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.
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.
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.
June 2022: FATF Decides to Remove Pakistan from Grey List
In June 2022, FATF decided to remove Pakistan from the grey list, recognizing the completion of both the 2018 and 2021 action plans.
October 2022: Pakistan Officially Removed from FATF Grey List
In October 2022, Pakistan was officially removed from the grey list after a successful FATF on-site visit.
March 2023: Increase in Approval Ratings
A Gallup Pakistan survey published in March 2023 indicated an increase in approval ratings for Imran Khan to 61%.
