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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Munir Ahmed

A Pakistani court orders public trial for imprisoned ex-premier Khan on charge of revealing secrets

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Pakistan’s authorities failed to produce Imran Khan on Tuesday for what would have been his first public appearance in months, claiming that it was too dangerous for him to attend a court-mandated public trial.

Government lawyers instead requested that the former prime minister be tried within the jail premises, a move that has been strongly resisted by Mr Khan’s opposition PTI party.

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