Imran and Reham Khan break bread with madrassa students
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ISLAMABAD: A day after an intimate marriage ceremony which garnered hysterical media coverage, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and his better half, journalist Reham Khan on Friday drove to Mufti Saeed's madrassa to distribute food to children.
With Imran in the driving seat, the couple pulled up at the madrassa, to meet and share a meal with Mufti Saeed and the students.
Due to the recent Peshawar tragedy, Imran had decided against having a grand Valima ceremony and chose to distribute food to less privileged children.
Shireen Mazari earlier told Dawn, “Imran is in no mood to celebrate after the Peshawar tragedy,” Mazari added. “This is not a time to celebrate.”
While speaking to the media from the madrassa, Imran Khan mentioned that the wedding was planned for later, but due to ill-informed news going viral, he decided to go ahead with the wedding.
"Getting married was not my plan right now, I thought I would do it after the 20th," said Khan. "But because of the kind of stories that were spreading and ill-informed news about Reham Khan, I decided to get married sooner. So, I spoke to my children and got married," he added.
The PTI chairman also said that Pakistan should start a new tradition. Instead of spending huge amounts of money on weddings, people should make efforts to donate to the underprivileged.
On behalf of Imran Khan, PTI representatives also distributed food to orphans at a Sweet Homes centre in the capital.
Also read: Footprints: The orphans of war
With 30 centres in 28 cities, Sweet Homes is a hostel for boys at night, a school during the day for both boys and girls and is home to 3,400 kids across the country. The centre is a project by Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal to provide a home for children affected by militancy in Northern Pakistan. The children are from Dera Bugti, Kashmir, Bannu and various parts of North Waziristan.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:11pm
Great. Definitely the best thing to do.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:21pm
Thats Really wonderful.....Gud luck Imran sir!!!
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Jan 09, 2015 05:30pm
well done KHAN!
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Jan 09, 2015 05:32pm
Excellent initiative to emulate.
Peace
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Jan 09, 2015 05:32pm
A very good example has been set by Imran Khan. With the enormous wastage of food witnessed at lavish weddings in Pakistan, this is a commendable gesture. I hope more people will follow this example so that the less privileged class can also enjoy a hearty meal.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:37pm
happy married life captain....hope to pakistan
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Jan 09, 2015 05:41pm
A lot to learn by Sindh Government for Thar Children. A good example set for the elite of this country.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:46pm
"The PTI chairman also said that Pakistan should start a new tradition. Instead of spending huge amounts of money on weddings, people should make efforts to donate to the underprivileged."
Absolutely. Educated people specially young people who are getting married should emphasize on having simple weddings instead on spending lavishly on everything. Force your parents and gradually we'll be able to develop this culture.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:50pm
Ma Sha ALLAH Great, and Congrats to couple
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Jan 09, 2015 06:01pm
That's why we love him
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Jan 09, 2015 06:04pm
Great Initiative and a lesson to our celebrities and ministers.
Congratulations to Imran Khan!!!
Be humanitarian!!
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Jan 09, 2015 06:10pm
Way to go Khan.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:13pm
How to become a great leader. A lesson for other politicians.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:15pm
What a great example, particularly for our ruling elite who enjoy lavish lifestyles. IK, true leader of a nation.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:16pm
These children having attended the Walima means I have attended it. The whole Pakistan has attended it. They are Pakistan's children. They are no different than my children. Well done Imran Khan !
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Jan 09, 2015 06:20pm
Great job IK and RK. Absolutely the right thing to do. We must be frugal at weddings and donate money to less fortunate. Especially education and health. Thank you Dawn for great reporting.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:21pm
A good tradition if it's picked up (our society is allergic to change for better) by upper and upper middle class.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:23pm
Great, great and simply great. He did something which no one can criticize. I cannot find a single comment opposing this act.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:24pm
i hope people dont find any excuse to criticize on this action of IK
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Jan 09, 2015 06:25pm
Setting a good example. Let's hope people truly start to take note of that. Well done, both of you.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:28pm
However symbolic it may be, it is commendable that IK & RK went to the Madrassa and broke bread sitting on the floor with less privileged children. IK may not know all the turns and twists of Pakistan politics but his heart is in the right place. Bravo!
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Jan 09, 2015 06:30pm
Savour foods - Official caterer of Imran Khan's walima :)
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Jan 09, 2015 06:32pm
A great example for celebrating wedding and Valima.
Let's all dump the traditional style of over indulgence and showmanship.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:33pm
@A 100% agree, the educated and wealthy are the people who can force change, they're the ones who can break the social stigmas.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:35pm
That is leading by example! Excellent example set by the Captain. I hope others can follow.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:36pm
Imran Khan is setting a trend for the leaders to celebrate their happiness with those who are forgotten by our society.
Long Live Khan
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Jan 09, 2015 06:36pm
Setting up wrong traditions about simplicity, not even including his own family members.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:46pm
Very correct. Mrs. Khan is already giving her husband useful advice.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:47pm
Shouldn't this be taken as a positive change? Take a note IK-Haters !
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Jan 09, 2015 06:47pm
WELL DONE IMRAN
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Jan 09, 2015 06:50pm
That is the way to go. I am proud and happy of Imran gesture to celebrate amongst these kids.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:56pm
@junaid well it is interesting that he showed solidarity with a madrassah when the children in Peshawar were murdered in a normal school. It is a great gesture but he should probably have chosen a more neutral location like the happy homes where he also sent food from Savours Pulao. At this time we need to show solidarity. His choice can be construed to mean that he is supporting JI and JUI in their bid against the military courts. A great gesture neverthless.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:57pm
I hope walima with the less privileged catches on as a trend...
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Jan 09, 2015 07:11pm
Do not know a real leader or not but an excellent human being.
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Jan 09, 2015 07:16pm
Let us change the curriculum next so that they can eat food with dignity every day for the rest of their lives.
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Jan 09, 2015 07:18pm
Looking towards Reham Khan as first lady ......
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Jan 09, 2015 07:27pm
Nobody can match IK in Pakistan.he is perfect leader and human being. today he proved his credentials....Many congratulations and best wishes for this most beautiful couple! May God Bless them always!
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Jan 09, 2015 07:28pm
Although timing of the marriage was not good.. the gesture is perfect. Well done Khan and happy marriage!!
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Jan 09, 2015 07:30pm
Impressive.....
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Jan 09, 2015 07:32pm
Great pictures. He is not ashamed of sitting on the flour and eating with the rest. Unlike many others
Probably including from PTI -- shah Qureshi would do it ? ??
For get about the rest.
Clearly a proof that his head is not on the heaven. Unlike others.
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Jan 09, 2015 07:32pm
@karachiwala
kabi tu khush ho jaya karo
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Jan 09, 2015 07:40pm
So she is like, 20-25 years younger than him? Our media could at least mention her age.
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Jan 09, 2015 07:51pm
True leader and role model. We are proud of you.
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Jan 09, 2015 07:56pm
@Asif . Age is not an issue. She loves him and that is what matters
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Jan 09, 2015 07:57pm
Now the wah wah will start by PTIans
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Jan 09, 2015 07:58pm
Do people still question that why he is the only hope!
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Jan 09, 2015 08:06pm
@Ashraf He did not bother to inform his four sisters before marriage and they all did not participate in the ceremony
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Jan 09, 2015 08:14pm
@Asif what does any of this has to do with her age.
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Jan 09, 2015 08:19pm
I have no liking for neither Imran Khan nor PTI, but this was a good act Masha'Allah, may Allah bless the couple.
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Jan 09, 2015 08:22pm
this was the real leader does. If you are from the people, you will think for the people.
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Jan 09, 2015 08:22pm
IK may not know all the turns and twists of Pakistan politics and that people like Shaikh Rashid must be avoided as partners, but his heart is in the right place !
Shabaash IK.
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Jan 09, 2015 08:40pm
Maybe our current leaders should learn a thing or two from Mr. Khan, but no they would rather spend millions of government money on foreign trips and stow away (steal) cash for their families. Salute to my brave leader; Imran Khan.
Harry (USA)
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Jan 09, 2015 08:45pm
What a noble thing to do.
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Jan 09, 2015 08:45pm
Great Job IK and congratulation. It is indeed a great humanitarian gesture to share food with the less fortunate. however, if there are people, and they truly have a desire to celebrate their wedding, nothing is wrong with it. I think peoples should have good valimas provided the leftover food is donated and given to the poor and needy.
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Jan 09, 2015 09:12pm
Imran Khan is leading by example, how many other leaders have done this.
Bravo Mr and Mrs Khan. May Allah give you both a long happy and healthy life (Ameen).
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Jan 09, 2015 09:41pm
Congrats to Imran Khan and the bride.
Also, thank you for celebrating this big day in such a simple manner. Charity starts at home. We should all follow this example.
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Jan 09, 2015 10:02pm
What a magnanimous gesture Khan Sahib!
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Jan 09, 2015 10:54pm
Exemplary Khans! May you live long and happy life, InshaAllah.
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Jan 09, 2015 11:10pm
@karachiwala sorry brother that is right thing done by Imran. The family should have joined on its own to please the happiness of the newly Wed couple. Infact if the rich and wealthy contribute to get poor peoplescjildren get married when they get their own kids married by spending some funds from their function on poor ,maybe in blessing Allah will make their kids married life better.
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Jan 09, 2015 11:16pm
true leader ,leader always set example.many children may have taste this kind of food first time.
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Jan 09, 2015 11:17pm
Setting a very good and impressive example. I hope others also learn to spend the money on under privileged rather than showing off in the weddings.
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Jan 09, 2015 11:27pm
We just love this guy.
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Jan 09, 2015 11:34pm
How wonderful gesture this is. Thank you kaptaan for this greatness to share your time with our children.I wish all people should follow this instead of wasting so much on marriage ceremonies.
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Jan 09, 2015 11:36pm
I loved it. And I will Love it when one day if he becomes the PM OR PRESIDENT of our country he will do the same on regular basis
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Jan 09, 2015 11:37pm
Giving away food in Styrofoam boxes or serving food on the table while you are seated will save a lot of food in our country.
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Jan 09, 2015 11:40pm
Imran khan=Pakistan.
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Jan 10, 2015 12:16am
Magnificent man. Thank you.
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Jan 10, 2015 12:21am
it is really heartening to see such good gesture by IK.let's other leaders to follow him.
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Jan 10, 2015 01:13am
@Raees Hussain Brother it is not merely sending food (or leftovers of rich, as you said) to less fortunate rather sitting among them and eating together to celebrate a special occasion. I know there are so many other people who feed hundreds of people daily, jazak Allah. But that is another kind of good deed than this example.
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Jan 10, 2015 01:21am
GOOD Man Imran Khan marry with Reham Khan my all best wishes with them
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Jan 10, 2015 01:24am
@Umer Ali yes its Great walima
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Jan 10, 2015 01:24am
Please all to be married "Follow Imran's example"
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Jan 10, 2015 01:26am
Sharif brothers , Zardari/bhutto family learn from this man . Leaders live and lead by example . Atleast returned looted money to pakistan and invest in the education of poor people and dine with them like IK did to find out how these people live and feel when they are given importance like IK did. IK and RK well done you have set an example for nation and followed the traditions of our beloved prophet ( pbum) always enjoyed eating with Orphans and poor children and strongly encourage his ummah to invite poor and orphan to Valima.
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Jan 10, 2015 01:46am
No precedence of such walima. Wish you happy married life to the beautiful couple
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Jan 10, 2015 02:11am
True imposter Stop drama and do something productive.
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Jan 10, 2015 02:18am
Media stunt only ...
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Jan 10, 2015 02:24am
Many politicians has done this and also many rich too, who gave food to madrassas. It is very common in our cultur, but which is not common that a most popular man sitting with them and eating and enjoying the food. Like a common man. He is the only one can do this. I salute you Mr kaptan.
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Jan 10, 2015 03:29am
@Khan-Haqiqi A good gesture must be appreciated. It is really great. May Allah bless the couple.
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Jan 10, 2015 03:49am
Excellent Great man !
imran khan changed other political people behavior,what ever they are inside but know outside they have to thing about pakistani people they have doing a job ,they have to work for paksitan,becoz of imran khan,they knows know if we will not work for pakistan,iman khan will get the sit.pakistani people vote will go to imran khan,,i m not Fellow to any party but
Thank you imran!
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Jan 10, 2015 03:56am
Besides all the follies of his political life ,I salute him for this commendable act for sharing the bread with the poor and downtrodden .I hope others will follow his example and feed the needy instead of making fat bellies fatter .
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Jan 10, 2015 04:08am
Cograts! I hope it is not a photo op.
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Jan 10, 2015 04:09am
This will shut the critics and has hit them for a six!!! Way to go Imran bro, a lesson for all to learn and I hope Imran keeps this attitude and be honestly sincere like this. He has given many examples and the nation needs to wake up to take lesson it needs to be a joint effort.
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Jan 10, 2015 05:04am
Oh my my.. Khan ..my hero.. You look so old and tired.. U certainly have aged in past few months..
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Jan 10, 2015 05:47am
@tariq Zardari family is not so ordinary family that they will learn from script reader.......hahahahahah
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Jan 10, 2015 06:41am
He always think out of the box thats why he is true leader not follower
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Jan 10, 2015 08:10am
Congratulations.
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Jan 10, 2015 08:40am
Well Done Imran. You are real leader and honest muslim. This is how one should celebrate his marriage in a country where more then 85% live in poverty
May ALLAH bless you and your wife. AMEEN
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Jan 10, 2015 09:27am
Imran an examplary person
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Jan 10, 2015 10:41am
Really! scoring political points with his valima! Thanks to Imran khan's Dharna I could not have a proper valima. Only a family dinner. I am no politician but this is what he does after the Peshawar tragedy?
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Jan 10, 2015 11:07am
Great job,IK.Another publicity stunt.
Saber
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Jan 10, 2015 02:17pm
Good gesture !
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Jan 10, 2015 02:22pm
@Raees Hussain
Y left overs ? I think a share of fresh food should go there
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Jan 10, 2015 02:25pm
@Sohrab Gilani
No need to hate him for his wedding . Our prophet even said to restrict mourning to 3 days
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Jan 10, 2015 05:30pm
I am very impressed, Imran thought about it. He set a great example.
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Jan 10, 2015 05:33pm
He set a good example, now he should set a great example living in a modest house.
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Jan 11, 2015 04:21am
Imran Khan and Raham khan, will bring the much needed change in the motherland- setting examples, being Role models.
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Jan 11, 2015 08:32am
@iz
What do you mean by neutral location?
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Jan 11, 2015 02:17pm
Great couple, Wish you happy life
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Jan 11, 2015 09:10pm
May Allah bless him with more
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Jan 11, 2015 10:31pm
please make sure, that all downtrodden regardless of religion are given food.
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Jan 12, 2015 12:55am
I love you for having your valima dinner with the kids who would not have otherwise had this special meals. This is truly a "grand valima". You not just shared the food, but by you and Reham being there, shared your time and warmth with the youngsters, bravo! May Allah reward you and your wife for doing this good deed. I pray to God that you get "Sawab" from similar action of others who get inspired by you and your wife's good work.
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Jan 12, 2015 03:53am
Very noble of imran. But why madrasas? Why not orphans?
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Jan 12, 2015 06:24am
Congratulations IK. Lucky u--great looking wife. BUT u r NO less. I am not a Pakistani but wish you the best. Our Indian SALMAN KHAN spent all that money on his adopted sister's wedding. He should have donated good part of that to other less fortunate ones who never got adopted. Think outside the box. STOP showing it off. Help to bring a REAL change. Take the lead. HOPE IK your inside is the same as your outside. GOD bless but I hope Pakistan doesn't win the world cup next month.
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Jan 12, 2015 11:57am
A great start!
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