I am sure many of ATP readers will be surprised to see this photograph in which former President Musharraf is saluting his most vocal critic Imran Khan.
Before you jump onto conclusions, let me tell you that this photograph is said to be taken during a fund raising event doe the Shaukat Khannum Memorial Hospital sometime in 2000-01. It was the time when Imran Khan’s PTI supported Musharraf and he was a reportedly hot favorite candidate for Prime Ministership.
Do you think the photograph is real? Imran Khan actually mentioned this one in many of his speeches in US recently. Watch the part of his speech after 4 minutes and 50 seconds in a video here. And if it is, what does it tell us about Gen. Musharraf. Or about Imran Khan.
Why he saluted Imran should never be the question, it’s a matter of respect.
Both of them are/were good leaders in different senses, so they should be respected by others. Of course not everyone will think they are/were good leaders, but that does not mean you cannot respect them.
So what he saluted Imran Khan ???. They are both great Pakistani leaders, who disagree with one another.
There is nothing wrong with disagreeing in a civil way.
There are somethings I dont like about Imran Khan and there are things I dont like about Musharaf.
I respect them both never the less.
There is nothing wrong in giving respect to people. It elevates you and not vice versa as thought of in Pakistani culture.
Kindness is not weakness it is a strength we should all seek.
This picture shows IK could become another Shortcut aziz ,robbed pakistan like everyone did,but he chooses the path to come in power with the support of helpless Pakistanis.
God Bless you Ik, i knw u can never come to power the path you choose but your efforts should be appreciated.
Impossible!
but wait its Mushi … He can do anything to achieve his OBJECTIVES … we all remember his slogan”Musharaf First”… waqt paray to gahday ko bhi baap bana lo
Must have been taken before Musharraf turned to the dark side.
Either that or it’s photoshopped.