Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been identified in newly released international documents as a “London Society Lion,” a prominent figure within elite circles in London. While he did not hold government office in 2013, the recently published Epstein Files indicate that plans were underway at the international diplomatic level to leverage his social and political influence during that period.
According to The News, a confidential email dated June 2013 reveals that former United Nations official Nasra Hasan proposed using Khan’s influence effectively in Western-backed initiatives in Pakistan. The email was addressed to Norwegian diplomat and President of the International Peace Institute, Terje Rod-Larsen. Hasan’s communication described Khan as a key intermediary, primarily due to his extensive social network, international recognition, and perceived ability to advance diplomatic and developmental projects.
The email specifically discussed how vaccination campaigns and Western-supported health initiatives could be implemented in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where Khan was both the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a regional power figure. At the time, polio remained widespread in the province. Hasan suggested that Khan could be more effective than then-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in promoting polio eradication and other health programmes.
Notably, the email followed a discussion involving Bill Gates—referred to in the email as “BG”—and Afghanistan’s then-President Hamid Karzai, underscoring the high-level nature of the international dialogue.
A summary of the recently released Epstein Files is as follows:
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Total documents released | 3 million pages |
| Videos | 2,000 |
| Photographs | 180,000 |
| Email date | June 2013 |
| Sender | Nasra Hasan (former UN official) |
| Recipient | Terje Rod-Larsen (Norwegian diplomat) |
| Key topics | Vaccination campaigns, polio eradication, health initiatives |
| Mentioned international figures | Bill Gates, Hamid Karzai |
Following directives from the FBI and the US Department of Justice, the US Congress ordered the release of all Jeffrey Epstein-related documents in November 2025. This resulted in the public release of the comprehensive collection, which includes three million pages of documents, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 photographs.
The documents demonstrate that even before assuming national office, Imran Khan’s social influence and international prominence were recognised as valuable tools for diplomatic and health initiatives in Pakistan. His designation as a “London Society Lion” underscores the perception of his influence, global recognition, and political potential on the international stage.