Imran Khan

British

/ ˈɪmrɑːn ˈkɑːn /

noun

full name Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi . born 1952, Pakistani cricketer and politician: an all-rounder, he played in 88 test matches and captained Pakistan to victory in the 1992 World Cup

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Councillor Imran Khan, Bradford Council's portfolio holder for economy, employment and skills, said a number of apprenticeship fairs had taken place which helped connect "learners with opportunities across a wide range of sectors."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

For Munir, the cementing of his position caps a turnaround after a rocky few years when he was fired as head of the country’s powerful spy agency by then-Prime Minister Imran Khan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

In 2019, he was removed as intelligence chief just eight months into his stint, under then-prime minister Imran Khan and for reasons that have never been made public.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Across the road on the Pakistani side, market worker Imran Khan called on the two countries to establish a "mechanism to end these conflicts and to start treating each other like brothers".

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Imran Khan, whose tailoring shop lies close to scene of the attack, tried to save Kulsuma's life.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

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