Imran Khan

A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in a land corruption case, his legal team said. The verdict in the case, the largest in terms of financial wrongdoing faced by Khan, was delivered by an anti-graft court in a prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where Khan has been jailed since August 2023. Here are some of the allegations against the 72-year-old former cricket star, named in dozens of cases since he was ousted from office in 2022 that have kept him behind bars for more than a year.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, faces 7 years for their involvement in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. The court also imposed fines, and the verdict was delivered after multiple delays. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s supporters rallied through Pakistan streets, demanding his release from jail. Thousands of PTI workers organised a massive rally in Pakistan’s Swabi as part of the campaign. Khan supporters raised “Who will save Pakistan, Imran Khan, Imran Khan” slogans during the demonstration. Meanwhile, an unidentified person was seen raising the USA flag during the massive rally. However, the flag was later lowered by the people at the rally. Notably, over 60 Democratic lawmakers wrote to US President Joe Biden last month, urging him to secure Khan’s release. Khan's party backed candidates won most seats in February's election but fell short of majority against the then Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, voiced concerns on X about his harsh treatment in prison. She revealed that Pakistani authorities have halted all family and lawyer visits to Imran, cut off his communication with his sons, and subjected him to solitary confinement in the dark. Lawyers are worried about his safety. Jemima also condemned the targeting of Imran's family and political party members, including the arrests of his sisters and nephew. Imran, jailed since August 2023 on numerous charges, was also denied a medical examination by his physician. Jemima called for their immediate release.

Thousands gathered on the outskirts of Islamabad on September 8 to support Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Protesters, led by Khan’s PTI party, chanted slogans and demanded his immediate release. The rally, delayed multiple times due to administrative hurdles, reflects growing frustration over Khan’s imprisonment and the alleged military interference in his political battles.

An aircraft carrying a banner with the message “Release Imran Khan” was seen flying above Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York, where India is currently playing against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match. The banner, urging the release of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, was prominently displayed as the aircraft circled the stadium.

Pakistan is all set to go to nationwide polls on the 8th of February, to elect a new prime minister. The country, which is reeling under economic distress, inflation, political instability, and more recently, terrorism, will have a monumental task ahead. While Imran Khan has been sentenced to decades in prison and his party stripped of its election symbol, Nawaz Sharif looks to come back to power after spending years in exile. Who will be contesting the elections? What does an election in Pakistan entail? More importantly, will the crisis-ridden country be able to come out of its misery? Here’s all you need to know about the Pakistan elections 2024!

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on December 18 delivered a 4-minute speech using artificial intelligence. Khan created a voice clone that has allowed the him to campaign for his party months ahead of an expected general election. How did he do it? Watch to find out!