Imran inaugurates 'Our Home' for KP's street children, thanks Reham for support

E-Paper | June 14, 2026

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan inaugurated the first ever institute for street children, Zamung Kor (Our Home) on Friday.

Imran praised his ex-wife and the ambassador for street children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Reham Khan, for highlighting the difficulties faced by street children in the province, saying, "The idea for 'Zamun Kor' was first presented by Reham Khan, and I give her all my gratitude for the support she gave to this project.

Children will receive lodging, food, education and rehabilitation at the institute. The rehabilitation centre can facilitate over 1,000 children up to the age of 12 years.

The PTI Chairman said that even animal rights are cared for in the West but in Pakistan, street children were forced into lives afflicted by drug addiction. He said that KP would be made a welfare province.

Earlier in November, Imran Khan launched a donation appeal for a Rs800 million donation to purchase equipment for Peshawar's Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital which is scheduled to become operational on Dec 29 this year.

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Hammad Haider

Nov 20, 2015 02:12pm

Excellent initiative. Truly reflects the mindset of Imran Khan and PTI. It was easier for him to construct a few flyovers and metro trains and win next election but by focusing on intangible projects such as this one and education, he is risking 2018 elections since our people mostly prefer visible and tangible projects. Long term projects are not the ones people vote for. Unfortunately!

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The Observer

Nov 20, 2015 02:17pm

Impressed with the "Gratitude" credit given to Reham by Imran.

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MSAlvi

Nov 20, 2015 02:19pm

Being in opposition, Imran is responsible for some good governance, and good welfare work. Let us support him to become government so that he can provide the best governance.

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Ali Jan

Nov 20, 2015 02:34pm

The only good step after almost three years in KPK power

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farooq

Nov 20, 2015 02:43pm

why no one is criticizing this? no one abusing naya kpk so the haters only like to criticize and remain silent if see anything good

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The Observer

Nov 20, 2015 02:46pm

@Ali Jan sad to say you are totally unaware of the work been done in kpk.

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Fowzul Aleem Farook

Nov 20, 2015 02:52pm

Appreciate efforts of Imran Khan for the down trodden people of KPK in their life and also highly commendable act was the setting up of Cancer Hospital in his mother's memory.All past and present Cricketers should take part in social work of this nature. Afridi also now making some contribution.

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khan

Nov 20, 2015 02:52pm

Great initiative. Now this is real change

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The last comment

Nov 20, 2015 02:54pm

What towering personality you are, we are proud of you IK

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Imtiyaz Wani

Nov 20, 2015 03:10pm

Salute to Mr Imran Khan . He is the only leader in Asia who is caring for the welfare of downtroden Population. .... Respect from Srinager Jammu and Kashmir.

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A Pakistani

Nov 20, 2015 03:19pm

Behind the success of every great man there is a woman. So the saying goes....

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Mehak Gulab

Nov 20, 2015 03:22pm

Best wishes to IK & team for this commendable effort. Mehak Gulab Singapore.

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Aam Aadmi

Nov 20, 2015 03:24pm

A Good step from you after a long time apart from dirty politics .

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AADIL

Nov 20, 2015 03:29pm

great!! love u imran.

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AIZ

Nov 20, 2015 03:50pm

Hes the Man and shows his big heart , no matter who does good work , he know who to credit it. Great work done for Kids too.

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Chitrali

Nov 20, 2015 03:50pm

Now that's what we call a Change, inveting on these children who hold the future of this country. Good job, Khan sb. Good job KPK govt.

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KAlam

Nov 20, 2015 04:00pm

Great Work indeed!

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Obaid

Nov 20, 2015 04:12pm

i want to donate for this noble cause. can i have account details where i can transfer some funds as & when available?

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pacer

Nov 20, 2015 04:24pm

He should've made a metro project instead

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max

Nov 20, 2015 04:31pm

PTI in KPK will revolutionize Pakistan politics. The greatest visible change in KPK is its Police which is truly people's protectors rather than personal force of rich and famous

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javed Hasrat

Nov 20, 2015 05:00pm

wel done IK, nice job.

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Khankpk

Nov 20, 2015 05:25pm

Mr Khan, it's really disappointing that the Pakistani doctors from UK who started this project in KPK few years back and who alerted your government attention to this cause, you gave them no credit? You're well aware of their efforts and still you credited your ex alone?

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Zak

Nov 20, 2015 05:31pm

Great effort. They should carry on.

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Mohammad I. Sheikh

Nov 20, 2015 05:39pm

MashaAllah good step in right direction. These type of step need to follow by other provinces.

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Jawaid Islam

Nov 20, 2015 05:44pm

A much needed facility; congratulations to Reham Khan as she initiated this project. Other provinces should follow.

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Rashid Ishaq

Nov 20, 2015 05:56pm

I think Imran Khan companions were against Reham for no reason; Every politician should allow his wife to participate in politics who can contribute positively

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Nov 20, 2015 06:07pm

Great of him to give her credit.

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issak

Nov 20, 2015 09:05pm

its trully shameful that after decades freedom ,internal problems and economic advances that Pakistan has not been able to protect the coming generations from sexual abuse.,poverty ,slavery, violence ,starvation ,kidnappings and psychological stigma to this young souls. it's like children have no basic rights that is univerasally guaranteed in western countries ..what will it take for the Pakistan's government to enforce laws to save them as the situation is getting our of hand?

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Syed Ali

Nov 20, 2015 09:40pm

Finally something right. Congratulations IK, you look better when not angry.

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Lucky Star

Nov 20, 2015 09:49pm

Hope, children will not be abused by the caretakers.

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oyam khan

Nov 21, 2015 01:02am

a big effort for those kids who has no one else in this world.. these kids will pray for your success I.K. force your C.M. to take more initiatives like this..

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waqar

Nov 21, 2015 01:44am

@Obaid , I think this is a government funded project, there is equally important Shaukat Khanam hospital Peshawar, in progress for which Imran Khan has asked for donations. You can avail this opportunity for charity.

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tamir

Nov 21, 2015 02:43am

May be PPP and PML can open a shelter for children as well.

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Azam Khan

Nov 21, 2015 03:30am

@Ali Jan, I'll add to your limited knowledge. Depoliticizing the Police in KPK. Right to information (RTI) Mobile courts, Addition of 300,000 new registrations in schools. 23,000 teachers trained. Bio-metric attendance for school teachers. Free insulin clinics. Revamping of the health system and hospitals. Bio-metric attendance for doctors. Most effective NAB. Self analysis of the PTI government. (sacked it's own ministers for corruption) Generation of hydro-electric power (over 300 projects) These are just a few examples of PTI's works in KPK.

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Uzma

Nov 21, 2015 04:20am

That's a really good step and thanking reham was really decent of him

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shak

Nov 21, 2015 06:54am

give credit where credit is due -- This is how great IK is. He did same when he was captain. That's why most of players in his team became legend after IK left.

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Emjay

Nov 21, 2015 07:27am

This project was very close to Reham's heart. She should have been called for the inauguration.

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