Celebrities extend support to Imran Khan online, join protests across country

Scores of Pakistani celebrities, not just from media or entertainment industry but artists from all creative industries, have come forward to speak in favour of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. They expressed their disappointment ever since opposition filed for the no-trust motion against the premiere on March 8. Subsequently, the PM was ousted leading to more uproar on social media as well as protests against the dismissal. Imran Khan has always garnered support from the entertainment industry; stars have advocated for the cricket-turned-politician long before he rose to power in 2018. And they are still standing in support of the former premiere amidst the current political crisis in the country. While many wrote about it on their social media and extend their support, a few went and joined the protests on streets to show that there is still hope. Zara Noor Abbas, Asad Siddiqui, Syra Yousuf, Palwasha Yousuf, Haroon Shahid with her kids and other stars attended protests organised by the PTI in cities across Pakistan. They also shared pictures and videos on their Instagram.

 

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Zara and Asad Siddiqui shared videos from the protests. Syra and Palwasha Yousuf along with friends were chanting slogans and raising PTI flags at the protest near Millennium Mall, Karachi.   It was not a common sight a decade ago to see stars affiliate with political parties on public platforms but PTI, particularly Imran Khan, has changed the dynamics in the past few years. Muneeb Butt shared a video as a proof.

 

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Singer and actor Haroon Shahid participated with his family.   Actor and plastic surgeon Fahad Mirza posted live from the rally and wrote: “This is what happens when people believe in an ideology! A sea of humanity turned out in Karachi to protest the removal of Imran Khan without just cause”.

 

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Mariyam Nafees expressed her disappointment at the new government.

 

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Quratulain Baloch also voiced her opinion.

 

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Illustrator Samya Arif designed something special for Imran Khan.  

 

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And this is what Twitter looks like:

Look what you’ve done PDM.. you’ve made Pakistan realise the importance of @ImranKhanPTI even more. Thank you Can’t wait for the next elections!

— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) April 10, 2022

No, it doesn’t mean any government was/is perfect. Yes, it does mean that we, the people of Pakistan, don’t want history repeating itself again!

Pakistan Zindabad. Pakistan Paaindabad @ImranKhanPTI @PTIofficial https://t.co/D1osw9nnDs — Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) April 10, 2022

Tum kitne Imran bhejo ge Har ghar se Imran nikley ga !

What happened today is sad but trust me when i say , today starts the real revolution. Yes its much tougher than we thought it would be but “Ghabrana Nahin Hai” ! La illaha illalah . #ImranKhan — Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) April 9, 2022

Power of the people. Pakistan zindabad https://t.co/Xld1CPII0u

— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 10, 2022

Tairay saath chal para hai ..yeh qaum ka samandar tujhay hara ker bhi jetaa dia hai tu muqadar ka hai Sikander.. @ImranKhanPTI #istandwithikforever pic.twitter.com/BgSvYtRRp5

— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) April 10, 2022

UNITED WE STAND for a better future, a better PAKISTAN This is just the beginning. Pakistan Zindabad ✌️ pic.twitter.com/wEQOHjEYyP

— Bilal Ashraf (@IamBilalAshraf) April 11, 2022

This quam has woken up. The images coming from all over the country is testimony to this fact. This is the real victory. No conspiracy can stand in front of this reality. This will not end till IK regains his rightful place as leader of the country.#ImranKhan #BehindYouSkipper

— Rohail Hyatt (@rohailhyatt) April 10, 2022

Khan hasn’t even left his house and there’s a revolution in the country. Imagine what happens when he gets out

— Shahveer Jafry (@shahveerjaay) April 10, 2022