Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to human rights and democracy in Pakistan, according to an announcement by the Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum.
The nomination was made in collaboration with members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), an advocacy group established in December. “We are pleased to announce on behalf of Partiet Sentrum that in alliance with somebody with the right to nominate, have nominated Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, to the Nobel Peace Prize,” the party stated on X.
This marks the second time Khan, 72, has been nominated for the prestigious award. He was previously considered in 2019 for his efforts to promote peace in South Asia.
Each year, the Norwegian Nobel Committee reviews hundreds of nominations before selecting a laureate through an intensive eight-month process.
Khan, the founder of the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been behind bars since August 2023. In January, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison in a corruption case related to abuse of authority—his fourth major conviction. Previous cases, including those related to state gifts, leaking classified information, and unlawful marriage, were later overturned or suspended.
The former cricket star-turned-politician was removed from office in April 2022 following a no-confidence vote. He denies all allegations against him, claiming they are politically motivated.
