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Only a fool doesn't talk about everything with his wife, says Imran Khan

Only a fool doesn't talk about everything with his wife, says Imran Khan

"She is my soulmate. She is my companion. I would not have survived without her," shared the PM in his latest interview.
03 Nov, 2020

Years of subjugation, relentless dismissal and discrediting at the hands of men, it is no surprise that women in Pakistan face harsh criticism when voicing their opinions or demanding a seat at the table as an equal significant other.

However, while majority of men continue to believe their wives have nothing constructive to offer in terms of advice, Prime Minister Imran Khan thinks otherwise.

In an interview conducted by journalist Susanne Koelbl for German Spiegel International, Khan credited his survival in politics and delving solutions for difficult situations, courtesy of the first lady Bushra Bibi.

When asked if he consults the well-known faith healer's advice on political issues, his response was affirmative.

"Only a fool doesn’t talk about everything with his wife," said Khan.

"She has great wisdom. I discuss everything with her, also problems I face in government, dealing with complex situations. She is my soulmate. She is my companion. I would not have survived without her."

Following, in his interview, the PM further addressed important issues such as his country's role in global politics, his admiration for the Chinese leadership and how Pakistan's situation could potentially be improved.

Giving his own example, Khan spoke about the law prohibiting criticism of the military and if it was the end of freedom of speech in the country.

"Pakistan has more freedom of speech than almost any Western country. And I use the word freedom very carefully, after having spent almost two decades of my life in England, where they have very strong laws on slander," he narrated.

Adding an example of his own defamation case against an English cricketer star that he won, he shared that slander laws are very strong abroad, with a lack thereof of in Pakistan.

"I have been wrongly slandered as prime minister, here and gone to court, but even as prime minister, I haven't been able to get justice," he said.

Khan also addressed the issue of censorship, claiming that "as long as criticism is based on truths and facts, it would be accepted."

As the topic drifted towards one-party rule, the Prime Minister did not shy away from praising China as an economic example for Pakistan.

"I admire China because they have taken 700 million people out of poverty within the short period of 40 years. This is the model I want to emulate in Pakistan," the Prime Minister declared.

"Despite not having electoral politics, they are good at bringing the best people to the top in their country. It’s a system based on meritocracy. I've seen how the Communist Party sort of sifts through all the talent and bring it to the top. Furthermore, in the past seven years, China has put 450 ministerial level officials in jail on corruption charges."

The former cricket champion said he drew an insightful conclusion from it: "Countries aren't poor because of a lack of resources. It's because of corruption among the leadership."

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Drone Nov 03, 2020 03:36pm
What drama
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Ibrahim S Nov 03, 2020 03:40pm
I hope IK doesn’t discuss state policies and state secretes .
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Shashi Nov 03, 2020 03:41pm
"Countries aren't poor because of a lack of resources. It's because of corruption among the leadership." Not because of corruption, its purely because of wrong priorities and no normal educating schools.
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bhaRAT© Nov 03, 2020 03:54pm
Good to see PM Khan is happy in his marriage.
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imdadali Nov 03, 2020 05:11pm
it is very best habit in the prime minister that he speaks truth, which is explained while interview with co-interviewer.
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Krishna Nov 03, 2020 05:56pm
Well said sir. awesome.
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Dr Dummy Nov 03, 2020 05:57pm
People have to work hard to achieve anything but - Countries are also poor because of lack of leadership and a sense of direction.
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Hasnain Haque Nov 03, 2020 06:18pm
Real honest man who never shies away from speaking the truth and his mind. Pakistanis need to appreciate him and the fact that first time in its history they have an honest PM who genuinely care about the welfare of the people. Yes there are issues that need to be addressed but the tide is turning and it takes time, effort and patience for things to get better.
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Zulfiqar Nov 03, 2020 07:37pm
Very cool acknowledgement!
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Alex Nov 03, 2020 08:37pm
A great inspirational interview. Other Pakistani leader should learn ,how to be honest.
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Fast comment Nov 03, 2020 09:24pm
Good luck. Best wishes.
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Alih Nov 03, 2020 09:36pm
On personal front I don’t agree with IK one bit.
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Pops Nov 03, 2020 10:04pm
You don’t talk about state secrets with your wife. Any army officer will tell you that. So I don’t believe him.
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Najam Janjua Nov 03, 2020 10:48pm
If he mean to say that tell everything related to oneself to his wife then he's right but otherwise he is wrong because matters related to organization and Country secrets or official matters are not to be told to irrelevant and/ or unconcerned persons.
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Sami khan Nov 03, 2020 10:50pm
She is much better than that BBC weather reporter!
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Keyser Nov 04, 2020 12:29am
He might have his short comings, but he knows how to give an interview.
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Ibrahim S Nov 04, 2020 01:40am
It would be nice if we see the First Lady of our country to get involved with other public affairs. We would like to hear her opinion about the country
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Tamilselvan Nov 04, 2020 04:28am
Third wife is a charm for Imran
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LgbtqX Nov 04, 2020 04:44am
Why don't you take care with you on foreign travels sir.
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asad Nov 04, 2020 04:53am
What's the saying ,"One is known by the company one keeps".
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Abdul Majeed Sheikh Nov 04, 2020 08:16am
"Countries aren't poor because of a lack of resources. It's because of corruption among the leadership." Pakistanis hardly understand they themselves are so corrupt from Karachi to Kashmir, Molvi to Liberals, Judges to Generals, Journalist to Lawyers, Doctors, and engineers; the corruption is so imbibed in the society it needs a major surgery the sham democracy is not the medicine rather the source of evil
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Scary Nov 04, 2020 09:24am
I guess we are all fool’s
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Nov 04, 2020 05:05pm
He is 100 percent right.
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Khan Nov 04, 2020 06:57pm
You are the man
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hikmatullah Nov 04, 2020 07:37pm
Very candid answers. Wish that Pakistan can emulate China model for progress. Keep all the demoncrazies under check. They have looted the country through democracy.
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Mrs Zaidi Nov 04, 2020 07:38pm
@Shashi; corruption! because the country loses it's life line, the monetary resources, due to corruption. As a result your talent is washed out because there aren't enough resources to compensate their efforts, and whoever is left behind is compelled to, either accept the situation or wait for the doom's day. Bribery, nepotism, favoritism, no merit policy are all varied forms of corruption.
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Mrs Zaidi Nov 04, 2020 07:41pm
@Ibrahim S; we don't see any kind of horns on his head so we can safely assume that he musn't be.
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RationalBabu Nov 05, 2020 12:56am
All aside I admire the lady’s choice of colour for her attire.
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Asma Arshad Nov 05, 2020 06:44am
I can't believe we still have ties with China after when we all know what they're doing with Muslims. Stop depending on China for the sake of country's economy smh.
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Sofia perveen Nov 05, 2020 06:51am
Pm khan is a good leader but infact the whole structure of pakistan econmy is nearly to distroy reason is unequal distribution of wealth Dishonesty of people in pak we observe each person wants a short way of earning mony instead of few The other reason is do not want to work especualy the gov officials do not like tl perform their duties honest way 3rd the youg genration is not sincare with their parents They waste their time at bacebook tv dramas and other activities Even pak does not have ecnnomic activity for them so that where they spend their time we need to promote industrial area instead of only infra strucre Pm khan s interview is a good interview
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AbdulHaque Shaikh Nov 05, 2020 07:27pm
@Shashi Only Corruption. That is why best talent goes abroad. Not for just money but their talent never get appreciated because of corruption
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Syed A. Mateen Nov 05, 2020 11:10pm
It is good to know that PM Imran Khan often consult with his wife. Men are generally under pressure from so many internal and external issues and it is only the wife who is also a life partner can only give sincere and humble advice, keeping in view of the nature of her husband. There are number of people who keep most of the matters secret from their wives, more particularly, the income and expenses as mostly wives becomes very demanding when they come to know that husbands are doing good business. But if we talk about sincere, honest and dedicated wives they protect each and every penny of hard earned money of their hard working and sincere husbands who look after their families and attend to family problems. I don't have words to thanks to my own wife who have devoted her entire life in educating and upbringing the children and making them civilized persons in the society. I can't repay to my wife as she was 100% honest with me in every respect and she was one out of billions.
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ishtiaq Nov 07, 2020 01:46am
Well Mr. PM, either you ain't receiving proper advice from your soulmate or you don't have the mental capacity to understand your soulmate's advice. Whichever way you'r harmful to the nation.
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Saira Nov 07, 2020 09:45am
@Ibrahim S Unlike three time ex PM Sharif who is busy sharing all state secrets in London so he can maintain his stolen wealth?
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