Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced in Controversial Marriage Case

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in prison for an alleged illegal marriage, which they both deny. This is the third conviction for Khan this week, following a 14-year sentence for corruption. Khan has labeled the convictions as attempts to humiliate and disgrace him and has vowed not to accept any deals with the authorities. The couple's sentences total 31 years, but they will be served concurrently. The rulings have sparked outrage and accusations of preferential treatment, with Bibi being placed under house arrest at Khan's residence. Analysts see the multiple convictions as punishment for Khan's rhetoric against Pakistan's powerful military leadership.