Imran Khan sentenced to 3 years in prison
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The former prime minister of Pakistan did not attend the hearing. According to his lawyer, he was arrested in Lahore, at the same time filing an appeal against the court's decision. Since his removal from power in April last year, more than 150 cases have been opened against Imran Khan.
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to three years in prison on charges of illegally selling government gifts, and the police arrested him. Al Jazeera reports.
The 70-year-old cricketer and politician is allegedly accused of abusing his position by buying and selling government-owned gifts worth more than 140 million Pakistani rupees ($635,000) received during his overseas visits between 2018 and 2022 i.e. when he was prime minister.
Khan's lawyer, Intezar Panjota, told Reuters that police arrested the former Imran Khan at his home.
"We will appeal this decision to the Supreme Court," Panjota added.
Al Jazeera said the protocol requires the prime minister to keep the property in the government's safe house while Khan sells it for his own benefit.
It is noted that Imran Khan was not present at the trial. Since his removal from power in April last year, more than 150 cases have been brought against him.
He denied his guilt, arguing that the charges were politically motivated.
Legal experts say the indictment could make it impossible for him to run in national elections due by November.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shah Sharif has proposed dissolving parliament on August 9, three days before his term expires, which would set the stage for a political vote.
The 70-year-old cricketer and politician is allegedly accused of abusing his position by buying and selling government-owned gifts worth more than 140 million Pakistani rupees ($635,000) received during his overseas visits between 2018 and 2022 i.e. when he was prime minister.
Khan's lawyer, Intezar Panjota, told Reuters that police arrested the former Imran Khan at his home.
"We will appeal this decision to the Supreme Court," Panjota added.
Al Jazeera said the protocol requires the prime minister to keep the property in the government's safe house while Khan sells it for his own benefit.
It is noted that Imran Khan was not present at the trial. Since his removal from power in April last year, more than 150 cases have been brought against him.
He denied his guilt, arguing that the charges were politically motivated.
Legal experts say the indictment could make it impossible for him to run in national elections due by November.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shah Sharif has proposed dissolving parliament on August 9, three days before his term expires, which would set the stage for a political vote.
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