Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima wishes him on victory, writes 'my sons’ father is Pakistan’s next PM'

It’s not every day that exes get back together on social media for praising one another unless one of them is of course on their way to becoming the prime minister of a country. Here we are talking aboutImran Khan and his first wife, Jemima Goldsmith.

In a barrage of tweets shared today, Jemima wished Imran on his victory and for showing the kind of patience one needs to fight it out in a general election. Imran Khan-led PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf) is on the verge of getting a majority number for forming their government.

Congratulating Imran, Jemima wrote: “22 years later, after humiliations, hurdles and sacrifices, my sons’ father is Pakistan’s next PM. It’s an incredible lesson in tenacity, belief & refusal to accept defeat. The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the 1st place. Congratulations @ImranKhanPTI”

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In another, she wrote of a memory of 1997 election: “I remember IK’s 1st election in 1997- untested, idealistic & politically naive. I waited up for the call in LHR with 3 mo old Sulaiman, who I had lugged around the country. Eventually he called. ‘It’s a clean sweep" & after my gasp, ‘… the other way.’ He roared with laughter.”

At the beginning of the elections, Jemima had wished her former husband’s home a “Happy Election Day” and tweeted: “Pakistan, you maddening, beautiful, crazy, beloved old friend. Here’s hoping the people who count your votes, let your vote count. And you get the leader you believe in. Pakistan Zindabad!

Jemima and Imran had gotten married in Paris in 1995. They were married for nine years and had two sons together before divorcing in 2004.