Coverage dated August 28, 2023 to August 29, 2023

Imran Khan’s Short-Lived Legal Win

Headline from Foreign Policy, from the development of Aug 29, 2023

Newest development Aug 30, 2023 · 3 reportsPakistan’s Imran Khan will be imprisoned for 2 more weeks despite getting bail

The former Pakistani prime minister had his prison sentence suspended—but has to stay in jail to face other charges.

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Aug 29, 2023Names this update
Imran Khan’s Short-Lived Legal Win
Headline from Foreign Policy ·
Aug 30, 2023Newest
Pakistan’s Imran Khan will be imprisoned for 2 more weeks despite getting bail
Headline from WOWK Charleston ·

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21 articles, oldest first.

France 24
Pakistani court suspends former PM Khan’s graft conviction and jail sentence (opens France 24)
Published Aug 28, 2023
France 24's feed description
A Pakistani court on Tuesday suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison sentence of former prime minister Imran Khan, his lawyer said.
Fox News
Pakistani court suspends former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s conviction, sentencing (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Fox News's feed description
An appeals court in Pakistan has suspended the conviction and sentencing of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was earlier found guilty of concealing assets and selling state gifts.
Digital Journal
Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Khan’s graft sentence: lawyers (opens Digital Journal)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
More than 200 cases have been levelled against former Prime Minister Imran Khan since he was removed from office in April 2022 - Copyright AFP/File Asif HASSANA Pakistan high court on Tuesday suspended former prime minister Imran Khan’s prison sentence for a graft conviction, his lawyer said, but it…
The Guardian
Pakistan high court has suspended Imran Khan conviction, says lawyer (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 28, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Uncertainty over whether ex-PM will be released from jail due to other court orders allowing for his arrest
New York Times
Imran Khan’s 3-Year Sentence Is Suspended by Pakistan Appeals Court (opens New York Times)
Published Aug 28, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Mr. Khan, who was ousted as prime minister last year, still faces dozens of court cases that could keep him behind bars.
Al Jazeera
Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan’s conviction in state gifts case (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
The Islamabad High Court suspends Khan’s three-year jail sentence on corruption charges and orders his release on bail.
Deutsche Welle
Pakistan: Imran Khan graft conviction overturned in court – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had been handed a three-year prison sentence for concealing gifts he had received while in office. It was unclear whether the suspension enables Khan to run for office in 2024.
Courthouse News Service
Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Courthouse News Service's feed description
Since his ouster, Khan has said that his removal was a conspiracy by the United States, his successor Shehbaz Sharif, and the Pakistani military.
Voice of America
Pakistan Court Suspends Ex-PM Khan’s Conviction and Jail Sentence (opens Voice of America)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Ruling by high court in Islamabad comes in response to Imran Khan's appeal against his conviction, arguing that it was unlawful and breached his 'fundamental right to due process and fair trial'
The Times of Israel
Pakistani court suspends corruption conviction, prison term of former PM Imran Khan (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Aug 28, 2023
The Times of Israel's feed description
Popular former leader will face a retrial in case of misappropriating gifts received in office, but will be able to run in upcoming elections
Foreign Policy
Imran Khan’s Short-Lived Legal Win (opens Foreign Policy)
Published Aug 29, 2023
Foreign Policy's feed description
The former Pakistani prime minister had his prison sentence suspended—but has to stay in jail to face other charges.
Wall Street Journal
Pakistan Court Suspends Imran Khan’s Sentence in Corruption Case (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The move was a legal victory amid a crackdown on the opposition leader and his political party.
The Diplomat
Pakistani Court Suspends Corruption Conviction and Sentence of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan (opens The Diplomat)
Published Aug 28, 2023
The Diplomat's feed description
The ruling clears the way for Khan to participate in the next general elections – unless he is convicted in a retrial or any of the many other legal cases against him.
WOWK Charleston
Pakistan’s Imran Khan will be imprisoned for 2 more weeks despite getting bail (opens WOWK Charleston)
Published Aug 29, 2023
WOWK Charleston's feed description
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan will remain in a high-security prison for at least another two weeks despite being granted bail the previous day, as an anti-terrorism c…
Fox News
Ousted Pakistani PM Imran Khan to remain in prison for 2 more weeks despite getting bail (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 29, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Despite being granted bail, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote, will remain in prison for two more weeks.

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