What Happened: Imran Khan, imprisoned and facing opposition, is being supported by his son in his bid for Oxford University Chancellor, with online elections scheduled for October.
What you need to know: Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is seeking support from his son, Qasim Khan, in his bid to become the Chancellor of Oxford University. This comes amid strong opposition to Khan’s candidacy, with Oxford University receiving numerous emails and petitions criticizing his suitability for the role, according to the Daily Mail.
What more: In response, Qasim Khan has been using Instagram to campaign for his father, promoting the slogan “Abba for Chancellor—make it happen” and sharing a news article about the nomination. Oxford will announce Chancellor candidates in October, with elections scheduled for October 28, allowing voting by 250,000 alumni and former staff. Imran Khan, currently imprisoned in Adiala Jail, has submitted his application to run for the position, a fact confirmed by PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari.
Also: This will be the first time the election is conducted online, following the resignation of Lord Chris Patten. The Muslim League (N) and other notable figures, including former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, have expressed concerns about Khan’s candidacy.