Former Pakistani Cricketer Bowls Over Political Crowd In Karachi -- L.A. Times
REPORTING FROM ISLAMABAD -- A rally in Karachi organized by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan drew a massive crowd of supporters Sunday, bolstering his image as a potent force in Pakistan’s turbulent political landscape.
Pakistani media estimated that as many as 100,000 supporters crammed into a field next to the iconic white marble mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, on the commemoration of Jinnah’s birthday. Looking out on a sea of red and green flags belonging to Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Khan told backers that, if his party came to power, he would ensure that the rule of law was applied evenly and would work to eradicate the taint of corruption found at virtually every layer of Pakistani society.
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Imran Khan's anti-corruption bid draws 100,000 Pakistanis -- Sydney Morning Herald
Pakistan Imran Khan rally draws tens of thousands -- BBC
Pakistani politician Khan gains momentum -- CNN
Pakistan Cricket Star Imran Khan’s Rally Shows His Growing Political Power -- Bloomberg
Massive Khan rally defies Pakistan ruling party -- Reuters
Khan promises 'good tsunami' to end Pakistan graft -- AFP
My Comment: He has to be very careful. The last person who promised changed was this up and rising political star.