Pakistan Republic Party
Pakistan Republic Party پاکستان ریپبلک پارٹی | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PRP |
| Leader | Reham Khan |
| Founder | Reham Khan |
| Founded | July 15, 2025 |
| Split from | PTI |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Ideology | Reformism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
The Pakistan Republic Party (PRP; Urdu: پاکستان ریپبلک پارٹی) is a political party in Pakistan founded by journalist and broadcaster Reham Khan on 15 July 2025.[1][2] The party was launched at the Karachi Press Club, with Khan pledging to end dynastic politics and promote merit-based governance.[3]
History
[edit]Reham Khan, known for her career in journalism and her brief marriage to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, formally entered Pakistani politics through the launch of PRP.[1]
The announcement came after months of speculation, and Khan framed the party as a platform to "return politics to public service".[4] Its launch came as a 90-day protest movement was being initiated by the PTI, which demanded an end to Imran Khan's imprisonment.[2][5]
Ideology and platform
[edit]PRP’s stated objectives include:
- Holding politicians accountable and ending dynastic politics.[3]
- Ensuring merit-based representation of marginalized regions and communities.[1]
- Enacting legal and electoral reforms, such as banning politicians from contesting multiple seats.[4]
- Implementing public welfare programs focusing on women, farmers, clean drinking water, and healthcare.[3]
Logo controversy
[edit]The party’s logo was alleged to feature a stylized eagle combined with a crescent and star. The emblem drew comparisons to the seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading to online debate and criticism.[6][7][8] Karachi-based journalist Abdul Jabbar Nasir commented, "From the US Department of Homeland Security to the Pakistan Republic Party (#PRP), it’s the same monogram”.[8]
Reham Khan denied releasing the party's official logo, stating that both the logo and the manifesto would be revealed officially in Islamabad.[9] She also denied revealing the names of the party's members, advising the public to be wary of misinformation.[9]
Reception
[edit]The launch received widespread media coverage and mixed public reactions.[3] Supporters highlighted the party's emphasis on meritocracy and anti-elite messaging, while critics questioned its organizational depth and long-term political strategy.[4] Although many news outlets provided factual coverage of the party's launch, others emphasized Reham's personal background more than her political stance.[10]
See also
[edit]- Politics of Pakistan
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians
- Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party
- Awaam Pakistan
- Pakistan Muslim League (N)
- Pakistan People's Party
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Reham Khan launches Pakistan Republic Party". Geo News. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Former Pakistan PM's ex-wife Reham Khan launches Pakistan Republic Party". Arab News PK. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ a b c d "'Will Replace Big Politicians': Reham Khan Launches New Political Party In Pakistan". NDTV. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "Reham Khan launches 'Pakistan Republic Party' – Does Pakistan need political shift?". Suno News. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ Adnan, Imran (2025-07-15). "PTI faces internal rift over August 5 protest plans". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Netizens think Reham Khan's party logo is "copy-paste" of US Homeland Security emblem". Dialogue Pakistan. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ ibrahim, Muhammad (2025-07-16). "Reham Khan's Party logo draws imitation allegations online". Abb Takk News. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ a b Fatima, Arooj (2025-07-16). "Reham Khan Party Logo Sparks Copycat Claims Online". Bloom Pakistan. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ a b "Reham Khan denies releasing logo of Pakistan Republic Party | Dialogue Pakistan". DialoguePakistan. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ Qazi, Sabahuddin (2025-07-16). "Media Framing of Reham Khan led Political Party". Retrieved 2025-07-17.