All articles tagged with #state secrets
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been acquitted by the Islamabad High Court on charges of leaking state secrets, but he will remain in jail due to another conviction. The government is considering appealing the acquittal to the Supreme Court. Khan, who has been in prison since August last year, faces multiple legal challenges and remains at odds with the country's military.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for revealing state secrets in the Cipher case, adding to the more than 150 cases he faces since being ousted in 2022. Khan, who is already serving a three-year prison sentence in a graft case, plans to appeal the ruling. Despite being barred from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Khan remains a significant political figure in Pakistan due to his grassroots support and anti-establishment stance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
A Pakistan court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets, just days before the national election. His party plans to challenge the verdict, calling it an attempt to influence the polls. This is the second conviction for Khan in recent months, ensuring he remains in jail and out of the public spotlight ahead of the parliamentary vote. Khan's legal team believes the case will be quashed in appeal, and the conviction is seen as an attempt to weaken support for him. The sidelining of Khan and his party has raised doubts over the credibility of the upcoming elections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
China accuses the UK of sending a spy to access state secrets, claiming that the head of a foreign consultancy was spying for MI6. This accusation is part of a tit-for-tat exchange of espionage allegations between the two countries and their Western allies. The UK has also accused Chinese spies of targeting its officials, while China has publicized several alleged spying cases in recent months and warned its citizens about the dangers of espionage activities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
A court in Pakistan has ordered an open trial of former Prime Minister Imran Khan inside the jail premises, allowing his family members, the public, and the media to attend. The trial is related to the alleged leaking of state secrets, known as the cypher case. Despite security concerns, Khan was not presented before the court. The trial will begin on Friday. Khan, who has been facing multiple charges, claims they are a ploy to keep him out of the upcoming general elections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
The trial of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was indicted for revealing state secrets after being ousted from office in 2022, has been declared illegal by a court in Islamabad. The impact of this declaration is yet to be clarified, but Khan's lawyer expects it to be addressed in a court order. Khan, who remains popular and claims the charges against him are politically motivated, was expelled from office through a no-confidence vote and has faced multiple legal challenges since then.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by DW (English)
Germany has charged two men, one of whom worked at the country's foreign intelligence agency, with high treason for allegedly spying for Russia. The suspects are accused of passing on state secrets, with one of them acquiring documents from the agency and providing them to the other, who then handed them over to the Russian secret service. The suspects allegedly received substantial payments from the Russian side, and one of them arranged for the other to be "smuggled" through customs upon his return to Germany.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Australian TV anchor Cheng Lei, who has been detained in China for three years, expressed her longing for her family and life in Australia in a rare message. Cheng, accused of illegally supplying state secrets overseas, revealed that she misses the sun, nature, and her children. Chinese authorities have not disclosed the details of the allegations against her, and the court has repeatedly delayed handing down a verdict. Cheng's partner, Nick Coyle, stated that he can only communicate with her after monthly consular visits.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Cheng Lei, an Australian journalist detained in China for three years, has spoken publicly for the first time in an open letter. She expressed her longing for sunlight, nature, and her life in Australia. Cheng has been held without charge and her family is unaware of the accusations against her, which are said to involve passing on "state secrets." There is speculation that her delayed sentencing is being used as leverage in China's dealings with Australia. Cheng's letter emphasizes her longing for her children, highlighting the emotional toll of her prolonged detention.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IFLScience
Greek fire, a deadly weapon used by the Byzantine Empire in medieval times, was likely based on a crude or refined type of petroleum mixed with unknown ingredients. It was a closely guarded state secret, with only a few families knowing the formula. The weapon was a system composed of a ship, tube, caldron, and liquid, and its devastating effects could not be recreated without knowledge of how to wield it and build the equipment to pump and store it safely. The Byzantine compartmentalized knowledge of their system, making it difficult to ensure that the secret survived, and the technology was eventually lost.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Three Russian scientists involved in the development of Russia's Kinzhal missiles have been arrested on charges of treason, sparking fear among Russian researchers. The scientists are accused of revealing state secrets on missile technology, a charge that carries up to 20 years in prison. The arrests have had a chilling effect on research, with younger scientists being deterred from pursuing similar research. The Kinzhal missiles are among the most prized weapons in the Russian military's arsenal and are often falsely described as hypersonic.