What is Imran Khan's net worth?
Imran Khan is a Pakistani politician and retired cricket player who has a net worth of $4 million. According to financial disclosures Imran Khan released to the Election Commission of Pakistan in mid-2024, his net worth at that time was Rs315.95 million. Adjusting to USD, that's the same as around $4 million. This disclosure also revealed that Imran owns over a dozen real estate properties, most of which were inherited or was gifted. For example, he owns a 75-acre property in Islamabad that was estimated to be worth the equivalent of of $2.6 million in 2017.
Early Life
Imran Khan was born on October 5, 1952, in Lahore, Pakistan, into a wealthy Pashtun family. He grew up in a privileged environment and received his early education at Aitchison College and Keble College in Lahore. In 1972, he went to Oxford University in England to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Khan's upbringing in both Pakistan and England shaped his worldview and later influenced his political ideology. During his time at Oxford, he began to hone his cricket skills, playing for the university team and laying the foundation for his future cricket career.
Cricket Career
Khan's cricket career spanned from 1971 to 1992, during which he became one of the greatest cricketers Pakistan has ever produced. He made his debut for the Pakistani national team in 1971 against England. Known for his aggressive batting style and exceptional fast bowling, Khan quickly rose to prominence in international cricket. He became the captain of the Pakistani cricket team in 1982 and led the team through its most successful period.
The pinnacle of Khan's cricket career came in 1992 when he captained Pakistan to victory in the Cricket World Cup. This triumph cemented his status as a national hero and one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. Throughout his career, Khan set numerous records and received multiple accolades, including being inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Political Career
After retiring from cricket, Khan turned his attention to politics and philanthropy. In 1996, he founded the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, which initially struggled to gain traction in Pakistan's political landscape. Khan's political ideology centered on anti-corruption, social justice, and Islamic welfare state principles.
For many years, Khan remained a marginal figure in Pakistani politics, with his party failing to win significant representation in the national assembly. However, his popularity began to grow in the late 2000s, particularly among young, urban Pakistanis who were disenchanted with the country's established political parties.
The turning point in Khan's political career came in 2013 when his party emerged as the second-largest in the country by popular vote in the general election. Although PTI didn't form the government, it secured a strong presence in the national assembly and formed the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In the 2018 general election, Khan's PTI won the most seats in the National Assembly, and he became the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by economic challenges, diplomatic tensions with India, and efforts to implement his vision of a "Naya Pakistan" (New Pakistan). However, his government faced criticism for economic mismanagement, media censorship, and alleged political victimization of opponents.
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Arrest and Legal Troubles
Khan's term as Prime Minister ended dramatically in April 2022 when he was ousted through a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. Following his removal from office, Khan faced a series of legal challenges and political confrontations with the new government and state institutions.
In May 2023, Khan was arrested on corruption charges related to the Al-Qadir Trust case, sparking widespread protests by his supporters across Pakistan. The arrest was declared illegal by the Supreme Court, and Khan was released. However, he continued to face multiple legal cases, including charges under the Official Secrets Act.
The political tensions escalated further in August 2023 when Khan was sentenced to three years in prison in the Toshakhana case, related to the improper acquisition and sale of state gifts. This conviction also disqualified him from holding public office for five years. Khan and his supporters maintain that these legal actions are politically motivated and aimed at sidelining him from Pakistani politics.
Personal Life
Khan's personal life has often been in the public eye. He was known for his playboy lifestyle during his cricketing days, frequenting London's high society circles. In 1995, at the age of 43, he married Jemima Goldsmith, a British socialite and journalist. The couple had two sons before divorcing in 2004.
In 2015, Khan married Reham Khan, a British-Pakistani journalist, but the marriage ended in divorce after just ten months. His third marriage in 2018 was to Bushra Bibi, a spiritual guide, which coincided with his rise to political power in Pakistan.
