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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Munir Ahmed

A top court in Pakistan will rule on a conviction appeal from ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan

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A court in Pakistan’s capital is expected to issue a crucial ruling Thursday on an appeal from the country’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan against his recent conviction and three-year sentence in a graft case, one of his lawyers said.

The former cricket star and top opposition leader was found guilty of concealing assets after selling state gifts he received while in office and was convicted and sentenced on Aug. 5 by another court.

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