
Imran Khan: Pakistan caught in the grip of a political mafia
06 November 2011, Sunday / TAHMEENA BAX , LONDON
Imran Khan
Imran Khan, world famous cricketer turned politician, is running for president in the upcoming elections in Pakistan.
He aims to succeed the husband of assassinated Benazir Bhutto, “Mr. 10 Percent” President Asif Ali Zardari -- a vision he lays out in his latest book, “Pakistan: A Personal History.” The book is semi-autobiographical while also serving as a political manifesto and a fresh perspective on Pakistan’s troubled history.
Khan has already faced criticism for entering politics,...