Al-Qadir Trust

Al-Qadir Trust (officially Al-Qadir University Project Trust) is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 by Imran Khan. The trust works to provide poverty relief and promote education and healthcare.

Al-Qadir University Project Trust
University building design
TypePublic Private
Established2019 [1]
FounderImran Khan
ChairmanImran Khan
Students77
Location
Sohawa
,
Punjab
,
Pakistan

33°05′45.7″N 73°26′39.01″E
Websitealqadir.edu.pk
Al-Qadir Trust is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Al-Qadir Trust
Location in Punjab, Pakistan
Al-Qadir Trust is located in Pakistan
Al-Qadir Trust
Al-Qadir Trust (Pakistan)

History

The Al-Qadir Trust was founded in 1996 by Imran Khan, who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2024. 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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4][5][6]

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.[7][8]

References
  1. "Al-Qadir University Project Trust to revive Islamic research culture, says PM | Pakistan Today". archive.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  2. 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.
  3. "Al-Qadir University Project Trust Archives". 16 May 2023.
  4. "Inside story behind al Qadir Trust & Malik Riaz's bribe to Bushra Bibi". 9 May 2023.
  5. "In 2 yrs, only 100 students enrolled in Imran's dream Al-Qadir Institute". 5 December 2022.
  6. "Panel to probe Rs50bn 'money lundering' during IK's tenure". 15 June 2022.
  7. "What is Al-Qadir Trust case for which Imran Khan was arrested?".
  8. "Imran arrest: What is the al Qadir Trust case?". 9 May 2023.
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