Imran Khan sentenced to 17 years for state gift fraud

Former Pakistan prime minister and cricketer Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in jail for buying state gifts at a discounted price, violating Pakistani rules. They were convicted of criminal breach of trust and anti-corruption laws, adding to Khan’s legal troubles. Khan, a polarizing figure, denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision. His party remains sidelined from power as he serves his prison sentence.

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