Imran Khan Granted Bail But Remains Jailed Ahead of Pakistan Election, Despite Efforts to Block His Candidacy
• Imran Khan, former PM of Pakistan, was granted bail in a state secrets case but remains in jail on other charges ahead of February 8 election • Khan alleges military and dynastic parties conspired to crush his party and prevent him from running • He has faced a barrage of legal cases since being ousted as PM in April 2022 after falling out with military • Prospect of Khan getting released before election seems slim due to numerous separate corruption cases • Khan was disqualified from election for 5 years in August and appeal to overturn that was just rejected, blocking his candidacy