Navjot Singh Sidhu recited several poetic verses for defiant Imran Khan upon arrival at Lahore
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LAHORE – Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu Friday reached Pakistan to attend the oath-taking ceremony of prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan.
Talking to reporters in Lahore, Sidhu recited several poetic verses in which he wished for better relations between Pakistan and India and praised Imran Khan. “I’m here as a friend and not any political personality. I’ve come to Pakistan as a messenger of peace and goodwill. May the ties between two countries flourish,” he said.
Sidhu, a contemporary of Imran Khan in the ‘80s, lavished praise on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, saying Imran remained defiant against all odds. “I’ve seen him change weaknesses intro strengths. He would make a ladder of success out of mountains of difficulties. This is what Pakistan needs today,” he added.
Sidhu was granted visa on Monday by the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. He confirmed the development during his telephonic conversation with PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan.
