Imran Khan

Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi is a Pakistani politician and former cricketer who served as the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan from August 2018 until April 2022. He is the founder and former chairman of the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from 1996 to 2023. He was the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
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Some of the key events about Imran Khan

  • 1971
    Led the Pakistan national cricket team as captain for the first time
  • 1982
    Founded Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
  • 1983
    Faced allegations of ball tampering during a cricket match against England
  • 1992
    Captained Pakistan to victory in the Cricket World Cup
  • 1994
    Established Namal College, a not-for-profit educational institution
  • 1995
    Admitted to using a bottle cap to tamper with the ball during a cricket match in 1981
  • 1996
    Founded the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
  • 2002
    Elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan for the first time
  • 2005
    Raised $150 million in relief aid for victims of the Kashmir earthquake
  • 2007
    Arrested and placed under house arrest during Pakistan's state of emergency
  • 2011
    Organized a mass rally in Lahore, attracting over 100,000 supporters
  • 2013
    Led PTI to become the second-largest party by popular vote in general elections
  • 2013
    Made controversial statements supporting the Taliban's fight against the US in Afghanistan
  • 2018
    Elected as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan
  • 2018
    Faced accusations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior from a female politician
  • 2019
    Criticized for not attending a joint session of parliament on Kashmir
  • 2020
    Faced backlash for suggesting that women's dress contributes to sexual violence
  • 2021
    Faced criticism for comments seemingly blaming women's dress for an increase in rape cases
  • 2022
    Removed from office as Prime Minister through a no-confidence vote
  • 2023
    Arrested on corruption charges related to the Al-Qadir Trust case

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Former Pakistan leader makes bold announcement from behind bars

Former Pakistan leader makes bold announcement from behind bars

From his prison cell **Imran Khan** calls for mass-gathering in Peshawar next week. The ex-PM threatens civil resistance if authorities dont meet his demands about protest investigations

Society, Politics • December 6 2024 , 02:56 PM  •  507 views
Pakistani ex-leader faces serious charges in military property damage case

Pakistani ex-leader faces serious charges in military property damage case

Court in Rawalpindi brings anti-terror charges against former Pakistani prime-minister and his supporters. Case stems from last years attacks on government buildings and military sites

Politics • December 5 2024 , 02:59 PM  •  686 views
Secret deals and power moves: What's really happening in South Asia right now

Secret deals and power moves: What's really happening in South Asia right now

Latest shifts in South-Asian politics show complex web of regional partnerships and internal struggles. From Nepalʼs diplomatic games to Pakistanʼs tech control plans‚ the region faces major changes

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 12:13 AM  •  1633 views
Nepal's leader makes surprising first trip choice - what it means for Asia's power game

Nepal's leader makes surprising first trip choice - what it means for Asia's power game

Nepalʼs Prime Minister picks Beijing over New-Delhi for his first foreign visit since taking office last summer. His choice shows how small Asian nations try to balance between India and China

Society, Economics, Politics • December 4 2024 , 09:56 PM  •  1237 views
Pakistani ex-leader and wife face new charges after deadly protest march

Pakistani ex-leader and wife face new charges after deadly protest march

Pakistani authorities filed fresh charges against former PM **Imran Khan** and his wife after recent protest march turned violent. Multiple deaths and injuries reported during demonstrations demanding Khans release

Society, Politics • November 28 2024 , 12:39 PM  •  1452 views
Global shake-ups: From Middle East peace talks to AI grandma fighting phone fraud

Global shake-ups: From Middle East peace talks to AI grandma fighting phone fraud

Recent developments across the globe show major shifts in international relations and conflict resolution. From a new Lebanon-Israel deal to electoral challenges in Africa new tech solutions emerge for everyday problems

Society, Politics • November 27 2024 , 10:18 PM  •  1868 views
Night raid breaks up massive protest in Pakistan's capital

Night raid breaks up massive protest in Pakistan's capital

Security forces dispersed thousands of protesters in Islamabad during midnight operation. Protest leaders demanding ex-PM Khanʼs freedom returned to their province as stock market bounced back

Society, Politics • November 27 2024 , 08:10 AM  •  3845 views
Midnight chaos hits Pakistan capital as Khan supporters clash with security forces

Midnight chaos hits Pakistan capital as Khan supporters clash with security forces

Mass-protests in Islamabad turned violent when thousands tried reaching the red zone demanding ex-PM Khanʼs freedom. Security forces conducted late-night raid arresting hundreds while multiple casualties reported on both sides

Society, Politics • November 27 2024 , 03:40 AM  •  1209 views
Hidden truths behind new Middle East peace deal that nobody expected

Hidden truths behind new Middle East peace deal that nobody expected

A ground-breaking cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah changes regional politics after year-long conflict. NATO leaders gather for urgent talks as Russia shows off new military tech

Society, Politics • November 26 2024 , 11:06 PM  •  905 views
Three global hot-spots: Middle East peace deal, Ukraine crisis and Pakistan unrest

Three global hot-spots: Middle East peace deal, Ukraine crisis and Pakistan unrest

Israeli cabinet backs new peace deal with Lebanon while NATO discusses Russian weapon threats. Meanwhile Pakistani capital sees major unrest as protesters demand former leaderʼs freedom

Society, Politics • November 26 2024 , 09:49 PM  •  2068 views
Ex-Pakistan PM still locked up: Fresh protests hit Islamabad streets

Ex-Pakistan PM still locked up: Fresh protests hit Islamabad streets

Protesters clash with security forces near Pakistanʼs parliament demanding freedom for **Imran Khan**. Former cricket-star faces multiple charges keeping him behind bars despite recent bail grant

Society, Politics • November 26 2024 , 08:06 PM  •  1120 views
Pakistan's political storm: Ex-PM supporters flood streets in massive protest

Pakistan's political storm: Ex-PM supporters flood streets in massive protest

Mass-protests shake Pakistan as ex-Prime Minister **Imran Khanʼs** followers demand his release and new elections. Security forces clash with thousands of demonstrators near parliament area

Society, Politics • November 26 2024 , 01:49 PM  •  4192 views
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Listen now: Major policy shifts and breaking news you cant ignore this week

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Business, Economics, Politics • November 26 2024 , 01:09 PM  •  3750 views
Pakistan's ex-PM supporters march to capital despite heavy security blocks

Pakistan's ex-PM supporters march to capital despite heavy security blocks

Mass-protest reaches Islamabad edges as Khanʼs followers demand his freedom after 1. 5 years in jail. Government blocks roads with containers while police-forces try to stop march-participants

Society, Politics • November 25 2024 , 10:46 AM  •  843 views
Pakistan court blocks major protest before key diplomatic meeting

Pakistan court blocks major protest before key diplomatic meeting

Legal system stops ex-leaderʼs supporters from organizing mass gathering in capital city. Decision comes right before important state visit from Eastern European president

Politics • November 21 2024 , 07:52 PM  •  905 views
Trump shows support for Bangladesh minorities but stays quiet on ex-ally Khan

Trump shows support for Bangladesh minorities but stays quiet on ex-ally Khan

Former US president makes unexpected social-media post about Bangladeshʼs religious issues while ignoring Pakistanʼs political situation. His selective engagement hints at changing priorities in South Asia

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 11:48 PM  •  1084 views