KARACHI – A new political wave stirred in Pakistan as former journalist and ex-wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, Reham Khan, announced her entry into national politics with the formation of the Pakistan Republic Party (PRP). Speaking at the Karachi Press Club, she declared her aim to challenge the entrenched ruling elite and provide a voice for ordinary Pakistanis.
Reham stated that her decision to form the Pakistan Republic Party comes in response to growing public disillusionment with Pakistan’s political system. “The common man has no representation,” she said. “I am here to change that. We will raise real issues—not just win elections.”
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Karachi was chosen for the symbolic launch due to its historical and political relevance, and Reham expressed gratitude to the Karachi Press Club, recalling their support during tough phases of her career. She described her journey from journalism into politics as a “natural progression” rooted in public service, accountability, and reform.
Public Service, Not Power Politics, Is the Goal
Reham Khan drew on her experience with the BBC in 2012 and her personal time spent across Pakistan to highlight how deeply she understood the country’s challenges. “From 2012 to 2025, I’ve seen it all—corruption, broken systems, and a voiceless public,” she told reporters. Her reflections included interactions with citizens in deprived areas, where she said even children were disillusioned with politicians.
Addressing issues like inflation, sugar price hikes, and poor tax regulation, she criticised Pakistan’s political elite for their failure to solve basic problems. “The system is broken because five families control the assemblies,” Reham said. “We will challenge this monopoly and represent regions that have been ignored for decades—whether it’s Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab, or KP.”
She promised that the PRP would focus on youth empowerment, transparent governance, and grassroots leadership, aligning with public concerns rather than media showdowns or feudal politics. Her remarks came on the same day Pakistan marked World Youth Skills Day, which she linked to her party’s long-term focus on development and capacity building.
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In a country long plagued by dynastic politics, Reham Khan’s pledge to disrupt the status quo has drawn both praise and skepticism. “People are tired of watching the same political faces rotate power. We need new leaders from the people, not career politicians,” she asserted.
Reham criticised Pakistan’s political polarisation, where media debates dominate policy discussions and the rural-urban divide continues to widen. “We’re stuck in a cycle of blame games and elite negotiations. Pakistan Republic Party will change that,” she said.
She concluded her speech by calling on citizens—especially women and youth—to support the party’s mission. “We’re not here to play politics. We’re here to rewrite the political narrative with honesty, integrity, and accountability.”
With her entry, Reham Khan has officially added a new player to Pakistan’s shifting political landscape—one that promises to speak for the people rather than speak over them.
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