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The Independent UK
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Munir Ahmed

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan and wife in marriage case, paving the way for possible release

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A Pakistani court on Saturday overturned the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in the case of the couple’s alleged 2018 unlawful marriage case, removing the last known hurdle in the way of his release nearly a year after he was jailed, lawyers said.

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