Age, Biography and Wiki
Imran Khan was born on October 5, 1952, making him 72 years old as of 2025. He is best known for his illustrious career as a cricketer, where he captained the Pakistani cricket team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. After retiring from cricket, Khan transitioned into politics, founding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and later becoming the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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| Date of Birth | 5 October 1952 |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Imran Khan is noted for his athletic build, typical of a former top-level cricketer. However, specific details about his height and weight are not widely reported.
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Dating & Relationship status
Imran Khan has been married three times: to Jemima Goldsmith, Reham Khan, and Bushra Bibi. His current marriage is to Bushra Bibi, whom he wed in 2018.
He was subsequently sentenced to ten years in prison in early 2024 for leaking state secrets and violating the Official Secrets Act, and an additional seven years for breaching Islamic marriage laws with his wife; both of these sentences were overturned in mid-2024. Khan has since been charged on matters related to the 2023 riots, clashes between his supporters and police in September 2024, and in the Al-Qadir Trust case in January 2025, receiving a 14-year sentence. As of December 2024, court records showed that 186 cases were filed against Khan all over Pakistan.
His first girlfriend, Emma Sergeant, an artist and the daughter of British investor Sir Patrick Sergeant, introduced him to socialites. The Times states that Emma was the "one woman he truly loved before his first marriage". They first met in 1982 and subsequently visited Pakistan. She accompanied him everywhere, including a hunting trip to Peshawar and a cricket tour to Australia. She painted a portrait of Khan during their relationship at his request. Khan's residence in Chelsea, near Sergeant's studio and Tramp nightclub, became a central location for his social activities. After long separations, his relationship with Sergeant ended in 1986.
Jonathan Orders introduced Khan to Susie Murray-Philipson, whom Khan later invited to Pakistan and had dinner with in 1982. However, their relationship did not progress, as Philipson felt out of place in Pakistan and found their cultural differences irreconcilable. He also had a brief relationship with Susannah Constantine, whom he met through Lulu Blacker. Their relationship lasted for about a year without leading to marriage. Additionally, Julia Verdin and Doone Murray were among the women associated with Khan during this period, with their relationships receiving media attention.
Ana-Luisa White, daughter of British industrialist Gordon White, who later adopted the name Sita, began her relationship with Khan in 1986, shortly after his relationship with Emma Sergeant ended. The relationship lasted for two years, ending when Khan reportedly wrote White a note stating that he could not love her as Emma would always be the love of his life. Despite the breakup, White became pregnant after a final encounter in 1991 and gave birth to a daughter, Tyrian Jade, in June 1992. White later claimed Khan was the father and continued to keep a framed photograph of him after their split. Tyrian became the subject of a legal dispute in 1997 when a California court ruled Khan to be her father after White filed a paternity suit. The court issued the ruling after Khan failed to respond to the suit and a request for a blood test. Khan denied paternity and called for a paternity test in Pakistan, stating that he would accept the decision of the courts of Pakistan. After White's death in 2004, Jemima, Khan's wife at the time and a friend of Sita, was designated by Sita as the legal guardian of Tyrian in her will. Khan stated that Tyrian would be welcome to join their family in London, leaving the decision entirely up to her, given her established relationship with his and Jemima's sons.
In August 1992, Khan began dating Kristiane Backer, a German-born MTV host. Their relationship lasted for nearly two years, during which he introduced her to Islam. After their relationship ended, she converted to Islam following a meeting with Khan in 1995.
Khan and Jemima Goldsmith confirmed their engagement on 12 May 1995. The couple announced that they were to marry, with Khan stating that Jemima had converted to Islam "through her own convictions" after studying the religion. Both families approved of the match. A spokesperson for her father denied rumours that Jemima was pregnant. On 16 May 1995, the couple got married in a brief two-minute Islamic ceremony in Paris. Later, on 21 June, they had another wedding in a civil ceremony at the Richmond register office before embarking on their new life in Lahore. The couple had two sons, Sulaiman Isa and Kasim. On 22 June 2004, it was announced that the couple had divorced, ending their nine-year marriage as it was "difficult for Jemima to adapt to life in Pakistan."
In a 2009 book, Christopher Sandford claimed that Khan and Benazir Bhutto had a close relationship when they were both students at Oxford. He wrote that Bhutto, at the age of 21, became close to Khan in 1975. They remained in a relationship for about two months. Sandford further claimed that Khan's mother had attempted to arrange a marriage between them, though this was unsuccessful. He also suggested that their relationship was possibly sexual, but Khan strongly denied these claims, stating that they were only friends.
According to Khan, his life has been influenced by Sufism for three decades, which is what drew him closer to his wife. The Mufti who conducted the marriage later testified in court that Khan's nikah had been conducted twice. The first nikah was performed on 1 January 2018, while his to-be wife was reportedly still in her Iddat. The Mufti alleged Khan believed he would become prime minister if he married her on that date.
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Net Worth and Salary
Imran Khan's net worth is estimated to be around $50 million as of 2025, according to various sources. His wealth includes significant assets such as real estate, including a $750 million mansion in Bani Gala, Islamabad, and a $29 million house in Zaman Park, Lahore. His net worth is also influenced by his political career and other business ventures.
Career, Business and Investments
Imran Khan's career spans cricket, politics, and philanthropy:
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Cricket Career: Khan is a legendary cricketer who played for Pakistan from 1971 to 1992. He is famous for leading the team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
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Political Career: Khan entered politics in 1996 by founding the PTI party. He served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022.
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Philanthropy: Khan is known for his charitable work, particularly in the establishment of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Lahore.
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi (born 5 October 1952) is a Pakistani politician, philanthropist, and former cricketer who served as the 19th prime minister of Pakistan from August 2018 until April 2022. He was the founder of the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its chairman from 1996 to 2023.
Born in Lahore, Khan graduated from Keble College, Oxford. He began his international cricket career in a 1971 Test series against England. Khan learned reverse swing bowling from Sarfraz Nawaz and passed on this technique to Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, who developed and popularised it in subsequent years. He was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1983. Khan is also credited with advancing the idea of neutral umpiring in cricket during his captaincy. Khan led Pakistan to its first-ever Test series victories in India and England during 1987. He was awarded the International Cricketer of the Year award in 1989. Playing until 1992, he captained the Pakistan national cricket team for most of the 1980s and early 1990s. He initially decided to retire after the 1987 Cricket World Cup. However, at the request of President Zia-ul-Haq, he returned to lead the team in 1988 and ultimately guided Pakistan to its first Cricket World Cup victory in 1992. In addition to achieving the All-Rounder's Triple, Khan holds the world record for the most wickets, along with the second-best bowling figures in an innings as a captain in Test cricket. Moreover, he has won the most Player of the Series awards in Test cricket for Pakistan and ranks fourth overall in Test history. Khan has often been compared to Franz Beckenbauer in terms of his popularity and influence in Pakistan. In 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Khan is of Pathan origin belonging to the Niazi tribe from his paternal family, and claims that one of his ancestors was Haibat Khan Niazi, a leading general of Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century and the governor of Punjab. Khan's maternal family belongs to the Burki community, and has produced a number of cricketers, including those who have represented Pakistan, such as his cousins Javed Burki and Majid Khan. According to Khaled Ahmed, Khan is also a descendant of the Sufi mystic and founder of the Roshaniya Movement, Pir Roshan, who hailed from his maternal family's ancestral town of Kaniguram in South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Khan's maternal family lived near Jalandhar, for centuries before migrating to Pakistan after the Independence in 1947.
He studied at Aitchison College and Cathedral School in Lahore. In 2021, Khan revealed that he had played for the Colts Hockey team in the mid-1960s. Khan arrived at the Royal Grammar School Worcester in England in September 1971, where he excelled at cricket. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Khan took a part-time job at a store in England to support himself while studying. He worked during the Christmas season, washing dishes and cutting cheese. "It was my first and only job," he said, adding that it ended after ten days due to an argument with someone there.
As a bowler, Khan learned reverse swing from Sarfraz Nawaz, who is regarded as the founder of that technique. Khan later passed on this skill to Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, who mastered and popularised it. From January 1980 to 1988, Khan took 236 Test wickets at an average of 17.77, with 18 five-wicket hauls and five 10-wicket hauls. His bowling average and strike rate were better than those of Richard Hadlee (19.03), Malcolm Marshall (20.20), Dennis Lillee (24.07), Joel Garner (20.62), and Michael Holding (23.68). Khan was the highest wicket-taker in Test matches in the calendar year 1982. He recorded the best Test bowling figures of his career by taking 8 wickets for 58 runs against Sri Lanka in 1981–82.
Khan's career high as a cricketer and captain came when he led Pakistan to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. During the tournament, especially in the final, he promoted himself in the batting order. Khan was the top scorer in the final, scoring 72 runs. By the 35th over, Khan brought back Wasim Akram, who delivered the two most decisive blows to England. Khan took the winning final wicket himself. This was Pakistan's first world cup victory. After the victory, Khan proclaimed,
Social Network
Imran Khan is active on social media platforms but primarily uses them for political and public engagement. His official Twitter account is a platform for sharing political views and updates.
In 2016, media speculations emerged regarding Khan's possible third marriage, particularly in connection with his spiritual association with the Maneka family of Pakpattan. Reports suggested that Khan had visited Pakpattan multiple times in July 2016, allegedly to meet Maryam Riaz Wattoo, the sister of his spiritual guide, Bushra Bibi. However, these reports were later refuted by Khan and his party. Khan publicly denied the rumours on Twitter, saying that the reports about his third marriage were "absolutely baseless" and that when he does decide to marry, he would make an official announcement and celebrate publicly. Members of the Manika family also denied the rumour. Khan said the media was "unethical" for spreading the rumour, and PTI filed a complaint against the news channels that had aired it. On 7 January 2018, the PTI central secretariat issued a statement confirming that Khan had proposed to Bushra, but she had yet to accept his proposal. On 18 February 2018, PTI confirmed that Khan had married Bushra.
Education
Imran Khan received his early education at Aitchison College in Lahore. He later attended the Royal Grammar School in Worcester, England, and graduated from Keble College, Oxford, with a degree in philosophy, politics, and economics.
In 1972, after being turned down by Cambridge University, Khan was admitted to Keble College, Oxford, where he studied philosophy, politics and economics, graduating in 1975. Paul Hayes, a keen cricket enthusiast, played a role in facilitating his entry.
Khan had numerous relationships during his bachelor life. He was then known as a hedonistic bachelor and a playboy who was active in London's nightlife, frequently visiting venues such as Tramp in St James's. One or two of his girlfriends were called "mysterious blondes" in British tabloids. During the 1980s and 1990s, Khan was regarded as one of the most eligible bachelors.
Khan made his first-class debut at the age of 16 in Lahore. By the early 1970s, he was playing for his hometown teams, including Lahore A, Lahore B, Lahore Greens, and eventually Lahore. He was also a part of the University of Oxford's Blues Cricket team during the 1973–1975 seasons. Between 1971 and 1976, Khan played English county cricket for Worcestershire. During this period, he also represented Dawood Industries and Pakistan International Airlines. From 1983 to 1988, he played for Sussex.
Khan made his Test cricket debut against England in June 1971 at Edgbaston. Three years later, in August 1974, he played his first One Day International (ODI) match, again against England, at Trent Bridge for the Prudential Trophy. By 1977, Khan was included in the roster of Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket.
In 1982, Khan took over the captaincy of the Pakistan national cricket team. Under Khan's captaincy, Pakistan achieved their first Test win on English soil after 28 years at Lord's in 1982. In 1983, he was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year. During Pakistan's 1982–83 home series against India, he took 40 wickets at an average of 13.95. In January 1983, he became the second cricketer, after Ian Botham, to score a century and take 10 wickets in a Test match during the series. The following month, during the same series, he attained a Test bowling rating of 922 points, placing him third in the ICC's all-time Test bowling rankings. Khan became the first Pakistani bowler to take 200 Test wickets, while the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack said that he "bowled with such venom and fire that no Indian batsman other than Mohinder Amarnath faced him with any confidence." However, the series also led to a stress fracture in his left shin, sidelining him for over two years. Initially, he could still bat but could not bowl, but after further complications, he was completely unable to participate in cricket. An experimental treatment, funded by the Pakistani government and administered in London, helped him recover by the end of 1984. Khan returned to the national team under the captaincy of Javed Miandad in a home series against Sri Lanka in 1984–85. Miandad chose not to continue as captain, attributing his decision to the internal tension created by Khan's non-cooperation with the team's strategy, which resulted in Khan being restored as the captain.
Khan was the mastermind behind reforming cricket umpiring, driven by his frustration over the constant criticism of Pakistani officials after every series in Pakistan. Writing for The Guardian, Mike Selvey highlighted that "such was his power" that in 1986, Khan invited Indian umpires VK Ramaswamy and Piloo Reporter to officiate a Test against West Indies, marking the first step in an initiative by the International Cricket Council towards independent umpiring. He further advanced the idea by bringing in England's John Hampshire and John Holder for the home series against India in 1989–90. This effort helped counter long-standing accusations against home umpiring, ultimately leading to the 1994 rule requiring one neutral umpire in Tests and the 2002 mandate for both umpires to be independent.
In 1987, in India, Khan led Pakistan to its first-ever Test series win, which was followed by Pakistan's first series victory in England during the same year. Khan retired from international cricket at the end of the 1987 Cricket World Cup. He was asked to return to the captaincy by the President of Pakistan, General Zia-ul-Haq and decided to rejoin the team. Soon after returning to the captaincy, Khan led Pakistan on another successful tour of the West Indies, which he recounted as "the last time I really bowled well." He was declared the Man of the Series against the West Indies in 1988 after taking 23 wickets in three Tests.
As captain, Khan led Pakistan in 48 Test matches, winning 14, losing 8, and drawing the remaining 26. He also captained in 139 ODIs, securing 75 victories, suffering 59 defeats, and ending one in a tie. In Test cricket, he holds the world record for the most wickets as a captain, the second-best bowling figures in an innings (8 wickets for 60 runs), the most five-wicket hauls in an innings (12), and the most ten-wicket hauls in a match (4). Khan has been compared to Franz Beckenbauer in terms of his popularity and influence in Pakistan.
He played his last Test match for Pakistan in January 1992, against Sri Lanka. Khan retired from international cricket after leading Pakistan to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup Final.
