Posted 2/1/2024, 3:56:16 AM
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Second Corruption Conviction This Week
- Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption, his second conviction this week
- Khan and his wife found guilty of illegally selling state gifts they received while he was in office
- Convictions seen as part of power struggle between civilian leaders and military in Pakistan
- Khan remains popular but has been sidelined ahead of Feb. 8 elections, cleared path for rival Nawaz Sharif
- Khan to serve sentences concurrently; lawyer says will challenge ruling in higher courts