Has Imran Khan been rejected for the Nobel Prize?
The Nobel Institute has rejected Imran Khanās nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing it as a political maneuver designed to sway Pakistani voters in Norway.
Christian Berg Harpviken, the instituteās director, voiced strong concerns about the premature publicity of the nomination, asserting that it was intended for political purposes.
This marks an unprecedented move, as itās the first time a political leaderās Nobel nomination has been used in such a way, potentially undermining the Nobel Prizeās credibility.
The nomination, announced by Norwayās Centre Party, has sparked mixed reactions. However, the Nobel Institute reiterated that the nomination and selection process is governed by strict and transparent guidelines, and using it for political advantage is unacceptable.
Imran Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was previously nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for his efforts to promote peace in South Asia.
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