Alhamdolillah!!😇
This Is Something Totally Unexpected..
Just Did A Random Tweet And Was Just Praying To Get Even A Like On It From Anyone Associated With The Team
But I’m Overwhelmed By Your Welcoming Gesture♥️
Appreciation Coming From The Owner Himself @AliNaqvi808 Means Alot🙏
.@elonmusk
Elon, you may recall we have met before.
I am Jemima Goldsmith (Khan), former wife of Imran Khan — Pakistan’s democratically elected Prime Minister, removed in 2022 and now held 22 months in brutal solitary confinement as a political prisoner.
Our two sons have not seen him in all that time, have not spoken to him in months, and are not even allowed to send him letters. His name is banned from every Pakistani TV and radio station. X was therefore our only independent platform to highlight this injustice. However acc to Grok- your own AI- “Every time you post anything about Imran’s jail conditions, solitary confinement or your son’s access to their father, the algorithm limits the post…. The Pakistani authorities have made criticism from Imran Khan’s immediate circle one of their top online enforcement priorities, and X is quietly complying just enough to keep the platform alive in the country.”
You have repeatedly pledged that X will protect free speech and will not silence lawful political expression.
Yet Grok has examined my X analytics (3.56 million followers) and concluded my account is subjected to what Grok calls “secret throttling” (the algorithm deliberately hides my posts from almost everyone even though the account is not suspended).
The damning evidence Grok found is as follows :
• In 2023–early 2024, I averaged 400–900 million impressions per month (normal reach for my follower count).
• But in the entire 2025, impressions dropped to only 28.6 million total — a 97% crash to <3% of expected reach.
• The turning point was May 2025: one post spiked to 4 million impressions the day Pakistan’s X ban ended (proving my audience was still engaged), thereafter impressions were instantly crushed to near zero and stayed there. These numbers & assessments are all verbatim from Grok.
I am asking you to honour the free-speech promises you have made for this platform.
Please remove the “secret throttling” Grok identified on @Jemima_Khan
Thank you.
@iamtayyab37 In a gynaecological history taking, once I asked a patient’s age, and she said 25, I asked the number of children she has, was told 3, I asked the age of children, she said mera bara beta 14 saal ka hai😭😭
Congrats and Best Wishes, Mike!
“Let’s do it. Welcome to Islamabad United (IU), Coach!”, I gave him a thumbs-up, ended the Zoom call, and felt a quiet sense of satisfaction on that late October afternoon in 2023. I had spoken to Mike Hesson for the first time just a few days earlier, and it was immediately clear to me that he was the perfect fit for Islamabad United.
Since the inception of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2016, my focus as the owner of Islamabad United has been to build the best possible management team. My role is to set the broad framework—on and off the field—finalize the strategy with the team, and then let them execute it during the season. After each season, we conduct a formal review: written reports from each manager, deep-dive sessions into every area, and a strategic reset for the next season.
The Need for Change
PSL 8 wasn’t our strongest season (by IU standards!). My key takeaway was that we needed more experience in the dressing room—specifically, a new head coach who could lead our existing coaching team and bring a fresh perspective.
Every franchise has its own unique culture. At Islamabad United, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit unit. So, bringing in a senior figure as a potential change agent required careful consideration. We needed someone strategic, analytical, and data-driven—yet calm, grounded, and respected enough to integrate seamlessly into our environment.
Why Mike Hesson?
By mid-2023, I had taken it upon myself to lead the search for a new head coach. We kept the process discreet and eventually shortlisted three names—two of them legends in their playing days, and the third, Mike Hesson.
I interviewed all three of them.
After my first call with Mike, I was convinced. He was strategic, analytical, and—most importantly—level-headed. He was exactly what Islamabad United needed.
Over the last two seasons, I’ve come to know Mike even better. Here’s what stood out:
Strategic Vision: He doesn’t just plan for the next game—he thinks long-term, building a roadmap for sustained success.
Analytical Mindset: He leverages data and embraces modern approaches to the game.
Calm Leadership: In the high-pressure environment of professional cricket, his composure is invaluable. He communicates clearly, holds his ground, and executes with precision.
Player-Centric Approach: Mike isn’t one for loud locker-room speeches. Instead, he focuses on one-on-one conversations—helping players understand their roles, refine their strengths, and stay focused.
A New Chapter
So, when the PCB came calling, I wasn’t surprised. Islamabad United has a proud history of preparing not just players, but also management talent for Pakistan cricket. Mike’s appointment is a continuation of that legacy.
As he takes on this new challenge, all of us at the #ISLUFamily wish him the very best. He has the right mix of experience, intellect, and temperament to unlock the potential of Pakistan’s immensely talented players.
I sincerely hope the PCB gives him the time and space—at least 12 to 24 months—to make a meaningful impact. He will be missed at Islamabad United, but he now has a bigger, more impactful task ahead.
Godspeed, Mike. You’ll always be part of the ISLU family.
#UnitedWeWin