Navjot Singh Sidhu arrives in Pakistan for Imran Khan's swearing-in

Navjot Singh Sidhu reached Lahore via Wagah border and will arrive Islamabad for the oath-taking ceremony of Imran Khan scheduled on Saturday

Former Indian cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu arrived in Pakistan yesterday to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan. Sidhu reached Lahore via Wagah border and will arrive here for the oath-taking ceremony scheduled on Saturday.

Imran Khan

Speaking to reporters in Lahore, Sidhu said: "I have come to Pakistan on my friend's (Imran) invitation. These are very special moments. Athletes and artists erase distances (between countries)... I have come here bearing the message of love, and prayers for Pakistanis."

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