In 2008, Kim Barker had an interesting encounter with then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, a leader of Pakistan’s Muslim League. She told the reporter that the interview was scheduled for just 15 minutes, but Nawaz Sharif showed a keen interest in talking to her. Nawaz Sharif’s team increased the time because he wanted to spend some more time with me.
She said, “At the start, it was a funny conversation with him. After some time, I realized he was asking me some questions about my personal life, and then I got conscious. She further said that He asked If I had any friends. I said Yes, I have alot of friends, and I have a good friend circle. He said, no, I am asking about someone very close, which means boyfriend. I was shocked because I was not accepting this type of personal question from the prime minister of a country. “
I told him, “I dont have a boyfriend, and I dont want it right now,” But he offered me an iPhone. He said I would buy an iPhone for you, through which ISI and SPY agencies of Pakistan can’t hear us. I rejected his offer, and I said I dont want any phone. At that time, my colleague entered the room, and Nawaz Sharif asked him to leave us alone for a few minutes. I really got so much uncomfortable, and I wanted to leave that room as soon as possible.
Then, in that Last line, he said, “ I know I am not the taller or fitter you want. I am old and fat, but I still want to be your friend.”
