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Imran Khan's future without the people is nothing

Pakistani PM needs to ensure his hopes are owned by citizens too

Left: A supporter of an opposition party listening to a speech during a countrywide protest last month called "Black Day" against the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan (above). PHOTOS: REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Left: A supporter of an opposition party listening to a speech during a countrywide protest last month called "Black Day" against the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Left: A supporter of an opposition party listening to a speech during a countrywide protest last month called "Black Day" against the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan (above). PHOTOS: REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
A supporter of an opposition party listening to a speech during a countrywide protest last month called "Black Day" against the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan (above). PHOTO: REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on August 18, 2019, with the headline Imran Khan's future without the people is nothing. Subscribe