First on Fox: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was imprisoned last month on charges of corruption, is being compared by supporters to President Donald Trump, the way he said that officials in Pakistan have persecuted him.
Many people have linked his situation to Trump and convicted the government for imprisoning the popular former Prime Minister. Khan’s plight has been highlighted by Trump Elli and Advisor Richard Granal for a long time, who took on social media later last year, when he tweeted, “Free Imran Khan!”
The Pakistani court sentenced Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi to 14 and seven years in jail, convicting him of corruption. He was convicted for allegedly accepting as a bribe through the Al-Qadir Trust, which he established, while the Khan was in the office. Khan, however, maintains its innocence, describing events as a “witch hunting” in special comments for Fox News Digital. This is one of the more than 100 cases that he is facing.
Pakistani court sentenced former-PM Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and 7 years in jail
President Donald Trump congratulated Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House on 22 July 2019. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin)
In response to the digital questions of Fox News about Khan’s sentence, Pakistan’s Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ata Ullah Tararin defended Khan’s sentence. “The 190 million pound case is one of the biggest corruption cases in the history of Pakistan, and it is a mega scam in which former Prime Minister Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi have been found guilty. There is evidence that there is evidence He not only used the official status to give an illegal side to an assets tycoon, but also got satisfaction and formed a Sham Trust to give this asset tycoon. “
He said, “This is the corruption of the highest order, and the former Prime Minister has been convicted on the basis of irrefutable evidence of corruption and this scam, which is the biggest scam in the history of Pakistan, has reached its legal conclusion. .
Khan has denied the allegations and says that he was a conspiracy to arrest 2023 and to prevent him from returning to office.
Imran Khan’s supporters raised slogans during the protest of the Pakistan Election Commission in Lahore, Pakistan on 10 March 2024. (AP photo/km chaudary)
Khan’s reactions to Fox News’s digital questions came through his spokespersons, who interacted with the former Prime Minister. Khan shared similar experiences between himself and Trump, both. “The world today needs firm leadership that champions peace, democracy and human rights champions, and I hope their leadership can contribute to that vision”.
Trump and Khan’s experiences with the authorities are a significant similarity, but their stories mint one other ways in ways that are just beyond him.
While Trump replaced the American political landscape with his “Make America Great Again” movement, Khan activated Pakistanis with his “Naaya Pakistan” (new Pakistan) vision. And in a way similar to Trump, Khan removed with the aristocracy of politics, instead focused on the average person.
Khan told Fox News Digital that his political party is “an inclusive party that represents Pakistan’s diverse clothes.” He said that while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was initially considered as a party of the educated elite, that perception was “quickly removed.”
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested allegations of corruption by police
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, his wife, talk to the media on July 17, 2023 at an office of Lahore High Court in Lahore, Pakistan. (AP Photo/KM Chaudary, File)
Khan continued, “PTI resonates with people from all areas of life – rural and urban, middle class and marginalized – and this is because our policies prioritize inclusion, ability and justice.” He said, “We represent all the provinces, castes and religions, ensuring that there is a place in shaping the future of Pakistan in every voice. It is inclusive which makes us the largest national party, which makes us the largest national party, which is equity and equity and Close Pakistan under the principles of fairness. ”
“Imran Khan resonates with a diverse crowd from all ethnic groups and religious sects. We have never seen a leader with a leader who has a very ground level support-” The basis is its beauty, and we believe that it will return to power and make the country better.
Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, organize a rally on January 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Farid Khan)
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In Pakistan’s disturbed politics, it has been observed by some analysts that “Allah, Army and America” are the key to rule. Since Returning to Trump’s office, the South Asian nation has been echoing with speculation and expects whether he will force Khan’s release. On the 2020 stage in Davos, Trump called Khan “a very good friend”. The two first met in Washington in July 2019, which was then considered a reset for US-Pakistan relations.
Shortly after Trump’s victory in November, Granal wrote on X, “Watch Pakistan … His leader like Trump is in jail on charges of Funi, and people are inspired by US Red Wave. ! ”
Richard Granel has said his support to free Imran Khan on social media. (Justin Meriman/Bloomberg via Getty Image)
Khan’s special assistant, Zulfikar Bukhari, told Fox News Digital, “He says that Grenal is the second most popular person in Pakistan due to supporting Khan of his tweet.” He said that Trump was strong in a similar position, and “it is only some time before Khan returns.”
Khan congratulated Trump for winning the November presidential election, “The wishes of American people organized against all obstacles.”
When it comes to national priorities, Trump and Khan have put the economy at the forefront. Khan has also said that Pakistan will flourish when he makes his comeback. The country’s economy has reached the verge of collapse over the years.
“Economic diplomacy will be central for my perspective. Pakistan is rich in natural resources, yet we have barely scratched the surface of our capacity in agriculture, industrialization and IT,” Khan said. “These areas promise a lot for both domestic and globally.”
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Explaining his aspirations, Khan concluded, “Instead of relying on handouts, we should focus on self -reliance and take advantage of our strength to build sustainable economic relations. With a population of 250 million, which Can be internal successful and should be deployed globally, create opportunities, for business and investment that benefit the nation and our international partners equally. ”
Khan’s same message to his supporters and enemies, “The people of Pakistan have never been more awake or firm. They clearly see what is happening to their nation, and they understand the forces in the game . I strongly believe that truth and justice will eventually prevail.
