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Celebrities throw their weight behind Imran Khan both online and at protests

Celebrities throw their weight behind Imran Khan both online and at protests

Actors including Syra Yousuf, Zara Noor Abbas, Muneeb Butt, Haroon Shahid and others attended protests to support the former PM.
11 Apr, 2022

Over the past couple of days celebrities have been taking to social media to throw their weight behind former prime minister Imran Khan. Earlier, they expressed their disappointment in the no-confidence motion tabled against Imran on March 8. The subsequent vote ousted the PM, leading to more celebrity disgruntlement online.

Imran was removed from his position soon after the result was announced, causing a ruckus on social media. Celebrities joined PTI supporters in their protests both online and in person.

Syra Yousuf, Zara Noor Abbas, Haroon Shahid and other stars attended protests organised by the PTI in cities across Pakistan. Sinf-e-Aahan actor Syra and her sister Palwasha shared pictures and videos of the protest on Instagram.

Badshah Begum actor Abbas also shared clips from the protest on her Instagram stories and wrote, "Pakistan zindabad, Imran Khan zindabad [long live Pakistan, long live Imran Khan]."

Actor Sana Javed shared clips posted from the PTI and Imran's official Instagram accounts and chanted "Ai Ai PTI" as well as "Pak sarz zameen shad bad" in an Instagram story.

Actor and plastic surgeon Fahad Mirza reported live from the rally and wrote, "This is what happens when people believe in an ideology! A sea of humanity turned out in Karachi to protest the removal of Imran Khan without just cause". He also wrote that Imran, as a single entity, can be stopped but if we rise up together as one nation, we will be unstoppable.

"No corrupt system or corrupt mafia will be able to take advantage of us any longer! Let this be a lesson to us all…..in order to preserve and protect our country, our people, our children each one of us has to stand up and be counted!" he wrote.

Actor Usama Khan also shared photos from the rally held at Liberty Chowk in Lahore.

TV host and actor Azfar Rehman also shared a video clip from the protest in Lahore and wrote, "I'm so proud of my nation today. No one can defeat us."

Actor Sarwat Gilani also took to her Instagram stories by re-sharing an aerial view of the crowd gathered at Liberty Chowk and wrote, "This is what an unpaid crowd looks like! Pakistan Zindabad."

Actor Shahroz Sabzwari called the rally a "verdict" and wrote "we stand with our leader Imran Khan".

Veteran actor Atiqa Odho shared a throwback photo with the former PM and wrote that it is time to stand by Imran if people want to keep Pakistan "in safe hands and independent of foreign interference".

She also wrote that Imran should've been allowed to complete his term and that "political crooks" knew that if he did he wouldn't spare any of them. "They sold out to save themselves and didn't give a damn about what would happen to Pakistan. What would be more shameful then their behaviour would be us not speaking out at this time! Don't go down in history as a nation that didn't care," the Humsafar actor wrote.

Celebrities also took to Twitter to voice their support, including singer Annie Khalid who shared her experience from the rally. She wrote that random people at the protest were distributing water and drinks to the people with women being protected by random strangers who formed circles around them. "Men were making chains with their arms to help women with kids. It was heartwarming. This is Imran Khan's Pakistan," she wrote.

Actor Mahira Khan also penned few words for the former premier and said that though the last government was not perfect, the people of Pakistan "don't want history repeating itself again".

Actor-cum-singer Farhan Saeed also took to Twitter to express his opinion. The singer wrote, "What happened today is sad but trust me when I say, today starts the real revolution."

Singer Asim Azhar questioned the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and said that their actions have made the entire nation realise the importance of Imran even more. "Can’t wait for the next elections," he concluded.

Actor Sanam Saeed lauded the "power of the people" in her tweet as she re-shared a clip that Imran posted to appreciate the crowd that showed up "spontaneously" to support him.

Actor Shaan Shahid shared a photo of himself with Khan and wrote, "Tairay saath chal para hai ..yeh qaum ka samandar tujhay hara ker bhi jetaa dia hai tu muqadar ka hai Sikander [this sea of people is with you, this nation has made you win, even when you've lost, you're Alexander the Great]".

Actor Muneeb Butt, who has been vocal in his support for Imran also tweeted from the rally and said "we are not beggars" and that they will fight for the sovereignty of Pakistan.

Actor Bilal Ashraf wrote that this is just the beginning and that "united we stand for a better future, a better Pakistan".

Music producer Rohail Hyatt also tweeted and said that the nation just woke up and the images coming in from all over the country are a testament to this. "This is the real victory. No conspiracy can stand in front of this reality. This will not end till IK regains his rightful place as leader of the country," he wrote.

Actor Mariyam Nafees and singer Quratulain Balouch were also spotted at the rallies as they both shared their take on the political situation.

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif is set to be elected as the new prime minister today. PTI's vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has also filed nomination papers and voting begins today at 2pm.

Comments

AAA Apr 11, 2022 01:15pm
They know that by next month their paychecks will get held, but who cares, cause, stocks going up, dollar going down, that's what matters to public.
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Avaneesh Apr 11, 2022 01:23pm
Whenever a far-right kind of party loses power.. such reactions are expected.
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Chrís Dăn Apr 11, 2022 01:27pm
In nutshell,the whole nation is with IK.
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Shah Apr 11, 2022 01:34pm
The whole country should be with him only in Pakistan you can have a money laundering looter criminal as Prime minister
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Shah Apr 11, 2022 01:35pm
Only in Pakistan you can have a corrupt money laundering looter becoming prime minister
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Adeel Apr 11, 2022 01:37pm
Pakistan's celebrity class is not the brightest.
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Saad Ahmed Apr 11, 2022 01:37pm
does it matters what celebrities think.
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Salman Faisal Apr 11, 2022 01:37pm
Every sensible citizen of Pakistan is with Imran Khan.
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Abid Apr 11, 2022 01:39pm
They are closing ranks around him as if he's their drug dealer
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Abs Uk Apr 11, 2022 01:41pm
Even his worst critics can not deny his public support.
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Malik Apr 11, 2022 01:42pm
We will in protest stop watching ur dramas
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Abs Uk Apr 11, 2022 01:43pm
Thankyou PDM for unstinting Pakistan against corrupt establishment and bercuracy
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Mango Kashmiri, Srinagar Apr 11, 2022 01:43pm
Imran khan is the leader of Masses and he is real to make Pakistan nation that is force and powerhouse to make points in world order . If he is failed by Pakistani ,the citizens of Pakistan, the loss will be incurred for both Pakistan and Pakistani. Stand in solidarity with imran khan who makes world listen Pakistan’s position .Let looters and foreign enemies affiliates be pulled and send back to jails where they are actual residents since being out on bail . Love from IOJK to Imran khan and true Pakistani.
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Raj Apr 11, 2022 01:43pm
Great man, Imran. Respect.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Apr 11, 2022 01:58pm
United we stand, divided we fall.
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M. Saeed Apr 11, 2022 02:03pm
But, the widest beams of the celebrities in above pictures, speak of the opposite story !
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M. Saeed Apr 11, 2022 02:04pm
@Chrís Dăn so, these half-wit so called celebrities represent the entire free will of the nation?
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Queen Apr 11, 2022 02:16pm
@Adeel Such a condescending statement. Celebrities like other Pakistanis have the right to express their opinion.
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A Shah Apr 11, 2022 02:24pm
@AAA yes public like you deserve zardari, nawaz and fazl congrats on purana pakistan. This is the 1st time general public is out. Literal educated families who have not been to any jalsa were seen yesterday. Bhai kaha rah raha ho.
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Sana Apr 11, 2022 02:29pm
No doubt PTI is an elitist party with populist mantra and shallow claims.
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parveez shafi Apr 11, 2022 02:43pm
@Saad Ahmed They and their family have a vote just like you have.
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parveez shafi Apr 11, 2022 02:44pm
@Adeel Please let us know how bright you are.
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Mango Kashmiri, Srinagar Apr 11, 2022 02:49pm
@M. Saeed Patwari like you are frustrated to see mass protests across for ousting and then selecting thieves, crooks ,convicts and money laundering syndicates to govern Pakistan. These celebrities have better wits and life than you try to present yourself. Seems ,dividend of loot has settled to come at you as crony .
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Anonymouseee Apr 11, 2022 03:01pm
United we stand. Long live Imran Khan.
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Anonymouseee Apr 11, 2022 03:01pm
@Avaneesh get educated to know what far right actually means. Modi is a prime example.
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JustBecause Apr 11, 2022 03:35pm
@Adeel at least there wasn’t free biryani on offer.
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Parsa Apr 11, 2022 03:48pm
A whole lot of noise for naught. IK is a political neophyte and a liability for the economic plight of the masses. Slogans, antagonism and conspiracy theories don’t feed the masses. Good luck next time, you screwed up royally in your initial attempt at governance.
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Jin Apr 11, 2022 03:54pm
@Avaneesh this isn’t India and pti isn’t far right - infact the ones in power are colluding with far right
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Texan Apr 11, 2022 04:06pm
major cities!!! what about 65% villages who can be bought by giving biryani and busses to come to jalsa.
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Danial Apr 11, 2022 04:15pm
Imran Khan ZINDABAAD
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A. Ali Apr 11, 2022 04:19pm
Stay away from us, you just want some attention.
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Fazal Apr 11, 2022 04:43pm
Cheap celebrities Good riddance of IK
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Truth be told Apr 11, 2022 05:55pm
@Chrís Dăn excuse me
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Truth be told Apr 11, 2022 05:56pm
@Shah only goons, show offs and social media addicts are with him, that includes celebrities. Real people from real world who believe in real things and not in online billion trees or tsunamis don't give a damn.
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Hakim Apr 11, 2022 06:22pm
why don't we name the real culprits behind the scenes who pull all strings in Pakistan and have never allowed democrycy to flourish? Foreign pressure may or may not be involved but our military is for sure involved in removing democratically elected governments. We should first look inside the country before making too much fuss about outside hands.
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zarmeena azeem Apr 11, 2022 06:51pm
@Chrís Dăn Yes Chris Dan you got it right. The whole nation is with IK but it must not be forgotten that PUNJAB rules Pakistan. PPP may have had majority in Sindh but only when they can get a majority in Punjab can they rule federally.
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JS Apr 11, 2022 06:52pm
Imran supporters are either ignorant or hypocritical - pretending to care for democracy while supporting someone who tried to cheat it.
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Mohsin meghani Meghanil Apr 11, 2022 06:58pm
Yes burger groups have their own appetite and culture. But this is not only Pakistan
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Mohsin meghani Meghanil Apr 11, 2022 06:59pm
@Chrís Dăn Pakistan is not only cities. Majority lives in country side and their votes also counts. They have no time to indulge in this fashion shows
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NYS Apr 11, 2022 07:56pm
IMRAN KHAN "Tum jeeto ya haro hamey Tum sa Pyar ha" Come again with bang!
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CringeCop Apr 11, 2022 07:58pm
losers with no brains and inability to compete with global entertainers as usual busy in propping up their instagrams. I would suggest they educate themselves instead of hopping on bandwagons they have no idea about
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Pakistani Apr 11, 2022 08:18pm
Thank you.......We need everybody's support and input & it matters.
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Abdullah Apr 11, 2022 08:34pm
Rich will always support imran as they got benefits ,subsidies, and amnesties from.imran khan.
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Anjum Pervez Apr 11, 2022 08:43pm
Why? What do these people see in him? What achievements does he have to his name?
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Ayan Apr 11, 2022 10:16pm
Imran Khan was always a celebrity, never a real PM. Its no surprise other celebrities are supporting him. Most Pakistanis just want functional government and incompetence pushed to the sideline. And under PML-N, the rupees value is already going up, and stocks are higher.
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Munir G Apr 11, 2022 10:20pm
there is no weight in celebrities' statement on the political development. politics is a different kettle of fish from the field of entertainment
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Munir G Apr 11, 2022 10:23pm
@Chrís Dăn you cannot speak for the entire nation
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Ayan Apr 11, 2022 11:16pm
@Parsa Thank you for saying it correctly... the only comment that adds value to this discussion.
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Jimmy Toka Apr 11, 2022 11:51pm
When Imran rejected the appointment of an Ahmadi economist, he lost it then. Pakistan should not have any place for religious bigots.
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Ovais Apr 12, 2022 12:31am
Honestly nobody cares what these privileged people think.. Go ask the factory worker who got unemployed because of Imran's poor economic policies..
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Tom Apr 12, 2022 12:57am
IK we are with you from overseas Pakistanis
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Harrobas Apr 12, 2022 01:26am
@Chrís Dăn: Then explain the Opposition motion!
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TZaman Apr 12, 2022 02:00am
It is these artists wish. They are free. Let everyone's conscience decide.
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Pak-UK Apr 12, 2022 02:02am
Well done to celebrities. We stand with IK.
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Henchi Apr 12, 2022 03:43am
Celebrities see him as a cult leader.
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Musti SHEIKH Apr 12, 2022 07:42am
All overseas Pakistani share your feeling for the freedom of Pakistan from the interference in the internal affairs of an independent country. Please keep it up, we are with you.
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Abid Apr 12, 2022 10:08am
@Shah Looting will be a family affair now When will people realize that there is more to Sharifs and Bhutto/ Zardaris
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abu talib Apr 12, 2022 10:33am
Very unfortunate with IK & his Govt.
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M. Saeed Apr 12, 2022 02:14pm
@Mango Kashmiri, Srinagar your burning speaks of your sour mango !
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