Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:46pm on 31 Jan 2024,Wednesday International
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years for illegally benefiting from state gifts, a week before elections. This comes after Khan's 10-year term for leaking classified documents. The couple must pay a £4.2m fine. Khan, alleging political motives, is barred from political activity for 10 years. His party plans to appeal. Supporters argue trials were rushed. Wife Bushra Bibi surrenders, both deny selling state gifts. Critics question the election's credibility as Khan's party faces restrictions. Many view Nawaz Sharif as the military's favored candidate. Khan urges peaceful voting as supporters face challenges.
