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Jemima pays tribute to Imran Khan's political journey

Jemima pays tribute to Imran Khan's political journey

Recalling his 1997 election debut, she says IK's challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the first place
Updated 26 Jul, 2018

The election results may be on halt but preliminary numbers put PTI firmly in the lead, and most people have more or less called it: Imran Khan will be Pakistan's next Prime Minister.

Jemima Khan, former wife and unwavering supporter of the PTI chief, has paid tribute to his years of political struggle on Twitter.

Congratulating Imran for becoming PM, she says that his challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the first place:

From IK's rather abortive election debut in 1997 to his reported triumph yesterday, it's clear it can take decades for political ambitions to be realised.

Here's hoping IK heeds her final words: "The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the 1st place."

Comments

sid Jul 26, 2018 02:34pm
Thank you Jemima - you are an inspirational woman and its a shame your marriage with IK couldn't last. Its great to see you are still supportive though. Wishing you and your family the best.
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Sakth Aadmi Jul 26, 2018 03:14pm
My Son's Father!!!
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Sabir Jul 26, 2018 03:23pm
Imran Khan should have never left this great woman. They were a beautiful family together.
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Harmony-1© Jul 26, 2018 03:32pm
Imran Khan is the ONLY leader in the history of Pakistan who has genuinely worked his way up to the top. Zardari hijacked PPP after Benazir’s death; Nawaz was launched by gen Zia. None had to actually struggle. Look around in the world, you will not find ONE such man who made it so big in the political arena, except Imran Khan. Legends and stars like Clint Eastwood, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronald Reagan, Amitabh Bachan, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Govinda, Shatrugan, Sachin Tendulkar, Ranatunga and countless others entered politics because of their fame and fan followings but where are they today? Nowhere! They all decided to join one of the mainstream parties because it wasn't possible for them to succeed on their own, and none of them made any considerable contribution.
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Jee Jul 26, 2018 03:44pm
Nothing but respect for her.
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Surya Kant Jul 26, 2018 04:09pm
Is she coming back , now that both of them have tried different partners and both might have reconciled to illusionary bliss elsewhere.
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Tamjeed Arshad Jul 26, 2018 04:27pm
Let’s hope naya Pakistan means a better Pakistan
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Asim Jul 26, 2018 04:34pm
Amzaing story !! Imran Khan I hope now you can go down in history and change this country forever.
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Nizamuddin Ahmad AAli Jul 26, 2018 04:43pm
What a beautiful tribute from Jamima Goldsmith. She is one of the most generous & caring person.
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Imtiaz Ali Khan Jul 26, 2018 04:45pm
God Bless you Jemima Goldsmith. You are a great human being and your parents raise a such a wonderful daughter. Human kindness and loyalty is above every faith, cast, color, religion or national origin. This is what I always believe. Lots of prayers for you beautiful soul Jemima from Pakistan.
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mudasir Jul 26, 2018 05:03pm
The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the 1st place
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Must learn Jul 26, 2018 05:31pm
Yes humiliations, hurdles, and sacrifices are there, the prime reason is the trust people have in this man. Now he must strive, and thrive to deliver, step by step, not to himself, or his family, but the neglected people of Pakistan.
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Hasnain Haque Jul 26, 2018 05:49pm
What a beautiful lady, honest, caring and still sympathetic to Pakistani people. We can all learn from her.
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Hasnain Haque Jul 26, 2018 05:50pm
This is a beautiful example, divorces don't need to be bitter like they are in Pakistan.
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Best wishes Jul 26, 2018 05:57pm
We all feel the same way that Jemima feels.
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Big bear Jul 26, 2018 05:59pm
Aw! 'My son's father,' says it all.
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Shaukat Ali Khan Jul 26, 2018 06:02pm
Why get divorce? Why continue relations after divorce?
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Aman Jul 26, 2018 06:11pm
To this day She is the most respects lady in Pakistan. I wish she would not have left IK.
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ehsan Jul 26, 2018 06:18pm
what a great advice
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Naureen Jul 26, 2018 06:23pm
Classy lady!!
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lkhan Jul 26, 2018 06:45pm
What great support IK has.. and well deserved if one may add..
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Polluted People Jul 26, 2018 06:57pm
We all respect u.
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hamza khan Jul 26, 2018 07:25pm
what an amazing woman. such a stark contrast to reham. and i'm not even an IK admirer. but hats off. pakistan zindabad.
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pathanoo Jul 26, 2018 07:42pm
We will see and it would be evident early on whether Imran Khan remembers why he entered politics. But more important and harder thing to do would be stick to the reasons why he did (enter politics). Good Luck, Pakistan.
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Hassan Jul 26, 2018 07:58pm
Gr8 respect to jemima
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Khan Jul 26, 2018 08:00pm
Thank you very much JG. Your post is extremely valuable for all of us!!
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Pakistani Jul 26, 2018 09:30pm
Imran's story is a lesson for the entire world. He is a role model for the entire world
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nasr Jul 26, 2018 09:31pm
The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the 1st place. A very important last line.
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nasr Jul 26, 2018 09:34pm
One recent ex through a bad phrase and the other one is all praise
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Truth Sayer Jul 26, 2018 09:35pm
Thank U Jemima.. we all love U. Imran Khan Zindabad
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ejaz Jul 26, 2018 10:22pm
Hello Jemima: You have a great personality with high moral standards. My hat off to you. May God bless you.
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r sultan Jul 26, 2018 10:26pm
As a personal felicitation to her ex husband and the father of their two sons the comments are fine. But it should have remained in her personal domain rather than in public. She is not the brightest spark to understand the politics of even the country she resides in let alone the complexities of Pakistani politics and society.
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riz1 Jul 26, 2018 10:45pm
Five years down the line, there will be a new usurper in place as IK would have exceeded his mandate. It would be fun to see Imran Khan in the same place as Nawaz, with the new guy promising a brand new Pakistan
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Tahir A Jul 26, 2018 11:02pm
"The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the 1st place" Absolutely, but he has gone off tangent with Jinnah's ideals. The minorities will feel more marginalized with his new patriarchal image and favour.
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javed qamer Washington DC Jul 26, 2018 11:59pm
Jemima you are a real class act. Thank you very much.
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M.A. Saeed Jul 27, 2018 01:19am
Classy sentiment from a classy woman! Nicely done, Ma'am!
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Ahmad Jul 27, 2018 02:27am
J Goldsmith decent woman, will be well come in Pakistan
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GaGol Jul 27, 2018 03:56am
Jemima, you lost out. Today, you could have been the first lady of Pak had you supported him through his journey. You left Imran because you think he'd never be successful in politics.
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Zack Khan Jul 27, 2018 04:30am
Jemima, you are the best! We Pakistanis, have lots of respect and regard for you! Thanks for being there! In my heart you are the first lady of Pakistan!
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Amer Rao Jul 27, 2018 05:10am
Pakistan Loves you.
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Asmat Afridi Jul 27, 2018 06:04am
You always had the grace and elegance and you are showing it today. May Allah bless your heart and mind and body with everything that is good for you and your family.
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AXH Jul 27, 2018 06:05am
Jemima, you have had a big contribution in bringing IK to this point. It is very unfortunate that your marriage had to end, but the people of Pakistan have the utmost respect and love for you. You are a role model for those who spew venom against their ex-spouses after their marriages break.
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worthless wealth Jul 27, 2018 06:06am
She is a dignified woman, and bears quality of well behaved and cultured individual! There are very few to be liken with her! With such attributes and qualifications, she would do her part and stand by him for the noble cause he stands for! God bless you Madam, and wish you best in life! Amen or A'ameen!
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Youknowimright Jul 27, 2018 06:45am
Jemima again shows her class. She was and remains too good for the philandering narcissist. Hopefully he will remember why he entered politics and implement policies that will benefit all Pakistanis, not the traditional money accumulating elite.
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Ozair Jul 27, 2018 08:15am
She would have made a wonderful First Lady of pakistan. A very classy woman indeed. Smart, intelligent, caring, humble. A person with a positive attitude and constructive approach. Miss you.
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A Jul 27, 2018 09:06am
Excellent message.
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Rameay Jul 27, 2018 10:00am
As long as Wisdom believe me, he is still naive.
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AK Jul 27, 2018 10:24am
JG is the embodiment of all the personality traits and values that a good human being must possess. Nothing but respect for her!
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RAK Jul 27, 2018 10:33am
A lady with great vision and deserves our deepest respect.
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Imran Jul 27, 2018 11:23am
Thats we called true friendship clear from all doubts.....salute to you Jemima
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Khalid mehmood Jul 27, 2018 01:39pm
You are a great lady, I have no words to appreciate you, I am really inspired from you for you acts and behaviours for IK even after divorce. Live long with good health and be happy
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parveez shafi Jul 28, 2018 02:48pm
This shows the class of the lady.
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Karim Jul 29, 2018 12:13pm
We love you Jamima
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