Imran Khan
Imran Khan was born on 5 October 1952 in Lahore, Pakistan. A Pakistani citizen who operates in both Urdu and English, Khan received his early schooling at Aitchison College before continuing his education in England at the Royal Grammar School Worcester and subsequently at Keble College, University of Oxford.
Khan's public career spans cricket, philanthropy, and politics. As a cricketer representing Pakistan, he was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year and received the Pride of Performance award. His most prominent achievement on the field came when he captained the Pakistan national cricket team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Following his playing career, Khan founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, and he holds the distinction of Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Khan's political career began with the founding of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 1996, of which he served as chairman from 1996 to 2023. In addition to his role as party leader, he has worked as an investor and produced autobiographical writing. His political career reached its apex when he was elected to serve as the 19th Prime Minister of Pakistan, taking office in August 2018 and serving as head of government for the country.
Khan held the office of Prime Minister until April 2022, when his tenure as head of government came to an end. His chairmanship of PTI, which he had led since the party's founding, similarly concluded in 2023.
Quotes by Imran Khan
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If one area I felt it was a tough election was I couldn't see my young son and I couldn't see my wife a lot, but apart from that for her also it was an experience.
I have fruit trees. Cows for fresh milk, yoghurt. My own wheat. I’m basically self-sufficient.
I further promise you, that all my wealth and property will be in Pakistan. I will take ownership of this country and won’t be like those leaders who create hideouts abroad.
Good deeds must be rewarded by the system and crimes be punished – this is the essence of meritocracy.
Say goodbye to the IMF once and for all as the IMF’s conditions enriches the rich and impoverishes the poor.