Jailed Pakistan former PM Imran Khan nominated for Nobel peace prize

The former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognising his contributions to human rights and democratic values.
The nomination was announced by members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), an advocacy organisation established in December, who are also affiliated with the Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum.
"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 posted on X on Sunday.

Previously also, Khan received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2019 for his endeavours to foster peace across South Asia.
Strangely in his own country, the Centre has claimed that Imran Khan orchestrated the riots in the country.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee evaluates hundreds of nominations annually through an extensive eight-month selection process before choosing a winner, according to The Express Tribune.
Khan, who established Pakistan's primary opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been in custody since August 2023.
In January, authorities sentenced Khan to 14 years' imprisonment for corruption and misuse of authority charges.
This verdict marked his fourth significant conviction.
Higher courts have since overturned or suspended three previous convictions related to state gift sales, state secret disclosures, and marriage irregularities.
Following a no-confidence vote in April 2022, Khan was removed from office. He maintains his innocence, asserting that the charges are politically driven.