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.
this is not the salute dear Darwaish, it is the usual way of mingling and saying Salaam greeting or welcoming his guest.
The following is what Musharraf said to Jamaima Khan on Feb 17 of this year (2008)
“He seems to be someone who feels painfully let down and misunderstood. This is particularly the case when he talks about my ex-husband, Imran. “You know,
I liked him. But he is the most unrealistic person. I wanted to support him.” He mentions him a few times in the interview. And the strange thing is, I
detect hurt. President Musharraf, dictator, despot, guardian of the West against al-Qa’ida
Yup its real..a similar story to what happened to Asghar Khan post 1977 but IK has shown more maturity by comparison.
I really do not think that this picture is real… seems touched up (look at the legs) …. which reflects very badly on Imran if his people have done this.
This picture is absolutely real and taken in 2001 at Shaukat Khanum. Musharraf was the Chief Executive. Everyone thought that he is the ONE leader we were all waiting for so long. Honest, straight forward, hard working and corruption free. He and Khan would have made a dream team but unfortunately, the dream never cam true.
I am actually sad to see this picture after so many years.