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| Newly-weds Imran Khan and Reham Khan pose for a photograph during their wedding ceremony in Islamabad. – AFP |
Two people from two powerful professions – Imran Khan, a politician and Reham khan, a journalist – getting married is the making of a perfect ‘power couple’.
In the past, we have had similar couples in fields as diverse as politics, showbiz and sports. These couples have left a lasting impact not just in their respective fields but also the society in general.
The union brings up many questions: How much impact will the two Khans together have — one a prime ministerial hopeful and the other committed to carrying on with journalism?
And how have other power couples in Pakistan fared as far as their impact on the state and society is concerned?
Herald has invited writers and commentators, to share their answer to the following question:
Who has been the most influential power couple of Pakistan?
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Jan 09, 2015 04:54pm
BB and Zardari
BB was elected PM twice and Zardari was elected as President. Under his presidential tenure power to another civilian govt was transferred.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:02pm
At this moment, I can purely see a power couple in form of Imran Khan and Reham Imran Khan. It will combine together both journalism and politics which will become a famous power of "Journapolitics". It will bring out another dimension for Pakistani politics.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:07pm
Words are just not quite enough today
When your love will light the way
To a wedding filled with joy never ending
The warmest wishes are what we are sending
I have never seen such a conspicuous and pulchritudinous power couple before in Pakistan.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:40pm
Yeah if he's still with jemima, it would have been even more powerful than this. P.S. I have nothing against Reham by the way
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Jan 09, 2015 05:41pm
It's worth a stake to call out other marriages similar to this. Grande, apparently, as exaggerated by Media of Whole world, but reality dictates-No relatives, Party folks, Sisters, Sons on the occasion, still gathered the whole day broadcasting. And to the viewers too, the man who sheded the whole Pakistan in just 4 months worth more than influential and if his marital life initiation is subject, won't be darn to call it Royal Wedding of Pakistan of a Prince. I can't even remember any other celebrity or noted personality's marriage as like this being broadcasted because concisely, for the very moment, Followers of the emperor had been in eye-to-catch since the day he called out his marital life tying on container.
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Jan 09, 2015 05:45pm
the only couple which came to my mind is .... Mr. & Mrs. Abdul Sattar Ehdi
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Jan 09, 2015 05:56pm
It has to be Edhi's. There is no match to them Imran Khan comes second
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Jan 09, 2015 06:04pm
The life partner who stood by you like a rock in tough times and back you with entire strenght in fulfilling your vision of life is a blessing from Allah Almighty. Undoubtly Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Nusrat Bhutto is the perfect example and makes the most influential power couple of Pakistan.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:08pm
The most influential couple in power politics of Pakistan, in my opinion has been first Prime Minister Rana Liaqat Ali and his wife.
The second most influential couple existing today is the couple of Fakhar Imam (politician) and his wife Abida Hussain.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:31pm
Both pairs (Edhis and Khans) get them recognized through their respective contributions to humanity. Well, in the first analysis, it seems a bit weird to maintain a balance between journalism and politics specifically third world politics. But, both will maintain their stance in their fields and the annals of history will speak themselves in their favour. Other power pairs did no more to this country. The raconteur will be thriving in the coming decades.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:32pm
Imran Khan and Reham Khan ^_^
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Jan 09, 2015 06:35pm
I will go for Imran Khan & Reham Khan because both belong to such powerful professions. Plus both believe in helping poor. Both are experienced & qualified & intelligent enough to deal with any sought of matter. Reham recently did work for IDPs & Tameer-e-School project & Imran is known for his helping & serving the poors' nature. To me both are powerful influential couple MA SHAA ALLAH.
- Good Wishes For Them!!
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Jan 09, 2015 06:37pm
Indeed - The Power Pack Couples.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:42pm
I will go for Imran Khan & Reham Khan because both belong to such powerful professions. Plus both believe in helping poor. Both are experienced & qualified & intelligent enough to deal with any sought of matter. Reham recently did work for IDPs & Tameer-e-School project & Imran is known for his helping & serving the poors' nature. To me both are powerful influential couple MA SHAA ALLAH.
- Good Wishes For Them!!
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Jan 09, 2015 06:48pm
Begum and Mr Abdul Sattar Edhi; no other.
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Jan 09, 2015 06:55pm
this is a purely para shoot marriage plan of the power corridors, how a lady came to pakistan and wth in a short period of time she touched the core of khan's heart, unbelievable....
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Jan 09, 2015 07:30pm
Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his dear sister Fatima Jinnah were the power couple of Pakistan. No one has been up to this caliber till now.
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Jan 09, 2015 08:10pm
In my opinion definitely Imran and Reham khan are the power couple.Both of them foremost are
humanists with charity work as their primary aim.Him being Pakistans most influential politician currently and her being in the journalism business carrying herself very well as a professional lady.Yes love will show the way!
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Jan 09, 2015 08:32pm
@Irzam Most words were fine... until reach to Royal... Can you get your head out of Royalty and move forward an independent, free living human beings.
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Jan 09, 2015 11:15pm
Quaid and Ruttie bi
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Jan 09, 2015 11:30pm
How about Shoaib and Sania? Both accomplished professionals in their respective fields. Who know Reham Khan till a few weeks back?
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Jan 10, 2015 12:50am
Imran Khan & Reham Khan
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Jan 10, 2015 01:32am
Powerful they are but Imran is 62 with perhaps another 10 years of active life. And Reham is 42 and reached an age of maturity where she is unlikely to be a challenging journalist with probably 10 years of more sedate journalism in her. They are not exactly spring chickens are they.
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Jan 10, 2015 02:05am
I hope they are helpful to the People of Pakistan. People are disillusioned, they need something like this.
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Jan 10, 2015 05:13am
@Ahmad any other complicated word
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Jan 10, 2015 05:18am
@Janu Not-German definitely Janu German
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Jan 10, 2015 06:00am
IK's politics is like watching a soap opera.
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Jan 10, 2015 07:26am
Congratulation! Good example for new Pakistan
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Jan 10, 2015 08:02am
I would go with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - Brangelina
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Jan 10, 2015 11:30am
Most influential power couple in Pakistan is Army and Feudal, this is a match set in heavens as despite all revolutions and azaadis, we still see them patronizing how we live and trade.
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Jan 10, 2015 01:07pm
Mr and Mrs Edhi.
No one comes even close.
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Jan 10, 2015 02:33pm
Shehzad Masih and his wife Shama who were burnt to death raising a lots of questions about use/misuse of blasphemy law in Pakistan !
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Jan 10, 2015 06:19pm
The most influential power couple would definitely be Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari. The duo dominated Pakistani politics across the span of three decades. A twice elected PM and a President would definitely beat a newbie Journalist and a glamorous cricketer turned nuisance of a politician anytime of the day.
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Jan 11, 2015 11:20am
@Bilal --- it is all about the media hype for COVERAGE and RATINGS, and Imran Khan has added a new base for his political survival, to his career after his first marriage, cricket fame and the aftermath of the PTI DHARNA, all crowd pleasing episodes. Sages say agaay agaay dekhiyaay hota hay kya and what this new gorgeous couple can do to create a NAYA PAKISTAN.
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