Reham Khan has officially launched a new political party, the Pakistan Republic Party, promising to bring fresh leadership and challenge Pakistan’s long-standing political dynasties. The announcement was made at the Karachi Press Club, marking what she described as the beginning of a people-centric movement aimed at breaking elite control over Parliament.
While addressing the media, Reham emphasized that her party would serve as the public’s voice and hold power-holders accountable. She criticized the current political system for ignoring common people and turning politics into a tool for wealth and power. She stated that the party aims to represent all underprivileged areas across the country.
Reham chose Karachi for the party’s launch, citing the city’s symbolic importance and her connection with the local press community. She recalled her journalistic journey, starting from the BBC in 2012, and highlighted her deepening ties with Pakistan during her years caring for her mother. This personal experience, she said, shaped her understanding of the nation’s real challenges.
In her speech, Reham criticized the current political culture, where debates are reduced to TV shows and policy discussions are replaced by personal attacks. She also condemned the rising cost of living, sugar price manipulation, and the inefficiency of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), stressing that these failures demand immediate political reform.
She added that her party would fight against the monopoly of political families, pointing out that just five families dominate national assemblies today. Reham said the Pakistan Republic Party will promote service-based politics and encourage fresh, capable leaders from all provinces to step forward.
Concluding her address, Reham said the goal is not just to win elections but to truly change the system. “This is not about personal power,” she said, “It’s about giving Pakistan the honest and fearless leadership it deserves.”