As soon as someone emerges as a prominent philanthropist in these parts, the Pakistani public assumes that is laying down the groundwork to join politics. Recently, British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan had to come forward and answer questions regarding whether he considering a career in politics.
The story goes that Amir, who has also launched his charity the Amir Khan Foundation, was even offered a seat at the political table. However, he says that he had to turn down the offer.
The sportsman is more intent on helping society through his charitable organization. Amir Khan tweeted how he doesn’t want to join politics because he’s content with current Prime Minister Imran Khan at the helm. Quite a diplomatic answer, we say!
Talked to my advisory team, I will decline the offer to join Pakistan politics. The country is run by an amazing PM @ImranKhanPTI and we all have trust in him. I prefer continuing my charity work @AKFoundation in UK, Pakistan and rest of the world to make areas better and safer
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) October 22, 2020
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Social media responds to Amir Khan
Of course, people had mixed reactions to the move. Some thought it was smart, while others thought it was funny.
This guy is like a parody account 😂😂😂 https://t.co/EoMjswKYZy
— Assan Shaukat (@Assan88) October 22, 2020
Good decision https://t.co/d18KQ1TsRL
— Maximus (@maximus__21) October 22, 2020
— Sameer Asif (@imSaMjutt) October 22, 2020
Great Punch In the Faces of PDM by International Overseas Sportsman https://t.co/QA9jRLhBGE
— Bilawal Rind (@BilawalRind1) October 22, 2020
@hinaparvezbutt @AzmaBokhari @Marriyum_A @MaryamNSharif
See everyone trust on PM @ImranKhanPTI
I also trust and proud https://t.co/uoi2zUi70Y— Rao Muhammad Iftikhar (@RaoMuhammad0928) October 22, 2020
Of course, there were some nasty comments as well:
https://twitter.com/TheTanziaKaar/status/1319170012108783618
You’ve gotta admit it. Some of these reactions are kinda funny.
Talked to my advisory team, I will decline the offer to exist anymore. https://t.co/ufJXoYuhGk
— berbaad kacchay (@mahobili) October 22, 2020
So "offers" are being made to more sportsmen after the "successful" experience with a cricketer! Who btw is making those offers? #PakistanZindabad https://t.co/T25B5Oii49
— Rizwan Karim (@RKQalandar) October 22, 2020
Advisory team advised well. https://t.co/Z0GEhRlCwC
— Shakir Husain (@shakirhusain) October 22, 2020
Talked to my advisory team, I will decline the offer to become Pakistan’s Prime Minister. I prefer continuing to Tweet and making people’s timelines better and brighter https://t.co/WEcGGFpH19
— Mirza Moiz Baig (@MoizBaig26) October 22, 2020
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Social workers and philanthropists, such as Andleeb Abbas and Fixit’s Alamgir joined politics on the premise of their activism. However, do you think it is necessary that philanthropic efforts lead to a political career? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
