Journalist turned politician Reham Khan the former wife of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf PTI founder Imran Khan has officially entered Pakistan’s political arena by launching her own political initiative—the Pakistan Republic Party The announcement was made on July 15 2025 during a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club a location Reham described as a place of personal resilience and support during challenging times .
Describing her new political platform as more than just another party Reham emphasized that it represents a movement for meaningful change According to her the Pakistan Republic Party PRP is rooted in a mission to challenge dynastic politics promote service based governance and offer Pakistanis a fresh alternative in a system plagued by elite dominance .
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A Symbolic Launch and a Bold Message
Choosing the Karachi Press Club as the launch venue was deeply symbolic for Reham Recalling her earlier struggles she noted that this was the place where she received media and civil support when she was under scrutiny “I’ve never accepted political positions before I joined a party once for just one person… But today I stand on my own terms” she declared distancing herself from her past association with Imran Khan and emphasizing her political independence .
She explained how her years of travel and journalism allowed her to see firsthand the persistent issues that plague Pakistan—from lack of clean drinking water to inadequate healthcare “From 2012 to 2025 the Pakistan I’ve witnessed still lacks clean drinking water and basic healthcare That’s not acceptable anymore” she said Reham framed the partys foundation as a call to national service stating “The whole of Pakistan is my constituency” .
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Vision and Policy Priorities
Reham Khan’s new political force is founded on a central theme transforming politics into public service The PRP is set to prioritize issues that she believes the traditional political elite have long ignored such as water access healthcare education agricultural reforms and legal equity She particularly stressed representing marginalized communities—women farmers and the working class .
Reham criticized political practices such as contesting multiple seats calling them signs of entitlement and manipulation “No one in our party will contest from four constituencies at one time We’re not here to play political games” she asserted .
She also condemned the entrenched political dynasties stating “Only five families are sitting in the assemblies” and called for the replacement of what she referred to as the “pig political people”—a controversial phrase that drew mixed reactions However she clarified that her message was not one of confrontation but a demand for accountability transparency and constitutional rule .
Grassroots Engagement and the Road Ahead
Following the launch Reham invited public involvement via a post on X formerly Twitter
“This is for you Join our working groups Let’s put our heads together and plan our future together InshAllah” .
This message underlined her intent to create a grassroots driven party structure seeking input from communities across Pakistan rather than relying on traditional top down methods .
However major challenges lie ahead While she presents a strong ideological front against dynastic politics critics point out that Reham lacks a well established constituency or party infrastructure The path from launching a party to becoming a serious political contender is steep particularly in a system as fragmented and competitive as Pakistan’s .
Conclusion
The formation of the Pakistan Republic Party marks a bold new chapter in Reham Khan’s public life Whether it translates into actual political power or remains symbolic depends on the party’s ability to mobilize support offer pragmatic solutions and rise above entrenched systems One thing is certain Reham Khan has stepped out of the shadow of her past and is determined to carve out her own place in Pakistan’s political future .