Imran Khan Was Arrested In A Corruption Case And Is Now 5 Years Out Of Politics

 

Imran Khan Was Arrested In A Corruption Case And Is Now 5 Years Out Of Politics

Imran Khan was convicted of selling gifts that he acquired from foreign dignitaries while serving as prime minister unlawfully.

Imran Khan, a former prime minister of Pakistan, was detained today after receiving a three-year prison term in a corruption case from a court. A trial court in Islamabad also ruled that he could not participate in active politics for a period of five years.

The 70-year-old politician, who is also a legend in the sport of cricket, was found guilty of selling gifts he obtained from foreign guests while serving as prime minister unlawfully. A royal family's watches were among the gifts, according to government officials. In the past, same officials have said that Khan's advisors sold the watches in Dubai.

Judge Humayun Dilawar of Islamabad's district and sessions court unexpectedly issued the decision on Saturday.

Mr. Khan denies any wrongdoing, and his legal counsel announced they will file an appeal right away. The team member who said, "It's significant to mention there was no chance to speak given to present witnesses, neither was there time provided for concluding up arguments,"

The no-confidence vote against Imran Khan, which, according to Khan, was won with the assistance of the nation's strong military, ended his time as prime minister last year. The military disputes having any involvement in this.

His attacks on the military have heightened political tensions, and his brief detention in May on suspicion of corruption provoked violent protests across the nation.

After its term ends in the next two weeks, it is expected that parliament will be dissolved and that national elections will be conducted by mid-November or sooner.