my man imran. [warning: pls don’t watch beyond 17:00 or u will be confronted with the disquieting presence of thomas l. friedman]
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For years his political ambitions have been overshadowed by his cricket career. Now, his popularity as a politician has suddenly increased massively and his message to get rid of corruption and to cut military links with the US is resonating with Pakistanis. Could Imran Khan become the next prime minister or even president of Pakistan? And how would he end corruption and violence in his country?
Imran Khan, the former cricketer and politician talks about his election campaign, fighting corruption and the future of Pakistan.
“Corruption is destroying the country. For the first time people feel, that their survival is at stake. People feel that the country is a failed state. If we don’t do something, the future of our children is bleak,” Khan says.
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Interview with David Frost here.