Imran Khan Talks Cricket, the Taliban and Being Ousted from Power | VWN Meets

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Pakistan is in the middle of political chaos—and one man is at the center of it all. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted last year in a no-confidence vote, but polls suggest he remains the country’s most popular political leader.

Within a year of being removed from office, 70-year-old Khan has survived an assassination attempt and faces dozens of new charges ranging from corruption, terrorism to sedition. The current government has branded the popular politician known for his philanthropy and cricket career as a "militant" and attempted to arrest him using excessive force, while tear gassing, attacking and arresting his supporters. Khan believes the charges against him are political persecution tactics meant to distract him from campaigning for elections due this year.

VICE World News’ Isobel Yeung sat down with Khan at his home in Lahore on March 6, 2023.


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All Comments (21)
  • "Stay out of other people's conflicts" now that's a lesson to remember for life
  • Bruh why does no one understand that it should be about a person's merit on what position they get into, not on filling gender quotas, something Khan was trying to stress but the reporter could not understand that
  • @sidgenocid
    This guy seems very reasonable. It's easy for us Westerners to sit on the sidelines and miss the crucial details. The world has very dynamic issues and to fight these it takes much more than our point of view.
  • @1707nirvana
    RESPECT for such a great leader and a true patriot.
  • @Aijaz2929
    I am from India 🇮🇳 but love you mr Imran khan
  • I wish I could share my opinion in the comments but being indian no way I would take that risk..may Lord God help all his creations to live peacefully among each other.. Amen🙏..
  • This report shows how misrepresented someone can be by mainstream media. He's smart and reasonable.
  • @gotfan7743
    This man has the secret recipe to make Pakistan super power. If he would have been PM of Pakistan for 10 years, Pakistan would be competing with US. Thankfully, US did not let that happen. Pakistani military officials serve US and that's a wonderful thing. Whenever US asks them to jump and they ask how high? Who can get such loyal servants for US to serve their interests? We need to make sure this guy's secret recipe doesn't fall into other people's hands.
  • @robinakhan8155
    Imran khan you have a honest prime minister and we need you stand for the general.election and we will stand by you and we will.not give up On you Imran khan and ypu got our support and you are a supportive person and we have faith In you Imran khan Allha Is with you always pakistan needs you we are proud of you the quarn and namza will pull you throught Imran khan Inshallha the dark days will lift we are with you Imran khan stay positive strong and brave you have came out from the worse there Is a light end of the tunnel.we will vote for you Imran khan ♥️ Pakistan people are waiting for you Imran khan and we will stand by Imran khan always
  • @flatoutt1
    imran is an honoury aussie so hands off . i still think he's a good bloke . imran said he lived in a rough neighborhood ,rise to the occasion imran use this opportunity to bring out the best and climb to new heights .that even make you giddy.this makes your success in cricket seem like a walk in the park.but remember you are only facing men .i'm praying for your protection and deliverance and victory for you and your country
  • @sa34w
    Imran is supported by the people of Pakistan, hope he brings Pakistan to stability. People have high hopes for him. He also seems like not a religious fundamentalists compared to other leaders