Charlie Rose

farrukh321  10/21/2009 05:53 PM Report

great guy !!

smadavaram  07/06/2009 01:15 AM Report

Syed,

Nobodys knows you and we still end up reading your comments.The idea of forum is to exhange of ideas and opinion from who ever possible. No scientist has public support, but if you wish to take path of science you need to hear their arguments. Imran khan has obviously given historical info to substatiate his arguments. This man is certainly courageous, committed - why are you targeting him. Discuss his ideas if you can and suggest something better. wys?

smadavaram  07/06/2009 01:09 AM Report

He needs to join main stream politics for the sake of country. I hope he doesnt end being a Ron Paul of pakisthan.

He does have solutions for his people and delivers inspite of not being in power. Definately not corrupt.

One wish...for the sake of your country, you need to be in main stream politics and if possible become a player in world politics. His advice must be seeked at every point as there are over 2 billion population that could be affected by terrorism - and directly faces the threat and repercussions of the animosity. USA is like 7000 miles away, secure your inland well, stop spending money on wars. Let pakisthan deal with its issues - help them or fund them if req, dont bomb.

Derek Columbus  11/08/2008 04:06 PM Report

Imran Khan is a two faced janus who presents his more "moderate" facade to westerners. He is a closet jihadist. Imran Khan is not a terribly intelligent man. He is merely a puppet, the front man for sections in Pakistan's military apparatus who view the world in terms of believers and Kaffirs. Hamid Gul, is such a person and is very close to Imran Khan. Imran Khan is contriving every distorted justification and rationale for Pakistan's behaviour. Its not as if we have not heard these arguments before. It is time the world calls Pakistan's bluff. Stand up to Pakistan's blackmailing by saying that Pakistan's agenda and world view is not tenable as it has consequences for world security and stability.

Shaft  11/08/2008 04:04 PM Report

Mr. Khan says, "one million armed men" in the tribal areas, but the fact is more like 30-million Pashtus in Pakistan with half of them armed with full sympathy to the 15-million Pashtues in Afganistan with a third of them armed. So it would be inaccurate for Khan to try to minimize the number of armed Pashtus from ~15 million to only one million armed men who are hiding Bin Laden and willing to go to war to defend him. This Pashtu tribe is the most troubled tribe that has a warrior culture. A culture nurtured by guns and machetes financed by poppy trade. Talibans' core leaders come from that region; almost all of them are Pashtus. The other fact he did not elaborate well is the number of Pashtus in the Pakistani intelligence services and Army who are imbedded. If they wanted to catch Bin laden they could, but they choose not to. He also contradicted himself many times, he is in way defending the Pashtu tribesmen for having to hide Bin laden. Although I enjoyed the conversation, but I did not think Khan was saying much more than what we already know, in fact he tried to minimize the threat from the Pashtun tribesmen. I think the next President should concentrate in the area where the Pashtues live at. I am sure Bin Laden will be caught if we focus and narrow the areas of interest to the Pashtu tribesmen.

syed ali raza  11/08/2008 04:01 PM Report

Charlie Rose should not have invited this individual who garners little or no support out side of his native MIAN-WALI(a city in PUNJAB), he is a joke, his agenda is based on ethnic & sectarian lines, Mr Imran Khan is a whole hearted supporter of Taliban & condones Suicide Bombing, the CJ he is talking about took his oath on provisional constitutional order which was unlawful & unconstitutional by its very definition, & the media he is talking about only came about because of MUSHARAF; when he speaks of democratic forces he should not include himself because his representation is only limited to MIAN-WALI & in some radical circles, he will never say a word againts ISI, because they are his overlords & puppeteers, most comments from Pakistanis on this forum should alarm every one ,they are laced in innuendo since most of them reside in the west they can not openly suggest what they really believe in

syed ali raza  11/08/2008 04:00 PM Report

Imran Khan's logic is that please do not bother the tribals no matter how much anarchy they spread,traffic drugs,sell arms,do mass genocide of ethnic/sectarian minorities as in PARACHINAR,harbour terrorists & criminals who commit crimes in major cities of Pakistan,challenge the rule of law,attack civilians.

oh please sharing his ideas : he has no ideas

Pakistani  10/05/2008 12:29 PM Report

Phoenix, Imran is the only politician who has created something like Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust - the first and only cancer hospital in Pakistan, that subsidizes or treats poor for free. No politician has ever done this kind of an effort for the public. In addition, he has taken political stance on the right issues.

There is a lot about Imran since 1991 when he left cricket, but it is a matter of finding that information and understanding it. Not only that, in Mianwali, from where he became an MNA, he's developed the city and resolved problems of the citizens far beyond than any other politician in the history of Pakistan!

phoenix  10/02/2008 04:58 AM Report

shahrez khan is an idiot. plain and simple. the reason why hes willing to bend over for imran is because hes related to him. please answer this question shahrez. how exactly has imran khan earned the respect in the political arena when his greatest accomplishment to date is winning a cricket tournament?

An American  09/20/2008 06:26 PM Report

I find the distinction made by Imran between Taliban and Al-Qaeda in the early days following 9/11 as forces that could have been separated politically and thus allow for the capture of Bin Laden and his compatriates as a compelling argument and, if true, would have been the most intelligent way for America to deal with the future potential of terrorist attacks on American soil. It seems to me that the Islamic world is multi-faceted and to paint them with a broad brush is as unintelligent as to say that all Americans are the same and are in support of the "Bush Doctrine". The overwhelming influence of wealth (which is concentrated in the hands of a small percentage of the population) on the political system and the media has lowered the level of the discussion of all political issues, which has subverted the power of our democracy away from the masses to the privileged few. I believe the global military offensive of the Bush Administration is fiscally unsustainable and shows a lack of competency and understanding of the complexity of the dynamic in the Middle East by the neo-conservatives. Kudos to Charlie Rose for his unending pursuit of unbiased and informative journalism that seeks to represent the broad spectrum of views that exist in our world. If only more journalists in America were like him, or more Americans watched his show on a regular basis, maybe we would have a more informed electorate, which Woodrow Wilson argued was essential to "a strong democracy".

furqan  09/17/2008 10:33 PM Report

spelling is description =

" A conversation with Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party. Khman played for the Pakistani cricket team from 1971 to 1992 "

Khman should be khan

Willin  09/08/2008 02:20 AM Report

I am speechless.

I can not understand why every question Charlie Rose asks bleeds American Exceptionalism... the unquestionable justness of the emperial American government's actions?

Let this be a lesson to everyone watching - how absolutely brainwashed you can become in the West. And the utter, despicable disregard for loss of innocent life in this region. Khan must be biting his tongue when he reports on the obvious... how many times have I listened to BBC world news hearing of loss of innocent life - NEVER reported in American news. Please read 3 Cups of Tea to learn more about the people in this region.

It's enlightening that Khan brings up how a careful look at history - the British Empire's folly in the region - could have helped steer a wise government away from the disasterous conflict.

Ashu Singh Rawat  09/06/2008 12:51 AM Report

Imran Khan, its well known that his words do wiegh more than the mentality of the listner.

even we the indians are impress stricken by his personality cum actions.

a very well groomed man, not cos of royal brought up but for his self hard earned title,all over the globe.his politics is not dominant over pakistan ,but when did he intend to have it so?never. he is no doubt a high manner education seeker from Royal Grammer School and besides being one of the on demand players , this legend has gone through the pages of economy and politics , during his times in London.it feels so mourn that the man who burnt his blood to lit the pakistan up,is sometimes betrayed by his owns ,in the country.what has he done? he gave a name to pakistan ,thats a sore fact.he connected the under developed domestic economy to foreign administrating traits. the rise of a modern discipline kingdom, all done by khan.

the mere fact, this man has born to give all he has, not to dominate over.hope all the best pakistans peoples party.any contribution ,most invited.

THIS MAN DESERVES TO SPEAK ,SPEAK ON THE FORUM."some men are born great, on some greatness is imposed."

tanoli sahib  09/04/2008 07:04 AM Report

I think Imran has given the best solution to the American people and the host he clearly understood that Imran is true international personality who is not supporting terrorist thoery but giving the solution to avoid any futher incident of terrorism.

I think this is the best talk show on this topic i have watched in five years and Imran without hesitating answered to very crucial questions.

Although at one time host was clearly annoyed by Imran justified views on American policy.

But truth is that what he clearly described in this talk ?

We need such leader and he is really gaining support in educated people.This talk show clearly give a path to the policymakers of America and American public could come out of every day propoganda.

I do appretiate the questions? they were really prepared to destable any one and no body in pakistan rather than him could be able to answer such harsh and rigid questions ?

Thanks

SHAHREZ-KHAN = AL-QAIDA???  09/02/2008 12:20 AM Report

Why is the moderator of this discussion forum tolerating anti-semitic commentators? The character under name "SHAHREZ KHAN"(Monday,Aug 11 @ 12:52am)is puking on all of us, I am very dissapointed that his puke is tolerated for more than 12-hour period. I wish to see this discussion forum cleaned up and monitored closely, comments outside of the topic under discussion should be removed. With respect to Israel/America relation is safe, its held by stronger than crazy glue like adhessive, rest asured America and Israel are two faces of one coin. and the Jewish nation contribution to American way of life has made what America is today, -the greatest nation on the face of the Earth! Life in America is not miserable, its by far better than anywhere in the world. Our economy is not down, it just experiencing a slow growth after another stimulant package for taxpayers it will get back to a smooth ride. Like a car developed economies require a tune up every decade or two. This is the first time in 19 years the growth of American economy has been smaller than expected, aand we know it to bounce back in no time, it's a matter of six months to a year.

LoveTruthFreedom  09/02/2008 12:20 AM Report

The person who posted on Monday, Aug 11 at 07:42 PM....Please know that what makes America better than the Medieval Islamic nations who still can't tolerate freedom of thought (& never will as long as the brain washed products of madrasahs are in power or are parenting), is precisely the presence of the First Amendment rights. Nixon was deposed because of First Amendment. Noam Chomsky could write his book on 9/11 because of First Amendment. Susan Sontag and Norman Mailer etc could live in USA after what they wrote. Remember Stuart Mill's injunction: If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.

Mustafa  08/31/2008 11:28 AM Report

You people don't see that he's Pakistani. Just like you're American and were born in America and you defend your country, we all have a right to love and defend our country. Imran is more patriotic than any of you can ever be to your country. There is nothing wrong with what the man is saying. He's not supporting the terrorists clearly. He wants a stable Pakistan and wants the war to end just like Obama and everyone else. You simply can't start punching someone if you have problems with them. The correct way is to talk and sort it out. Get this through your heads. Imran Khan has a solution to end an already failed (so called) war against terror where Osama has not been captured in Afghanistan and no weapons of mass destruction have been found in Iraq. The objectives of the war have not been achieved and theres not much left to fight for. Yes, 9/11 was the event which sparked up everything but even a child can figure out that attacking Afghanistan, Iraq, parts of Pakistan and threatening Iran is not just simply a war against terrorism. If all 19 9/11 terrorists were Saudis. Why not bomb Saudi Arabia ? Some things just speak for themselves. Governments will keep fooling the public because people are naive and the more you keep falling for everything they say, the more stupid you will look. Imran Khan wants the war to end like I do, like everyone who pays for petrol does, like the women and children being killed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan do and like the American and British soldiers fighting in those areas do. You need to really understand what he's saying.

EthnoNarcissist. Good research and very well written. I can't agree with you more. This isn't the first time the world has seen a country with a lust for power.

shahrez_khan  08/14/2008 09:10 AM Report

Why you americans are always so narrow minded. I am just expressing my opinion. whats wrong with that. At least on forums like this you should be brave enough to respect other peoples opinion no matter what they are. Please grow up. I know USA and israel are two faces of the same coin but what i am tried to said was that bottom face (israel) is coming up day by day and top face (american) face is going at the bottom. Now who disagrees with that. Please think twice before you open your mouth again like that. By the way every body knows what jews and israel did to americans on 911 anyway. CHEERS

Shahrez Khan  08/12/2008 10:03 AM Report

First thing first. I dont think that there is an other such handsome Man like him on this planet Earth ( espacially when he was young he was so dashing).

I have always believed, by looking at the history, that united states and eventually the whole world got so unlucky because this region could'nt get a handful of intelligent politicions and strategy makers to take the oppertunity which history brought after soviet war.

If they would have done things intelligently to achieve that " International System ", this world might have a different look all togather. Instead USA itself is representing that " face of Terror" today which a civilised community among humans have always rejected.

USA policies have brought the same " Law of Jungle" back which was existing before.

Shahrez Khan  08/12/2008 10:03 AM Report

A fine example of such stupidity has been shown on 911 by them. I dont know why on earth they came up with this idea to control the world. This world has never responded by this way and will never respond in such fashion. A super power has to learn that sometimes support of a common man, a community or a nation do such wonders which thousand of bombs dropping from air cant do. A fine example are these "Tribal Area" where people will give their life for their guests and will fight till their death against invaders. I think that moment which history brought is gone. No matter how many Malitias USA will creat and support accross the world and come up with more events like 911, it will never be the same again.

LAW OF JUNGLE PREVAILS.

Muhammad Riaz  08/11/2008 02:57 PM Report

Imran Khan has commented very positively on the situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan and its effects on the region. His suggestion to US president and policy makers is worth listening. These are words of a wise man. I has been watching Imran playing cricket and then coming in Politics and its been more than 25 years, enough time to know someone. He was straight and blunt in Cricket (people in cricket playing nations loved him) and he stood by his principles during the short period of over 10 years in politics as well.

Bilal  08/11/2008 01:21 AM Report

One thing is for sure Imran will get all the votes from NWFP and FATA.

sock puppet  08/10/2008 03:41 PM Report

Derek Columbus - Despite the certitude with which you made this statement, "You could wipe Israel of the world map, and 9/11 would have still happened.", I (and betting many others) don't think it's healthy to let it go unchallenged, as it may obscure a fact that needs to remain as an open question. Problems aren't solved by disclaiming areas of dispute off-the-table at the outset. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's an oxymoron for you to chew on: certitudes are nearly always certifiable bullshit.

Preston  08/10/2008 01:53 PM Report

I think the best the USA can do about this is to do as he suggests by isolating Al Quida with policing and civility and some form of clever attrition; While at the same time be prepared to make an all out massive assault. This guy makes some valid points, that I think a President and Generals intimately knowledgeable with Vietnam would understand. But he does contradict himself (approximately 10:50 into the interview) in regards to the Taliban's relationship with Osama Bin Laden. First he says the Taliban asked the USA for proof of Bin Laden's whereabouts, implying that they have nothing to do with him. And then he says the Taliban told Bin Laden to leave, but then changed their minds because the USA attacked them. Something in my American mind isn't adding up there.

Derek Columbus  08/10/2008 11:02 AM Report

The root of world wide jihadism is not POLITICAL! It is based on a certain interpretation of Isalm. We can beat around the bush and blame everybody else, but unless the bull is taken by the horns, this problem will continue. It has nothing to with Israel. You could wipe Israel of the world map, and 9/11 would have still happened.

Derek Columbus  08/10/2008 10:55 AM Report

If we were to peel the layers of deceit being woven here by Imran Khan, we can see that he is basically pushing a Pakistani centric view of the world. The Taliban, were created, moulded and nurtured by Pakistan's security apparatus for its own selfish goals, which is based on dividing the world on the basis of religion. The idea that the Pashtun tribes live a certain lifestyle, which cannot be changed is not tenable anymore, because what is happening there now, has consequences for the security of the world. The literacy rate in the tribal areas is 6%. How is this life style compatible with today's modern world?

farrukh shahzad  08/08/2008 10:05 PM Report

imran khan was owsome,concise & fully confident with relevant and supportive arguments which have really fulfilled the apatite of people who are unaware of the ground realities and just know the use of power and impose wars on innocent people for their sole objective which has been unfortunately mishandled and eventually has grown up into a global phenomenon of terrorism. so one should know the history of that terrain before going on with war on terror policies.

i m not supporting Al-Qaeda.

farrukh shahzad  08/08/2008 10:04 PM Report

imran khan was owsome,concise & fully confident with relevant and supportive arguments which have really fulfilled the apatite of people who are unaware of the ground realities and just know the use of power and impose wars on innocent people for their sole objective which has been unfortunately mishandled and eventually has grown up into a global phenomenon of terrorism. so one should know the history of that terrain before going on with war on terror policies.

i m not supporting Al-Qaeda.

sock puppet  08/08/2008 08:09 PM Report

TABS said it so good, I'm repeating it here without (his) disapproval I hope: Comment by TABS on Thursday, Aug 7 at 06:17 PM ------------

Political and economic demands in the US and world dictated that the US strike at Al Qaeda and their Taliban supporters shortly after 911. One only has to remember the NYSE was on precarious ground before the US commenced military action.....And yes American ignorance and hubris about and towards peoples of other cultures does exacerbate the problems we face in the world.........If one closely examines the history of the financial markets since 911 one will clearly see that our current economic crisis/circumstances had its roots on that day. One could even conclude that no matter what happens to Al Qaedea and or the Taliban in the future, they have already struck the blow that will bring the USA down. Unbeknown to them at the time they cracked the system and we are busily finishing off the job ourselves.

Golbanou  08/08/2008 06:19 PM Report

Joel Lowinger: Where did you get the idea of Imran Khan being a religious Imam? Do you have facts to back this up or are you perhaps spreading rumors following the fine tradition of the trade? If you have facts, please share them with the rest of us.

NeutralHomoSapien  08/08/2008 11:47 AM Report

Hey EthnoNarcissist,

Even if men go beyond their identities in their reading choices, they will still interpret them narcissistically, whatever they read. Don't you remember how homo sapiens interpreted 9/11. Just tell me your identity, and I will predict your interpretations. And identity is an accident of birth. So much for rationality and free will. All politicians are narcissists. But if one has to choose between two narcissists, I would choose the one who loves peace as much as he loves himself.

EthnoNarcissist  08/08/2008 11:15 AM Report

To understand world politics, one has to understand the human brain first. 98% of its significant dynamics are so unconscious. Men are genetically programmed to seek power and control. When situation or culture allows the oppurtunity, power motivations prevail. Its so autonomic, egonomic. America is not doing anything different than Greeks, Romans, Ottoman's, British etc. did before. Its the way mother nature and therefore human nature is designed. The law of the jungle is a given. Man is a wolf to man. Greater the difference between identity-bestowing factors (race, class, creed, color, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, learning), between the self and the other, the greater the animosity. History is evidence that humans are congenital narcissists. Life-embellishing, security-granting resources are always scarce. Greed is infinite. Fear of anyone not having "family-resemblances" is genetic, and is reinforced by cultural-social-political boundries. Competition is inevitable. Good humane education is rare and rather expensive. Strife is the natural consequence. Everything is connected to every thing else. To understand human condition, understand the human brain and the information-experience circulating therein, especially amygdala dynamics. Even sacred scriptures are works of congential narcissisms of man. They say, God made man in his own image. Man makes sure that he makes his children in his own image. Parenting is continuation of narcissism by other means. Stop brain washing innocent human children. Make them read, Bible, Quran, Geeta, Science, Philosophy, Art. One has to understand the world objectively first before one can change it. In your readings, go beyond your identity for a change.

gabriel Collett  08/08/2008 05:29 AM Report

Hello all,

Imran is still trying to understand his country after representing it on the world stage, and being part of the western world, so he is trying to reach out, but his understanding of his country is still colored by the fact that it is feudal, it is not a federal country, which Charlie should also understand

United States is willfully ignorant of world geography

and now that has changed

Ive lived and travelled in this country in 1993-96, to all the regions mentioned in this interview

it is a local warlords, all feudal all vast, and beautiful, but also has no political science structures that mr Imran, understands, it is divided by many peoples, countries, and ethnicities, and seperate histories

the british creation and its language, english creates a separate history of its own in the commonwealth, mr Imran is more part of that world, and he is certainly a very dashing, handsome and charming man

but the grassroots bitter toil of feudalism is a different world

ansar riaz  08/08/2008 04:35 AM Report

imran khan he was realy very confidental during this interview n he give answer realy very dificult qustion with right way of democracy, he is legend n pure democratic.

RE Mant  08/07/2008 11:48 PM Report

If the Muslim moderates hadn't been in the minority 60 yrs ago there wouldn't have been a Pakistan at all, and the picture doesn't seem to have gotten any better. I don't think you can blame corruption on the Army alone either. Musharraf's attempt at bribing the war lords didn't work at all, so I don't know what he could have done to separate al Qaeda as is suggested. My guess would be that if they are forced to retreat into the heart of the country by an invasion, the country may well end up with a govt similar to the Khmer Rouge, in which case, because of the nuclear weapons, it will be difficult to ignore.

Sam Houston  08/07/2008 09:10 PM Report

Everyone wonder why Osama will never be caught? Ever wonder why every misstaken allied bombing is followed with the explanation that it was a terrorist safehouse etc and we all believe it....

Check this excellent documentary by the BBC to learn how the war on terror is a fabrication.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFYc3V_CakQ&feature=related

Hameed Chaudhry  08/07/2008 08:40 PM Report

Mr. Charlie Rose intelligently conduct the interview with Imran Khan Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaaf and put the questions very straight and upto the focused matters related to the present condition.

I found Imran Khan, very reasonable,straight forward,intelligent, competent, very well prepared and confident for the political and stretigical questions asked by Charlie Rose. He tried to explain the present condition in the most effective way, he tried to clear the view point very effectively for the western viewers who normally gives him weight.

In the 9 / 11 attacks none of the terrorist activists involve in that incident belongs to Pakistan nor any intelligence agency or militant group was directly or indirectly have linked . In those circumstances, wrong decisions were taken by few international leaders which spread the war of terror in many countries and make the world more dangerious and un-secure which need accountability.

I am fully agreed with Imran Khan, he is the best advisor available at the present condition who have fully knowledge of the tribal area and their problems need to be address by the new leadership of United States of America in coming few months.

Pakistani people loves him as a national hero and want to see him as a Prime Minister.

Brenda Bentz  08/07/2008 08:06 PM Report

It seems to be very hard for Charlie to hear someone with a different point of view about the idea of a "war on terrorism". His paraphrase of Mr. Khan when Charlie said "we all agree that terrorism threatens civil society" didn't sound accurate to me. I thought he missed the main point. So seriously that it sounded like he is willing to compromise democracy for something else. If that is so, we are in more trouble than I fear.

We need to hear from more people as clear about the democratic process as Mr. Kahn. And who are able to convey their countries history and situation so insightfully.

Brenda Bentz

NeutralHomoSapien  08/07/2008 07:32 PM Report

I don't understand why is it taking Pakistani people so long to appreciate Imran Khan's noble vision and humane ideals. Look at the evidence he offers for his talent, honesty, and dedication. The man won the cricket world cup for the country (defeating England, the ex-masters of the subcontinent), worked day and night for the cancer hospital, suffered a divorce because of his dedication to the well being of Pakistan, and is currently trying to establish a world class university which the country urgently needs. But the Pakistani's keep electing the tried and tested, characterless, corrupt, filty rich and greedy politicians of the past, because money talks. Most Pakistanis have a price tag. A Pakistani does not seem to understand any other language now except danda and dollar. Why is the Pakistani media not spreading awareness about the who's who of Pakistani politicians. becasue they themselves are corrupt. Imran alone is speaking truth, truth to power, come what may, come who may, for such a long time, but all in vain. His party is still marginal, his own seat not gauranteed. Yet he is still selflessly sacrificing his life and time for a better future for the poor and the helpless. Pakistani voters need to look into their own hearts and minds before blaming foreign forces for all their troubles. Waiting for Allah never helped. Don't let Imran Khan wait that long. You need him now.

NeutralHomoSapien  08/07/2008 07:31 PM Report

I don't understand why is it taking Pakistani people so long to appreciate Imran Khan's noble vision and humane ideals. Look at the evidence he offers for his talent, honesty, and dedication. The man won the cricket world cup for the country (defeating England, the ex-masters of the subcontinent), worked day and night for the cancer hospital, suffered a divorce because of his dedication to the well being of Pakistan, and is currently trying to establish a world class university which the country urgently needs. But the Pakistani's keep electing the tried and tested, characterless, corrupt, filty rich and greedy politicians of the past, because money talks. Most Pakistanis have a price tag. A Pakistani does not seem to understand any other language now except danda and dollar. Why is the Pakistani media not spreading awareness about the who's who of Pakistani politicians. becasue they themselves are corrupt. Imran alone is speaking truth, truth to power, come what may, come who may, for such a long time, but all in vain. His party is still marginal, his own seat not gauranteed. Yet he is still selflessly sacrificing his life and time for a better future for the poor and the helpless. Pakistani voters need to look into their own hearts and minds before blaming foreign forces for all their troubles. Waiting for Allah never helped. Don't let Imran Khan wait that long. You need him now.

TABS  08/07/2008 06:17 PM Report

Political and economic demands in the US and world dictated that the US strike at Al Qaeda and their Taliban supporters shortly after 911. One only has to remember the NYSE was on precarious ground before the US commenced military action.....And yes American ignorance and hubris about and towards peoples of other cultures does exacerbate the problems we face in the world.........If one closely examines the history of the financial markets since 911 one will clearly see that our current economic crisis/circumstances had its roots on that day. One could even conclude that no matter what happens to Al Qaedea and or the Taliban in the future, they have already struck the blow that will bring the USA down. Unbeknown to them at the time they cracked the system and we are busily finishing off the job ourselves.

shezy kaim khani  08/07/2008 03:41 PM Report

First of all thank you very much that u invited imran khan a true pakistani and nice and true human been . who is hero honest and loyal not for just pakistan for all over the world he has many good things for pakistan and i believe he is the only person who can take pakistan on right path and he is the only person who can solve the problem like war against terriorsim as Gen.pervaiz musharaf and G.w . bush the president of usa they both has failed in afghanistan and in trible areas of pakistan bcouse they both dont know histroy of tribles and afghanistan they will never ever win the so called war against them but i do want to say one thing that usa presisdent bush and coming pre.obama must stop support just a man musharaf and they must support pakistan ppl and must support imran khan and democratic forces to solve this problem the only this way they can win this so called war!and i just want to say Ameriacons ppl just study and read about histroy of tribles in pakistan and stand with pakistani ppl for peace in th world .

i do hope u ppl realy think positive about and read about histroy .

thanks

shezy kaim khani

pakistani

Sam Houston  08/07/2008 01:58 PM Report

Charlie Rose should have read this before he interviewed Imran....

http://globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=9721

kamran  08/07/2008 09:58 AM Report

David, I agree with you that 9/11 was a terrible incident and real culprit should be punished. I condemn this act like always.

But kindly let me know where this justice come from that crime was comitted by someone and your punishing somone else??

There was not a single Pakistani involved in that incident. Not those tribal or so called Talibans. Do you know, How many innocent kids, women and men has been killed so far???? and do you think after this all killing and war, US has acheived its objectives??

Or you think today American or World is more safer after 7 years of 9/11??

I think Those poor people in afghanistan, Pkaistan, Iraq has nothing to do with 9/11. This was a huge consipiracy done professionaly. and as a result those people has been killed who has no idea of world trade centre even. Even american think tank says that war creates teroorist and is not a solution of any peace process.

David  08/07/2008 01:48 AM Report

I can understand his concern about collateral damage and its likelihood to create more terrorists. But the same could be said of our brothers and sisters who were murdered on 911. I'm still furious, and WILL NOT support any "dialogue" with their murderers. If there were an organization of some sort who would actually go after them, I would have joined them. The similarities, I suppose, are easy to ignore if you only look at one side of the coin.

sock puppet  08/07/2008 12:44 AM Report

From a previous discussion re Pakistan / Afghanistan:

Comment by sock puppet on Saturday, Aug 2 at 12:48 AM

I'm aghast, chuckle. I'm betting both the Pakastani's and Afghani's are playing us like a banjo. These oily, unctuous confidence scammers are shamelessly reaching in our pockets. They'll continue to do so untill way-too-late when we'll finally leave with our tail between our legs ala Vietnam, coming Iraq - and ultimately Afghanistan. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- We are jingoistic fools. Too arrogant to recognize when we're being flimflammed. Plus the personal greed of the M-I and intelligent communities encourage the continued pillaging of our treasury (for their own greed). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------Lastly, now that we've been ravaged financially by the subprime wise-guys on top of Iraq, our ability to sustain the idiocy of Afghanistan will be curtailed (an ill wind, windfall of sorts).

sock puppet  08/07/2008 12:30 AM Report

He said it all when he declared terrorism is increasing not decreasing. The collateral-damage so indifferently written off by us creates enemies at least at a rate of two for one (for each tribal death). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are so ham-fisted we will create more terrorists and enemies the longer we stay (ala our other jingo ventures into Vietnam and Iraq). Ask the Brits and Russians. But of course our arrogance will prevail - which will in turn assure that we too will fail.

bob  08/06/2008 11:32 AM Report

imran khan an imam? you mean a muslim priest? this is the first time Im hearing this...I dont think this is true.

Kamran  08/06/2008 04:09 AM Report

Joel Lowinger!!

I would rather suggest you to watch his programme Hard talk and many other in english to get the answer of your questions. I t would not be a good idea for me to write an essay here to explain all.

Nasir Mahmood  08/06/2008 01:41 AM Report

Imran Khan was the first Pakistani politician who hold a press

conference for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui who has recently appeared in a New York court for her alleged assault on FBI agents. What is his reaction on the dramatic recovery of her on the hands of US forces and the allegations filed against her?