A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 14 and seven years in prison, respectively, for corruption. Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), claims the charges are politically motivated, while the government maintains the evidence is irrefutable. Khan's supporters are protesting his conviction and alleging electoral malpractice, raising concerns about further political instability in Pakistan.
A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 14 and seven years in prison, respectively, for corruption, officials and Khan's lawyer confirmed. The decision marks another significant setback for Khan, who has been imprisoned since 2023.Newsweek has reached out to the Pakistani government for comment via email.
Previous convictions include charges of corruption, revealing state secrets, and violating marriage laws, with sentences ranging from seven to 14 years. Under Pakistani law, sentences run concurrently, meaning he will serve the longest term, currently 14 years.Protests and PTI's ResponseFollowing the verdict, PTI leaders and supporters protested outside the parliament in Islamabad, claiming the charges were fabricated to keep Khan from regaining power.
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