Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaf, announced the development on its official X account on Friday, March 28th.
The Norwegian political party made the official announcement on its X account. The party confirmed that it had collaborated with an eligible nominator, who nominated Imran Khan for the Nobel Peace Prize. Imran Khan has been nominated for the award for his work for human rights and democracy in Pakistan.
“We are pleased to announce on behalf of Partiet Sentrum that in alliance with somebody with the right to nominate, we have nominated Mr. Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan to the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with human rights and democracy in Pakistan,” said the party on X.
Rejoicing the development, Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaf also shared the developments with its followers on X.
https://x.com/PTIofficial/status/1905665805167055082
“Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, as announced by members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA) affiliated with the Norwegian political party ‘Partiet Sentrum.’ @MediaCentrePWA,” read the official statement on the party on X.
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“This nomination stands as a testament to Imran Khan’s unwavering struggle for peace and his 28 years of relentless efforts for democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. A well-deserved recognition for a great leader—Imran Khan. #ImranKhanForPeace,” the statement read further.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been in jail for more than 600 days now. He served in the prime minister’s office from 2018 to 2022, after which he was removed through a No-Confidence Motion.
The Nobel Peace Prize Committee nominates individuals for the prize for their significant and remarkable contributions to peace, human rights, and diplomacy.