Lasting Legacy of Imran Khan: A Look at the Influence on History

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 25, 2025

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Imran Khan across different fields.

Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi is a prominent Pakistani figure known for his careers in both sports and politics. He captained the Pakistani cricket team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup before transitioning to politics. In 1996, he founded the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party and served as the 19th Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022. He is also recognized for his philanthropic work.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1991: Imran Khan founds the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre

In 1991, Imran Khan founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, a charity organization named after his mother. The hospital, Pakistan's first cancer hospital, was constructed using donations raised from all over the world.

1992: Victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup

In 2010, a Pakistani production house produced a biographical film based on Khan's life, titled Kaptaan: The Making of a Legend, depicting Khan's captaincy and career with the Pakistan cricket team, which led them to victory in the 1992 cricket world cup, as well as events which shaped his life.

May 2005: Mention in The New Yorker

In May 2005, Khan was mentioned in The New Yorker for drawing attention to the Newsweek story about the alleged desecration of the Qur'an in a US military prison.

February 2006: The Imran Khan Foundation (IKF) established

In February 2006, The Imran Khan Foundation (IKF) was established to supported underprivileged communities in Pakistan, including victims of the 2010 Pakistan floods.

2006: Imran Khan announces vision to establish Namal College

In 2006, Imran Khan, then Chancellor of the University of Bradford, announced his vision to establish Namal College, a technical institution in Mianwali, aiming to tackle unemployment by providing young people with job skills.

April 2008: Namal College officially opens

In April 2008, Namal College officially opened. The college was built by the Mianwali Development Trust and aimed to tackle unemployment.

2010: Biographical Film "Kaptaan: The Making of a Legend" Released

In 2010, a Pakistani production house released a biographical film about Imran Khan's life, titled Kaptaan: The Making of a Legend, which depicted his cricket career, philanthropic efforts, and educational contributions.

2011: Khan's Autobiography Published

In 2011, Imran Khan's autobiography was published, detailing his transition from cricketer to politician and the challenges he faced in his philanthropic work.

2015: Gift of Peshawari Chappals Boosts Popularity

In 2015, shoemaker Haji Nooruddin Shinwari gifted Imran Khan a pair of Peshawari chappals for his wedding, which boosted the footwear's popularity.

April 2017: Criticism of Pakistan's Involvement in Afghan Jihad

On April 2017, Khan criticised Pakistan's decision to support the Afghan jihad in the 1980s, stating that it led to increased militancy and sectarian violence. He also commented on US president Donald Trump.

2019: Christian Louboutin Rebrands Peshawari Chappal as "Imran Sandals"

In 2019, Christian Louboutin rebranded the Peshawari chappal as "Imran Sandals," leading to criticism for cultural appropriation and its subsequent removal from the website.

March 2022: UN Designates International Day to Combat Islamophobia

In March 2022, the United Nations designated 15 March as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, based on a resolution presented by Khan's government.