Imran Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, is likely to be selected among the 100 most influential figures of the world as he has secured eighth position so far in the Time magazine polling. He left Gen Ashfaq Kayani, Chief of Army Staff, Barack Obama and Bollywood celebrity Salman Khan far behind in the index based on online polling. Khan bagged 8,695 votes in his favour, which was more than 85 percent compared with votes (1,146) cast against him. Gen Kayani secured 863 votes in favour and 1,028 votes against him. Obama was cast 6,487 votes in favour and 3,808 votes were against him. Salman got 2,370 votes in his favour and 546 votes against him. Imran is one of the two Pakistani and eight Muslims selected in the index. He has been most popular personality among all.