Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to campaign for the position of Chancellor at Oxford University from his prison cell in Pakistan.
Despite serving a ten-year prison sentence, the renowned politician and cricket star plans to pursue this role.
The chancellorship of Oxford University has become vacant with the resignation of Lord Patten, the former governor of Hong Kong and Tory Party chairman, who held the position for 21 years. Oxford University describes the role of chancellor as the ceremonial head of the institution, typically filled by a prominent public figure elected for life, and responsible for presiding over major ceremonies.
The process of electing a new chancellor by members of the University’s convocation – which is about 350,000 people – will be held online for the first time.
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Imran Khan studied Economics and Politics at Keble College, Oxford, starting in 1972, and captained the Oxford University cricket team. He made his Test debut for Pakistan in 1971. In 2005, Khan became the Chancellor of Bradford University, serving until 2014.
Imran Khan is set to run for the position of Chancellor of Oxford University, responding to public demand, according to Syed Zulfi Bukhari, Khan’s advisor on international media. Bukhari stated to The Telegraph that an official announcement and signature campaign will follow once Khan gives his approval.
