Imran Khan Indicted for Leaking State Secrets in Pakistan

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been indicted for leaking state secrets, adding to the legal turmoil he has faced since his removal from office in April 2022. Khan, who claims the leaked diplomatic letter implicates the United States in his ousting, is charged under the Official Secrets Act. His former deputy, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, has also been indicted. Khan's indictment carries a potential jail sentence of 14 years, and he is already barred from running in the upcoming elections. Despite the charges, Khan retains significant popular support and has accused his opponents of trying to remove him from the political scene.