Imran Khan being held at ‘undisclosed’ location, asks supporters to ‘protest peacefully’
arrest in the Toshakhana case in May 2023 had triggered massive protests across the country. Meanwhile, Imran Khan has challenged the Islamabad High Court’s verdict in the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Imran Khan was found guilty and sentenced to three years in jail in the Toshakhana case pertaining to the illegal sale of expensive state gifts. It is alleged that Imran Khan did not disclose the gifts received in Toshakhana and the “proceeds" from the sale.
After his sentencing, Imran Khan was arrested from his residence. Additional Judge Humayun Dilawar and sessions judge also imposed Rs100,000 fine on Imran Khan, adding that he would be kept in jail for another six months if failed to pay the fine.
While pronouncing the judgment, Judge Humayun Dilawar said the allegations of misdeclaration of assets have been proven against Imran Khan. “Charges of misdeclaration of assets have been proven against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman," Dilawar said.
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