NEW YORK, Apr 05 (NNI): The latest edition of Time magazine features a cover story on former Prime Minister Imran Khan, titled “The Astonishing Saga of Imran Khan.”
The article has gained attention from PTI leaders, including former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry who shared it on his Twitter account along with a picture of the title page.
The article, like many Western magazines, offers a mix of praise and criticism while analyzing the current political situation in Pakistan and projecting its future, as well as that of Mr. Khan. Time magazine conducted a Zoom interview with Mr. Khan, from which they quoted throughout the article to highlight his achievements and failures, and to support their projections, both positive and negative, for Pakistan and Mr. Khan.
However, Mr. Khan’s supporters expressed dissatisfaction with the article’s approach and criticized the magazine and its author, Charles Campbell. PTI supporter Maaz Ud Din stated on Twitter that the commentary “does not go beyond the West’s binary, myopic, and fallacious view of the Muslim world” and called it a “pathetic Orientalism.”
Another PTI supporter, Bia Agha, accused the article of employing “the orientalist art of obfuscating facts and hiding disdain under a cloak of objectivity.”
The article also highlighted instances where Mr. Khan made incorrect statements, such as blaming the US for bringing down his government. It also mentioned his statements favoring the Taliban, his efforts to strengthen ties with Russia and China, and his disagreements with the Biden administration. Overall, the article offers a critical analysis of Mr. Khan’s political stance and actions. NNI
