The former prime minister of Pakistan was taken into custody, sentenced to three years after a court found him guilty of illegally selling state gifts and concealing the assets.
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Droves of Imran Khan’s Allies Defect as Military Ramps Up Crackdown
More than 100 key allies of Mr. Khan have left his party in recent weeks as Pakistan’s military tries to sideline the former leader.
Pakistan Courts Challenge Military With High-Profile Rulings
Long seen as kowtowing to the military, the judiciary has defied it in recent rulings, signaling an important shift in Pakistan’s political landscape.
Who Is Imran Khan and Why Was He Arrested?
The former prime minister, who was ousted last year, was arrested on corruptions charges.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Ex-Leader, Is Arrested
Mr. Khan, a former cricket star, has staged a comeback since being ousted, openly challenging the powerful military. His detention raises fears of mass protests.
Imran Khan Makes Court Appearance and Chaos Breaks Out
Supporters of the former prime minister of Pakistan have repeatedly clashed this week with the security forces, keeping the country on edge. “Show you can fight,” he told supporters.
Imran Khan, Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Is Shot at Rally
Mr. Khan, who was leading a protest march, was wounded in both legs, in an attack that threated to plunge the country into turmoil.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Ex-Leader, Is Barred From Office
The decision by Pakistan’s election commission is a major escalation of the showdown between the ruling establishment and Mr. Khan, and it raises the specter of unrest.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Former Leader, Appears in Court
The police were ordered not to arrest the former prime minister, who has been charged under Pakistan’s antiterrorism act, before a hearing set for next Wednesday.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan Is Now the Target of Forces He Once Wielded
Old allies like the military have turned against him, but the former prime minister’s appeal on the street has only grown stronger, setting up a dangerous showdown.