Prisoner number 804: the plot to erase Imran Khan

About this episode

The episode discusses the attempts to erase Imran Khan's legacy and influence in Pakistan following his removal from office.

It’s one thing to remove a PM from office, as happened to the former cricketer in 2022. But it’s another thing to try to eradicate the most famous person in Pakistan’s history By Osman Samiuddin. Read By Aaron Neil. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Neil

Guest: Osman Samiuddin

Topics covered

• politics
• Pakistan
• media
• cricket
• history

Keywords

• Imran Khan
• Pakistan
• politics
• Osman Samiuddin
• Aaron Neil

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