Some journalists make fun of Imran Khan's mispronunciation

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 6 May 2019

Prime Minister Imran Khan's mispronunciation of 'roohaniat' at an event drew laughter from journalists and social media users. Critics highlighted concerns over his understanding of spirituality and history.
Summary

ISLAMABAD - Some journalists made fun of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s mispronunciation of the word roohaniat (spiritualism).

Khan while addressing the inauguration of the Al-Qadir University in Sohawa on Sunday was seen struggling with the correct pronunciation of the Urdu word.

The News journalist Umer Cheema, in a tweet in Urdu, maintained that it is a cruelty to burden somebody more than his mind can take.

Murtaza Solangi, a former head of Radio Pakistan, maintained: “From Aitchison to Oxford, Mr. Khan maintained his brilliance, intellect, and eloquence. It oozes out in this clip.”

From Aitchison to Oxford, Mr. Khan maintained his brilliance, intellect and eloquence. It oozes out in this clip. ðŸ˜œ pic.twitter.com/pBQVGrkbcu
— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) May 5, 2019

Columnist Khurram Husain was harsh in his tweet. “This guy’s homeopathic spirituality and understanding of history is pulling the country down the toilet.”

This guys homeopathic spirituality and understanding of history is pulling the country down the toilet. https://t.co/N2PIbKspeX
— Khurram Husain (@KhurramHusain) May 5, 2019

Talat Aslam, Senior Editor of The News, asked: “Does anyone remember this starlet from the 80s and 90s called Roohani Bano?”

Filmmaker and journalist Hasan Zaidi replied: “Yes. Wasn’t Imran Khan rather fond of her?”

KEY POINTS:

Imran Khan struggled with the word 'roohaniat' at Al-Qadir University inauguration.
Journalists mocked the mispronunciation on social media.
Critics expressed concern over Khan's grasp of spirituality and history.
Prominent journalists commented on the incident, sparking a debate.
The event highlighted the challenges faced by public figures in conveying messages.