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عمران خان
Khan in 2023
19th Prime Minister of Pakistan
In office 18 August 2018 – 10 April 2022
President	Mamnoon Hussain Arif Alvi
Preceded by	Nasirul Mulk (caretaker)
Succeeded by	Shehbaz Sharif
Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
In office 25 April 1996 – 2 December 2023
Vice-Chairman	Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Gohar Ali Khan
Member of the National Assembly
In office 13 August 2018 – 21 October 2022
Preceded by	Obaidullah Shadikhel
Constituency	NA-95 Mianwali-I
Majority	113,523 (44.89%)
In office 19 June 2013 – 31 May 2018
Preceded by	Hanif Abbasi
Succeeded by	Sheikh Rashid Shafique
Constituency	NA-56 Rawalpindi-VII
Majority	13,268 (8.28%)
In office 10 October 2002 – 3 November 2007
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan
Constituency	NA-71 Mianwali-I
Majority	6,204 (4.49%)
Chancellor of the University of Bradford
In office 7 December 2005 – 8 December 2014
Preceded by	Betty Lockwood
Succeeded by	Kate Swann
Personal details
Born	Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi (1952-10-05) 5 October 1952 (age 72) Lahore, West Punjab, Dominion of Pakistan
Political party	Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (since 1996)
Spouses	Jemima Goldsmith ​ ​ (m. 1995; div. 2004)​ Reham Khan ​ ​ (m. 2015; div. 2015)​ Bushra Bibi ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	2
Relatives	Family of Imran Khan
Residences	Bani Gala, Islamabad, Capital Territory Zaman Park, Lahore, Punjab
Education	Keble College, Oxford (B.A.)
Awards	See list
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Nicknames	Kaptaan (Captain) Qaidi No. 804 (Prisoner No. 804)
Personal information Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Batting Right-handed Bowling Right-arm fast Role All-rounder International information National side Pakistan (1971–1992) Test debut (cap 88) 3 June 1971 v England Last Test 2 January 1992 v Sri Lanka ODI debut (cap 175) 31 August 1974 v England Last ODI 25 March 1992 v England Career statistics Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 88 175 382 425 Runs scored 3,807 3,709 17,771 10,100 Batting average 37.69 33.41 36.79 33.22 100s/50s 6/18 1/19 30/93 5/66 Top score 136 102* 170 114* Balls bowled 19,458 7,461 65,224 19,122 Wickets 362 182 1287 507 Bowling average 22.81 26.61 22.32 22.31 5 wickets in innings 23 1 70 6 10 wickets in match 6 0 13 0 Best bowling 8/58 6/14 8/34 6/14 Catches/stumpings 28/– 36/– 117/– 84/– Medal record Men's Cricket Representing  Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup Winner 1992 Australia and New Zealand World Championship of Cricket Runner-up 1985 Australia ACC Asia Cup Runner-up 1986 Sri Lanka Austral-Asia Cup Winner 1986 United Arab Emirates Winner 1990 United Arab Emirates Source: ESPNcricinfo, 5 November 2014

Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi (born 5 October 1952) is a famous Pakistani politician and former cricketer. He served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from August 2018 to April 2022. He also founded and led the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from 1996 to 2023. Before entering politics, he was the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team for many years.

Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Imran Khan studied at Keble College, Oxford. He started his international cricket career in 1971 against England. He played until 1992 and led the team to win the 1992 Cricket World Cup. This was Pakistan's only victory in this major cricket tournament. Many people consider him one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. He was even added to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

After his cricket career, Khan started his political party, PTI, in 1996. He won a seat in the National Assembly in 2002. In the 2018 elections, PTI became the largest party, and Imran Khan became the Prime Minister.

As Prime Minister, he worked to improve Pakistan's economy. He also started important programs like the Ehsaas Programme to help people and the Plant for Pakistan initiative for the environment. His time as Prime Minister ended in April 2022.

Early Life and Education

Imran Khan was born in Lahore on 5 October 1952. He is the only son of Ikramullah Khan Niazi and Shaukat Khanum. He has four sisters. His family has Pashtun roots.

As a young boy, Imran was quiet and a bit shy. He grew up in a comfortable family and had a good education. He went to Aitchison College in Lahore and then to the Royal Grammar School Worcester in England. He was very good at cricket during his school years.

In 1972, he went to Keble College, Oxford University to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He finished his studies in 1975. His love for cricket continued during his college years.

Cricket Career Highlights

Imran Khan began playing international cricket when he was 18 years old. His first big match was a Test series against England in 1971. He played cricket professionally until 1992.

He was the captain of the Pakistani team off and on between 1982 and 1992. His biggest achievement was leading Pakistan to win the 1992 Cricket World Cup. This was a historic win for Pakistan.

Imran Khan played 88 Test matches in his career. He scored 3,807 runs and took 362 wickets. He was the first Pakistani bowler to take so many wickets in Test cricket. Because of his amazing skills, he was honored by being put into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

After his cricket career, Imran Khan dedicated himself to helping people. In the 1990s, he worked with UNICEF as a Special Representative for Sports. He helped promote health and vaccination programs in countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

In 1991, he started the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust. This charity was named after his mother. Through this trust, he built Pakistan's first cancer hospital. He raised over $25 million from people all over the world to build it.

In 2008, he opened Namal College in the Mianwali District. This technical college is connected to the University of Bradford. He also created the Imran Khan Foundation. This foundation helps people in need across Pakistan, including victims of floods. They even worked on a project to bring solar lanterns to villages without electricity.

Journey into Politics

Imran Khan was offered political roles even during his cricket days. He turned down offers from former President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq and Nawaz Sharif.

In 1993, he served for three months as the ambassador for tourism in a temporary government.

On 25 April 1996, Imran Khan officially started his own political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He won a seat in the National Assembly in the 2002 elections. He represented Mianwali until 2007.

PTI did not participate in the 2008 elections. In the 2013 elections, PTI became the second-largest party based on votes. Then, in the 2018 general election, PTI became the biggest party in the National Assembly. Imran Khan then formed a government with other independent members and became the Prime Minister.

Imran Khan at a press conference. He did not participate in the 2008 elections.

Imran Khan meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in November 2018.

Imran Khan with Ali Khamenei and Hassan Rouhani.

Leading Pakistan: Prime Minister's Role

As Prime Minister, Imran Khan focused on improving Pakistan's economy. He worked with the International Monetary Fund to help with financial challenges. He also tried to reduce government spending and increase tax collection. These efforts led to some economic growth.

His government also worked on environmental projects. They aimed for a shift to renewable energy. They launched the Plant for Pakistan initiative to plant trees. They also expanded the protected areas of Pakistan. An important step was introducing Pakistan's first policy for electric vehicles.

During his time, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the country. This caused economic problems and rising prices. In April 2022, Imran Khan became the first Prime Minister in Pakistan to be removed from office through a no-confidence vote. He believed this move was politically motivated. Later that year, in November, he survived an assassination attempt during a political rally.

Imran Khan with US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melanie Trump in July 2019.

Pakistan's Place in the World

In foreign policy, Imran Khan worked to improve Pakistan's relationships with other countries. He supported the peace process in Afghanistan. He also opened a 24/7 border crossing with Afghanistan to make travel and trade easier.

He stated that Pakistan would not recognize Israel until a Palestinian state was created. This was in line with the views of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Many believed his government helped improve Pakistan's image globally. In 2019, Time magazine included him in its list of the 100 most influential people.

Khan also worked to strengthen ties with Gulf Arab states like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. These countries provided financial support to Pakistan. He also improved relations with Kuwait, which lifted a ten-year visa ban on Pakistani citizens. His government also made economic deals with Qatar that saved Pakistan money on energy imports.

He tried to help mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia to end the conflict in Yemen. In 2021, he spoke out against Israeli police actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque. He also maintained that Pakistan would not talk to India about the Kashmir dispute until the region's special status was restored.

In August 2021, he welcomed the departure of US troops from Afghanistan. He described it as Afghans breaking free. In February 2022, he visited Moscow, Russia. This was the first visit by a Pakistani Prime Minister in 23 years. He discussed economic and energy cooperation, including a gas pipeline project. He emphasized Pakistan's desire for neutrality and peace.

Imran Khan at the 2019 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

Imran Khan with U.S. President Donald Trump in September 2019.

Imran Khan meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow in 2022.

Personal Life and Family

Imran Khan has two sons, Sulaiman Isa and Kasim. He lives in a large farmhouse in Bani Gala, Islamabad. He also has a home in Lahore.

He has been influenced by Sufism for many years. As of 2018, he owned five pet dogs that lived with him at his estate.

Literary Works

Imran Khan has written several non-fiction books. One of his books, Main Aur Mera Pakistan, published in 2014, talks about Pakistan's modern history. It includes details about wars with India and other important events.

He also writes articles for newspapers in Pakistan and Britain. These articles often cover cricket and Pakistani politics. His most recent book, published in 2011, is his autobiography. It shares his journey from being a cricketer to a politician and his charity work.

He has also written opinion pieces for media outlets like CNN. In these, he has spoken about the importance of protecting natural environments. Reports in June 2024 suggested that he has been writing another book while in prison.

See also

In Spanish: Imran Khan para niños

• Family of Imran Khan
• Pets of Imran Khan
• List of sportsperson-politicians

Images for kids

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  Khan at a political rally in Peshawar in 1996

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  Khan served as the chancellor of the University of Bradford between November 2005 and November 2014.

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  Imran Khan speaking at the Chatham House in London

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  Imran Khan at the conference "Rule of Law: The Case of Pakistan" organised by the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin.

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  Khan with US Secretary of State John Kerry after the 2013 elections

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  Khan holding a media press with Arif Alvi during 2018 electoral campaign

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  Khan addressing an Interfaith Christmas Dinner in 2014