Imran Khan Enters Race for Oxford University Chancellor

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former PM, has announced his candidacy for Chancellor of Oxford University. Currently imprisoned, Khan aims to champion diversity and inclusion at Oxford. Running against notable British figures, Khan's campaign also seeks to highlight his political struggles in Pakistan. Voting will commence in late October.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to run for the position of Chancellor at the University of Oxford. Currently imprisoned in Rawalpindi, Khan, 71, is a former Oxford PPE student and cricket team captain. He aims to uphold the university's values of diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Khan, who leads the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, contends his imprisonment is politically motivated. His candidacy has garnered support from Lord Daniel Hannan, who praised Khan as a significant figure in philanthropy, sports, and politics. Voting by over 250,000 Oxford alumni will begin in late October.

Khan's run is expected to bring attention to his imprisonment and the political landscape in Pakistan, standing against other high-profile British figures such as Lord William Hague and Lord Peter Mandelson. The new Chancellor will serve a 10-year term, emphasizing advocacy and fundraising for Oxford University.

(With inputs from agencies.)