Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is jailed for three years

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is jailed for three years for illegally selling state gifts

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been jailed for three years for illegally selling state gifts he received while premier.

Legal experts say a conviction in the case could end Khan’s chances of participating in national elections that have to be held before early November.

‘Judge Humayun Dilawar announced that involvement in corrupt practices has been proven,’ Pakistan TV said.

Khan was not present for the hearing at the Islamabad High Court, and the judge ordered his immediate arrest. The 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician was arrested at his home after police descended on his residence in Lahore.

Khan is facing over 150 cases brought against him since being ousted in April last year – charges he says are politically motivated. Khan’s legal team said they would be filing an immediate appeal.

‘It’s important to mention there was no chance given to present witnesses, neither was time allotted to round up arguments,’ a member of the team said.

The sentence relates to an inquiry conducted by the election commission, which found Khan guilty of unlawfully selling state gifts during his tenure as prime minister from 2018 to 2022. Khan denies any wrongdoing.

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A Pakistani trial court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan (pictured) to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts, local media channels said on Saturday

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