50 Quotes by Imran Khan
Imran Khan, a charismatic leader and former cricketer, transitioned from the cricket pitch to the political arena with an unwavering commitment to change. As the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Khan's vision is grounded in addressing corruption, poverty, and social inequality.
He champions a governance model that emphasizes transparency and accountability, promising to uplift marginalized communities and empower youth. Khan's stance on international diplomacy reflects a delicate balance between asserting Pakistan's interests and fostering regional stability. His leadership is marked by a deep passion for his country's progress, even in the face of formidable challenges. Khan's journey from sports icon to political figure underscores the potential of an individual's determination to effect transformative change on a national scale.
Imran Khan Quotes
It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroys you. (Meaning)
Never give up, no matter how hard life gets no matter how much pain you feel. (Quote Meaning)
The war on terror is the most insane and immoral war of all time. (Meaning)
When you remove the concept of reward and punishment on merit, the system collapses. (Quote Meaning)
India is using troops in Kashmir. They are losing the battle of heart and minds. It's like treating cancer with dispirin.
I do not have any fears, no fear of dying, of failure, of anything; that means I am very dangerous for my opponents.
Never give up, no matter how hard life gets no matter how much pain you feel. Pain will eventually subside, nothing remains forever, so keep going and don't give up.
Compromise for your Dream but NEVER Compromise on your Dream. (Meaning)
It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroy you.
Talent or intelligence doesn’t matter, Its your dreams that will decide how big a person you will become
The more you study, the more you know; how less you know. (Quote Meaning)
Cricket is a pressure game, and when it comes to an India-Pakistan match the pressure is doubled.
I have always believed that one should not be scared of losing, I think that really is the key.
You all have to make a new Pakistan. Naya Pakistan is not a slogan - it's a belief.
It's more important to try to do something for the crores of poor people of my country.
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.
I am called an Islamic fundamentalist by Rushdie. My critics in Pakistan say I am a Zionist agent. I must be doing something right.
But I don't need to use politics as a way of making money.
Personally I don't think solving corruption is such a big problem.
Lack of rule of law is the main reason Pakistan could not join the ranks of progressive nations.
I believed in myself. I never imagined myself as just an ordinary player.
A country that relies on aid? Death is better than that. It stops you from achieving your potential, just as colonialism did.
I want you all to stand like the Muslims who stood with La ilaaha ilalla for Truth and Right
The only negative thing in Pakistan is not having a democracy.
The team that is going to win is the one that does its homework the best by studying its opponents.
There can only be democracy when money is not allowed to be spent in Politics.
Because I'm anti-war, I've been called pro-Taliban.
What I perceive, is above all justice, where everyone has the same law.
One is actually the democracy here, you know, people are, people assume that this election means that there is democracy in Pakistan. There is no democracy.
Colonialism deprives you of your self-esteem and to get it back you have to fight to redress the balance.
But having set myself these goals, I had to work really hard to achieve them.
Win or lose today I am proud of the way my boys have played in the tournament.
During my 21 years of playing cricket, I have never been approached by anyone or offered a bribe.
If your house is burning, wouldn't you try and put out the fire?
I want my team to play like a cornered tiger...when it's said it's most dangerous
If you want to know the reality of life, then you should travel. At first travel your country, after that start travelling the world. Travel to know your surroundings so that we can say that you are an aware person. Nature, people and culture are calling you, so travel.
I feel an independent accountability commission should audit all government services.
What most people didn't realize in the Western countries is that here its not a question of having supporters, its a question of getting these votes to the polling stations.
So for us any gain we had in election, one vote that we got, was a win.
I did not lose this election, or had a bad result compared with what we might have got because of Islam.
People still laugh at me in politics, they think I won't make it; but I think I will, after Harold Wilson, I will be your next Chancellor to become Prime Minister.
When an individual from underprivileged background gets higher education, he/she uplifts the entire family. 90% of students at Namal college are from underprivileged backgrounds. I look forward for your support in this noble cause
The future of Indo-Pak cricket will depend on how the peace process goes.
In fact the experience at Oxford has really helped me later in life.
In most of Pakistan it is a feudal country. People are very scared and oppressed by authority. But when you move to these wilder areas, they are not so easily suppressed.
If you have political reform in the Islamic world, the spiritual reform would follow.
Just give it everything you've got and bowl as fast as possible.
I wanted to be an outstanding player, that was my ambition.
And when the pressure was on us, the team handled it very well. One has to learn to play well under pressure.
These so-called extremists in Pakistan should be brought into the mainstream; if you marginalize them, you radicalize them.
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.
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.
Terrorism is you winning hearts and minds of people.
The team which handles the pressure best, carries the day.
When I came into politics I always thought there was a possibility I would be killed.
Without liberty I have nothing left to use except my body.
At the moment we have a ruling class that has one law and the people the other.
If there is one venue where Pakistan can beat Australia, then Adelaide is that ground
In a country where half a million die every year only for drinking polluted water, it is more necessary for us to do something for them.
I will protect your tax money! It won't be spent on Prime Minister and Governor houses. InshALLAH the day PTI government comes in power these walls of governor houses will be brought down. We will break these walls and make libraries and playgrounds for the public to use
Are we Pakistanis, children of a lesser God? Is there one law for the west and one for us? Is our democracy supposed to be only democracy if you give us a no objection certificate?
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
I was taken off from plane and interrogated by U.S. Immigration in Canada on my views on drones. My stance is known. Drone attacks must stop.
People wanted to vote for us but the mechanics of getting the voters to the polling stations we didnt have. We did not have the money most of all .
But ultimately it comes down to how the team performs on the day.
I think the Americans don't understand that this is a complicated new ball game. People everywhere have seen that a few determined people who were not scared to die can create a huge upheaval within a major superpower.
We are not going to succeed because Taliban are masters of guerrilla warfare
I have studied Murad Saeed's case myself, He have not submitted any fake degree. Its a conspiracy against him. If he had any fears, if he was guilty he wouldn't have went to court.
― Imran Khan Quotes
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