I genuinely love how Kasim and Sulaiman keep speaking up about their father’s health and how it’s deteriorating.
If you can’t do anything for IK, then at least share his sons’ words.
Zac Goldsmith attempted to raise the issue of Rule of Law and Human rights abuses against Imran Khan.
Despite pontificating about Democracy and the Rule of Law, the dismally hollow response from the @FCDOGovUK (commonwealth office) confirms that the British Government do not give a damn about these things.
I extend my rationale to suggest that the British Deep State ensures democracy does not take root in Pakistan in order that they maintain control and influence through the fascism of the Pakistani military.
It’s a story of elaborate deceit and sickening hypocrisy.
"We were urged not to go and visit our father in Pakistan, and they (Kier Steimer) government said if we do get arrested or anything like that, they won't be able to support."
Imran Khan's sons speak to @TimesRadio#FreeImranKhan
Last couple of years, one of my greatest wishes has been to see my idol, Imran Khan, free from this horrifying, fabricated, inhuman incarceration.
For probably the only real successful international Pakistani, in a sea of mediocrity, and a man who has had several amazing acts - best all rounder of his era, probably the greatest cricket captain ever ( given fractious pak cricket team, politics), sportsman beyond reproach (remember he was the guy who asked for neutral umpires because he said that when we win in Pakistan everybody says it is because of umpires, so let us get neutral umpires.,), the prime Minister who returned our pilot within just a few days without negotiation ( unlike what Musharraf did to our pilot,). Plus, the cancer hospitals he built are beyond imagination - I saw the one in Lahore decades ago - magnificent.
And remember, under him, Pakistan never lost to the West indies which killed everybody else.
And of course, his looks - IMO, the best looking male in the world over several decades... And the tales of his conquests ☺️ were inspirational for our generation.
Even Princess Diana was moved to say " There are few sights as beautiful as watching Imran run in and bowl at Lords on a summer day".
Yograj was our cricket coach in college,: the toughest coach probably in the history of India: it was a privilege to train under him because you would get hit in the mouth, and he would say just carry on , stop crying - (remember back then there was no protection beyond pad and gloves.,).
He was great friends with Imran and in the evenings after a day of brutal training, he would tell us stories of how Imran trained: " if I start making you guys work that hard you will die. Imran came back from a nobody player to a world beating cricketer, simply because he just went into a training cave and worked literally 18 hours a day on his action and fitness."
I pray to the universe that he be released from jail.
Life simply cannot be so unfair specially for a man of his stature and contribution to Pakistan.
Separately, do read his book - Pakistan, a personal history,- absolutely brilliant and not about cricket at all . And his respect for India comes through in the book crystal clear.
@azharjavaiduk Wow most unethical, immoral and unprincipled people advocating ethics and morals. Is it a political campaign? Or a desperate voice for humane treatment of their father. I wonder what face people like you to take to God! Such hypos and conspirators!
Michael Atherton, no words can truly express our gratitude for standing up for Imran Khan, especially when even many of his own have chosen silence. Your courage means a great deal. Pakistan owes you one.
@Athersmike#StopRiskingImranKhansLife
Good to see the whole world hear about Pakistan’s brutal military dictatorship during the lunch break on the first day of the Test match at Lord’s.
Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton interviewed Imran Khan's sons, Qasim and Sulaiman.