Reham Khan has said that the breakdown in the relationship with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was major reason behind the divorce. She also denied allegations of receiving money from party leaders for her film project.
After formally signing the divorces papers on Saturday, Reham Khan said that she and Imran had decided that before she left for England, it was best to part ways so that their work commitments were not affected by personal problems.
While making formal announcement of divorce, she termed the rumours of any financial settlement with Imran Khan as baseless.
“It is unfortunate and condemnable how media has been indulging in unbecoming behavior and language,” she said.
“Media started with speculation and followed with serious accusations without evidence. The quest for ratings and the misogynistic witch hunt is shameful and I plan to campaign actively for a media ethics board monitoring all output.”
She went on to say that IRK films (Imran Raza Kazmi Films) was neither her production company nor did she handle finances for it.
“I’m merely a creative mentor with no investment or share in profit. The balance sheet is available for verification of funds and sponsors,” she added.
She also dismissed allegations receiving Rs 50 million from PTI Lahore leader Abdul Aleem Khan and Rs 80 million from Faisal Wada, another leader of Imran Khan’s party based in Karachi.
Reham also brushed aside allegation of physical violence between the former couple as “not only pure fiction but ludicrous”.
“The allegations of anyone poisoning Imran Khan are not based on fact and no stomach washing was ever carried out.”
Commenting about her future intentions, Reham said she will continue to work on the projects and causes that were dear to her like child protection issues.
“I intend to return to my job as an anchor as soon as I can. I chose to move to Pakistan in 2012 and resigned from a senior broadcast journalist position at the BBC to do so,” she claimed.
“I wanted to contribute to my homeland and will continue to do so as best I can. Through this tough time I have had the love and support of thousands of strangers. I want to thank you all for your kind messages. I take strength from these,” she said thanking her followers.
“Divorce is a painful experience and we would appreciate sensitivity and understanding from the media for both of us (her and Imran) and our children at this difficult time.
“A malicious campaign against me and my children for over a year has driven us to this decision. I hope that now me and my children will be left alone to rebuild our lives.”
