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Imran Khan
As of my last update in September 2021 Imran Khan is a Pakistani politician former cricketer and philanthropist who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He was born on October 5 1952 in Lahore Pakistan. Imran Khan is one of Pakistans most well known and influential figures with a diverse career spanning sports activism and politics.
Cricket Career
Imran Khan gained fame as a talented cricketer and is considered one of Pakistans greatest cricketing legends. He played international cricket for Pakistan from 1971 to 1992. Imran was a fast bowler and an all rounder known for his aggressive style and leadership qualities. He captained the Pakistan cricket team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup bringing Pakistan its first ever world title.
Philanthropy and Activism
After retiring from cricket Imran Khan shifted his focus to philanthropy and social work. In 1991 he founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital Research Centre in Lahore, named after his mother who died of cancer. The hospital provides cancer treatment and care to thousands of patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Political Career
Imran Khan entered politics in the mid 1990 and founded the political party Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf PTI in 1996. He aimed to address issues of corruption economic inequality and social justice in Pakistan. Khans political journey was marked by numerous ups and downs and he faced criticism and allegations of being a political outsider for many years.
In the 2018 Pakistani general elections Imran Khans PTI emerged as the single largest party and he became the Prime Minister of Pakistan after forming a coalition government. His election marked the first time in Pakistans history that a non incumbent party transitioned to power democratically.
As Prime Minister Imran Khan faced significant challenges including economic issues governance reforms and foreign policy matters. His leadership and policies have been a subject of debate and criticism as well as support from various segments of Pakistani society.
Note about Imran Khan
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