But his greatest worry doesn't stem from the Taliban, with which Islamabad has fostered close ties.
withdrawal from Afghanistan in August could empower militant groups seeking to lash out abroad.
Through this party, he capitalized on popular dissatisfaction over corruption, religious discrimination and economic stagnation over the course of the next two decades to rise to the forefront of national politics, securing positions in parliament and rising to prime minister in 2018.įor Americans, the leading concern in the region is that the U.S. After his sporting career, he began philanthropic work raising funds for medical facilities and research, and established the populist Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Pakistan Movement for Justice) in 1996. Khan rose to fame as a cricket star who led Pakistan's national team to its first World Cup victory in 1992. This conversation, conducted via email, offers a rare glimpse into one of the world's most troubled regions through the eyes of the leader of one of its most important and influential countries. Khan discussed his goals and fears for his country and the region, and explained why he believes America must remain engaged in Afghanistan. In a candid and wide-ranging interview, Newsweek Senior Foreign Policy Writer Tom O'Connor conversed with Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan, a nation that straddles Afghanistan and China both geographically and strategically.
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