Islamabad, August 25 – Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, who is leading the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in anti-government protests, has said that he will marry once his dream ‘Naya Pakistan’ was fulfilled.
In his daily nightly address, Khan on Saturday night told this to thousands of his supporters camping in front of Parliament, demanding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s resignation.
“I want to create new Pakistan not only for you but also for me because once Naya Pakistan becomes a reality, I will marry,” 62-year-old Khan said to thunderous applause. Khan married British heiress Jemima Goldsmith in 1995 but the marriage flopped and both agreed to separate in 2004.
They have two sons, Sulieman and Qasim, who live with their mother in Britain. There are reports that Khan was under family pressure to marry again to put an end to media speculation and some nasty comments in the social media about his alleged affairs. Khan still has kept himself fit and is considered very popular among women.
400 protesters booked:
Around 400 PTI protesters were booked for anti-government rallies and blocking traffic in Punjab province, media reported Sunday. The protests that began August 15 went on for the ninth day on Sunday.Imran Khan also asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign for a month during which a probe into the alleged poll rigging will be completed.
Imran Khan made this demand Saturday after the third round of talks between the government and PTI faced a deadlock over the issue of Sharif’s resignation, the Nation reported.
Addressing supporters in Islamabad, Imran Khan reiterated his resolve to continue his sit-in in front of parliament till Sharif’s resignation and the initiation of new elections.
He said he would not let his party function till the government meets his latest demand. He said Sharif could return to his office after 30 days if the judicial commission could not prove the allegations of rigging against him.
– INDIA TODAY
