Is Imran Khan a narcissist?

[Sher Khan]

I'm unlucky to have been in a relationship with a narcissist, and thus I'm privy to the signs or traits of a narcissist.

When I watch or listen to Imran Khan, I can immediately see his narcissistic traits. Some which I will list below:

Action of dominating conversations- I've noticed in several interviews that Khan rarely listens to the other person and often exerts himself and dominates a conversation verbally. He immediately dismisses what the other person is asking and goes on a tangent on what he wants to say.

Laughing on others weaknesses and making fun- he seems to mock his opponents and picks out silly things about them which probably makes him feel better. Sometimes these things make him look like a joker instead of a politician.

Inability to handle criticism- never accepts his mistake and always exerts himself to portray himself as righteous and the Messiah. All others in front of him are wrong devils.

Lust for power- he seems to have lost his senses since coming off power. Has become like a madman who will do anything to get power again.

His ex wives and some of the people he was associated with have also talken about him using them for financial benefits and gain another key sign of a narcissist.

What do you guys think?

 

[Major]

look at his world cup winning speech. His team was angry that he came up with that speech after winning the world cup.

He is another Altaf Hussain.

 

[Sher Khan]

He is self centred for sure. A lot of me, me and me.

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

look at his world cup winning speech. His team was angry that he came up with that speech after winning the world cup.

He is another Altaf Hussain.

I’ll excuse that. He was very emotional and was talking about the hospital and how that was a driving force. Not the best way to speak but at least he wasn’t really saying I did it or I’m the reason for the win. So I think excusable.

But overall I will agree that despite being a IK supporter, I will admit that he has a savior / messiah complex and thinks he and only he has the ability to get Pakistan on right track.

 

[SportsWarrior]

yeah. everything is about him. dharnas are to bring him back as PM not to revive Pakistan economy. may 9 to get him released from jail. Clearly no succession planned as he does not want to dilute his powers. Standing in multiple constituencies like 5+ is clearly projecting that PTI is all about him.

 

[MenInG]

I'm unlucky to have been in a relationship with a narcissist, and thus I'm privy to the signs or traits of a narcissist.

When I watch or listen to Imran Khan, I can immediately see his narcissistic traits. Some which I will list below:

Action of dominating conversations- I've noticed in several interviews that Khan rarely listens to the other person and often exerts himself and dominates a conversation verbally. He immediately dismisses what the other person is asking and goes on a tangent on what he wants to say.

Laughing on others weaknesses and making fun- he seems to mock his opponents and picks out silly things about them which probably makes him feel better. Sometimes these things make him look like a joker instead of a politician.

Inability to handle criticism- never accepts his mistake and always exerts himself to portray himself as righteous and the Messiah. All others in front of him are wrong devils.

Lust for power- he seems to have lost his senses since coming off power. Has become like a madman who will do anything to get power again.

His ex wives and some of the people he was associated with have also talken about him using them for financial benefits and gain another key sign of a narcissist.

What do you guys think?

To be honest I have started to feel sorry for people with so much hate for Imran. This is just another example.

 

[Rana]

To be honest I have started to feel sorry for people with so much hate for Imran. This is just another example.

But what about the hate Imran incites towards other people? They are parents, someone’s family. They have people who admire and look up to them. Why should Imran be immune to negative reviews considering he is always looking down on his opponents?

 

[KingKhanWC]

I'm unlucky to have been in a relationship with a narcissist, and thus I'm privy to the signs or traits of a narcissist.

When I watch or listen to Imran Khan, I can immediately see his narcissistic traits. Some which I will list below:

Action of dominating conversations- I've noticed in several interviews that Khan rarely listens to the other person and often exerts himself and dominates a conversation verbally. He immediately dismisses what the other person is asking and goes on a tangent on what he wants to say.

Laughing on others weaknesses and making fun- he seems to mock his opponents and picks out silly things about them which probably makes him feel better. Sometimes these things make him look like a joker instead of a politician.

Inability to handle criticism- never accepts his mistake and always exerts himself to portray himself as righteous and the Messiah. All others in front of him are wrong devils.

Lust for power- he seems to have lost his senses since coming off power. Has become like a madman who will do anything to get power again.

His ex wives and some of the people he was associated with have also talken about him using them for financial benefits and gain another key sign of a narcissist.

What do you guys think?

Ive rarely read such rubbish in my life.

A man who gave up living a billionaire lifestyle , travelling the world in luxury with his family for the betterment of poor people in his country is a humble human not a narcissist. He only wants power because he knows the chaps you support are thieves, murderers and traitors.

If some Pakistanis had some self respect, Imran wouldnt be needed.

The people attacking Imran IN Pakistan will be the people crying when Pakistan turns into a broken nation when most wont be able to eat 3 meals a day. The clock is ticking.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Wonder what you think of Nawaz Sher Sharif when he speaks to the media (if he ever does).

 

[SalimBhai]

All people running for top position for political office have some narcissistic qualities.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Yeah he is a narcissistic person.

You cant achieve what he has achieved without incredible self belief that borders on narcissism at times.

The guy has achieved it all.

Unfortunately his narcissism also led to his downfall.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Yeah he is a narcissistic person.

You cant achieve what he has achieved without incredible self belief that borders on narcissism at times.

The guy has achieved it all.

Unfortunately his narcissism also led to his downfall.

What downfall? He is the most popular leader in Pak history.

Some Pakistanis are slaves to America and Money, only reason he was ousted and now is being attacked.

 

[Rana]

What downfall? He is the most popular leader in Pak history.

Some Pakistanis are slaves to America and Money, only reason he was ousted and now is being attacked.

He might end up becoming the most disgraced PM too after 9th May botch job

 

[Manager101]

The person who established one of the largest free cancer hospital for poor in lahore and is now close to completing much larger cancer hospital in Karachi that also will have the facility for poor "free of cost" is now been called narcissistic.

Pathetic mindset by some to the level of been terrible.

 

[wasim-fan]

All people running for top position for political office have some narcissistic qualities.

So true. But not all of them have the awareness to stay in power in a democracy. Self awareness is key attribute because you can put an act in front of the camera but you must be nimble enough to change your posture when needed. Politicians need an agile brain.

Imran Khan was just narcissist all the time. Impetuous. If he had stayed in opposition today he would have been too contender in a fledgling economy. He tried to make PDM untouchable and now he has been made one. Narcissism caused his downfall.

 

[UP]

Yes, he is a narcissist unlike bhagora who runs away every time to save his chori. The bhagora has no himmat to step a foot in his Showbaz’s brother hakoomat.

Narcissist is loved by majority of Pakistanis who want a great stable and independent country. The narcissist is not loved by ghulams or chamches of family businesses. Narcissist has exposed the dollar army and family businesses. Narcissist may have faults as he is a human being but I will vote for him anytime to keep looters out. The narcissist can’t be doubted over his intentions of creating a Pakistan where everyone has a chance of living a good life.

The bhagora and zinda hai Bhutto have made life hell of citizens because of their loot maar of 35 years.

 

[MenInG]

More posts deleted - if you are unable to express yourself in any normal civilized manner, don't post on PP. Simple.

 

[Manager101]

Yes, he is a narcissist unlike bhagora who runs away every time to save his chori. The bhagora has no himmat to step a foot in his Showbaz’s brother hakoomat.

Narcissist is loved by majority of Pakistanis who want a great stable and independent country. The narcissist is not loved by ghulams or chamches of family businesses. Narcissist has exposed the dollar army and family businesses. Narcissist may have faults as he is a human being but I will vote for him anytime to keep looters out. The narcissist can’t be doubted over his intentions of creating a Pakistan where everyone has a chance of living a good life.

The bhagora and zinda hai Bhutto have made life hell of citizens because of their loot maar of 35 years.

In addition to that, those two pathetic families have been in lust of power for decades, one since 1970s, now they want their grandson to become the Prime minister just like his grandfather & mother while his father ruled as president having a slave PM and other family since 1980s, one of their individual is dreaming to become Prime minister for 4th time while his brother continues to ruin pakistan economy.

I am sure the slaves in their party will gladly bow down to great great grandson of those two families aswell when the time comes.

Welcome to monarchist republic of Pakistan.

 

[Major]

He might end up becoming the most disgraced PM too after 9th May botch job

He is already the first pm to be removed by the people.

Lets see if the courts find him and ithers as a traitor in future trials.

He speaks of himself highly but its interesting to note the cricket jargons have died down since may 9th

 

[ElRaja]

Yeah he is a narcissistic person.

You cant achieve what he has achieved without incredible self belief that borders on narcissism at times.

The guy has achieved it all.

Unfortunately his narcissism also led to his downfall.

pretty much this.

 

[SalimBhai]

Yeah he is a narcissistic person.

You cant achieve what he has achieved without incredible self belief that borders on narcissism at times.

The guy has achieved it all.

Unfortunately his narcissism also led to his downfall.

Very accurate

 

[Hextro]

After everything that has happened/is happening to Pakistan, these are the questions PDM supporters are asking. Sums it up really.

What's the next title? "Is PTI too popular?" or "Is Imran Khan's walk too cocky?".

If only you guys were this concerned about the economy maybe Pakistan wouldn't be in the condition it is in today.

 

[IMMY69]

I'm willing to accept he is a narcissist if the thread opener admits that Rana Sanaulla, the PDM and PPP hierarchy are a bunch of crooks and murderers.

 

[SalimBhai]

I'm willing to accept he is a narcissist if the thread opener admits that Rana Sanaulla, the PDM and PPP hierarchy are a bunch of crooks and murderers.

You are being generous. All those people mentioned are crooks times 2. However imran is a narcissist also. Also political leaders are to some extent. Also he has a messiah complex. . It hurts him and his party more than it helps

 

[YousafTheBeast]

I'm willing to accept he is a narcissist if the thread opener admits that Rana Sanaulla, the PDM and PPP hierarchy are a bunch of crooks and murderers.

They may be crooks and murderers, but at least they build motorways and bring tubs of biryani for guys like Sher Khan, who plays with a stuffed tiger toy every night before bed reminiscing the times when Nawaz Sharif would offer Dhaal Keema to foreign leaders.

 

[Sher Khan]

Most can agree that it was his narcissism that led to his downfall eventually.

 

[UP]

Most can agree that it was his narcissism that led to his downfall eventually.

What downfall?

He is at his most popularity ever. He will sweep the country if his party is not held siege under the gun. Give narcissist a fair playing field and he will dispatch your sher to oblivion. If you call the zor zabardasti under the gun, mistreatment of women and abduction of political workers downfall then I pity your growth cells. Anybody who does a press conference is free. I mean is this a joke?

I donÂ’t know how old you are or where you live in the world but in any decent country - an independent public inquiry/investigation will take place. And that free investigation will decide of what actually happened or who was responsible.

13 parties, dollar army and the whole bureaucracy canÂ’t compete against a single guy in free and fair elections and you have the audacity to call that a downfall?

 

[Major]

What downfall?

He is at his most popularity ever. He will sweep the country if his party is not held siege under the gun. Give narcissist a fair playing field and he will dispatch your sher to oblivion. If you call the zor zabardasti under the gun, mistreatment of women and abduction of political workers downfall then I pity your growth cells. Anybody who does a press conference is free. I mean is this a joke?

I don’t know where you live in the world but in any decent country - an independent public inquiry/investigation will take place. And that free investigation will decide of what actually happened or who was responsible.

13 parties, dollar army and the whole bureaucracy can’t compete against a single guy in free and fair elections and you have the audacity to call that a downfall?

ever?


Overseas Pakistanis logic, the guy who cant win a a majority and enters the govt with a coalition is the most popular ever

We dont know how old you are but he is not the most popular and in any decent country a pm removed by the people's lack of confidence in him would quietly retire and accept the responsibility of the may 9th acts. The guy is your Pakistani Trump.

Alos Bureaucracy will never support a ****** that leaks classified info to the public. 6 bando ke party reh gaye

 

[UP]

ever?


Overseas Pakistanis logic, the guy who cant win a a majority and enters the govt with a coalition is the most popular ever

We dont know how old you are but he is not the most popular and in any decent country a pm removed by the people's lack of confidence in him would quietly retire and accept the responsibility of the may 9th acts. The guy is your Pakistani Trump.

Alos Bureaucracy will never support a ****** that leaks classified info to the public. 6 bando ke party reh gaye

Yes, ever.

In 2018 he was on his way to a majority then Dollar guy Bajwa pulled in his dirty tricks and awarded Bhagora and Bhutto zinda hai some seats to make a hung parliament.

Things are different in 2023. He has beaten Bhutto zinda hai and other chors 30 out of 36 times in by-elections.

PTI is still 80-90% intact despite zor zabardasti under the gun. People are hiding. Watch some decent analysis and then post.

Why should he accept May 9? Hold a free investigation and that shall decide who is responsible.

I will say ask again - why are 13 parties, dollar army and the whole bureaucracy running from a single guy? Hold free and fair elections and whoever awaam decides makes the govt. If PTI is a team of 6 people - it should be a walk in a park to crush Khan.

Bhutto zinda hai perhaps at best has 3% vote bank in the country. And bhagora 5%.

 

[wasim-fan]

ever?

Overseas Pakistanis logic, the guy who cant win a a majority and enters the govt with a coalition is the most popular ever

We dont know how old you are but he is not the most popular and in any decent country a pm removed by the people's lack of confidence in him would quietly retire and accept the responsibility of the may 9th acts. The guy is your Pakistani Trump.

Alos Bureaucracy will never support a ****** that leaks classified info to the public. 6 bando ke party reh gaye

Trump won majority. Without establishment support. Just saying.

 

[Major]

Trump won majority. Without establishment support. Just saying.

thats true, was more of a democratic leader than Imran

 

[Sher Khan]

What downfall?

He is at his most popularity ever. He will sweep the country if his party is not held siege under the gun. Give narcissist a fair playing field and he will dispatch your sher to oblivion. If you call the zor zabardasti under the gun, mistreatment of women and abduction of political workers downfall then I pity your growth cells. Anybody who does a press conference is free. I mean is this a joke?

I donÂ’t know how old you are or where you live in the world but in any decent country - an independent public inquiry/investigation will take place. And that free investigation will decide of what actually happened or who was responsible.

13 parties, dollar army and the whole bureaucracy canÂ’t compete against a single guy in free and fair elections and you have the audacity to call that a downfall?

He is currently the chairman, president, vice-president and secretary general of his own party. All others have deserted him. This situation wouldn't have come if he had accepted that he was ousted in a democratic manner and sat in the opposition in parliament.

Ever since he has been ousted from power he has thrown tantrums left, right and centre and caused repeated chaos around the country.

 

[James]

All people running for top position for political office have some narcissistic qualities.

Yep. Certainly many world leaders display these traits. Same as some sporting heroes as well. I’m thinking other ace cricket all-rounders like Ian Botham and Ben Stokes. They are who they are for a reason. This doesn’t necessarily have to be seen as a negative.

 

[SalimBhai]

Yep. Certainly many world leaders display these traits. Same as some sporting heroes as well. I’m thinking other ace cricket all-rounders like Ian Botham and Ben Stokes. They are who they are for a reason. This doesn’t necessarily have to be seen as a negative.

And where did I say it is always a negative. However one of the reason for his downfall has been is narcissism also.

 

[NishanKonar]

Imran is a huge narcissist. Just like Modi & Trump

But the problem is not his narcissism but his lack of political acumen. Which is why he is in a big mess today. Modi is a massive narcissist - wears monogrammed suits , renamed Ahmedabad cricket stadium after himself , claims credit for everything. But he is also a sharp political animal which is why he wins elections with big majorities. On the other hand Imran clearly did not see the writing on the wall, tried to foolishly fight the Army and now is in a huge soup and possibly ended his own political career

 

[Sher Khan]

I'd like to hear the views of [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] on this

 

[psyoptica]

I'd take being narcissist as a flaw over being greedy, dishonest, corrupt, coward, unethical, traitor. Most other politicians are all these rolled into one.

 

[wasim-fan]

There are lessons in this story that everyone has to learn. Success and behaviours of one field may not work in another. Politics is not just about lip service of idealism, ultimately it's about effectiveness. Just as in cricket all the talk of sportsmanship would not have helped create art of reverse swing. Effectiveness is what world rewards.

Always be aware of your biases. Never block options for yourself to move. Never stop talking to people by taking hard stance. Do not personally comment on someone to the extent possible. Take the blows when you have to and wait for your moment. What takes you up can also bring you down. It's all about the team and leading from the front. From pushing Jail Bharo he is running away from jail.

Even now he can come back and become PM in 2 years. He just has to stay quiet.

 

[UP]

There are lessons in this story that everyone has to learn. Success and behaviours of one field may not work in another. Politics is not just about lip service of idealism, ultimately it's about effectiveness. Just as in cricket all the talk of sportsmanship would not have helped create art of reverse swing. Effectiveness is what world rewards.

Always be aware of your biases. Never block options for yourself to move. Never stop talking to people by taking hard stance. Do not personally comment on someone to the extent possible. Take the blows when you have to and wait for your moment. What takes you up can also bring you down. It's all about the team and leading from the front. From pushing Jail Bharo he is running away from jail.

Even now he can come back and become PM in 2 years. He just has to stay quiet.

Why should he stay quiet when his team and political workers are being illegally abducted, tortured and put in jail based on bogus cases? Women are being harassed and abducted as we speak. Party workers businesses and employments are being dismantled. His party can’t run normal day to day affairs. His party is being put under the gun. Where is Imran Riaz? Why should he stay quiet?

This is gunda gardi and nobody should stay quiet.

 

[hitthestump]

Yep. Certainly many world leaders display these traits. Same as some sporting heroes as well. I’m thinking other ace cricket all-rounders like Ian Botham and Ben Stokes. They are who they are for a reason. This doesn’t necessarily have to be seen as a negative.

It's a negative in some areas, for example in OP's relationship. You do not want to be married or have any kind of individual dependency to a narcissist. It's one of the worst things a person can go through.

However the illness grants a person a sense of grandiosity, supreme self confidence and the ability to have little regard for the feelings of others.

In order to get to powerful positions people will almost always have very high traits of functioning narcissism.