Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

DOB 05 Oct 1952

Age 73 years

birth palce Lahore

profession Politician

Imran Khan biography

Imran Khan, born on October 5, 1952, is a Pakistani politician who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022. A former cricketer and philanthropist, Khan is the founder and chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party.

Born into a Pashtun family in Lahore, Pakistan, Khan grew up playing cricket and excelled in the sport. He made his international cricket debut in 1971 and went on to become a legendary all-rounder, captaining Pakistan to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

In 1996, Khan founded the PTI, a political party advocating for a welfare state and an end to corruption. He campaigned on a platform of anti-corruption and social justice, gaining popularity among the Pakistani public.

In the 2018 general elections, the PTI emerged as the largest party, and Khan was elected Prime Minister. He promised to create a "New Pakistan" based on transparency, accountability, and social justice. Khan's tenure as Prime Minister was marked by both successes and challenges. He initiated various reforms aimed at improving the economy, healthcare, and education. However, he also faced criticism for his handling of the economy, foreign policy, and alleged human rights abuses.

Pakistan's economy faced significant challenges during Khan's tenure. The country's external debt increased, and the currency depreciated. Khan's government implemented various economic measures, including an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, but the economic situation remained fragile.

In April 2022, Khan faced a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. The vote was initially dismissed by the Deputy Speaker, but the Supreme Court intervened and ordered a resumption of the proceedings. Khan lost the no-confidence vote and was removed from office.

Khan has been in jail since August 5, when he was arrested due to a conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case. In September, he was shifted from the Attock prison to Adiala jail.

The 71-year-old has been incarcerated in the high-security jail in Rawalpindi since September 26 in various cases. One of the cases against him is the Al-Qadir Trust case which is about the settlement of 190 million pounds, about Rs 50 billion, which the UK’s National Crime Agency sent to Pakistan after recovering the amount from a Pakistani property tycoon.

Khan, being the prime minister then, instead of allegedly depositing in the national treasury, allowed the businessman to use the amount to partly settle a fine of about Rs 450 billion imposed by the Supreme Court some years ago. The tycoon, in return, allegedly gifted about 57 acres of land to a trust set up by Khan and Bushra Bibi to establish the Al-Qadir University in the Sohawa area of the Jhelum district of Punjab.

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Imran Khan on making an acting comeback after 15 years

Imran Khan calls acting comeback after 15 years a 'natural progression': 'I've been through a divorce...'

November 16, 2025 9:35 am

In a recent interview, actor Imran Khan opened up about his film Break Ke Baad and making an acting comeback after 15 long years.

Imran Khan slams Army chief Munir for turning Pakistan into 'hard state' through force

October 22, 2025 8:43 pm

The 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been in jail for over two years in multiple cases.

Picking Shubman Gill as Test captain was a bold call, but making him the ODI skipper of a team that had Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has a whiff of bravado. (Sportzpics)

Rohit Sharma will be 40 in 2027, same as Imran Khan in 1992; selectors shouldn't have fast-tracked Shubman Gill

October 11, 2025 7:29 am

He built the team, won them trophies, and read the game like few could. Rohit Sharma did not deserve the unceremonious demotion from One-Day International captaincy.

Imran Khan's challenge that made Sunil Gavaskar extend his career to play Pakistan in India

September 28, 2025 11:52 am

Imran Khan was named the Player of the series for his all-round performance as he picked up eight wickets from five games and also managed to score 324 runs at an average of 64.80

Watch: Egg hurled at Imran Khan’s sister outside jail in Pakistan for 'not answering questions'

September 06, 2025 1:17 pm

Police said the suspects, identified as PTI supporters, had come to Rawalpindi with protesting groups over unmet demands.

Imran Khan's nephew Shershah Khan gets bail in May 9 riots case

September 04, 2025 4:06 pm

A day earlier, his brother Shahrez Khan was granted bail by the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore in the same case.

Lahore police say they have arrested Imran Khan's nephew

August 22, 2025 2:43 pm

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, in a statement on Thursday, claimed that Shahrez Khan was abducted from his home.

Pak SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 violence cases

August 21, 2025 5:10 pm

Khan's supporters resorted to vandalism and violence on May 9, 2023, after he was detained by law enforcement authorities in Islamabad.

Wasim Akram talks about reverse swing. (Screengrab via YouTube/Stick to Cricket)

'Change your habit, or else...': When Wasim Akram and others warned Pakistan teammate Saqlain Mushtaq

August 22, 2025 10:52 pm

Talking about the perception of reverse swing back when only Pakistan team could exploit it, Wasim Akram said: "In the 90s, nobody knew what reverse swing was. Apparently it was ball tampering. Then suddenly everybody learnt it, so it became reverse swing, thank you very much."

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf slams govt for obstructing visa of Imran Khan’s sons: ‘weak and cowardly'

August 03, 2025 12:01 pm

PTI’s Central Information Secretary, Waqas, stated that both Sulaiman and Kasim Khan possess National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOPs), which grant them the constitutional right to enter and travel within Pakistan.

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In pictures | Thousands defy lockdown in Pakistan, demand Imran Khan’s release

November 25, 2024 10:59 pm

Protesters also reported injuries, alleging the use of expired tear gas shells and rubber bullets by security forces.

Imran Khan survives assasination bid during rally

November 04, 2022 8:17 am

Protests on streets of Pakistan after Imran Khan disqualified from Parliament

October 22, 2022 12:57 pm

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Kartarpur ready to welcome Sikh pilgrims: Pak PM Imran Khan shares pictures

November 04, 2019 6:58 am

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shared some of the pictures of the Kartarpur complex and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, saying the revered venue is ready to welcome the Sikhs pilgrims for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak.

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Azadi March: Pakistan PM Imran Khan faces resignation calls over economic hardships

November 02, 2019 11:46 am

Azadi March reaches Islamabad: Protesters are calling for the resignation of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over "economic hardships".

Celeb spotting: Kriti Sanon, Kartik Aaryan, Rakul Preet and others

June 05, 2019 6:14 pm

Dia Mirza, Kartik Aaryan, Rakul Preet, Kriti Sanon, Ishaan Khattar, Janhvi Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Imran Khan and a few others were clicked by our photographer in Mumbai today.

The name is Khan, Imran Khan

August 03, 2018 6:37 am

His crowning glory was to drive Pakistan to its first and only Cricket World Cup triumph in 1992.

Shah Rukh Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone and other B-town celebs gear up for a busy weekend

May 06, 2017 10:18 pm

Revealed: Alia Bhatt, Aryan Khan, Hrithik Roshan's REAL film debuts, see pics

November 15, 2016 10:07 am

Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, Aryan Khan, Shahid Kapoor and Imran Khan made their debuts as child actors and you will be transfixed by just how adorable they looked.

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John Abraham, Ayushmann Khurrana, Lauren Gottlieb at GQ Best Dressed Men 2016

June 03, 2016 6:37 pm

John Abraham, Ayushmann Khurrana, Imran Khan among others stunned everyone with their looks and appearances at this year's GQ Best Dressed Men Awards 2016.