Imran Khan
Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Prime Minister of Pakistan
government
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi is a Pakistani former cricketer, philanthropist, and politician who served as the 19th prime minister of Pakistan from August 2018 until April 2022. As a cricketer, he captained the Pakistan national cricket team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. After retiring from cricket, he founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Pakistan's first cancer hospital. He is the founder of the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and was its chairman from 1996 to 2023.
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Oct 3, 2026
Center
Pakistan is using shipping containers to block his supporters from entering the capital, causing a pile-up at Karachi port.
Lib Dems, who champion human rights and the rule of law, are likely to criticise the Pakistani government's heavy-handed tactics and call for Khan's release or a fair trial.
Sep 22, 2026
Center
Khan's three sisters were arrested in Punjab province, according to his Tehreek-e-Insaf party, as the imprisoned former prime minister remains a flashpoint in Pakistani politics.
Renaissance monitors Pakistan as a partner on migration and regional stability, and Khan's continued imprisonment raises questions about the rule of law and democratic norms in a nuclear-armed state.
Aug 25, 2026
Center
Former cricket captains urged Pakistan to ensure Imran Khan receives humane treatment and proper medical care in prison.
Lib Dems support human rights and due process, and see Khan's plight as a test of democracy and rule of law in Pakistan.
Aug 22, 2026
Center
Pakistan's former prime minister was taken back to jail after hospital checks, with the government ignoring the court-ordered private clinic.
Renaissance views Khan's treatment as a test of Pakistan's rule of law and judicial independence, which are essential for regional stability.
Aug 21, 2026
Lean Right
Moved to hospital, suggesting the Pakistani government seeks lower political temperatures.
Market Liberals cautiously welcome any de-escalation that could stabilize Pakistan's economy and improve investor confidence.