Imran Khan is the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He is also the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party, which he founded in 1996. He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan in 2002 and served until 2007. Before being elected Prime Minister, he served as the Special Representative of UNICEF for Sports. During this time, he helped promote health programs around the world. He also founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, which aims to build a cancer treatment hospital.
Imran Khan's rise to power without military support
Imran Khan's rise to power was initially a surprise, but it has now become increasingly clear that it would be impossible to hold on to power without the support of the military. Imran Khan has a reputation for pushing anti-American rhetoric, accusing the United States of failing to resolve the Afghanistan conflict. He has also been reluctant to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the day of the war.
Khan's rise to power was only possible because the military supported him, but once the military retreated, he was out of the running. As a result, the reputation of generals has been damaged across the political spectrum. Moreover, Khan's government has been under fire after six senior army officers were killed in a helicopter crash in early August. Social media responses were less than sympathetic, and Khan's support has dropped.
His populist positions
In Pakistan, Imran Khan's populist positions have earned him a reputation for being anti-Western and pro-Taliban. However, he has also done his best to provide social services to the population and economic safety nets to the poorest citizens. He has also been critical of the economic policies of the Western world, advocating austerity and reducing Pakistan's dependence on the West.
Imran Khan has been using the idea of a corrupt elite as a political cash cow. His speeches have focused on corruption and the ruling elite. He also keeps up the narrative of a polarized society divided into good and bad people, as well as portraying his opponents as his enemies.
His political analogy
Imran Khan's political analogy plays with a number of psychological principles. One of these is the idea of progress. In this analogy, the rising popularity of a political party means that it is on the right track. The opposite pole of the direction continuum represents the opposition. In this way, Imran Khan manages to create two opposing images that are at once both positive and negative.
Another analogy relates to the current state of the economy. The current situation of the country is not much better than it was when the previous political administrations were in power. Similarly, Khan repeatedly referred to his opponents as a "gang of thieves." He has also invoked Islamic values to propose a "choice between good and evil." Senator Sherry Rehman describes this intellectual posture as an essential part of Khan's persona.
His government's decision to appoint an inexperienced political newcomer
Imran Khan's government made a major blunder when it appointed an inexperienced political newcomer to be Punjab's chief minister. Not only was the appointment widely criticized, but it led to food and other price increases, which made the cost of living in the province skyrocket. Imran Khan's government has lost public support as a result.
Imran Khan has long been a hero to many Pakistanis, and a reputation as a personal and ethical leader that is rarely found in South Asian politics. He was a cricket captain in the 1980s and 1990s, where he established himself as a leader of men who is not afraid of criticism. He also led Pakistan's cricket team to a quadrennial cricket World Cup, and is regarded as a man of great character.