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Pakistani court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan's graft conviction DW 04/01/2024

Imran Khan's 14-year prison sentence related to gifts suspended by court.

Khan has over 170 criminal cases, including treason and illegal marriage, pending against him. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan's prison sentence in state gifts case

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's 14-year jail sentence suspended in illegal state gifts case.

Khan and wife were handed 10-year prison term for revealing state secrets, ineligible to contest for public office. [ more ]

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Who Are the Major Players After Pakistan's Stunning Election?

Imran Khan, a former prime minister and cricket star, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison on charges that include leaking state secrets and unlawful marriage.

In the recent election, candidates aligned with Imran Khan won more seats in Parliament than any other group but fell short of forming a majority on their own. [ more ]

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Thousands of Khan supporters block highways to protest Pakistan's election results

Supporters of Imran Khan and other political parties in Pakistan are protesting alleged rigging of the recent elections.

Candidates backed by Khan won the most seats in the elections, but no party won a majority, meaning coalition talks are needed to form a government. [ more ]

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The Rise, and Fall, and Rise Again of Imran Khan

Imran Khan's party used social media and artificial intelligence to bypass government censorship and connect with supporters.

The success of Imran Khan's party in the recent election indicates a shift in Pakistani politics and the power of populist rhetoric and internet-savvy youth. [ more ]

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Pakistan ex-PM Khan, wife jailed over 'unlawful marriage' DW 02/03/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years in prison for violating an Islamic law that stipulates a three-month waiting period between a divorce and a new marriage.

Khan and his family argue that the trial and conviction were politically motivated. [ more ]

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Casar Calls for Probe of Election Rigging in Wake of US-Backed Coup in Pakistan

US pressure led to Imran Khan's removal as Prime Minister

Shehbaz Sharif elected for a second term despite election manipulation [ more ]

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Allies of Imran Khan Secure Biggest Share of Seats in Pakistan's Final Election Tally

Allies of Imran Khan won more seats than the political parties who ousted him from power in national elections.

The vote was overshadowed by allegations of vote-rigging, mobile phone shutdowns, and the exclusion of Khan and his PTI party. [ more ]

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Imran Khan claims victory in Pakistan poll but military might have final say

Imran Khan's political party, PTI, intends to form the next government in Pakistan despite opposition efforts to form a coalition.

PTI won the most seats in the election but did not secure a simple majority, leading to political turmoil and uncertainty. [ more ]

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Imran Khan: Run out?

Imran Khan and his party, PTI, have faced backlash and crackdowns amid allegations of corruption and inciting violent protests.

Khan has been sentenced in several criminal cases and his party's symbol has been kept off the ballot in national elections. [ more ]

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What is the cypher case that led to jail term for Pakistan's Imran Khan?

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and senior PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been jailed for 10 years in a cypher case.

The case involves leaking state secrets and comes less than two weeks before the general elections. [ more ]

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Rivals of Pakistan's ex-premier Khan announce details of power-sharing deal

Imran Khan's rivals named Shehbaz Sharif as their joint candidate for prime minister.

Shehbaz Sharif to be the new prime minister through a power-sharing agreement. [ more ]

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Imran Khan's 'Victory Speech' from Jail Shows AI's Peril, Promise

Imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan used AI to make a victory speech for his political party

The AI-generated speech rejected the victory claim of Khan's rival and called on supporters to defend the election's results [ more ]

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Pakistan's former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party and its allies will form a coalition government after last week's parliamentary elections.

The coalition includes rival parties of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Shehbaz Sharif is expected to be the joint choice for prime minister. [ more ]

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Pakistani party backed by jailed ex-prime minister wins most seats in parliament

The party of the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, won the most seats in Pakistan's parliamentary elections.

This marks the first time in Pakistan's history that a party has been so successful in an election without the backing of the country's influential military generals. [ more ]

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Pakistan's Imran Khan and His Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Corruption Charges

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.

This is Khan's third conviction since 2022 and comes ahead of Pakistan's upcoming parliamentary elections. [ more ]

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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan gets another prison sentence ahead of elections

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan has been convicted of revealing official secrets and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Khan's conviction is seen by his supporters as a tactic to sideline him ahead of parliamentary elections. [ more ]

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Pakistan's Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Revealing State Secrets

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for revealing official secrets.

The verdict is seen as a blow to Khan's political career and comes ahead of the parliamentary elections in Pakistan. [ more ]

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Pakistan's Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term for revealing state secrets

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for revealing official secrets.

Khan is currently serving a three-year prison sentence in a graft case and is barred from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections. [ more ]

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Imran Khan: Watch: How Pakistan leader Imran Khan used AI to deliver this 'victory speech' | - Times of India

Imran Khan's victory speech after the general election was delivered by an AI mimic of his voice.

The use of AI to simulate political speeches raises questions about the potential for manipulating and misleading information. [ more ]

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Imran Khan -- victory speech from jail shows AI genius

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, released a deepfake video from jail declaring victory in the elections.

The video features historical images and footage of Khan and includes a disclaimer about its artificial intelligence origins. [ more ]

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In the "Year of Elections," Is AI on the Ballot?

Pakistan's first ever virtual rally was held on December 17, 2023 with over a million participants.

The speech delivered by Imran Khan at the virtual rally was actually a product of artificial intelligence, mimicking his speech patterns. [ more ]

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Pakistani protesters block highways to demonstrate against election results

Imran Khan's party emerged as the winner in the final tally of Pakistan's general election.

Protesters are demonstrating against the election results due to claims of vote rigging and tampering.

Negotiations are ongoing to form a coalition government as no single party has a majority. [ more ]

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Pakistan Elections: Did Imran Khan stand a chance?

Pakistan's powerful military failed to secure the election outcome they intended

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party had unexpected popularity with the people [ more ]

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Pakistan election: Khan-backed independents lead final tally DW 02/11/2024

Independent candidates backed by ex-PM Imran Khan won the most seats in Pakistan's national elections.

The party of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif came in second with 75 seats. [ more ]

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Pakistan Is Stunned as Early Election Results Look Like a Real Race

The Pakistani election results have surprised many by not giving the military the landslide victory it was expecting.

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party remains the front-runner, but there are tight races with Imran Khan's party in the most populous province of Punjab.

There are concerns of tampering by the military, and the delay in releasing the final results is causing anxiety among voters. [ more ]

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Pakistani military use age-old tactics to keep Imran Khan away from election

Imran Khan, once supported by the military, is now at odds with them and facing multiple court convictions

The military is using tactics to keep Khan away from the general election and pave the way for Nawaz Sharif's return to power [ more ]

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Why has Pakistan scrapped a lifetime ban on convicts holding office?

Pakistan's Supreme Court has lifted a ban on people with convictions from holding political office.

The ruling allows former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to run for office again, but not jailed former leader Imran Khan. [ more ]

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Pakistan's Imran Khan, wife now get 7 years jail for marriage law violation

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for seven years in Pakistan for violating Islamic law in their 2018 marriage.

This is Khan's third conviction this week, following a sentence for leaking a confidential cable and a separate case related to the illegal sale of gifts received during his prime ministership. [ more ]

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Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan, wife get seven-year jail term for unlawful marriage

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan have been sentenced to seven years in prison for violating the law with their 2018 marriage.

This ruling is the third adverse ruling against Imran Khan this week and comes ahead of national elections on Thursday that he is barred from contesting. [ more ]

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Imran Khan and his wife sentenced in un-Islamic' marriage case

Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to seven years in a case related to their un-Islamic marriage.

This is the third sentence handed to Khan in a week, with the timing of the convictions seen as significant before the upcoming general election. [ more ]

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Pakistan's Imran Khan is in political ruin. He's partly to blame

Former PM Imran Khan has been barred from holding public office for a decade and is no longer in the running for the upcoming elections in Pakistan.

There are deeper issues at play in Pakistani politics, with fault lines emerging within the political and social fabric of the country. [ more ]

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Pakistan sentences Imran Khan and wife to 14 years in prison

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.

Khan and his wife were accused of retaining and selling state gifts when he was in office. [ more ]

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Pakistan's ex-leader Imran Khan handed more jail time DW 01/31/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for selling gifts received while in office.

This comes just days before national elections and follows a separate sentence of 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets. [ more ]

Washington Post

For second time in 24 hours, ex-Pakistani leader Khan sentenced to prison

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption case

Khan's party and allies argue that the upcoming vote will not be fair due to the prison sentence [ more ]

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Pakistan: What's next for ex-PM Imran Khan and his party? DW 01/31/2024

Imran Khan's popularity remains strong despite legal battles and allegations against him.

The recent court verdicts have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the upcoming general election in Pakistan. [ more ]

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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and wife jailed for 14 years - one day after he was jailed for 10 years in separate case

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts.

Verdict also includes a 10-year disqualification from holding public office. [ more ]

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Imran Khan, Pakistan former PM, sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a corruption case.

Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, was also handed a 14-year sentence in the same case, and they were both banned from holding political office for 10 years. [ more ]

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In His Second Sentencing in Two Days, Imran Khan Gets 14 Years

Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in a separate case just one day after receiving a 10-year sentence.

The new sentence comes amidst a widening crackdown on Khan's party ahead of the scheduled national election.

Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have both denied any wrongdoing and plan to appeal the verdicts. [ more ]

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in jail and fined $2.7 million for illegally selling state gifts.

They are also ineligible to contest for public office for 10 years. [ more ]

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Pakistan: Court hands more jail time to ex-PM Imran Khan DW 01/31/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.

This verdict comes a week ahead of national elections and after Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets. [ more ]

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years DW 01/30/2024

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of exposing state secrets.

Khan and his party plan to challenge the court proceedings before the Supreme Court. [ more ]

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Imran Khan handed 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for revealing official secrets.

Khan is currently serving a three-year prison sentence in a corruption case and is barred from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections. [ more ]

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Pakistan's Khan gets 14-year jail term for graft, his third conviction since 2022 ouster

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.

This is Khan's third conviction since being ousted from power in 2022. [ more ]

New York Post

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife, jailed for 14 years in graft case, his party says

Imran Khan and his wife sentenced to 14 years in jail and 10-year disqualification from public office for illegal selling of state gifts.

This is the second conviction for Khan in a week, just before national elections. [ more ]

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Wednesday Briefing: Imran Khan Gets 10 Years

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, which is seen as part of a military campaign to sideline him and his party.

The upcoming national election in Pakistan is expected to be one of the least credible in the country's history, with public anger growing against the military's interference. [ more ]

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Ex-Pakistani leader Imran Khan gets 10-year prison sentence before elections

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for exposing official secrets.

Khan's party claims the verdict was rushed and plans to appeal the sentence. [ more ]

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, top aide get 10-year jail in state secrets case

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi have been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case related to leaking of state secrets.

The special court found Khan guilty of misplacing a confidential diplomatic cable that he claims proves a conspiracy against him.

Khan has been in jail since August last year on multiple charges, including the cypher case. [ more ]

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Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years Ahead of Pakistan's Elections

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in a case accusing him of leaking state secrets.

The sentence is seen as part of a campaign by the military to sideline Khan, one of its leading critics from politics. [ more ]

New York Post

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term, party says

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets.

This is Khan's second conviction in recent months, just 10 days before the country's general election. [ more ]

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years: party DW 01/30/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for exposing official state secrets.

Khan plans to challenge the court proceedings before the Supreme Court. He claims the charges against him are politically motivated. [ more ]

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Pakistan: PTI supporters decry pre-election crackdown DW 01/16/2024

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that Imran Khan's PTI party cannot use the cricket bat symbol on ballots, forcing PTI candidates to run as independents in upcoming polls.

PTI officials are concerned that without their party symbol, some people in Pakistan may not be able to recognize PTI candidates on the ballot due to high illiteracy rates. [ more ]

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Pakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan barred from running in legislative elections

Imran Khan and his supporters have been rejected as candidates for the February 8 election in Pakistan.

Khan has been in prison since August and his party claims that their candidates are being blocked to prevent them from contesting the election. [ more ]

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Pakistan's Imran Khan Delivers Speech From Behind Bars, Using Artificial Intelligence

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan used AI to deliver a speech during a virtual rally organized by his party

The event faced disruptions in internet speeds and limited access to social media platforms, raising concerns about the fairness of the upcoming election [ more ]

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Pakistani ex-PM Imran Khan uses AI 'voice clone' from jail DW 12/18/2023

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail on charges of leaking classified documents, addressed his supporters through an AI-generated audio message.

Khan's PTI party used artificial intelligence to create the audio message that mimicked the politician's voice. [ more ]

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Imran Khan deploys AI clone to campaign from behind bars in Pakistan

Imran Khan used artificial intelligence to campaign from jail with a voice clone giving a speech on his behalf.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party utilized AI to create a four-minute message in Khan's rhetorical style. [ more ]

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Pakistan court indicts jailed ex-PM Imran Khan in state secrets case

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has pleaded not guilty to charges of leaking state secrets related to a classified cable he is accused of making public.

A guilty verdict under the Official Secrets Act could bring up to 10 years in prison for Khan.

This new indictment deals a blow to Khan's chances of contesting Pakistan's general election in February next year. [ more ]

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Pakistan court rules against ex-PM Imran Khan's plea to shift case

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's attempt to contest upcoming elections suffers another setback as the Islamabad High Court dismisses his petition to move a key appeal to Lahore.

Khan has been in prison since August 5, initially convicted for not disclosing assets earned from the sale of gifts from foreign dignitaries and later in a case about revealing state secrets. [ more ]

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Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan's open trial inside jail premises

The court in Pakistan has ordered an open trial in the cypher case, allowing Imran Khan's family and the public to attend.

The trial will be held at Adiala Jail premises, where Khan has been lodged since September.

The trial relates to a diplomatic cable sent to Islamabad, which Khan claims proves a conspiracy against him. [ more ]

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Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan to appear next week

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi have been asked to appear in court in Pakistan for trial in a case related to the alleged leaking of state secrets.

This will be Khan's first public appearance since he was imprisoned in August.

Khan claims his removal as prime minister was a conspiracy hatched by the United States in collusion with his political opponents and the military. [ more ]

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What next after Pakistan court declares Imran Khan's trial in jail illegal?

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's trial inside a jail has been declared illegal, giving a boost to the country's main opposition leader.

Khan has been in jail since August 5 but was granted bail three weeks later. However, he remains in custody in connection with other cases.

The Islamabad High Court declared the requirement to hold the cypher trial in jail null and void, stating that it did not meet the requirements for an open trial. [ more ]

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Pakistan's Imran Khan trial in jail declared illegal, lawyer says

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's trial in jail for revealing state secrets has been declared illegal by a court.

The impact of the court's decision is unclear and will be clarified by a court order.

Khan has faced multiple legal challenges since his ouster, including charges of terrorism and blasphemy. [ more ]

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Pakistan court rules jail trial of ex-PM Imran Khan illegal

A Pakistani court declared the jail trial of former Prime Minister Imran Khan illegal.

Khan's legal team challenged the law ministry notification that ordered the jail trial. [ more ]

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