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In the News (Fri 17 Feb 12)

  
  Imran fights for level playing field in Pakistan elections - Telegraph
Imran responded with a smile and a speech in which he assured his male audience of 300 that a vote for him would "change your fate, change your destiny and make your son's future".
Imran's party is contesting 90 seats in the National Assembly, but he cheerfully dismissed his chances of becoming prime minister.
Imran's symbol is, of course, the cricket bat.
www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/10/05/wpak105.xml   (857 words)

  
  Imran Khan Information
Imran Khan (Urdu: عمران أحمد خان نیازی) (Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi; born November 25 1952) in Lahore is a Pakistani former cricketer turned politician.
Imran played Test cricket for Pakistan between 1971 and 1992, and was captain of the national team when they won the maiden World Cup victory in 1992.
Imran picked them out for some hostile bowling, to prove to them that they were incorrect in their earlier assessment of his potential as a fast bowler.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Imran_Khan   (1976 words)

  
 imran
Imran khan, an unbelievably talented all rounder who’s name has been mentioned several times in Guinness World Record as one of the best all rounders (person who can bat as well as ball) in the history of cricket and has reached the top like no one else.
Imran's cousins Javed Burki, and Majid Khan were a great part of cricket therefore when he made his test debut people thought that he made it because his family was on the Pakistan's Cricket Team.
Imran said that he wanted to retire at the highest point of his popularity so that people would be able to remember him forever.4 He wanted his name to be in all hearts and be recognized for all his accomplishments.
www.famousmuslims.com /imrankhan.htm   (1384 words)

  
 IMRAN KHAN- Research paper, life history, achievements, by NAWED IBRAHIM
Imran Khan was born on the fifth of November 1952 in Lahore.
Imran was victimized by a shoulder injury throughout his career which had prompted him to retire in 1988.
Imran was always a controversial figure, always a man who gave rise to a hot debate on account of his strong conviction and hard line views.
nawed.tripod.com /imran.html   (3404 words)

  
 NB STAR
Imran made his Test and one day debut on that tour, though his performance was not outstanding yet it was enough to convince that he has the talent to do well in international cricket.
Imran thinks that life of a cricketer is glamorous but at times it can be daunting as well especially nowadays that cricket has become more commercial and there is so much hype created by media.
Imran got engaged last year which was a totally arranged affair but there is no immediate plans of marriage as right now he wants to establish himself in the Pakistan team and then think about marriage.
www.geocities.com /zed_net2003/imranfarhat.htm   (1092 words)

  
 BodyMedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Imran was also a Founder and Director of Percusurge, a marketer and developer of circulatory system devices, which was eventually acquired by Medtronic in 2000, as well as of Cardiac Pathways, a developer of catheters that was acquired by Boston Scientific in 2001.
Imran's interest is in developing medical devices that blur the distinction between the organic and the synthetic, thereby advancing patient treatment options.
Imran is also an active angel investor and a special limited partner in several prominent venture funds, as well as a charter member of the Indus (TIE) Group, an Indian technology organization that has been responsible for starting a number of companies in Silicon Valley.
www.bodymedia.com /about/advisors-imran.jsp   (408 words)

  
 Imran Khan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Although he was a world class all rounder in his own right he made headlines for his captaincy skills and the manner in which he brought a group of difficult but extremely talented individuals together and perform as a unit.
Imran was also a technically correct batsman who preferred playing in the V. As he himself was a fast bowler who hurled plenty of bouncers against opposing teams, he always got it back from the bowlers whenever it was his turn to bat.
However inspite of all these things that kept Imran Khan in the news for all the wrong reasons, cricket fans the world over will always remember him as a great great all rounder and someone wore the Pakistani flag onto his heart and went out on the field.
cricket.indiatimes.com /homepages/awesomefoursome/ik_pro.html   (642 words)

  
 Imran Khan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Imran Khan (Urdu/Pashto: عمران احمد خان نیازی) (Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi; son of Ikram Ullah khan Niazi Shermankhel) born November 25, 1952, in Lahore is a Pakistani former cricketer turned politician.
Imran is from the Niazi Pashtun Shermankhel tribe of mianwali Pakistan.
Imran's ultimate moment of glory as a captain and cricketer came at the end of his career, when he led Pakistan to victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1992.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Imran_Khan   (2277 words)

  
 Imran blames Mush regime for wedding break up
Imran called reports that he was hurt by her romance with Grant so soon after their divorce in June "nonsense".
Imran said that because he was "attacking the corrupt elite", his wife "became a soft target".
Although Imran blamed the break-up on the merciless attacks on himself and his wife after he established the Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) party in Pakistan, friends also believe that her lonely existence in Islamabad, along with a paternity suit by his former lover Sita White over recognition of his daughter Tyrian, 12, were partly responsible.
www.expressindia.com /fullstory.php?newsid=36697   (752 words)

  
 The Saturday Post OPEN DC's Breakfast with Imran Khan
Unfortunately, Imran ran about 45 minutes behind schedule but, to his credit apologized right away and admitted to being under the impression that the event was slated for a 9 A.M. start.
Imran focused on leadership and the importance of motivating and driving a team to achieve a strategic vision.
Commenting on Pakistan, Imran believes that the main problem Pakistan faces, and which the governments so far have not been able to fix, is a corrupt judicial system, which prevents accountability for the elite class in Pakistan.
www.thesaturdaypost.com /spotlight_46_imrankhanopendc.html   (776 words)

  
 Get Pakistan.Com: Imran Khan
Imran Khan one of the most fascinating personalities in Pakistan is no doubt, a hero not only in Pakistan's Cricket but in other segment of life as well.
Imran was back as captain leading his side to a 3-0 victory including two victories by an innings.
Imran temporarily put bowling aside and was able to concentrate on his batting.
www.getpakistan.com /home/Celebrity/imrankhan.htm   (1050 words)

  
 Imran Khan Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Imran Khan was born on the 25th of November 1952 in Lahore.
Imran Khan presently sits in the opposition benches of the parliament in Pakistan and continues his fight "against" corruption and "for" justice and humanity.
The Imran Khan Foundation is a nonprofit corporation and a registered tax-exempt public charity under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service.
www.imrankhanfoundation.org /aboutik.asp   (1129 words)

  
 Imran Khan
Imran Khan, the epitome of the tall dark handsome stranger, took Pakistani cricket by the scruff of the neck and transformed it into a world power.
Imran's playing exploits are legend: he could have been selected as a batsman or a bowler, the mark of a true allrounder.
Imran's response was short and blunt, and would have turned most effects microphones blue.
www.angelfire.com /tx/maymar/imrankhan.htm   (588 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Cricket | Javed reveals Imran rivalry
Imran, from Lahore, was proud and aggressive - his detractors might even add arrogant.
Since retiring as players, Imran has pursued a career in politics, while Javed has coached the national side on a number of occasions and is currently in charge again.
Javed claimed during a tour to England, Imran threw a party for the team to which he and two other senior players, Salim Malik and Ramiz Raja, were not invited.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/cricket/2959148.stm   (624 words)

  
 Imran Khan divorces Jemima   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Imran Khan, cricketing legend and international playboy-turned-political crusader said on Tuesday he had divorced British socialite Jemima, ending months of speculation among the chattering classes of London and Lahore.
The stunning daughter of the late Anglo-French billionaire Sir James Goldsmith immersed herself in Pakistani culture after marrying the dashing Imran, 21 years her senior, in 1995, winning her grudging respect in the Muslim country of 150 million people.
The couple endured a U.S. paternity suit brought by heiress Sita White who alleged Imran was the father of her daughter, while Jemima was accused of illegally trying to export antiques from Pakistan to Britain.
us.rediff.com /cricket/2004/jun/22imran.htm   (546 words)

  
 Tendulkar not a match-winner: Imran Khan
On Indo-Pak cricket ties, Imran Khan, who attended a Dubai Cricket Council function, said he was in full favour of revival of bilateral series between the two neighbours.
Imran said the time was conducive now more than ever for the resumption of cricketing ties though the border tension had strained bilateral relations.
Unnecessary we are giving importance to Imran Khan If he wants to really test his ability ask him to stop talking and bowl against Sachin...
www.rediff.com /cricket/2003/oct/06ten.htm?zcc=ar   (619 words)

  
 Imran Khan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Imran went on to become one of the top fast bowlers in Pakistan Cricket.
However, with the arrival of Wasim Akram, Imran began to concentrate a bit more on his batting, and was a useful number 5 or 6 for Pakistan.
One of the main reasons why Pakistan won the World Cup was because of the never say die attitude that Imran and his Vice Captain, Javed Miandad had instilled in the youngsters, and the tremendous team spirit that could be found in the 1992 team.
members.tripod.com /~PAKSTAR/imran.htm   (423 words)

  
 Imran Series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Imran Series explains the workings of a country's Secret Service that operates from the capital of the country (supposed by many to be Pakistan although Ibn-e-Safi took care to never explicitly state this — villains often refer to the country as "one from South-East Asia").
Initially wanting Imran to become a professor at a local university, he was very upset when Imran was appointed as a special officer in his own department.
Imran trusts her very much, and she has also known from the start that he is X-2.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Imran_Series   (1636 words)

  
 Imran Khan suggests new veto-less UN
Imran Khan warned that if the United States does not stop attacks on Afghanistan, the menace of terrorism would grow rapidly.
Imran Khan said that if the US attacks on Afghanistan are war against terrorism, then this war should have been fought in a conventional way but that the US had evolved a wrong strategy from day one.
Imran Khan warned that if the US-Afghan war continued for six months, the economies of Pakistan as well as the US would be ruined.
www.robert-fisk.com /imran_khan_octt2001.htm   (755 words)

  
 Imran's papers rejected - PakDef Forums
The nomination papers of Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf Imran Khan for NA-183 Ahmedpur East have been rejected on Sunday as his representative divisional president PTI Bahawalpur Farooq Ahmed Malik could not present his original degree of BA (Hons), obtained from Oxford University London, during scrutiny.
In the murky and multi-layered world of politics it is not beyond possibility that Imran’s papers have been rejected on a technicality only to give him credibility; to show that he is not getting any special treatment from the current govt.
Imran is not the only one, same thing has happened to other candidates including Kulsoom Nawaz.
www.pakdef.info /forum/showthread.php?t=2423   (1082 words)

  
 Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Imran Khan
Few would dispute that Imran was the finest cricketer Pakistan has produced, or the biggest heart-throb.
And whereas Botham declined steadily, Imran just got better and better: in his last ten years of international cricket he played 51 Tests, averaging a sensational 50 with the bat and 19 with the ball.
Imran Khan bowling for Rest of the World during the Bicentenary match against MCC
content-usa.cricinfo.com /pakistan/content/player/40560.html   (514 words)

  
 Will the Real Imran Please Stand Up
Imran Khan's vote for the MMA candidate for PM leaves his admirers wondering if he is actually a mullah at heart.
        Imran used his solitary vote in parliament in Rehman's favour, forwarding the argument that the MMA is the only political force that is independent and does not take dictation from abroad.
"It would have been understandable, had Imran voted for a candidate that was nominated jointly by the opposition," said a senior Tehrik-e-Insaaf leader.
www.newsline.com.pk /NewsDec2002/newsbeatdec5.htm   (619 words)

  
 Tendulkar not a match-winner: Imran Khan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
On Indo-Pak cricket ties, Imran Khan, who attended a Dubai Cricket Council function, said he was in full favour of revival of bilateral series between the two neighbours.
Imran said the time was conducive now more than ever for the resumption of cricketing ties though the border tension had strained bilateral relations.
Unnecessary we are giving importance to Imran Khan If he wants to really test his ability ask him to stop talking and bowl against Sachin...
in.rediff.com /cricket/2003/oct/06ten.htm   (619 words)

  
 Review on Imran Khan by imran - MouthShut.com
Imran Khan Niazi was Born: 25 November 1952, Lahore in a well to do Pathan family.
Imran Khan a great all-rounder was the first bowler to use the old ball very effectively.
Imran was not only respected by his teammates, but was feared and given lot of respect for his knowledge of cricket.
www.mouthshut.com /review/Imran_Khan-8207.html   (1288 words)

  
 Imran Anwar : The IMRAN Group
Imran has also pioneered new ideas in the field of telematics and location-aware mobile eBusiness solutions, as CEO of EverTrac.
Imran's various interests include flying, cruising/boating in a Sea Ray SunDancer on the Great South Bay, (pictured in the Atlantic Ocean off New Yorkl, currently in Florida) and occasionally going for longer trips, e.g.
Just some of Imran's media coverage is available at this site, but coverage and media exposure related to his professional life was never offered here - to keep his personal and public life and opinions separate from his work.
imran.com /ImranAnwar/index.html   (608 words)

  
 Imran Chowdhury   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Imran is a doctoral student in the Organizational Behaviour department at INSEAD in France.
As a Fulbright Scholar in Lilongwe, Malawi from 2002 to 2003, Imran researched the growth and evolution of Malawi’s National AIDS Commission in response to rising rates of HIV infection in the country.
Most recently Imran was employed by the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, a biotechnology PPP, first in the New York headquarters and subsequently in Entebbe, Uganda.
www.insead.fr /HMI/aboutus/ImranChowdhury.htm   (122 words)

  
 Khaleej Times Online - Shoaib Malik’s relative gets back at Imran Khan
May be Imran Khan being a pathan himself is better disposed towards Younis,” remarked Badruddin, a senior official of the Sialkot Cricket Association.
Imran recalled the days when his father would encourage him to play cricket much against the will of his wife and his daughter who wanted Shoaib to concentrate on studies.
Imran remembered the day when Shoaib had to sleep on the platform in Lahore as he didn’t have the money to stay in a hotel.
www.khaleejtimes.com /Displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2006/February/sports_February342.xml§ion=sports&subsection=cricket   (626 words)

  
 Islamica Magazine - Interview: Imran Khan
IMRAN KHAN : The problem we have is that the elite people, the well-to-do, who have more money than the rest, who have better educations, are totally depoliticized.
IMRAN KHAN : The education system needs to be reformed as a whole and religion is a very important part of education.
IMRAN KHAN : The problem we are facing is that they keep telling us that democracy and Islam do not go together only because there is no democracy in the Muslim world.
www.islamicamagazine.com /content/view/50/109   (3122 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Cricket World Cup '99 - Q & A with Imran Khan - Thursday June 24, 1999 02:20 PM
Imran Khan thinks the Pakistani batters wilted under pressure.
Imran Khan: Well, what people must understand is that the World Cup final is as much a test of nerves as [it is] a test of skill.
In the final, I got the impression that once Pakistan had actually got themselves in a good position when they were 68 for two, the moment they lost the third wicket, somehow they just could [take] the pressure of the World Cup final.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /cricket/1999/world_cup/news/1999/06/22/q_a_imrankhan   (775 words)

  
 WELCOME TO IMRAN MAJID SITE!
Imran has now reached his highest rankings as the Eurotour No.3 and has great aspirations to be No. 1 in Europe.
Imran is going to attend the Euro Tour in Austria 17th-19th June, which will be good practice for the World Pool Championships in Taiwan.
Imran to play the qualifying tournaments for the IPT qualifactions at the end of the year for a tour card.
www.play9ball.com /home.htm   (232 words)

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