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In Pictures: Imran Khan's 'Hat-Trick'; Marries His Spiritual Guide Bushra Maneka

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 19 Feb 2018 05:51 PM (IST)

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Imran Khan. Photo: AFP

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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf spokesperson Fawad Chaudhary said the 65-year old party chief married Bushra Maneka, a "respected Pir" (faith healer) in Pakpattan, in a simple ceremony in Lahore on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

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"Marriage is the combination of two hearts and two souls, which join each other on this special day of the wedding. Wishing (the couple) a very happy and blessed married life,” the PTI spokesperson said. "The valima ceremony will also be held in a simple manner in a few days," he said. (Photo: @PTIofficial/Twitter)

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The ceremony was held at the residence of Bushra's brother and PTI Central Executive Committee member Mufti Muhammad Saeed performed the 'nikah', he said in a late night tweet. (Photo: @PTIofficial/Twitter)

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Khan has previously referred to Bushra as his "spiritual adviser" and someone whose guidance he valued. The party's media wing last night released pictures of the wedding ceremony which was attended by Khan's mother-in law and other family members. (Photo: @PTIofficial/Twitter)

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Bushra, also known as 'Pinky Pir', is in her late 40s and has five children from her first marriage. Earlier, she was married to a senior customs official in Islamabad but parted ways in recent times. She is a resident of Pakpatan district, some 250 km from Lahore, which is known for the shrine of Baba Farid Ganj Shakar. (Photo: @PTIofficial/Twitter)