Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan convicted in Toshakhana case, sentenced to three years in jail
The cricketer-turned-politician was not present for the hearing and the judge ordered his arrest. However, his legal team said they would be filing an immediate appeal. FILE - Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan (C) leaves after appearing in the Supreme Court in Islamabad on July 26, 2023. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been convicted and handed a three-year sentence in the Toshakhana corruption case on Saturday. The Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was found guilty by a district court which also fined him PKR 1 Lakh. "Judge Humayun Dilawar announced that involvement in corrupt practices has been proven," Pakistan TV said. The cricketer-turned-politician will be disqualified from politics for a period of five years as a result of this verdict. Khan was not present for the hearing and the judge ordered his arrest. However, his legal team said they would be filing an immediate appeal. The TTP chief is also facing more than 140 cases ...