Imran Khan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Imran Khan.

Imran Khan, born on October 5, 1952, is a prominent Pakistani politician, former cricketer, and philanthropist. He became the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2018. As a cricketer, Khan led the Pakistan national cricket team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup, which remains Pakistan's only World Cup win. Imran Khan is widely regarded as one of Pakistan's greatest cricketers and an influential figure in the country's sports history.

After retiring from cricket, Imran Khan transitioned into politics and founded the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 1996. He vocally advocated for a cleaner and more transparent political system, promising to eradicate corruption in Pakistan. Khan's relentless efforts and dedication to his cause eventually led him to win the general elections in 2018, propelling him to the position of Prime Minister.

Throughout his career, Imran Khan has also been actively involved in philanthropic work. He founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in memory of his mother, and later established Namal University, a non-profit institution aimed at providing quality education to underprivileged students in rural areas of Pakistan.

Imran Khan's leadership has sparked a range of discussions and debates, making him a highly recognizable figure both nationally and internationally. Whether in sports or politics, Khan's contribution to Pakistan has left an indelible mark on the country's history.

People didn't wasn't the People's party to come in to power

People didn't wasn't the People's party to come in to power again, so they saw NS a viable alternative not us, because everyone knew we were not ready.

The future of Indo-Pak cricket will depend on how the peace

The future of Indo-Pak cricket will depend on how the peace process goes.

Future

If one area I felt it was a tough election was I couldn't se

If one area I felt it was a tough election was I couldn't see my young son and I couldn't see my wife a lot, but apart from that for her also it was an experience.

Experience

A country that relies on aid? Death is better than that. It

A country that relies on aid? Death is better than that. It stops you from achieving your potential, just as colonialism did.

Death

They do not understand Islam, and I think that is one area w

They do not understand Islam, and I think that is one area where perhaps I hope one day I will play a role in actually making people understand what we perceive Islam to be.

Hope

You don't kill your way to peace.

You don't kill your way to peace.

Peace

I feel an independent accountability commission should audit

I feel an independent accountability commission should audit all government services.

Government

The war on terror is the most insane and immoral war of all

The war on terror is the most insane and immoral war of all time. The Americans are doing what they did in Vietnam, bombing villages. But how can a civilised nation do this? How can you can eliminate suspects, their wives, their children, their families, their neighbours? How can you justify this?

War

But I don't need to use politics as a way of making money.

But I don't need to use politics as a way of making money.

Politics

When I came into politics I always thought there was a possi

When I came into politics I always thought there was a possibility I would be killed.

Politics

Spirituality does two things for you. One, you are forced to

Spirituality does two things for you. One, you are forced to become more selfless, two, you trust to providence. The opposite of a spiritual man is a materialist. If I was a materialist I would be making lots of money doing endorsements, doing cricket commentary. I have no interest in that.

Money

If your house is burning, wouldn't you try and put out the f

If your house is burning, wouldn't you try and put out the fire?

Home

I believed in myself. I never imagined myself as just an ord

I believed in myself. I never imagined myself as just an ordinary player.

Imagination

In fact the experience at Oxford has really helped me later

In fact the experience at Oxford has really helped me later in life.

Experience

There can only be democracy when money is not allowed to be

There can only be democracy when money is not allowed to be spent in Politics.

Politics

Pakistan needs to have decentralisation and a good local gov

Pakistan needs to have decentralisation and a good local government system.

Government

Cross-cultural marriage is difficult, especially when one pe

Cross-cultural marriage is difficult, especially when one person has to live in another country. But I thought there was a very good chance of it working because people grow together if they have a common passion.

Marriage

In Pakistan politics is hereditary.

In Pakistan politics is hereditary.

Politics