IMRAN KHAN MYTH OF THE PAKISTANI MIDDLE-CLASS By NADEEM FAROOQ PARACHA

by Nadeem Farooq Paracha

During last decade’s upsurge in the fortunes of populist politics in numerous countries, Imran Khan emerged as its central figure in Pakistan. Globally, Khan never became as prominent in this context as his populist contemporaries such as Donald Trump, Jair Bolsonaro, Narendra Modi, Boris Johnson and Viktor Orbán. But he was very much a product of the populist wave that began to sweep across various regions from 2010 onwards. In Imran Myth of the Pakistani Middle-Class, Nadeem Farooq Paracha explores the political, social and historical factors that led to Khan’s rise and his eventful fall as a politician. In so doing, Paracha also scrutinises the political and social dynamics of Khan’s core constituency, the urban middle-classes. He demonstrates how these classes have continued to sabotage their own political interests due to their stubborn search for ‘strongmen. Discover "Imran Myth of the Pakistani Middle-Class", a thought-provoking book by renowned journalist and historian Nadeem Farooq Paracha. This insightful work critically examines Imran Khan's rise to power, the role of Pakistan’s middle class in politics, and the ideological contradictions shaping modern-day Pakistan. Paracha delves into the myth versus reality of Khan’s political journey, analyzing his populist appeal, governance, and the socio-political dynamics that propelled him to power. With a sharp and engaging narrative, this book is a must-read for those interested in Pakistani politics, history, and political ideologies. Imran Khan book, Pakistani politics, Nadeem Farooq Paracha, Imran Khan biography, Pakistan middle class, political analysis, PTI government, populism in Pakistan, Pakistan history, current affairs books.

129 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2025