Jemima Goldsmith congratulates Imran Khan on historic election results

'22 years later, after humiliations, hurdles and sacrifices, my sons’ father is Pakistan’s next PM,' she wrote

Yesterday's results are yet to be announced officially but Jemima Goldsmith has already congratulated her former husband Imran Khan on his victory.

Taking to Twitter, Goldsmith reminisced about the elections of 1997, which were the first that Khan contested in.



"I remember Imran Khan’s 1st election in 1997 - untested, idealistic and politically naive," she wrote. "I waited up for the call in Lahore with a three-months old Sulaiman, who I had lugged around the country. Eventually, he called. “It’s a clean sweep" and after my gasp, “… the other way.” Imran roared with laughter."

https://twitter.com/Jemima_Khan/status/1022371684974776320

After 22 years of struggle, Khan now looks to be on his way to being the next Prime Minister of Pakistan. "22 years later, after humiliations, hurdles and sacrifices, my sons’ father is Pakistan’s next PM," continued Goldsmith. "It’s an incredible lesson in tenacity, belief and refusal to accept defeat. The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the first place. Congratulations, Imran Khan," Goldsmith wrote.

22 years later, after humiliations, hurdles and sacrifices, my sons’ father is Pakistan’s next PM. It’s an incredible lesson in tenacity, belief & refusal to accept defeat. The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the 1st place. Congratulations @ImranKhanPTI

— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) July 26, 2018

After Jemima's tweets, Pakistanis poured love for her.

https://twitter.com/ShahbazTaseer/status/1022390326101729281

https://twitter.com/chaudhry_nabeel/status/1022376564313468928

Thank u so much. IK couldn't have reached there without yr sincere support. He was framed in cases however yr support made him clear in court from all allegations. Pakistani nation owe u. Love u, respect u. He entered politics just to make his country best in World, he will do it

— Annie Sehar (@Anniesehar1) July 26, 2018

https://twitter.com/chaudhry_nabeel/status/1022377082104545281

https://twitter.com/IamTeamIK/status/1022373025923194880

You played a huge part in that Jemima. Thank you for being the support you have been. Pakistan owes you alot.

— Musa Virk (@MusaNV18) July 26, 2018

https://twitter.com/hasan_Nisar_/status/1022379670929596416

https://twitter.com/BajiPlease/status/1022391089771294720

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