The controversial interview of Khawar Maneka, the ex-husband of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, sparked heated discussions in political circles. In the interview, Maneka blamed Imran for the deterioration of his marriage before marrying Bushra Bibi himself. The interview, which aired just a week after Maneka’s release on bail in a land-grabbing case, drew criticism from PTI leaders who questioned the moral necessity of the interview and accused the media of targeting Imran Khan.
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister Taimur Jhagra expressed disgust at the interview, while Sher Afzal Khan Marwat, a member of Imran’s legal team, stated that Imran was saddened by Maneka’s statement. PTI leader Hammad Azhar criticized the interviewer and accused the media of targeting Imran Khan with desperate tactics.
PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari and Ali Muhammad Khan also condemned the interview, with Bukhari describing it as disgraceful and Khan emphasizing the importance of personal honor and respect. PML-N leaders, including Nawaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah, and Javed Latif, responded to the interview with criticism and calls for investigation.
Overall, the interview of Khawar Maneka brought about widespread criticism and condemnation from political figures on both sides, with accusations of media targeting and calls for a focus on the content of the interview rather than its source.