Imran Khan on the campaign trail with Dawn.com

E-Paper | June 13, 2026

Shiraz Hasnat from DawnNews speaks to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf chairman Imran Khan for Dawn.com as he leads his rally on a container on Mall Road in Lahore to kick off his election campaign.

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adul hameed

Apr 23, 2013 07:27am

Imran Khan must be suitable for Pakistan if he can change the theocratic Pakistan into the original democratic and secular Pakistan as envisaged by the founding father Muhammad Ali Jinnah. If Imran Khan fails to do so his name also will be oblivion in the history of Pakistan.

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fasmik

Apr 23, 2013 07:33am

U must also wake up now from hibernation. Whats stopping you to give IK a chance. You were generous enough to give NS more than 4 chances and yet we dont see any improvement.

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fasmik

Apr 23, 2013 07:35am

Ignorance is a bliss in ur case !

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Sahar

Apr 22, 2013 12:00pm

will definitely vote for IMRAN KHAN:)

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AAK

Apr 21, 2013 10:35pm

Are you in your right mind? What can be worst than zardari and sharif brothers...both parties tried tested and failed..

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Bilal Khan

Apr 23, 2013 02:34am

Thank you Imran for letting us once again believe in our mother land. The nation has awaken and will defiantly make a new Pakistan.

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jamil

Apr 21, 2013 11:01pm

Imran khan is a leader as well as an intellectual.His ability to answer any kind of question with calm and grace make him unique from other political leaders.Definitely PTI needs a chance as others have enough chances and look at the situation of the country.

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Falcon

Apr 21, 2013 11:03pm

This was certainly a tough interview to pull off...but great work by Dawn team

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Abuzer

Apr 23, 2013 03:54am

i hope people on social media will try their best to go out and vote despite the hardships that one experiences at the polling stations.. I think IK need those people, who are active on social media and supporting him while sitting in their homes or offices, to go out and vote for him at any cost.

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hafeez

Apr 21, 2013 07:23pm

Mr. Kashan, you are right. it will get worse if Imran Khan comes to power for those who looted Pakistan with impunity. I hope you don't belong to looter group. If you're then it will be worse for you also.

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Baig

Apr 21, 2013 09:34pm

obviously some people still want more of the PPP and PMLN - as the song goes...suicide is painless

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Rashid

Apr 22, 2013 07:52am

I would definitely try PTI, lets give em a chance n c .. if he delivers, well n gud, otherwise we'll change our mind. but atleast one try aint bad ... n i hope he can do it, coz we dont need politicians for a change, we just need a system n direction ...

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Murad Iqbal

Apr 21, 2013 03:10pm

Imran Khan our hero. We love, support, and vote for you.

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Hasnain Haque

Apr 21, 2013 03:00pm

People of Pakistan this is your opportunity to change your destiny and the destiny of Pakistan. You have been looted and abused by all other parties so give someone else a chance to show what real democracy is. Make your choice, it cant get worst can it?.

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murtaza

Apr 22, 2013 09:10am

imran should have said that musharaf had a blunder in comming back into pakistan, every one who is a culprit has to face such trials. then v as u say can build a better and new pakistan

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Imran S

Apr 22, 2013 10:54am

That well might be the case, but at-least he is trying to do something for the people of this unfortunate country. MNS has been in the power sicne over last 2 decades and I am not really able to see what he has done for the people

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Apr 22, 2013 10:44am

keep dreaming

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Abuzer

Apr 22, 2013 10:36am

yes, MNS as PM and looting the country AGAIN!! I couldnt agree more with you Shoaib!!

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saleem

Apr 22, 2013 10:15am

PML(N), the only party which has the caliber to deliver.

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Amna umar

Apr 22, 2013 10:16am

PML(N) has proved with their performance that they deserve to be elected again....And by the way PTI is also giving place to dropouts of other parties n u know what dropouts are like:)).

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Abdullah

Apr 22, 2013 10:17am

Thanks for your feedback Deen. However it hurts when people from other countries and nationalities identify the solution to our problems but our people dont. Sigh.

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Masoud

Apr 22, 2013 09:39am

Imran's PTI is the only hope for Pakistan' betterment. All other parties should ask their supporters to vote for PTI I pray PTI succeeds with 2/3rd majority in the next election

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istiaque

Apr 22, 2013 08:24am

yes, i agree with you, pakistan need change, its now or never, vote imran, save pakistan

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istiaque

Apr 22, 2013 08:22am

vote imran, save pakistan

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Apr 21, 2013 04:23pm

What an annoying host! He is rattling his words to sound as if he has command on the interview and moreover English but fails miserably on both ends. Imran Khan, as always, was graceful, composed and eloquent in his thoughtful responses.

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shoaib

Apr 22, 2013 07:02am

Pathetic IK as ever, There is no harm in dreaming and soon when he will wake up on 12th May 2013, he will be surprised to see MNS as PM.

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Salman

Apr 22, 2013 11:16am

Please mention a single project of PML (N) that will change the life of a common man

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Omer K

Apr 21, 2013 05:00pm

PTI for a new Pakistan

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sfomann

Apr 22, 2013 06:42am

I believe he is our last hope. If we vote for the other two parties then we have no one to blame but ourselves. You cannot keep making the same mistake again and again and expect a different result. Please vote and vote wisely

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Agha Ata (USA)

Apr 23, 2013 01:15pm

Islamic Welfare State? Goodbye Imran Khan.

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Fadoo

Apr 21, 2013 04:50pm

I def. support him, haven't we given PPP & PML enough opportunities to destroy our country?. The the reporter...good job but too much caffeine...yar....slow down a bit....hehe

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fmduke

Apr 21, 2013 11:19pm

IK is the chosen one. This is history in the making. Long live our future PM of Pakistan

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Raisur Rahman

Apr 21, 2013 04:45pm

The Icon of Pakistan,a great human being, a philanthropist, a lover of mankind, the man whom the world belives will take Pakistan out of crisis............Come out and vote for pakistan, campaign house to house by word of mouth for this lgendary human being..................................Insha Allah PTI will win...........

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Deen

Apr 22, 2013 05:31am

Correctly said Pakistan cannot get worst than this. I am not a Pakistani but one thing is certain in Pakistan not a single thing is in order. As a country very close to enter the stone age. No choice but to elect IK. Insha Allah with Allah's Grace he may change the destiny of P in near future.

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Omer K

Apr 21, 2013 05:19pm

Enlighten us all Kashan..... how in the world did you come to this conclusion!

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Kashan Khan

Apr 21, 2013 05:11pm

Yes surely it can get worse if God forbid IK comes into power.

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Shafique

Apr 21, 2013 05:08pm

Change is obvious in our society with judiciary and media more independent and youth more energised than ever before. Where we stand today is due to traditional politics of feudals that ruled us all along however change is imminent. Elections 2013 present a golden opportunity to reject the feud mafia of few families and elect honest leadership. "Allah does not change the condition of the People who do not change their state themself" Surah Raad

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roarwali

Apr 22, 2013 08:19am

Stand up to save Pakistan and get rid of liars and looters..Vote for change

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Ahmed

Apr 22, 2013 04:40am

In Shaa Allah, Ameen.

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Ahmed

Apr 22, 2013 04:39am

IK we salute you on your consistent effort and hard work for our Pakistan.

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Shujaul bari

Apr 22, 2013 04:27am

I don't understand why any sane Pakistani would vote for PML-N? A party of plunderers, despots, liars and looters, and let them in power for the sixth time? They keep on fooling the nation with lies and false promises. Wake up you Pakistan and look deep in your hearts and vote your conscience, whoever it may be?

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col hazir

Apr 22, 2013 04:23am

We need Change for New Pakistan. Get out and vote for PTI

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havi

Apr 22, 2013 03:40am

that's call campaign: with ballot not bullet.

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cautious

Apr 21, 2013 06:46pm

Excellent opportunity to ask IK to explain some of his mantra that doesn't seem to make much sense anymore. I suggest you start with the part where he blames all ills on America's WOT and how he plans on handling TTP and religious extremist when they don't modify their demands when he assumes power.

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sikander

Apr 22, 2013 02:07am

If votes and counting go clean and fair, no doubt, Imran Khan is a sure PM of Pakistan.

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