Mr Popular vs Mr Power: Imran Khan vs Asim Munir | The Listening Post

Despite being in jail for more than two years, Imran Khan continues to occupy air time in Pakistan. After the army restricted access to Khan, rumours of his death ricocheted across social media. Pressure from his supporters and family forced the military to lift the restrictions and grant Khan’s sisters access to speak to him.

Meenakshi Ravi reports on the showdown between Imran Khan and Field Marshal Asim Munir. And what it reveals about power, politics and narrative control in Pakistan.


Featuring:

Amber Rahim Shamsi - Pakistan Editor, Nukta

Moeed Pirzada - Political YouTuber

Mohammed Hanif - Author & Journalist

Reporter: Meenakshi Ravi

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