Imran Khan’s ex-wife Reham Khan launches her own political party

Dubai: Reham Khan, journalist, author, and better known as former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has launched her own political party, the Pakistan Republic Party (PRP).

She said the PRP is a fresh, people-first force to reshape Pakistan’s political future.

Speaking at the Karachi Press Club, Reham outlined her vision for a new kind of politics rooted in public service, grassroots leadership, and true representation for all Pakistanis.

“This is not just a party, it is a national mission. The whole of Pakistan is my constituency,” she added.

A movement for the people

Reham said that the PRP is built from the ground up, not driven by elite families or power brokers. It has been launched by ordinary Pakistanis already doing extraordinary work in their communities.

In a post on X following the launch, she wrote: “This is a party for the public. I will involve you — the public — in the manifesto, the direction, the operating structure. Already been connected to amazing people that you and I have never heard of, but they have been doing great work in their hometowns. These fresh faces will decide how to proceed.”

Reham said that she would unveil more details about the party soon in a press conference in Islamabad.

Legal reforms

She pledged to fight for legal reforms, gender equity, and economic policies that reflect the daily struggles of working-class citizens, especially women and farmers.

Addressing her high-profile past with Imran Khan, Reham said: “I joined a party once for one person. But today, I stand on my own terms.”

She made it clear that the PRP’s agenda is not about political revenge but rather it is about structural reform and systemic change.

Targeting political elitism

Reham took sharp aim at Pakistan’s dynastic political system and criticised the practice of politicians contesting from multiple constituencies:

“Only five families are sitting in the assemblies. That has to change,” she said.

“No one in our party will contest from four constituencies at once. We are not here to build personal empires,” she added.

Turning point

Calling the launch a milestone in her life, Reham said: “I have come to replace all the big political people.”

She reiterated that the PRP is not just a party but a movement, grounded in constitutional values and aimed at rebuilding public trust.

The full manifesto, currently in development through public consultation and grassroots collaboration, is expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks.