Al-Qadir Trust
History
The Al-Qadir Trust was founded in 1996 by Imran Khan, who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022 . He is the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), a political party that advocates for social justice and economic development. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Al-Qadir University took place on 5 May 2019, at Sohawa, at which the prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, laid the university's foundation stone.
The trust was established to provide relief to the poor and needy in Pakistan. The trust's first project was to build a school in the village of Mianwali. The school was named after Khan's father, who was a teacher. The trust has since expanded its activities to include a variety of other projects, such as providing food and shelter to the homeless, providing financial assistance to students, and running hospitals and clinics.
Controversies
The trust has also been criticized for its alleged involvement in sectarianism. In 2019, the trust was accused of providing financial assistance to a banned sectarian organization. The trust denied the allegations.
In 2023, Imran Khan was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on charges of corruption related to the trust. He was later released on bail.
References
- ^ "Al-Qadir University Project Trust to revive Islamic research culture, says PM | Pakistan Today". archive.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Dawn.com (5 May 2019). "'Science and spirituality': PM Imran lays foundation stone of Al-Qadir University in Sohawa". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Al-Qadir University Project Trust Archives". 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Inside story behind al Qadir Trust & Malik Riaz's bribe to Bushra Bibi". 9 May 2023.
- ^ "In 2 yrs, only 100 students enrolled in Imran's dream Al-Qadir Institute". 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Panel to probe Rs50bn 'money lundering' during IK's tenure". 15 June 2022.
- ^ "What is Al-Qadir Trust case for which Imran Khan was arrested?".
- ^ "Imran arrest: What is the al Qadir Trust case?". 9 May 2023.