Prime Minister Imran Khan received a warm reception from the attendees upon his arrival at the parade ground in Islamabad on Wednesday 23rd March. He had reached to witness the military parade for 23rd March.
He was welcomed with loud cheers and applause, showing the viral videos. Loud cheers and applause began as his car entered the parade ground. The crowd stood up to welcome him as he stepped out of his car at the parade ground. The video received humongous reactions on social media.
Later, the advocates of Prime Minister Imran Khan shared another video comparing the arrival and welcome of former premiers, Nawaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
PM Imran Khan received a standing ovation at the #PakistanDay parade today. The cheers went on for a while. Been watching March 23 parades for a long time & I don't remember this long of applause for any other PM. Truly, PMIK has the genuine respect of Pakistanis! #PMIKatParade pic.twitter.com/jCVIfnUmnD
— Jibran Ilyas (@agentjay2009) March 23, 2022
اس سال یوم پاکستان کے موقع پر وزیراعظم پاکستان کیلئے عوامی جوش و خروش منفرد تھا۔ کیونکہ آج قوم جس جذبے سے اپنے وزیراعظم کے ساتھ کھڑی ہے، اس کی مثال نہیں ملتی۔ ❤ #PMIKatParade | #PakistanDay 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/dLwvmDQRCJ
— PTI Scientist (@PTI_Scientist) March 23, 2022
#PakistanDay pic.twitter.com/ROhZrosDcH
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) March 23, 2022
Besides that, PM Imran Khan was pictured smiling and enjoying the parade yesterday. His body language grabbed the attention of political analysts, observers, and social media users. Analysts commented that his body language seemed relaxed, unnerved, and confident when his government is facing a no-confidence motion in the national assembly that may end ups in the downfall of his government.
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He once again diverted the attention from his political nemesis just a day after delivering a powerful speech at OIC Conference held in Islamabad. PM Imran Khan, in his speech at the OIC, discussed a multitude of topics hounding the Islamic world today.
PM Imran Khan, in his key-note address, urged the OIC bloc, including China, to work together and end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
During the detailed speech, PM Khan raised concerns on the direction the world is moving towards. He talked about ongoing conflicts and urged Muslim leaders to take a stand.
“I’m scared to say where the world is headed now,” PM Khan said. The premier also lamented how the Muslim world failed Palestine and Kashmir despite being a force of 1.5 billion. Before, addressing the Ukraine conflict, PM Khan talked about Afghanistan. He said world peace is linked to peace in Afghanistan.
“No country will be safe if unrest emerged in Afghanistan again,” he added.
Additionally, PM Khan said the OIC leaders need to discuss with Foreign Ministers the ways that can bring a ceasefire to the conflict in Ukraine. He said that he will also discuss the matter with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.