Khan Faces Myriad Charges and Convictions Amid Claims of Political Persecution
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Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the "cypher case" for allegedly leaking classified information about a diplomatic cable sent by Pakistan's ambassador in Washington.
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The cable hinted at U.S. involvement in Khan's removal as prime minister in 2022. Khan maintains it was a conspiracy.
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Khan faces over 150 cases on charges ranging from contempt of court to terrorism. He's currently in jail for a prior corruption conviction.
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Khan was separately convicted in the "Toshakhana case" for not declaring gifts he received as prime minister, leading to a 5-year election ban.
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Although barred from the upcoming election, Khan remains popular and claims the cases against him are an effort to sideline him politically.