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Imran Khan Freed: University celebrates as Chancellor is released21 November 2007 |
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| The University of Bradford’s campaign to free its Chancellor Imran Khan has been successful.
Imran Khan was released from prison on the afternoon of Wednesday 21 November 2007 after being arrested by police last week attending a protest at Punjab University in Lahore. The University of Bradford, where Imran was installed as Chancellor in December 2005, started a campaign last week calling for him to be freed so he could take part in any forthcoming elections. Professor Mark Cleary, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford, said: “We are delighted at the news of Imran’s release. “It is tremendous that the protests by us and our students have played their part in mounting pressure on the Pakistani government. “I’d like to thank all those who have helped raise awareness of Imran’s situation and for all the messages of support we have received from across the world. “We very much hope Imran will still be able to come to Bradford in December to take part in our winter degree ceremonies.” An online petition set up by the University of Bradford on Friday 16 November has, as of today, collected around 2,000 signatures calling for Imran’s release. 21 November 2007 |
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