Why Imran Khan Can’t Outplay Pakistan’s Military: Abbas Nasir For New York Times Pakistani press was gripped with feverish speculation that Mr. Khan wanted to appoint General Hameed as the army chief after General Bajwa’s upcoming retirement in late November 2022. Mr. Khan denied the rumors, but the damage was done. Mr. Khan and the […] The post Why Imran Khan Can’t Outplay Pakistan’s Military: Abbas Nasir For New York Times appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
Last week, in an alternate universe, the Government College University (GCU) Lahore invited former Prime Minister Imran Khan as the chief guest at a gathering of students. Khan considered the venue, the occasion, and the audience and noted how he would address the students at the ceremony. He would acknowledge the grand tradition of the […] The post Why Must Imran’s GCU Speech Be Greeted With Derision? appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
Back in 2005, he was everyone’s famed cricket hero, the heartthrob of millions, and a philanthropist who built cancer hospitals. He was also an aspiring politician with a single seat in the National Assembly. He had just flown in from London and was held up for two hours by the Homeland Security folks. He sat […] The post Imran Khan’s Naïve And Arrogant Past appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.