Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 14 Years

Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to 14 years in prison on charges of corruption and leaking state secrets. They have been accused of retaining and selling state gifts, leading to Khan's disqualification from holding public office. This follows a suspended three-year sentence for Khan in August 2023 for selling gifts worth $501,000. The sentencing comes nine days ahead of the country's general election on 8 February, with implications for the credibility of the vote. Khan has continued to deny the charges, claiming they are politically motivated.