Last weekend, he attracted 90,000 supporters to a rally in Rawalpindi.
While critics say his momentum has stalled since a series of monster
gatherings late last year, he looks set for a breakthrough in elections
expected early next year – and could even win enough seats to become the
kingmaker in coalition negotiations.
In the computer game, he must sweep away the heads of President Asif Ali
Zardari, Nawaz Sharif, the main opposition leader, and Altaf Hussain, who
rules the city of Karachi from exile in London.
Victory at each stage is greeted by the voice of Mr Khan roaring “Tabdeeli
agayi hai – Urdu for “the change has come”.
The game was put together by a group of budding young developers, who call
themselves CreatiXe.
Muneeb Ali said the idea for the game came from friends and that it was made
for fun, rather than as a political tool.
“We have been really surprised at how it has taken off,” he said.
“Maybe it’s a good way for people to vent their frustration with
Pakistan’s politicians.” He added that the team planned more Imran Khan
games in the future.
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