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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman has said that after coming into power he the first thing he would do is to disengage Pakistan from the American war on terrorism; adding that such disengagement would make the Jihad syndrome go away.
As far as his post-election strategy; Khan said that the first thing he would do is to disengage Pakistan from the American war on terrorism; adding that such disengagement would make the Jihad syndrome go away.
Khan is known to be an outspoken critic of the use of American drones in Pakistan; describing them as a violation of all humanitarian laws; he has also criticized the Obama administration for its handling of the situation in the region.
We will be friend of the U.S. but were not going to be slaves of the U.S., he said.
They are losing the war, because they are losing the hearts and minds of the people, he told Dubai-based Al Arabiya News Channel in an exclusive interview.
Khan believes that while Obama and Biden had their heart in the right place; they are surrounded by generals and military advisors, who he believes didnt give them correct guidance.
They are losing the war, because they are losing the hearts and minds of the people, he said, adding that today there is more anti-Americanism and more hatred due to the Obama administrations handling of the situation.
After tens of thousands of people were killed, with no end to the war as of yet, Khan stresses that it is time the U.S. had friends, not lackeys.
With just a few months to go until the upcoming Pakistani elections; Imran Khan Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seems more confident than ever that he will emerge a winner this time around.
The former Pakistani cricket star described his PTI party, which now boasts an unprecedented 7 million members as the only party that could bring change to his country.
People are sick of the old political leadership, who have all been in power in the last five years and have led Pakistan to destruction, he told Al Arabiyas Englishs Editor-in-Chief, Faisal J. Abbas.
As for the electoral alliance proposal which former President General Pervez Musharaf offered Khan; the PTI Chairman commented that allying with him (Musharaf) would be political suicide.
There is more terrorism and extremism in Pakistan than ever in our history thanks to him (Musharaf), he said.
As such, Khan has declined the offer and described it as political suicide.
He gives three reasons as to why he would never ally himself with Musharaf; firstly, because of what he described as immunity guarantees that the former president brokered to bring in his successor Asif Zardari - the current President of Pakistan.
Second, Khan says Musharaf is responsible for the killing of Nawab Akbar (the head of the Bugti tribe of Baloch) in Baluchistan and the Baluchistan insurgencies which came after that.
Finally, Khan argues it was wrong for Musharaf to send Pakistans troops under American pressure to fight internally, a conflict which left 50,000 Pakistanis dead.
Khan also describes the situation in Syria as a mess, adding that he cant understand any head of state killing his own people.
As for the situation in Syria, Imran Khan describes the deadly conflict as a mess.
I believe in democracy, I do not believe in these dictatorships but the problem is theres a different stake when it comes to pro-U.S. dictators and anyone who's perceived not to be pro-U.S. like Libya or Syria. Its the double standards that are causing problems, he said.
However, some observers have said that Khan is unwilling to criticize Syrian President Bashar Assad publically. I cannot understand any head of state killing his own people, Khan said in response.
As for relations with India, Khan said his country and its neighbour came very close to resolving their issues, particularly Kashmir. He considers that both countries should follow in the footsteps of the Europeans, in opening their borders and allowing free economic flow.
The answer lies in politically solving the issue," said Khan.
As for cricket, he pledges to fix the sports structure in Pakistan, by tapping local talent so the nation will be unbeatable, he said
Unlike most of Pakistans other leaders, Khan isnt a military man nor does he hail from a family of politicians such as the Bhuttos or the Sharifs, the Al-Arabiya report said.
As such, many observers are sceptical as to whether or not his surging popularity will hit a glass ceiling formed by the countrys geopolitical realities when the time arrives for the general elections.
The interview, which was recorded in London, is available on Al Arabiyas English language website: English.AlArabiya.Net from today (Sunday) while the Arabic-dubbed version will appear on the newscasters main television channel tomorrow (Monday) at 16 GMT.
Imran vows to disengage Pak from US war on terrorism | The Nation
As far as his post-election strategy; Khan said that the first thing he would do is to disengage Pakistan from the American war on terrorism; adding that such disengagement would make the Jihad syndrome go away.
Khan is known to be an outspoken critic of the use of American drones in Pakistan; describing them as a violation of all humanitarian laws; he has also criticized the Obama administration for its handling of the situation in the region.
We will be friend of the U.S. but were not going to be slaves of the U.S., he said.
They are losing the war, because they are losing the hearts and minds of the people, he told Dubai-based Al Arabiya News Channel in an exclusive interview.
Khan believes that while Obama and Biden had their heart in the right place; they are surrounded by generals and military advisors, who he believes didnt give them correct guidance.
They are losing the war, because they are losing the hearts and minds of the people, he said, adding that today there is more anti-Americanism and more hatred due to the Obama administrations handling of the situation.
After tens of thousands of people were killed, with no end to the war as of yet, Khan stresses that it is time the U.S. had friends, not lackeys.
With just a few months to go until the upcoming Pakistani elections; Imran Khan Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seems more confident than ever that he will emerge a winner this time around.
The former Pakistani cricket star described his PTI party, which now boasts an unprecedented 7 million members as the only party that could bring change to his country.
People are sick of the old political leadership, who have all been in power in the last five years and have led Pakistan to destruction, he told Al Arabiyas Englishs Editor-in-Chief, Faisal J. Abbas.
As for the electoral alliance proposal which former President General Pervez Musharaf offered Khan; the PTI Chairman commented that allying with him (Musharaf) would be political suicide.
There is more terrorism and extremism in Pakistan than ever in our history thanks to him (Musharaf), he said.
As such, Khan has declined the offer and described it as political suicide.
He gives three reasons as to why he would never ally himself with Musharaf; firstly, because of what he described as immunity guarantees that the former president brokered to bring in his successor Asif Zardari - the current President of Pakistan.
Second, Khan says Musharaf is responsible for the killing of Nawab Akbar (the head of the Bugti tribe of Baloch) in Baluchistan and the Baluchistan insurgencies which came after that.
Finally, Khan argues it was wrong for Musharaf to send Pakistans troops under American pressure to fight internally, a conflict which left 50,000 Pakistanis dead.
Khan also describes the situation in Syria as a mess, adding that he cant understand any head of state killing his own people.
As for the situation in Syria, Imran Khan describes the deadly conflict as a mess.
I believe in democracy, I do not believe in these dictatorships but the problem is theres a different stake when it comes to pro-U.S. dictators and anyone who's perceived not to be pro-U.S. like Libya or Syria. Its the double standards that are causing problems, he said.
However, some observers have said that Khan is unwilling to criticize Syrian President Bashar Assad publically. I cannot understand any head of state killing his own people, Khan said in response.
As for relations with India, Khan said his country and its neighbour came very close to resolving their issues, particularly Kashmir. He considers that both countries should follow in the footsteps of the Europeans, in opening their borders and allowing free economic flow.
The answer lies in politically solving the issue," said Khan.
As for cricket, he pledges to fix the sports structure in Pakistan, by tapping local talent so the nation will be unbeatable, he said
Unlike most of Pakistans other leaders, Khan isnt a military man nor does he hail from a family of politicians such as the Bhuttos or the Sharifs, the Al-Arabiya report said.
As such, many observers are sceptical as to whether or not his surging popularity will hit a glass ceiling formed by the countrys geopolitical realities when the time arrives for the general elections.
The interview, which was recorded in London, is available on Al Arabiyas English language website: English.AlArabiya.Net from today (Sunday) while the Arabic-dubbed version will appear on the newscasters main television channel tomorrow (Monday) at 16 GMT.
Imran vows to disengage Pak from US war on terrorism | The Nation
