Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to three years in jail by Judge Humayun Dilawar on corruption charges related to failing to declare proceeds from gifts received in office, and was arrested at his Lahore home. Khan plans to appeal, while Pakistan's parliament is scheduled to dissolve on 9 August ahead of elections constitutionally due by November.
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Pakistan's parliament is scheduled to dissolve on 9 August. A caretaker government will then take over until elections are held, constitutionally due by November.
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The gifts, valued at over 140 million Pakistani rupees, included Rolex watches, a ring, and cufflinks.
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Since his removal, Khan has been entangled in over 100 cases, which he claims are politically motivated.
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The 70-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician was elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister in 2018
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Khan was arrested from his Lahore home after the verdict.
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Police officers were stationed outside Khan's home in Lahore after the court's ruling to ensure law and order.
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