Imran Khan Talks Cricket, the Taliban and Being Ousted from Power | VWN Meets

Pakistan is in the middle of political chaos-and one man is at the center of it all. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted last year in a no-confidence vote, but polls suggest he remains the country’s most popular political leader.
Within a year of being removed from office, 70-year-old Khan has survived an assassination attempt and faces dozens of new charges ranging from corruption, terrorism to sedition. The current government has branded the popular politician known for his philanthropy and cricket career as a "militant" and attempted to arrest him using excessive force, while tear gassing, attacking and arresting his supporters. Khan believes the charges against him are political persecution tactics meant to distract him from campaigning for elections due this year.
VICE World News’ Isobel Yeung sat down with Khan at his home in Lahore on March 6, 2023.
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[@victorbostitch2294]

"Stay out of other people's conflicts" now that's a lesson to remember for life

[@zahirshah22]

He is a man with Lion's heart.

[@victorbostitch2294]

Bruh why does no one understand that it should be about a person's merit on what position they get into, not on filling gender quotas, something Khan was trying to stress but the reporter could not understand that

[@IamAWESOME3980]

right, obviously women are not like 50% as smart as men despite 50% of the population, more or less. this is why they are underrepresented

[@asmaqadir3922]

Exactly, he's right.

[@mubaraasghar4389]

"If I don't fight for my country who will?" 😢💚❤

[@markvelber8664]

A greatest leader of Pakistan ever seen ❤

[@user-xh4uk1rh3b]

Loser leader 😅

[@1707nirvana]

RESPECT for such a great leader and a true patriot.

[@radicalpotato666]

Like Jinnah was a patriot.

[@sidgenocid]

This guy seems very reasonable. It's easy for us Westerners to sit on the sidelines and miss the crucial details. The world has very dynamic issues and to fight these it takes much more than our point of view.

[@TheSodominion]

the guy's a classic demagogue. A product of military establishment running amok. Thrives on western funding while calling the same west an enemy in front of the public. Also supports the taliban in the same breath. He would glorify nazis if it got him votes. He called bin laden a martyr..a hero while lobbying in USA.

[@TatsumiOga682]

Sounding reasonable is a politicians entire job

[@anishpradeep6978]

That's his job buddy. He wants to sound convincing and sounds like it worked on some

[@flaminmongrel6955]

yeah he admitted that Pakistan was bankrupt yet he increased welfare policies and freebies so how does he sound convincing at all? he doesn't walk the talk.

[@hamadjaved2103]

I really agree with you..That’s the most honest thing I’ve heard about Pakistan and places apart from west

[@brightington7080]

I wish I could share my opinion in the comments but being indian no way I would take that risk..may Lord God help all his creations to live peacefully among each other.. Amen🙏..

[@theunbeatable6598]

Why?

[@mehrazpk]

you can. hello and welcome from pakistan

[@firasjaballi2484]

This report shows how misrepresented someone can be by mainstream media. He's smart and reasonable.

[@gotfan7743]

This man has the secret recipe to make Pakistan super power. If he would have been PM of Pakistan for 10 years, Pakistan would be competing with US. Thankfully, US did not let that happen. Pakistani military officials serve US and that's a wonderful thing. Whenever US asks them to jump and they ask how high? Who can get such loyal servants for US to serve their interests? We need to make sure this guy's secret recipe doesn't fall into other people's hands.

[@mayrbek123]

Least delusional Pakistan fan

[@rishitkhanna336]

​@@mayrbek123 he is sarcastic

[@madhuaryal5336]

@@mayrbek123 let them sleep with tje dillusion.

[@uzairsaeed6707]

salaries of our generals secretly comes from the US

[@theunbeatable6598]

​@@mayrbek123 He's the best bet right now for Pakistan though. Obviously no super power lmao coz that whole South Asian region is mad broke but IK is a great choice for Pakistan in comparison by a mile.

[@mohammadarfaq1545]

why did VICE re-uploaded this video?

[@flatoutt1]

imran is an honoury aussie so hands off . i still think he's a good bloke . imran said he lived in a rough neighborhood ,rise to the occasion imran use this opportunity to bring out the best and climb to new heights .that even make you giddy.this makes your success in cricket seem like a walk in the park.but remember you are only facing men .i'm praying for your protection and deliverance and victory for you and your country

[@robinakhan8155]

Imran khan you have a honest prime minister and we need you stand for the general.election and we will stand by you and we will.not give up On you Imran khan and ypu got our support and you are a supportive person and we have faith In you Imran khan Allha Is with you always pakistan needs you we are proud of you the quarn and namza will pull you throught Imran khan Inshallha the dark days will lift we are with you Imran khan stay positive strong and brave you have came out from the worse there Is a light end of the tunnel.we will vote for you Imran khan ♥️ Pakistan people are waiting for you Imran khan and we will stand by Imran khan always

[@talibeilm7760]

Such a beautiful interview

[@sa34w]

Imran is supported by the people of Pakistan, hope he brings Pakistan to stability. People have high hopes for him. He also seems like not a religious fundamentalists compared to other leaders

[@kapaleshwarC1]

Epic realisation

[@madkills10]

is this a reupload?

[@maverickdoesgaming1847]

I always tune on when Isabel is on screen brilliant interview and khan made some reasonable answers with good points on every question

[@haroonmalik4147]

Is this the full Interview?

[@safayetmeraj]

What an amazing interview

[@uzairbinirshad]

Watching my leader from Pakistan...!

[@Sufyan72688]

I'm predicting that Anika well be the next super star because Pakistani audience likes actress like her because she has many shade's of acting mostly the way she played emotional role is so beautiful. She can turn people hearts sad with her. I'm still in shock the way this drama ended i cant forget mostly uzair Anika chemistry but the ending was shocking because i was watching this drama for uzair Anika mints to be together ❤

[@TatsumiOga682]

He do be spitting fax

[@abolishkhg-uh]

He is true leader❤

[@asemalshoura519]

Hello there and welcome Vice Team and thank you very much for this incredible coverage. regarding Afghanistan human right I sorry I have to see it another way and stand out with what Thomas Friedman say's: he said that we must leave these people be and maybe bring them to the mainstream 1. those people fought wars for over a 20 years they did not have the privilege to be developed Philosocially but rather only militarily as if they only got internet and communication today and as they start to make there own internal discourse they will gradually start to understand how they can give the right amount of concerns regarding human right .... that takes experience 2. these are people Deeply religious Muslim so in terms of right of wrong they have there own 1400 Islamic traditions and archive and they will make and international yet still internal Islamic discourse to crystalize there worldly perception in term of what are they right laws and order .... (remember that the American democracies which every needs to learn )from took about 800 years to be Crytal clear to the American conscious .... and with the help of internet , this evolvement may take only years (god forbid) a decade but eventually will integrate to the world 3.the American turn only in some years from overwhelming majority to hate gay people to an overwhelming majority who defend there right and has been done just through art and films

[@inferno0020]

The man with the taste of Shah Pahlavi, the ambition of Recep Tayyip Erdoğa, and the result of Mohammad Morsi.

[@piratesmurf4251]

This aired a few weeks ago.

[@ImranAli-pv2ly]

Forever❤KHAN INSHA ALLAH

[@OvalCircuit]

Loud and clear.....

[@nikhiliyengar]

It's a privilege to even begin to worry about representation in South Asia.

[@theunbeatable6598]

Haha I agree. India Pakistan Bangladesh

[@rohanahmed3088]

Agreed. The country is in shambles, at its most divided, the economy is at its all time worse, and the western media is concerned about gender representation.

[@sheikhovais719]

My man. Doing exactly that right now. "Get Pakistan out of this quagmire is going to be most phenomenal thing anyone could ever do."

[@IndusRiverRock]

❤ Imran Khan ❤️

[@fazlisubhan21981]

15:45 Are you enjoying this fight

[@hisamuddinrahamd6637]

I love you Khan sahab ❤️❤️❤️

[@BlueJays-pc6fp]

Isobel Yeung never ages

[@waqartariq9259]

IMRAN KHAN is brave,honest, and best ever man PAKISTAN had .....

[@shahinasiddiqui4475]

Allah may always protect you Ik

[@mohsenkhan741]

Long live Imran Khan long live PTI only hope of our country ✊✊✊🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@naziafarooq8310]

They closed the live chat

[@SaraAli-pu7vj]

We love you Ik Sahib 💛

[@Sindhishorts1]

My king Our real leader, Our love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nknabeelkhanvlogs705]

True leadership ❤

[@syedaislam8601]

Excellent

[@abolishkhg-uh]

Pakistan zindabad 🇵🇰❤️

[@IndusRiverRock]

❤ Pakistan ❤️

[@Blitzkers99]

Pakistani Government Will soon Impose Military Rule

[@AtheistIndian2024]

RAW agent go go go 🤣😂 Doing great

[@anthonyfrias5533]

Imran kahn is the only one who can save pakistan.

[@shahfaisal2755]

He is brave leader and most things for Pakistan i love him and i salute him 😢😢

[@Worldwonder4k235]

may allah protect my cute, handsome and brave leader .

[@sazidhossain1594]

My inspiration❤

[@idecho948]

Isobel is very beautiful and lively. I saw her covering about the drug war in Latin America

[@FailtheInternet376]

He is man of steel

[@kashifbhatti9388]

Am always stand for Imran Khan. My life is nothing without Imran Khan.

[@humanehumanity]

I'm ran Khan salute to honest man he's telling the truth

[@Abcdefg-sf6yn]

❤

[@Umair.ua7]

Man of steel

[@farzananoreen6685]

Great leader of Muslim ummah ❤IMRAN KHAN

[@bilalbigb4364]

great man imran khan

[@a907174]

Good job Imran Khan my vote only Imran Khan 🇵🇰

[@bilalbigb4364]

prime minister imran khan

[@madhuaryal5336]

Kaun bachayega Pakistan, Imran Khan Imran Khan.

[@wajidali-dj6yx]

Nice

[@LastManStandingofficial]

The Great Leader Imran Khan ❤️

[@AnishPatelxHindu_Boss]

Where's Trump's interview?

[@BPBrick111]

I am impressed

[@CrazyforCruiser]

I love IK.

[@Aijaz2929]

I am from India 🇮🇳 but love you mr Imran khan

[@user-xm6lg2mf5h]

Isobel always brings the best stories to this channel, huge props to her reporter's integrity.

[@user-ej9yj3yd3w]

Honest and brave Leader "Imran Khan" ❤

[@MuhammadWise]

His Approach towards Talibans is a Common Sense Approach 🤌

[@MuhammadFarhan-oj8jt]

#Imrankhan, #ShaheedArshadShareef, #Imranriazkhan

[@thepakistaniwayneptunestud734]

its like a leader answering questions of empty western nonsense

[@nishantintouch]

"फिर जब तुम थक जाओगी न तब मैं पीछे से डालूंगा ।" 😂😂😂 - Imran -Playboy- Khan

[@sanjeevmehta2079]

@NJ hahahaha 😂😂😂

[@oneforallah]

did he actually say this or is this fake ?

[@sanjeevmehta2079]

@@oneforallah he must have i am sure 🤣🤣

[@rehanhafeez6310]

🇵🇰🇯🇴 Aoa iN Sha aLLaH ❤🇵🇰zinda baaD ✌️ aameen

[@labyrinthe4830]

The reason I and every Pakistani voted for him.

[@ivanteo1973]

Imran Khan has long history of cracking down democracy and freedom of speech. Now he wants democracy and freedom of speech? 🤣😂

[@user-hd6ry2ou1z]

❤❤❤Imran khan❤❤❤

[@hajizulqarnainsultan1977]

🌴"رب ذوالجلال"ا 🌹 آپ کو کامیاب کریں تاحیات تندرست، سلامت اور شادوآباد رکهے.🌴 🌹آمين يارب العالمين🌹

[@Presstv127]

0:09 0:10 0:10 0:10

[@ezerei2911]

Imran Khan Zindabad!!!

[@MumtajAliAli-mv9fg]

My hero my prince sweet heart The great leadar king Imran khan jinda bad ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@shahzadmahmoodch]

If Imran Khan doesn't fight, Raja Riaz will fight. Irony is that "Log us ko pshante nahin"

[@jaistevens2121]

She's brave ent she fair play to her

[@saimshahzad8699]

Exactly the things she was asking no one dares to ask

[@saimshahzad8699]

And it can be seen that Mr. khan was getting very uncomfortable from her questions

[@AlmostGod007]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Nataunki dekh ke bahut mazza aaya Meanwhile in India : techies quietly working in AC to improve the economy 😂😂

[@saimshahzad8699]

Exactly

[@sanjeevmehta2079]

Mian ji India is ready to play cricket and ipl with u pls forget Kashmir 😂😂

[@fia4459]

Kashmir won't forget us😂

[@javedcolab]

Vice - Do you think we are all idiots?

[@questreels]

vice is trying frame imran khan...i see him as an amzing leader of pakistan...pakistan zanzibar!!

[@mianqasim7112]

Thanks for your love for Pakistan BTW it's "PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!! "

[@usazar]

If you believe a word IK says, some Nigerian prince may be able to make you very rich.

[@saimshahzad8699]

No truer words have been spoken

[@shivakananibanerjee8793]

Save your nation. Thanks

[@user-ll8pn1ks1l]

Great leader, great words.

[@danishirfan9891]

If you are against corruption then whole system in Pakistan stand against you such a petty 😢😢😢😢😢

[@kanishka.f]

Dejavu...

[@MohidPvE]

Ayooo

[@naziafarooq8310]

Yo

[@naziafarooq8310]

Yo u had bts

[@naziafarooq8310]

Same

[@MohidPvE]

@@naziafarooq8310 bts? 😭

[@naziafarooq8310]

@@MohidPvE I meant do you hate bts aswell?

[@riponmr318]

Isobel please come to Bangladesh and interview our prime minister.

[@sazzadulpritom1108]

and unravel the deep corruption in our country by the middle and low level politicians wright.

[@gungasc]

Why is she not wearing a hajjib?

[@aspectkhan1879]

wtf there is no rule for hijab in pak

[@Tully_23_32]

​@@aspectkhan1879 don't worry mate, it's just typical arrogance from countries that have no idea & only see the bad side of terrorist islam

[@banksterkid5930]

It's compulsory in Iran not pakistan.

[@Abhisekhdutta]

When is VICE going to talk about the draconian Blasphemy law of Pakistan?

[@mohsenkhan741]

When is voice going to talk about Babri masjid genocide in Hindu Rastra india?

[@Abhisekhdutta]

@@mohsenkhan741 lol🤣🤣nowonder why Pakistan lacks education.How can a structure be a genocide.First learn the meaning of genocide which pakistanis are conducting on their Sikhs ,Hindus and Christians

[@max2008abhi]

​@@mohsenkhan741 when will vice question the Muslims for killing 8 million Hindus during the last 1000 years.

[@sayantabanerjee3856]

​@@mohsenkhan741 vice do that all the time unlike the way they favour pakis

[@ashishb]

Single handedly destroying Pakistan 😂

[@theunbeatable6598]

Not as bad as muhdi destroying india

[@saimshahzad8699]

Agreed

[@fia4459]

says an indian,your opinion doesn't matter😂

[@turboflacko946]

Ok bro it's too easy vice must sell out the guys they interview

[@kashifanayyar5392]

TRUE HUMAN BEING WHO CARE ABOUT POOR PEOPLE IS IMRAN KHAN

[@islamicstatus1743]

Q Bhai Ap Kiya Akele Rehte Ho Pakistan Main Jo Ap Hee Theek Karoge Pakistan Ko

[@imgn8r715]

"We should strengthen the current (Taliban) government (in Afghanistan" - Imran Khan ....is this sheer stupidity, or cruelty for women and children, or just rotten luck of Pakistani people for having such leaders? Or all of the above?

[@theunbeatable6598]

He's not wrong. A stable Afghanistan would make it easier for them. Look how they're starving, the normal people because Brandon stole their assets in billions and their ex president stole too. Leave Afghanistan alone if u can't help stabilize it. Yall ruined it

[@markvelber8664]

Taliban are Afghans and Afghanistan belongs to Taliban that’s there country whatsoever Taliban do in Afghanistan it not your business or anyone else business you stick and mind your own business.