"Imran Khan, Former Pakistan PM, Sentenced to 10 Years for State Secrets"

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets, adding to a previous three-year jail term for corruption. Khan, who claims the charges are politically motivated, is barred from standing in the upcoming general elections. His party members have also faced imprisonment and restrictions, raising concerns about the credibility of the upcoming vote. Meanwhile, his rival, former PM Nawaz Sharif, has seen his court cases dissolve, leading to speculation about shifting political preferences within Pakistan's establishment.