Imran Khan out of race for Oxford’s Chancellor

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. file | Photo courtesy: Reuters

Oxford University has announced the former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Not included in the list of candidates of Run for university chancellor, geo news Informed.

“More than 40 people had applied and only 38 were approved. The candidates were simply excluded as per the university’s exclusion criteria. 26,000 people have registered to vote in this election. Khan was included in his Conviction and political role have been declared ineligible to participate in elections on several factors”, the university officials said. geo news,

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Prominent names in the list of people who have applied for the post of Chancellor include former UK Conservative Party leader Lord William Hague, former UK Labor politician Lord Peter Mandelson, Elisha Angiolini, Pro Vice Chancellor of Oxford University, Margaret Casely-Hayford and Dominic Are. Sad but only Mr Khan has been disqualified among the top five celebrities, geo news noted.

The report further said that King’s Counsel at leading UK law firm Matrix Chambers had opined that former Prime Minister Imran Khan is not eligible for the Oxford Chancellorship as per the university’s rules.

According to the latest amendments enacted this year, the incoming chancellor will hold office for a fixed term of not more than 10 years. These elections will be the first to be held exclusively digitally. “In the first round of voting, voters will have the opportunity to rank as many candidates as they wish. The top five candidates will advance to the second round,” the university said. “To make this election accessible to our global community of partners and alumni, the election will be conducted online,” Oxford added.

The statement said, “For the first time, an open application process was used to attract applicants from diverse backgrounds. The Chancellor’s Selection Committee considered all applications in full accordance with the specific exclusion criteria set out in University regulations Is.”

Policy advocacy group Beltway Grid said it analyzed the legal opinion of King’s Counsel Hugh Southey of Matrix Chambers regarding Oxford’s chancellor elections. It noted that Mr Khan’s candidature was examined in the light of Oxford Council Regulation 8, Regulation 7(d) of 2002 and section 178 of the Charities Act 2011. These regulations establish standards for those serving as trustees, including requirements of honesty and transparency. ,

The statement issued by Beltway said, “In the broader context of leadership suitability, Beltway supports Grid Southee’s view that former PM Khan does not hold any position in Pakistan, but is actively involved in the running of his political party.” Are included.” , PTI. Additionally, he has clear and public intentions to contest for and hold the post of Prime Minister of Pakistan if the opportunity arises. The role of Chancellor of Oxford requires a person who can represent the global interests of the university, uphold its values, and clearly does not intend to take political office during his Chancellorship.”

The Chancellor, who is usually a distinguished public figure, serves as the nominal head of the university and presides over all major functions. Imran Khan graduated from Oxford University in 1975 after studying philosophy, politics and economics. Earlier this year in August, Mr Khan had “formally submitted” his request to be considered for the chancellor post through Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari, the London-based spokesperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.