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Imran Khan is a Pakistani politician, former international cricketer, and philanthropist who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan (2018–2022).
Personal Profile
Full Name: Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi
Date of Birth: October 5, 1952
Place of Birth: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Nicknames: Kaptaan (Captain), The Lion of Pakistan
Height: 6 ft (183 cm)
Educational Background
Early Education: Aitchison College and Cathedral School, Lahore.
Higher Education (UK): Royal Grammar School Worcester, England.
Degree: B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).
Cricket Career (1971–1992)
Imran Khan is considered one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history.
Role: All-rounder (Right-handed batsman and Right-arm fast bowler).
International Debut: 1971 vs.
England (Test).
Captaincy: Appointed captain in 1982.
Career Peak: Led the Pakistan national team to victory in the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Stats Highlights:
Tests: 88 matches, 3,807 runs, 362 wickets.
ODIs: 175 matches, 3,709 runs, 182 wickets.
Hall of Fame: Inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009.
Philanthropy & Social Work
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital:
Founded Pakistan's first specialized cancer hospital in Lahore (1994) in memory of his mother. He later expanded this with hospitals in Peshawar and Karachi. Namal University: Established Namal University in Mianwali (2008), providing high-quality technical education to rural students.
Political Career
Party: Founder and Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), established on April 25, 1996.
Political Rise: After years in opposition, PTI emerged as a major force in the 2013 elections and won the 2018 general elections.
Premiership (2018–2022):
Focused on "Naya Pakistan" (New Pakistan), emphasizing anti-corruption, welfare programs (Ehsaas Programme), and healthcare (Sehat Sahulat Card). Post-Premiership: Following his removal via a no-confidence motion in April 2022, he has remained a central and controversial figure in Pakistani politics.
Authorship (Selected Books)
Warrior Race: A Journey Through the Land of the Tribal Pathans (1993)
Pakistan: A Personal History (2011)
Personal Life
Father: Ikramullah Khan Niazi (Civil Engineer)
Mother: Shaukat Khanum
Spouses: Jemima Goldsmith (m.
1995–2004); Reham Khan (m. 2015–2015); Bushra Bibi (m. 2018–present). Children: Two sons, Sulaiman Isa and Kasim.


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