prime minister Imran Khan

Imran Khan is a prominent Pakistani politician and former cricketer who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022. Born on October 5, 1952, in Lahore, Pakistan, Khan rose to fame as a cricket player, leading Pakistan's national team to a Cricket World Cup victory in 1992 ¹ ².

Khan's entry into politics was marked by his criticism of government corruption in Pakistan. He founded the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in 1996 and became its chairman. Khan's anti-corruption stance and charismatic leadership earned him widespread support, particularly among the youth ².

As Prime Minister, Khan faced numerous challenges, including economic instability, corruption, and tensions with neighboring countries. His tenure was marked by controversy, including allegations of corruption and a no-confidence vote that ultimately led to his removal from office in April 2022 ¹ ³.

Currently, Khan is facing multiple criminal cases, including corruption charges, and has been imprisoned since May 2023. Despite this, he remains a influential figure in Pakistani politics, with his party, PTI, continuing to support him ¹ ⁴.