Former cricketer and our next possible Prime Minister Imran Khan is making it to the headlines all over the world for his huge victory in the general elections.
Being one of the most influential personalities of Pakistan, the popularity of Imran Khan is not just limited to Pakistan but also across the border from where celebrities are congratulating the World Cup-winning captain for being victorious … yet again!
Famous Bollywood actor, Rishi Kapoor also wants to see Imran Khan accomplishing his goals!
Well spoken Imran Khan. I have been saying whatever you said on all channels past two days regarding India-Pakistan! I hope you succeed in making your “Mulk” have good relations with my “Mulk” pic.twitter.com/YCe741vW22
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) July 26, 2018
Indian actress Gul Panag congratulated IK and hopes to see the relationship between the two countries get better!
Congratulations @ImranKhanPTI !
Here's hoping you will herald a new era not just in Pakistan, but also in the relationship between our two countries🙏— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) July 27, 2018
Bollywood actor, Ayushmann Khurrana, disclosed that his father had already predicted that IK would become the PM one day!
His victory speech at 92 cricket World Cup made my father predict- “yeh banda pakka ek din Pakistan ka PM banega.” And it happened today. Congrats @ImranKhanPTI sir. Have always been a fan. Now you have the biggest responsibility of bringing peace and harmony in the subcontinent.
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) July 26, 2018
And many showbiz stars did the same!
Mera Kaptaaan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan ❤
Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah! #NayaPakistan #PrimeMinisterImranKhan @ImranKhanPTI pic.twitter.com/6RlL1Bjro8— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) July 25, 2018
I am super duper proud of you @ImranKhanPTI I pray Allah helps you to fill all your promises and I know for a fact you will InshAllah.
— Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) July 26, 2018
#NewProfilePic with the Prime Minister of Pakistan. #ImranKhan #ElectionPakistan2018 pic.twitter.com/MQT1JtKXQk
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) July 26, 2018
Mubarak #Pakistan !! Mubarak Prime Minister #ImranKhan !!! What a heartfelt first speech. I pray Allah Almighty gives him all the strength to fulfil all that he wishes for and all that he promised ! Ameen #PakistanZindabad 🇵🇰🎉@ImranKhanPTI #ElectionPakistan2018
— URWA HOCANE (@VJURWA) July 26, 2018
Jumma Mubarak Everyone, can’t thank Allah enough for all that has just happened in our country but I’m the most thankful today for my prime minister , our prime minister Imran Khan! ❤️
Pray for yourself, your family , your country!! 🇵🇰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #Alhumdulillah— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) July 27, 2018
The congratulatory messages were not just limited to Showbiz stars but his colleagues and rivals also weren’t far behind. Talking to an Indian news channel, Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian Cricketer, congratulated his colleague from yesteryears with the hope that Imran Khan will run Pakistan the same way he did the team!
Former Captain of English cricket team, Adam Hollioake congratulates Imran Khan and wishes him all the best in making Pakistan great again!
Congratulations to @ImranKhanPTI on his election to PM of Pakistan…I don’t generally get involved in talking politics but from what I have seen he is a good man and I wish him all the best in making Pakistan great again 👌🏽
— Adam Hollioake (@adamhollioake) July 26, 2018
West Indian cricketer, Ian Bishop has also sent a heartwarming message to IK!
My heartiest congratulations to the new Prime minister of Pakistan; Prime Minister Imran Khan. Proud to know an outstanding former player could achieve such an important role in leading ones country. May he lead with integrity and by example. Inshallah🙏🏽🙏🏽.
— ian bishop (@irbishi) July 26, 2018
Indian cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar calls Imran Khan his cricketing hero and wishes him good luck!
Imran is the epitome of setting the bar high and reaching it. Congratulations & good luck to my cricketing hero, Imran Khan!
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 27, 2018
And for Michael Vaughan, the former English captain, it’s a great news!
Great news 👍👍👍 https://t.co/GhgGuLpwns
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 26, 2018
One of the living legends of the cricket world, Geoffrey Boycott says Imran Khan is not just a great captain, but he is a great man!
Brilliant tweet @Jemima_Khan I agree. Great captain, great cricketer, great man I hope he does well. Please send him my congratulations and best wishes. https://t.co/bRvQnUdFlj
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 26, 2018
IPL Chairman, Rajeev Shukla also sends his best wishes to IK!
Heartiest congratulations to @ImranKhanPTI on successfully winning the Pakistan Elections, it has been my honour to have seen him grow through the last 22 years to get to this position. #PakistanElections2018
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) July 26, 2018
Since I know Imran khan well so I hope he will do what he has been saying all these years particularly indo pak relations @ImranKhanPTI
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) July 26, 2018
“Pakistan have won the toss”, says Russel Arnold, the well-known international commentator, and former Sri Lankan cricketer!
Congratulations to Imran Khan #PakistanElection2018 A hero to many of us … Wishing you all the very best !!! Pakistan have won the Toss !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 27, 2018
Also, many of the Pakistani cricketers congratulated their cricketing idol including Imran Khan’s proteges Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis!
This picture alone is worth admiring and Wasim Akram’s captions makes it even more adorable!
Congratulating the new Prime Minister of our Country. It was all very formal but I still got to call him Skipper.#ImranKhanPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/cuEIv28U3B
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) July 26, 2018
A special speech from a Great Leader..Very simple, honest and practical..Feeling so proud to be a student of such a Mentor.. Congratulations Skipper @ImranKhanPTI #BehindYouSkipper #NayaPakistan
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) July 26, 2018
Congrat PTI and @ImranKhanPTI on a truly historic victory! The 22 yr old struggle has finally paid off & deservedly. Pakistanis have a lot of expectations from u I really hope u lead from the front! I request all opposing parties& media to accept the result and help rebuild 🇵🇰
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 26, 2018
Congrats to @ImranKhanPTI i hope u guys will do the best for pakistani nation INSHALLAH👍👍👍
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) July 26, 2018
A speech of a #GREATLEADER @ImranKhanPTI 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️😍
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) July 26, 2018
Congratulations @ImranKhanPTI . May Allah help & guide you for the prosperity & success for the people of Pakistan🇵🇰
— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) July 27, 2018
That was one inspiring speech, had the honesty and sincerity of a leader who feels the people of Pakistan
My daughter and the children of this generation are going to be part of #NayaPakistan. No words to describe that feeling. Congrats @ImranKhanPTI I’m praying for ur success IA— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) July 26, 2018
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