A Pakistani trial court on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts, also known as the Toshakhana corruption case and disqualified him from politics for five years.
Legal experts said a conviction in the case could end Khan’s chances of participating in national elections that have to be held before early November.
“Judge Humayun Dilawar announced that involvement in corrupt practices has been proven,” Pakistan TV said. Khan was not in court for the hearing, and the judge ordered his arrest.
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