What is Noble peace award history
By Dr Ashraf Chohan
Chairman PMLN UK
Chief Editor Daily Rapid
Who nominated Imran Khan ?
What are his chances ?
The Nobel Peace Prize, established by Alfred Nobel’s will, honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to peace efforts, including arms control, peace negotiations, democracy, and human rights.
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded annually since 1901 to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to peace. As of 2024, the prize has been awarded to 111 individuals and 28 organizations.
Here are some notable laureates:
• 1901: Henry Dunant (Switzerland) and Frédéric Passy (France) for their roles in founding the International Committee of the Red Cross and organizing the first Universal Peace Congress, respectively.
• 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. (United States) for his non-violent struggle for civil rights for the African American population.
• 1993: Nelson Mandela and Frederik Willem de Klerk (South Africa) for their work in peacefully ending apartheid and laying the foundations for a democratic South Africa.
• 2009: Barack Obama (United States) for his efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.
• 2014: Malala Yousafzai (Pakistan) and Kailash Satyarthi (India) for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.
• 2023: Narges Mohammadi (Iran) for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her efforts to promote human rights and freedom for all.
In 2025, there are 338 candidates nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, comprising 244 individuals and 94 organizations. Among the nominees is former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, recognized for his work in human rights and democracy.
The Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum announced that, in collaboration with an individual authorized to nominate, they have put forward former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his contributions to human rights and democracy in Pakistan. However, Partiet Sentrum has not disclosed the identity of the authorized nominator involved in this process.
Imran Khan is a highly polarizing figure in Pakistani politics. While his supporters see him as a visionary leader fighting corruption and elite control, his critics argue that he is a failed politician due to several factors:
1. Economic Mismanagement
During his tenure (2018-2022), Pakistan’s economy suffered severe challenges, including:
• Record inflation and rupee depreciation.
• Rising fiscal deficits and external debt.
• Failure to implement stable economic policies, leading to multiple IMF bailouts.
2. Political Instability
• He failed to maintain good relations with key political allies and institutions, leading to his ouster through a no-confidence vote in 2022.
• His confrontational style led to deteriorating relations with Pakistan’s powerful military, traditionally a key power player.
• His government struggled to pass legislation and faced governance challenges.
3. Populism Over Policy
• Critics argue he prioritized slogans over concrete policies, often blaming past governments rather than implementing long-term solutions.
• His narrative of an “imported government” after his removal was seen as an attempt to delegitimize democratic processes.
4. Crackdown on Opposition (and Later on His Own Party)
• While in power, he used state institutions to target political opponents.
• After his removal, his party (PTI) faced a severe crackdown, especially after the May 9, 2023 riots, which saw attacks on military installations. Many PTI leaders were arrested or left the party under pressure.
5. Judicial and Legal Troubles
• Imran Khan has faced numerous legal cases, including corruption charges, which led to his imprisonment in 2023.
• His legal battles and confrontations with the judiciary further fueled political instability.
6. Strained Foreign Relations
• His anti-Western rhetoric (especially blaming the US for his ouster) hurt Pakistan’s diplomatic ties.
• Relations with China and Saudi Arabia, key allies, also became tense at times due to policy inconsistencies.
7. Civil-Military Conflict
• Historically, Pakistani leaders who fall out with the military struggle to retain power.
• Imran Khan’s fallout with the establishment led to his removal, crackdown on his party, and legal challenges.
While his supporters view him as a victim of political engineering, his critics argue that his governance failures, economic mismanagement, and inability to work with institutions make him a failed politician.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee does not disclose the names of nominees or nominators until 50 years have passed, making it challenging to determine all contenders for the 2025 prize. However, the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) Director’s 2025 Nobel Peace Prize list includes Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms, highlighting them as potential candidates.
Predicting the likely winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize is speculative, as the selection process is confidential and considers numerous factors. The prize is scheduled to be announced on October 10, 2025, at 11:00 CEST.
