"Imran Khan, Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Receives 10-Year Jail Term"

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"Imran Khan, Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Receives 10-Year Jail Term"
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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets, following his removal from office in 2022 and a prior three-year jail term on a corruption conviction. Khan and his supporters claim the charges are politically motivated, stemming from a case involving leaked diplomatic communications during his tenure. Despite his popularity, Khan is now barred from standing in the upcoming General Elections, and his arrest has led to calls for protests and civil unrest, with many protesters and politicians being arrested.

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