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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize despite being behind bars. The nomination was put forward by members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), an advocacy group affiliated with Norway’s political party, Partiet Sentrum. In a statement on X, the party confirmed, “We are pleased to announce on behalf of Partiet Sentrum that, in alliance with someone with the right to nominate, we have nominated former Prime Minister Imran Khan for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in advancing human rights and democracy in Pakistan.”

Imran Khan’s Second Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

This is the second time Imran Khan has been considered for the prestigious award. He was previously nominated in 2019 for his efforts in fostering peace in South Asia. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or organisations that make significant contributions to global peace, international fraternity, and diplomacy.

Each year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee receives hundreds of nominations, which undergo a rigorous eight-month review process before a final decision is made. The selection criteria include contributions to peace congresses, conflict resolution, and disarmament efforts. If chosen, Khan would join a select group of global leaders who have received the honor for their peacekeeping and diplomatic initiatives.

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Jailed And Convicted

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been in jail since August 2023. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison in January 2024 on charges of corruption and misuse of authority. This marks the fourth major case in which Khan has been convicted. Earlier convictions, including allegations related to selling state gifts, leaking state secrets, and unlawful marriage, were either overturned or suspended by the courts.

Khan, who served as Pakistan’s Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022, was ousted from power following a no-confidence vote in April 2022. He has consistently denied all charges against him, claiming they are politically motivated attempts to keep him out of Pakistan’s political landscape. His imprisonment has sparked widespread protests among his supporters, who view his detention as part of a broader crackdown on opposition voices.

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