Third time lucky: Is Imran Khan tying the knot again?

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is hoping to get married for a third time, sources told Geo News on Tuesday, months after the former-cricketer-turned-politician's divorce with television journalist Reham Khan.

In an interview with an Indian newspaper earlier this week, Khan hinted towards another marriage, saying that despite two failed marriages, he would prefer to tie the knot a third time rather than spending life as a bachelor.

"I led a very envied bachelor’s life. Many people would have loved to have the kind of life I’ve led, but if you get marriage right, it is a very civilised way of life," he said the interview with the Hindustan Times.

But Naeemul Haque, spokesman for the PTI chairman, denied the reports.

"Rumours about IK [Imran Khan] getting married are totally wrong. He is spending time with his boys in England and will be back in Pakistan on Sunday," said Naeemul Haque in a message posted on Twitter.

Imran Khan took to Twitter to refute the rumours.

Rumours abt my marriage absolutely baseless. I have not gotten married. When I do I will announce & celebrate publicly.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 12, 2016

Trusted family sources told Geo News that Khan discussed plans of a third marriage with his sisters on Eid in Lahore.

One of the sources said it was agreed that a third marriage must happen for various reasons, but they added that his sisters were not aware of any further development over the issue.

However, sources say Khan has taken the advice of Bushra Al Maroof 'Pinky', a member of the Manikka family from Pakpattan who Khan reportedly considers his 'spiritual guru', to tie the knot with a certain girl.

Bushra, the wife of Customs officer Khawar Fareed Manikka, is said to solve people's problems through 'spiritual means', and has allegedly also given a ring to Khan which he is said to be wearing regularly these days.

The exact identity of the girl with whom Khan has allegedly decided to marry has yet to be confirmed by reliable sources.

But, in a statement denying the reports, Khan's spokesman said the rumours were baseless.

He said that Khan has left the decision of his third marriage up to his sisters, and that he would inform the media if he receives any such information.