, it’s up to you to save yourself or drown. It’s more an “individual” orientated culture which is why you see a lot more self-made men.

 

[shaz619]

Have you ever seen her in person?

Unfortunately never had the pleasure

 

[shaz619]

 

[Napa]

It was a combination of being handsome and his regal manner, seemed to hold many Brits in awe. They don't like brown nosers in general, which must infuriate some of the brown sahibs who line up to criticise him on here. It's called self respect guys, don't hate him because you don't have any.

You are exaggerating if you think this survey shows that IK "seemed to hold many Brits in awe". A popularity of 0.3% (which no doubt includes many of UK's 1.9% Pakistani origin community) isn't a whole lot.

 

[Mian]

You are exaggerating if you think this survey shows that IK "seemed to hold many Brits in awe". A popularity of 0.3% (which no doubt includes many of UK's 1.9% Pakistani origin community) isn't a whole lot.

in 2018

 

[TSA321]

You are exaggerating if you think this survey shows that IK "seemed to hold many Brits in awe". A popularity of 0.3% (which no doubt includes many of UK's 1.9% Pakistani origin community) isn't a whole lot.

Yep, most of it will be British Pakistanis. Similarly British Indians are the reason Modi is one behind him.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Yep, most of it will be British Pakistanis. Similarly British Indians are the reason Modi is one behind him.

Sure but with the older generation of white Brits he is admired a lot for his cricket and his charity work. News channels also have done lengthy reports or documentaries about Imran in politics. Michael Atherton also went to Pakistan last year for a Sky documentary.

Barrack Obama is the most overrated and misunderstood person in the this century. Just because he speaks good things and is coloured, people think he was a great President but he was no better than anyone before him.

 

[Napa]

Yep, most of it will be British Pakistanis. Similarly British Indians are the reason Modi is one behind him.

The worldwide ranking is more interesting. Quite a sad commentary on the present state of the world where an actress without any intellectual contributions is the most admired woman.

 

[R3verse Swing]

The worldwide ranking is more interesting. Quite a sad commentary on the present state of the world where an actress without any intellectual contributions is the most admired woman.

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For once I agree with you.

 

[R3verse Swing]

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I think this confirms Imran Khan is the most popular cricketer in the world - based on this world ranking.

 

[Hitman]

Hail Narendra Modi!

 

[Napa]

For once I agree with you.

It's a good place for us to start to develop an understanding

 

[R3verse Swing]

It's a good place for us to start to develop an understanding

I am willing to bet we have more in common than what divides us.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

You are exaggerating if you think this survey shows that IK "seemed to hold many Brits in awe". A popularity of 0.3% (which no doubt includes many of UK's 1.9% Pakistani origin community) isn't a whole lot.

You would have to be British to understand, Imran Khan made the headlines a lot when he was still a cricketer, even those who didn't follow cricket knew who he was because of his social circle and lifestyle. He regularly popped up on magazine or news pages alongside Mick Jagger or some other celebrity. England's a small island, a big personality goes a long way.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Hail Narendra Modi!

Heil Narendra Modi would probably be more apt.

 

[DeadBall]

The worldwide ranking is more interesting. Quite a sad commentary on the present state of the world where an actress without any intellectual contributions is the most admired woman.

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Most of the women top 15 are actresses/entertainers. Mens top 15 has more politicians who are also actors in a sense. Also a lot of votes could be heavily biased due to the huge population voting as I doubt many people apart from their respective countries know much about Bachan, Modi, Jinping, Chan (unless you watch movies) etc. Funnily enough Micheal Jordan is also on number 15. Wonder why.

 

[Napa]

I am willing to bet we have more in common than what divides us.

I know for sure we have something else in common: we spend a lot of time on PP arguing about economics

 

[R3verse Swing]

I know for sure we have something else in common: we spend a lot of time on PP arguing about economics

Money is not everything.

 

[shaz619]

It's unfair that intellectuals don't get much credit, as someone in the field of rocket science and all the breathtaking marvels I have witnessed thus far you just come to the realisation that all the incredible feats in science and engineering will never be truly appreciated unless all the things which are taken for granted just vanish. But to be fair to actresses like Angelina Jolie, making intellectual contributions is not exactly her forte and people have different strengths; it's entertainment and people generally gravitate to such figures a lot more because they are in the public eye. In addition to the movies, she's extremely beautiful, charismatic and tries to use her position to hell others around the world as well, plus we tend to take such individuals for granted as well because entertainment makes the human spirit feel good and not everyone is capable of providing it in the same way. But I've never met a scientist or engineer that yearned for adulation, I'd like to think they are generally very passionate and self-less.

 

[Waseem]

Wow that is amazing considering the fact that he retired as a cricketer 25 years ago and his divorce with Jamaima was over a decade ago and he literally has no connection with UK due to his politics.

Imagine if he moved to UK to save his marriage, expanded his charity work and enjoyed his legendary status there? He would be much more famous, respected and cherished. Regardless of what critics say, he will always be remembered as one of best personalities to come out of Pakistan.

Also, he was admired because he adopted western culture??

 

[Hitman]

Heil Narendra Modi would probably be more apt.

Never knew a dictator would be so high in that list.

 

[PakLFC]

From those who voted for IK how many were ladies?? Seriously, he'll become one of the most popular PM's in the world if he wins the next election.

 

[Sidilicious]

Shouldn’t Malala at 5 be the bigger news here?

She will do more for the status of women and education in Pakistan in her lifetime then IK has done so far.

 

[Varun]

Question is - if this poll were held in Pakistan - would Nawaz Sharif be more 'popular' than Imran Khan, seeing that he wins more elections than him?

 

[AssassinatedDevil]

Shouldn’t Malala at 5 be the bigger news here?

Sadly a lot of Pakistanis choose to ignore her accomplishments and partake in this falsified notion of "propaganda". "Yahoodi saazish" etc some of the first thoughts that pop up into the minds of many whenever malala is mentioned.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Sadly a lot of Pakistanis choose to ignore her accomplishments and partake in this falsified notion of "propaganda". "Yahoodi saazish" etc some of the first thoughts that pop up into the minds of many whenever malala is mentioned.

Luckily Indian members are making sure that she stays in the topic by bringing her up repeatedly.

 

[Mian]

Question is - if this poll were held in Pakistan - would Nawaz Sharif be more 'popular' than Imran Khan, seeing that he wins more elections than him?

In a direct election Imran will be beat Nawaz, Shahbaz and Zardari/Bilawal any day of the week but unfortunately we are living in British democracy where people don't elect their head directly.

 

[Mian]

Shouldn’t Malala at 5 be the bigger news here?

She will do more for the status of women and education in Pakistan in her lifetime then IK has done so far.

Well IK also built an international level University (not just 3 free cancer hospitals) in Pakistan most of the students are getting free education and university is affiliated with Bradford University, UK so students also receive University of Bradford degrees. Imran was the chancellor of Bradford University for 9 years

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-27664806

 

[MenInG]

The Islamabad High Court on Monday threw out a petition seeking the disqualification of Prime Minister Imran Khan, terming it non-maintainable as it involved personal matters.

IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the petition, submitted by Hafiz Ehtesham, spokesperson of the infamous Lal Masjid's Shuhada Foundation.

The petitioner had sought to argue that Prime Minister Khan should be disqualified for 'concealing' his alleged parentage of Tyrian Jade Khan White in his nomination papers for the 2018 election.

However, the judges refused to dwell on the arguments and admonished the petitioner for not understanding the law or respecting Islamic teachings about respecting others' privacy.

Case history
Ehtesham had submitted the petition prior to the general election in July 2018. The IHC had initially fixed it for hearing along with a similar request submitted by Abdul Wahab Baloch of the Justice and Democratic Party Pakistan (JDP).

In Aug 2018, a two-member division of IHC bench had recused itself from hearing Wahab's appeal after the counsel of a candidate from NA-53 Islamabad challenged the constitution of the bench.

In December 2018, Wahab joined the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). He simultaneously decided to withdraw his petition against the premier.

On Jan 15, Ehtesham submitted a miscellaneous request in which he said that his request should be separated from Wahab's, pleading that it be fixed for a hearing separately.

On Jan 16, the IHC approved his request and agreed to hear it shortly. It was eventually fixed for today (Jan 21).

Arguments
Ehtesham argued in court Khan was a public office holder and therefore his personal matters could not be considered beyond scrutiny.

However, Justice Minallah asked the petitioner if he had read Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution, under which he had sought PM Khan's disqualification. Article 63(1)(h) stipulates that a person convicted of a crime of "moral turpitude" and sentenced to jail for not less than two years can contest elections if five years have lapsed since his release.

"In Islam, it has been said that [one should attempt to] put a curtain on [other people's] private matters," the IHC judge added, admonishing the petitioner for interfering in what the judge believed to be a personal matter for the premier.

He also warned the petitioner that if such requests were submitted in the future, the petitioner would be fined.

The prime minister's counsel, Dr Babar Awan, was present in court on his behalf. However, he did not need to present his arguments as the court discarded the petition while hearing the petitioner.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1458912/i...rows-out-disqualification-petition-against-pm

 

[IMMY69]

She has certainly read plenty of books since then because although she spoke brilliantly in 2013, listening to her on the Trevor Noah show last week, you can see how she has developed further.

 

[Major]

Wow, Malala at #5.

Its funny how it took an indian guy to notice this, but pakistanis only care about imran.

Malala has won a nobel prize, but oh well who cares. A politician is more important

 

[Khan12]

Its funny how it took an indian guy to notice this, but pakistanis only care about imran.

Malala has won a nobel prize, but oh well who cares. A politician is more important

The burn.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

The burn.

I dont think Major is burning here.

 

[King-Misbah]

Its funny how it took an indian guy to notice this, but pakistanis only care about imran.

Malala has won a nobel prize, but oh well who cares. A politician is more important

May be because IK has done a thousands times more for Pakistan then Malala! He can easily be regarded as the most important Pakistani after the Quid.

 

[shaz619]

She has certainly read plenty of books since then because although she spoke brilliantly in 2013, listening to her on the Trevor Noah show last week, you can see how she has developed further.

This was a great moment on so many levels, I remember being sent a survey on what I wanted most in the local area and there were two things, to improve our library and the second was to resurrect the cricket ground at portland pavillion; they did both, the negative was the boxing gym within the pavillions had to relocate to a different area but they were compensated for that although the local youth would have to travel further. But the ground is now used to develop the junior teams for warwickshire and there is also arrangement for public access but this could improve.

The library on the other hand is our crowning glory in this city, it's the largest in the UK and Europe; it truly is a sight to behold and is spectacular inside and out, amazing variety of books available as well. The sort of place which makes you want to work hard and study, Malala was the perfect person to open it although there were a few idiots who were annoyed by it.

 

[Hitman]

May be because IK has done a thousands times more for Pakistan then Malala! He can easily be regarded as the most important Pakistani after the Quid.

Imran has been working for the betterment for Pakistan since his retirement from cricket. Mala is a 21 year old girl.

 

[Robert]

May be because IK has done a thousands times more for Pakistan then Malala! He can easily be regarded as the most important Pakistani after the Quid.

Give her time.