Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his leadership and contributions to human rights and democracy.
The announcement was made early Saturday by members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), an advocacy group established last December, who are also affiliated with the Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum.
"We are pleased to announce on behalf of Partiet Sentrum that, in alliance with someone authorized to nominate, we have put forward Mr. Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in human rights and democracy in Pakistan," the party stated on X.
Khan was previously nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for his efforts to foster peace in South Asia.
Each year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee receives hundreds of nominations before selecting the winner through a rigorous eight-month evaluation process.
The former premier, who founded Pakistan’s main opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been imprisoned since August 2023. In January, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison on charges related to abuse of power and corruption.
This marked his fourth major conviction, following earlier cases concerning the sale of state gifts, leaking of state secrets, and an unlawful marriage—though those convictions were later overturned or suspended by the courts.
Khan was removed from office in April 2022 through a no-confidence vote. He maintains that all charges against him are politically motivated.
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