Imran Khan’s anti-corruption message has resonated with thousands discontent with the current government [AFP]
More than 100,000 people have rallied in support of Pakistani cricket legend and opposition politician Imran Khan in the southern city of Karachi.
Sunday’s rally further cemented Khan’s status as a rising force in Pakistani politics, ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled to be held in 2013.
The turnout was particularly impressive because the event was held outside his traditional support base in the Punjab province.
In his speech to the assembled crowd, Khan said that his vision was for Pakistan to be an “Islamic welfare state”, where citizens would be entitled to free and equal access to education, healthcare and justice. Under Pakistan’s current of government, citizens are entitled to these services for free, but Khan alleged that the system was not reaching those who needed the most state assistance.
He said that Islam prescribes a system of governance “based on humanity and justice”, and lauded the welfare state systems seen in the United Kingdom and Scandinavian countries.
“If those in the UK and Scandinavians were to accept Islam, they would be
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