‘ Sexual harassment rampant in Pak politics’
■ Imran’s ex- wife says women politicians in Pak have to endure a lot ◗
Reham Khan, former wife of Pakistan Tehreek- e- Insaf ( PTI) chief Imran Khan has said that her autobiography could influence the upcoming general elections.
In an interview, Ms Khan said that her autobiography that is to be released ahead of elections this year is her honest account of her life and it was like scratching a wound to pen down bad phases in her life.
She claimed that female politicians were subjected to harassment in Pakistan. Women politicians are harassed within their political party as well as by opposition members.
“Women politicians in Pakistan have to deal with severe sexual harassment within their own parties and from their opponents,” she said.
She further leveled serve allegations saying: “Positions are given in return for sexual favors.”
In an interview, Khan said that her autobiography that is to be released ahead of elections this year is her honest account of her life and it was like scratching a wound to pen down bad phases in her life
When asked how political parties can empower women, Reham said the selection system for new political leaders should be based on merit. She termed the current selection system in the political parties a farce, accordinf to a report in the Express Tribune.
Answering a question about her marriage with Imran Khan in context of her upcoming book, Reham Khan said that it was her account of life and tells the truth.
Reham Khan also talked about the role of media in politics of Pakistan and said: “I am extremely sad to see the amount of money being poured into Pakistani media to buy ( journalistic) mouthpieces. There is hardly any space for hardworking and honest journalists in Pakistan.”
When asked if she planned to return to the country, Reham said she couldn’t stay away from her country for long.