Claim:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf shared a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), claiming that a group affiliated with the Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum has nominated former Prime Minister Imran Khan for the Nobel Peace Prize.
In a video shared by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, a PWA member stated, “We are pleased to announce that, with the collaboration of an individual from Partiet Sentrum who holds the right to nominate candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been nominated for his services to human rights and democracy. We extend our best wishes to him.”
The claim has sparked widespread debate on social media, with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters celebrating it as a major achievement while critics dismiss it as political propaganda.
Fact Check:
Investigations conducted by the Fake News Watchdog team reveal that this claim is not based on fact. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf‘s statement relies on an unofficial endorsement from members of a small political group that lacks the authority to nominate candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize. Their support does not equate to an official nomination.
Partiet Sentrum is a minor Norwegian political party, founded in 2020. It contested the 2021 parliamentary elections but received only 7,836 votes (0.3% of the total), failing to win any seats in the Norwegian Parliament (Storting). The party has little political influence, and its members’ support for Imran Khan does not constitute an official nomination. In the past, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Dr. Shahbaz Gill also met with the party’s leadership and signed an agreement with them.
Nobel Prize Nomination Process:
The Nobel Foundation keeps nomination details confidential for 50 years. However, some Norwegian parliamentarians and academics occasionally disclose their preferred candidates to gain media attention. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on March 5, 2025, that 338 candidates, including 244 individuals and 94 organizations, were nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination process had closed on January 31, and no further nominations were accepted afterward.
Conclusion:
The evidence shows that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s claim is politically motivated rather than a legitimate Nobel Peace Prize nomination. The public should be cautious of misleading political news and verify information through credible sources before accepting such claims as fact.
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