Imran Khan’s public life spans more than four decades and touches sport, philanthropy, politics, and social reform. For many Pakistanis, he first emerged as a symbol of national pride when he led the country’s cricket team to victory in the 1992 World Cup. Yet his later work, particularly in healthcare, social welfare, and governance, has shaped his legacy in ways that reach far beyond the boundary lines of a cricket field. Whether admired or criticised, his services to Pakistan and his advocacy on global platforms have left a mark that continues to influence public debate and civic life.

Sana Jamal

Islamabad: The World Bank has ranked Pakistan’s Ehsaas Emergency Cash programme among the top four global social protection initiatives based on the number of people covered.

Fourteen former international cricket captains from five Test teams have appealed to the Pakistan government to request better prison treatment for Imran Khan, amid serious fears for the health of the 73-year-old ex-captain and prime minister.

The petition, drafted by former Australian skipper Greg Chappell and delivered to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday afternoon, has also been undersigned by former Indian captains Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, plus the likes of Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark and Kim Hughes.

by Sana Jamal, Correspondent Gulf News

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan said in an interview that the war on terror by the United States “actually bred terrorists” in different regions of the world, including Pakistan. The prime minister made the comments on Sunday during a CNN interview responding to a question on the surge in terrorism in the Middle East and Pakistan-Afghanistan region despite the withdrawal of US forces.

Imran Khan’s comments come days after a US-brokered deal between UAE and Israel to normalise relations.

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday launched the Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card scheme to provide health insurance to families across Punjab, Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Tharparkar.

“You think it is a big crisis for me, I don’t,” Imran Khan.

by Orhan Khan

In Pakistan today, the country’s powerful generals have turned politics into a zero-sum game — a battle for survival in which the rise of Imran Khan would mark the end of the military’s 78-year-long dominance.

by Saadullah Mazari

When consciences are traded, principles are bid, and loyalties are valued in the marketplace, a voice is heard from somewhere, announcing that principles have no value, honor cannot be sold, and truth bids. Cannot be applied.The name of that voice is Imran Khan, the red of Shaukat Khanum, who saw the treasures of the world, all the doors of power and authority were opened, but he did not hesitate or bow down.