Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison in third conviction

A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 years in prison Photo: AFP

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison in a case involving illegal sale of government gifts, his party said on Wednesday.

The sentence also includes a 10-year disqualification from possession

The verdict from an anti-corruption court in Islamabad comes a day after Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison. in another case, when he was found guilty of revealing state secrets, and a week before national elections.

«Another sad day in the history of our judicial system, which is being dismantled,» Khan's media team said.

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«Cross-examination is prohibited, no final argument is made, and the decision emerges like a predetermined process in a game,» the statement said, adding: «This ridiculous decision will also be challenged.»

Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi Photo: AFP

In August, another court sentenced Khan to three years in prison for selling gifts worth more than 140 million rupees ($501,000) owned by the state and received during his premiership from 2018-2022.

Wednesday's verdict related to the same issue but followed investigation by the country's main anti-corruption body. , the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which also charged his wife in the case.

A prosecution member who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity confirmed the verdict.

>Khan's previous three-year sentence was later suspended, but Khan remains behind bars in connection with other cases. He said he purchased government gifts legally.

Government officials say Khan's aides sold the gifts in Dubai.