Why must every story about #ImranKhan be wrapped in
falsehoods?
Alleged Nomination of Imran Khan for the 2025 Nobel Peace
Prize by Geir Lippestad
In March 2025, social media posts and some Pakistani media
outlets, such as Daily Ausaf and photonews.com.pk, claimed that Geir Lippestad,
a Norwegian lawyer and politician, nominated former Pakistani Prime Minister
Imran Khan for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The claim suggests Lippestad, known
for defending Anders Behring Breivik in 2011, made the nomination, possibly on
behalf of another eligible nominator.
The claim that Geir Lippestad nominated Imran Khan for the
2025 Nobel Peace Prize is not supported by credible evidence and contradicts
the Nobel Foundation’s nomination rules and timeline. It appears to be a
politically motivated fabrication aimed at bolstering Khan’s image amid his
legal and political challenges.
The Nobel Foundation has strict criteria for who can
nominate candidates for the Peace Prize. Eligible nominators include:
Members of national assemblies or governments
University professors in relevant fields (e.g., social
sciences, history, law)
Directors of peace research institutes
Former Nobel Peace Prize laureates
Members or advisors of the Norwegian Nobel Committee
Geir Lippestad does not meet these criteria:
He is a Norwegian lawyer and local politician, not a member
of Norway’s national parliament (Storting).
He is not a university professor, a director of a peace
research institute, a Nobel laureate, or a member of the Norwegian Nobel
Committee.
The claim that Lippestad nominated Khan “on behalf of
someone else” is invalid, as Nobel rules do not allow proxy
nominations—nominations must come directly from eligible individuals or groups.
Therefore, Lippestad lacks the authority to nominate anyone
for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Nomination Deadline Violation
The nomination deadline for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was
January 31, 2025, as confirmed by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The Committee
may add names during its first meeting, which occurred on February 28, 2025.
The claim of Khan’s nomination surfaced in March 2025, well
after the deadline.
Even if an eligible nominator had submitted Khan’s name, it
would not be considered for 2025, as nominations after January 31 are typically
deferred to the following year.
The timing of the claim alone renders it invalid for the
2025 prize cycle.
Nobel Secrecy Rules and Lack of Verification
The Norwegian Nobel Committee keeps all nominations
confidential for 50 years, as per the Nobel Foundation’s statutes. This secrecy
prevents verification of claims like this, but it also makes such public
announcements highly suspect.
No credible international media outlets (e.g., BBC, Reuters,
The New York Times) have reported or verified this nomination.
The claim primarily stems from sources linked to Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), such as Daily Ausaf and photonews.com.pk, and social
media accounts affiliated with PTI, suggesting a coordinated effort to promote
the narrative.
Some posts on X also attribute the nomination to the
Pakistan World Alliance (#PWA) and Norway’s Partiet Sentrum party, but
#PartietSentrum is a minor party with no parliamentary seats, and its members
likely do not meet the nomination criteria. These posts further cast doubt on
the claim’s legitimacy, labeling it as potential fake news.
Imran Khan’s Record and Nobel Peace Prize Values
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or
organizations that have made significant contributions to peace, justice, human
rights, or reconciliation. Khan’s record, however, is at odds with these
values:
Khan has been convicted in multiple corruption cases,
including a 14-year sentence in the Al-Qadir Trust case for accepting land as a
bribe.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan disqualified him for
corruption and constitutional violations.
He has made controversial statements, such as blaming
women’s clothing for sexual violence, which contradict human rights principles.
Khan has shown sympathy for terrorist groups like the
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), pardoning over 45,000 extremists during his
tenure.
After his ouster in 2022, he propagated a false narrative of
a U.S. conspiracy, and his party has been linked to inciting violence,
including the May 9, 2023, attacks on military installations in Pakistan, which
some experts describe as a soft coup attempt.
Khan’s actions—marked by division, violence, and disregard
for democratic norms—do not align with the Nobel Peace Prize’s mission of
promoting peace and unity.
Geir Lippestad gained prominence in 2011 for defending
Anders Behring Breivik, the far-right terrorist responsible for the deadliest
attack in Norway since World War II, killing 77 people. While his defense of
Breivik was based on legal principles (ensuring a fair trial), Lippestad’s
later political career has been criticized for opportunism and seeking
publicity.
Associating Lippestad with Khan’s nomination seems like a
publicity stunt, possibly to leverage his controversial reputation for
attention.
There is no evidence that Lippestad has any connection to
Khan or a reason to nominate him, further undermining the claim.
Oxford University’s Rejection of Khan
In 2023, Oxford University rejected Imran Khan’s candidacy
for its presidency, stating:
“Imran Khan’s statements on women, minorities, and extremism
are contrary to Oxford University’s core values of democracy, inclusion, human
rights, and gender equality.”
This rejection by a globally respected institution
highlights Khan’s misalignment with the ethical standards expected of a Nobel
Peace Prize nominee.
PTI’s History of Fabricated Claims
PTI has a track record of making unverified claims to boost
Khan’s international image:
False assertions of global awards or endorsements.
Misusing Western institutions’ names for domestic political
gain.
Framing legal accountability as a “foreign conspiracy.”
This alleged Nobel nomination fits the pattern of creating a
false narrative to counter Khan’s legal troubles and political isolation,
especially as he faces over 150 cases, including corruption and incitement of
violence.
Lack of Credible Sources
No reputable international outlet has confirmed this
nomination.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has not commented, consistent
with its 50-year secrecy policy.
The claim is primarily propagated by PTI-affiliated sources,
lacking independent verification.
The claim references Lippestad’s role in defending Breivik,
describing him as a “shaven-headed, softly spoken lawyer” who took on an
“indefensible task.”
This description is irrelevant to the nomination process and
seems designed to sensationalize the story. Moreover, the claim’s
timing—emerging in March 2025, after the nomination deadline—suggests it was
fabricated to coincide with Khan’s ongoing legal battles and PTI’s efforts to
rally support.
The mention of Breivik’s trial starting “tomorrow at Oslo
District Court” is also incorrect, as Breivik’s trial occurred in 2012, not
2025, indicating a possible error or deliberate misrepresentation in the
narrative.
The alleged nomination of Imran Khan for the 2025 Nobel
Peace Prize by Geir Lippestad is false. Lippestad is not an eligible nominator,
the nomination deadline had passed by the time the claim emerged, and Khan’s
record starkly contradicts the values of the Nobel Peace Prize. The claim
exploits the Nobel Committee’s secrecy to create a false narrative, likely for
political gain. Without confirmation from a credible, eligible nominator, this
story is nothing more than a fabricated political stunt.
The Nobel Peace Prize honors those who unite nations, not
those who divide them through violence and deceit. Why Must Everything Be a
Lie?
Why must every story about Imran Khan be wrapped in
falsehoods?
From a fake American conspiracy, to manufactured
international awards, and now this false Nobel Peace Prize nomination—why has
deception become the core strategy?
Even Oxford University had to publicly and morally reject
him as a presidential candidate. That rejection wasn’t just institutional—it
was a statement of values.
And it could have been avoided—if truth had mattered.
Why this obsession with symbolic validation from
institutions he openly contradicts?
Why not earn support through truth, merit, and
character—instead of hollow optics and manufactured myths?
When truth is abandoned, lies become currency.
But institutions built over centuries of integrity tear
through even the best-dressed lies.
Imran Khan’s legacy includes:
Encouraging mobs to storm military facilities
Protecting extremist ideology in the name of dialogue
Spreading conspiracy theories to avoid constitutional
accountability
Dehumanizing women
Undermining courts, media, and democratic institutions
This is not peacebuilding—this is power without conscience.
The Nobel Peace Prize is not for those who traffic in
division, delusion, and destruction.
It is for those who speak truth, foster unity, and honor
justice.
This nomination, like others before it, is a fraud.
And like all frauds—eventually, it will collapse under the
weight of truth.
Article By Iqbal Latif, Digital Creator, London
