Imran Khan's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Imran Khan.

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

1982: Imran Khan tops bowling and batting averages against England

In 1982, Imran Khan topped both the bowling and batting averages against England in a three-Test series, taking 21 wickets and averaging 56 with the bat. Later that year, he performed well in a home series against India, taking 40 wickets.

January 1983: Imran Khan achieves a Test bowling rating of 922 points

In January 1983, Imran Khan achieved a Test bowling rating of 922 points while playing against India. This performance, calculated retrospectively, ranks him third in the ICC's All-Time Test Bowling Rankings.

1983: Wisden Cricketer of the Year

In 1983, Imran Khan was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year.

1984: Imran Khan recovers from injury

In 1984, Imran Khan recovered from a stress fracture in his shin, thanks to an experimental treatment funded by the Pakistani government.

1985: Imran Khan makes successful comeback to international cricket

In 1985, Imran Khan made a successful comeback to international cricket after recovering from a stress fracture in his shin.

1987: Imran Khan leads Pakistan to first-ever Test series win in India

In 1987, Imran Khan led Pakistan to its first-ever Test series win in India. This was followed by Pakistan's first series victory in England during the same year.

1988: Imran Khan declared Man of the Series against West Indies

In 1988, Imran Khan was declared Man of the Series against West Indies for taking 23 wickets in 3 Tests. He recounted this tour as "the last time I really bowled well."

1989: Imran Khan named International Cricketer of the Year

In 1989, Imran Khan became the first Asian cricketer to be named the International Cricketer of the Year, winning a Rover 827 Vitesse. This achievement was met with criticism from the Australian press, prompting Khan to donate the car's proceeds to his Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital.

1989: International Cricketer of the Year

In 1989, Imran Khan was named International Cricketer of the Year.

1992: Imran Khan leads Pakistan to victory in the Cricket World Cup

In 1992, Imran Khan led Pakistan to victory in the Cricket World Cup. At the age of 39, he took the winning last wicket himself, securing Pakistan's first and only World Cup victory.

1992: Cricket World Cup Victory

In 1992, under Imran Khan's captaincy, the Pakistan national cricket team won the Cricket World Cup.

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.

1996: Imran Khan wins libel lawsuit

In 1996, Imran Khan successfully defended himself in a lawsuit brought forth by Ian Botham and Allan Lamb over libellous comments. The jury reached a 10–2 majority decision in favor of Khan.

November 2005: Imran Khan appointed chancellor of University of Bradford

In November 2005, Imran Khan was appointed as the chancellor of the University of Bradford, succeeding Betty Lockwood.

June 2011: High Approval Rating and Descriptions of Khan

In June 2011, a Pew Research Center poll revealed Imran Khan had a 68% approval rating. Richard Leiby described Khan as an underdog, noting his pro-democracy liberal stance combined with ties to conservative Islamist parties. H.M. Naqvi compared Khan to a "Ron Paul figure," highlighting his lack of corruption and anti-establishment message.

March 8, 2012: PTI Tops Popular Political Parties in Pakistan

On March 8, 2012, according to a survey conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI), Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) topped the list of popular political parties in Pakistan at the national level, with 31% of the vote.

2018: Khan contests and wins multiple constituencies in Pakistani general election

In 2018, Imran Khan contested the Pakistani general election from multiple constituencies and won in all five, surpassing Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's record. His party, PTI, secured a plurality in the National Assembly, although the opposition alleged vote rigging.

2019: Named in Time 100 list

In 2019, Imran Khan was named in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people.

2019: Pakistan recorded increase in tax revenue

In 2019, Pakistan recorded a 17% increase in tax revenue for the first seven months of the fiscal year.

2019: Reduction in Terrorist Attacks

In 2019, there was a 13% reduction in terrorist attacks in Pakistan compared to the previous year.

October 2020: Locust Crisis Under Control

By October 2020, Pakistan managed to bring the locust crisis under control, with commendation from the Food and Agriculture Organization.

2020: Current account surplus for the first time in years

By the end of 2020, Pakistan's current account had shifted to surplus for the first time in years. Exports in the IT sector rose, but economic difficulties persisted.

2020: Pakistan's business environment improves significantly

In 2020, the World Bank's Ease of doing business index noted that Pakistan's business environment improved significantly, moving from 136th to 108th in global rankings, driven by key regulatory reforms.

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.