Imprisonment of Imran Khan

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Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been imprisoned by Pakistani authorities since his arrest in August 2023. Khan, who founded the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has faced multiple legal cases following his removal from office via a no-confidence vote in April 2022. His detention stems from convictions in corruption cases, including the Toshakhana case and Al-Qadir Trust case, as well as charges related to leaking state secrets and incitement during protests. Some convictions have been overturned or suspended on appeal, but new charges have kept him incarcerated. Khan's imprisonment has sparked widespread protests by PTI supporters demanding his release, with notable clashes in May 2023 and November 2024. Reports of restricted access for family, lawyers, and party members have raised concerns about isolation and potential mistreatment. Health issues, including significant vision loss in one eye attributed to delayed medical care, emerged in early 2026. Khan and...

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