Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize again

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second time. He was nominated by the members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA) for his efforts to protect human rights and democracy.

The PWA, an advocacy group founded last December, announced the nomination of Khan.

“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 for his work with human rights and democracy in Pakistan,” Partiet Sentrum said on X.

On Monday, the Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum’s advocacy group, PWA, revealed the nomination of Khan.

Earlier in 2019, Imran Khan was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve tensions with India. He secured a nomination for a resolution submitted in Pakistan’s Parliament.

The resolution stated Imran Khan’s decision to release Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.

Abhinandan was held captive in February 2019 when his plane was shot down inside Pakistani territory during the Balakot airstrikes. Notably, the situation escalated between Pakistan and India.

Imran Khan jailed for 14 years

The cricketer turned politician is also the founder of Pakistan’s opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. He has been in jail since August 2023.

Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison in a case related to corruption and misuse of authority.