Imran Khan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Reuters :

Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his “work with human rights and democracy in Pakistan,” according to an announcement by the Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum.

The nomination was made in alliance with members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), an advocacy group formed in December. “We are pleased to announce on behalf of Partiet Sentrum that in alliance with somebody with the right to nominate, have nominated Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, to the Nobel Peace Prize,” the party said on X.

This is the second time Khan, 72, has been nominated for the prestigious prize; in 2019, he was recognised for his efforts to promote peace in South Asia.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee receives hundreds of nominations annually, selecting a laureate through a rigorous eight-month review process.

We are pleased to announce on behalf of Partiet Sentrum that in alliance with somebody with the right to nominate, have nominated Mr. Imran Khan the former Prime Minister of Pakistan to the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with human rights and democracy in Pakistan.

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—Partiet Sentrum (@partiet_sentrum) March 28, 2025
Khan, founder of the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been imprisoned since August 2023.

In January, he was sentenced to 14 years in a corruption case involving abuse of authority—his fourth major conviction. Previous convictions related to state gifts, leaking classified information, and unlawful marriage were later overturned or suspended.

The former cricket star-turned-politician was ousted from power in April 2022 following a no-confidence vote. He denies all charges, claiming they are politically motivated.