I don't need anyone's invitation to visit Karachi: Reham Khan

Imran Khan's wife responds to Altaf Hussain's invitation for visiting Karachi as part of NA-246 campaigning

With Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan all set to kick off his election campaign in Karachi's NA-246 constituency, his wife Reham Khan has decided to join him in electioneering, Express News reported Thursday. 

Responding to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain's comments inviting Imran and his wife to Karachi, Reham said she does not need any invitation to visit the city.

"I am coming to Karachi on the invitation of my brothers and sisters from NA-246," she said.

When a reporter asked Reham if this was her first step in politics, she responded that she was there to support Imran Khan.

"If Khan sb was playing the World Cup I would go there too to support him...If he was to scale K2, I would support him there as well," she said.

She further added that "I am not a politician, I am here as a spouse and a partner so if Khan sb decides to go to Nine-Zero I will go there," she concluded.

Read: NA-246 should be handed over to army until April 23: PTI

Reham made mention of not being able to accompany Imran on his other visits as she was engaged with other commitments but was looking forward to her visit to Karachi as Imran is set to commence his campaign for NA-246.

Read: NA-246 by-election: Altaf says MQM will emerge as victor

The NA-246 seat fell vacant after Nabil Gabol resigned from his seat after he developed differences with the party. It was then decided by the Election Commission of Pakistan to hold by-polls on April 23.

Days ahead of the polling, Altaf said he welcomes Imran to address his supporters in Karachi.