Pakistan

Will celebrate publicly when I get married: Imran Khan

PTI chief denies media reports he has married for the third time to a girl from 'Maneka family' of Pakpattan

News Desk July 12, 2016

PTI chairman Imran Khan. PHOTO: FILE

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Naeemul Haque on Tuesday refuted reports of Imran Khan's third marriage as baseless.

"These reports are baseless and his family members aren't even aware of any such decision made by him," Haque said while speaking to Express News.

Shortly after, the PTI chairman also took to Twitter to also deny rumours of a third marriage.

"Rumours about my marriage are absolutely baseless. I have not gotten married. When I do I will announce and celebrate publicly," he said.

Rumours abt my marriage absolutely baseless. I have not gotten married. When I do I will announce & celebrate publicly.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 12, 2016

Media reports suggested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf cheif has married for the third time to a girl from the "Maneka family” of Pakpattan, according to a Pakistan Today report.

Let me clear the air. Imran khan's spiritual leader is my relative. She is getting him married but im sure the girl isnt from Maneka clan.
— Mumtaz Hayat Maneka (@Mumtazz_Maneka) July 11, 2016

The report said Imran visited Pakpattan thrice this month to visit his alleged bride Maryam, who is a sister of Imran's ‘spiritual guide' Bushra.

According to sources quoted in the report, the new bride is also divorced and has two children.

However, senior journalist Arif Nizami - who had earlier leaked the news of Imran's second marriage to Reham Khan --said the news of Imran Khan’s third marriage could merely be a media buzz.

It isn't in my blood to give up, says Imran on third marriage

In an interview with Hindustan Times on Sunday, Imran said, “It is not in my blood to give up. But it takes a lot. There’s nothing worse than divorce, I tell you. It’s one of the worst things that can happen to a human being. It doesn’t matter who initiates it, it’s a terrible experience. So I would be a bit more careful.”

However, the senior PTI leader said Imran has made no decision regarding a third marriage. His sisters, however, have been given the responsibility for his next marriage should he make the decision to marry again, he added.

Rumours about IK getting married are totally wrong. He is spending time with his boys in England and will be back in Pakistan on Sunday.
— Naeem ul Haque (@naeemul_haque) July 12, 2016

Conspiracy, incompatibility, behind divorce: Reham

The PTI chairman who divorced his second wife this year also revealed that he had always remained faithful to his spouse while he was married.

“I’m very proud to say that while married, I’ve always been faithful. I had told myself I would not indulge in infidelity and I never did. It is the greatest pain a human being can cause to their partner, which is why in all religions it is a sin,” he said.

Imran said that psychologist had advised him not to get married after his divorce with Jemima because his children might get adversely affected. But when the right time came, he married Reham Khan. However, it did not work out as she had her own family and he had his.

Sabri’s killers must be arrested, punished: Imran Khan

“I am 63 years old and have been married for only 10 years, but I am more of a staunch believer of marriage now than I ever was,” said Imran

Although Imran said that he did not have anyone in mind for the third marriage, he did not shy away from expressing what he was looking for in his third spouse.

“I never judge people for what they are. I’m not into looks that much. I’m not impressed by glamour or fashion. I get impressed by someone who has a belief system, convictions…” he said.

In the meantime, here are some reactions from social media to keep you entertained:

The news about his third marriage is "highly exaggerated".😋 https://t.co/0SufWNzi4W
— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) July 12, 2016

https://twitter.com/Mr_Mohib/status/752802103589036032

https://twitter.com/Faali_Sunshine/status/752802002409775105

https://twitter.com/murtazazb1/status/752801945463689216

People is getting Crazy for #ImranKhan's 3rd Shadi. Either they want Chuhwaras or they are angry unky khandaan ki larki nai li. Get a life
— Zainwain (@zainwain) July 12, 2016

COMMENTS (31)

NDA | 8 years ago | Reply Imran Khan is feeble minded. Politics needs an intelligent and visionary person. He is Stubborn and shortsighted. His 3rd time marriage saga has put final nail in his politics coffin. Pakistan is fighting battle of survival and this man is obsessed with women at 63.

dilawar | 8 years ago | Reply Useless person in Pakistani politics.

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Junaid | 8 years ago | Reply Most confused person in politics and real life. No hope from this man.

HHK | 8 years ago | Reply Marrying in Islam is always preferable, people are always jealous when 63 old man can still marry a beauty women. He is not against Islam or any ethics .Still pray for his 3rd marriage.

M. Emad | 8 years ago | Reply Sorry, I iost track of Imran Khan divorce and marriage. This is wife number ---- ?

Dipak | 8 years ago | Reply Sonia Gandhi is available. LeT will be Captain's new in-laws.

Aik_Paki | 8 years ago | Reply @Saleem: You are right. Khadim e ala can marry multiple women and no one considers that to be an issue so why does IK's marriage become all of a sudden a big issue? He should certainly get married again.

Ranjha | 8 years ago | Reply More repulsive reporting by gutter publication called Express Tribune. NYT, is this piece of S*&T worth putting green your seal on? Alas, standards have fallen across the globe!

Cheeko Beeko | 8 years ago | Reply Imran Khan since his young age during cricket days is known as play boy and even after crossing 60 he has become a play man. When he was young, he kept his marriages secret, but after becoming cricketer-cum-politician he can't hide having affair or marriage with any woman. After few years his sons will be grown up men. Instead of marrying again and again, he should be mentally prepared to get his sons married. The best proposal in case if Imran Khan is still adamant to get married would be his official spokeswoman, but unfortunately, this position is occupied by Naeem-ul-Haq.

Aik_Paki | 8 years ago | Reply @Reham: Please check the facts IK will never be able to beat the record of Khadem Aala Mr. Shahbaz Sharif.

Meer | 8 years ago | Reply Imran khan lacks self awareness and introspection. Cuts a foolish figure!

Saleem | 8 years ago | Reply It's actually the media cell of the Ruling Family working overtime in order to divert attention from poor governance and Panama Leaks.

Khabar | 8 years ago | Reply Don't believe you IK. You've played this game before also.

mastishhk | 8 years ago | Reply Celebrations from his 2nd marriage haven't stopped yet !

Azal | 8 years ago | Reply Imran khan is not relevant stop giving him so much media coverage

MASOOM | 8 years ago | Reply @solangi If this is personel matter why Naeem ul haq (information secretary of PTI) is commenting on it!

goggi (Lahore) | 8 years ago | Reply Any marriage union, which is devoid of mutual love, mutual affection, mutual understanding, mutual respect, is even worse then cattle trade. For me personally it is an officially recognized adultery!

NDA | 8 years ago | Reply This is a poor stunt. A leader has more substantive things to do and think of. A sorry figure .

F Khan | 8 years ago | Reply We knew that a marriage was on the cards because before every dharna khan sb marries.

سے Shaam (Hanafi) | 8 years ago | Reply Last time he celebrated his marriage the Nation was struck in the APS tragedy, hope this time around he remains sane. He should just concentrate on building nation, he has his progeny in place, money, fame, millions in fan-base... Be an Edhi to devote time on your winning province of KPK and perhaps Pakistan later... He's 60+ how-many years does he have, and the naya nation building needs a lot of time.

F Khan | 8 years ago | Reply I am also Khan.I am not getting one for the last 36 years.Khan Sb is going to be triple centurion at 63.I cant tell you how much I envy this guy.

Ch. Allah Daad | 8 years ago | Reply There must be a national crises on the horizon. Because whenever there is a national crises, this failed politician got married.

Iqbal Hadi Zaidi | 8 years ago | Reply I vaguely guess, may be wrong guess, that after reading what Imran said about his 3rd marriage, a few women may be thinking to approach him either directly or through someone so that they could be considered as his 3rd wife. Who knows may be one of those females who very actively participated in Dharna in Islamabad could be the one to be married to her mentor? I personally opine that there is nothing wrong if he marries fir 3rd time but on the condition that this time he shall have to continue with her till her death or his death whichever applicable but no question of 3rd divorce.

Asra | 8 years ago | Reply Let's hope the third one stays until he becomes the Prime Minister.

Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply If I were him I would marry 1 from each province, NWFP, Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh, altogether, since Islam permits taking up to 4 wives. Then he would truly be a man for and of all the people !

Sleepless | 8 years ago | Reply Just like last time around, almost seems like de'ja'vu

solangi | 8 years ago | Reply @Reham: I think its his personal matter, let him to decide what to do

Jawad I Rahman | 8 years ago | Reply There is a pattern of obfuscation and half facts. No wonder people are confused.

NKAli | 8 years ago | Reply IK read these quotes: (1) "By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy, if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher." Socrates (2) "To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the brimming cup, whenever you're wrong, admit it; whenever you're right, SHUT UP." Ogden Nash Hahahaaah!!! and Salams

Reham | 8 years ago | Reply At the rate of one marriage per 10 months, he will enter the Guinness Book of Records for the most married politician in the world.

Spooky | 8 years ago | Reply Look like some thing in the air. Politician all ways deny the future even Imran dny coming to main stream politics to an Australian TV Morning show in 1992 after he won the world cup.

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