Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Violating Marriage Law

While Imran Khan is serving his sentence in Rawalpindi, his wife had been permitted to serve hers at their residence in Islamabad.

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In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Khan, have been sentenced to seven years in prison and fined by a court for violating marriage laws, according to his party’s statement.

This ruling marks the third setback for the embattled ex-prime minister in a single week, coming just days before the national elections, which Khan is prohibited from contesting.

Imran Khan, currently incarcerated at the age of 71, faced a series of legal blows this week, including a 10-year sentence for divulging state secrets and a 14-year term, along with his spouse, for the illegal sale of state gifts.

The latest ruling stemmed from allegations that Bushra Khan failed to observe the mandated waiting period, known as “Iddat,” in Islam, after her previous divorce before marrying Imran Khan.

The couple tied the knot in a secretive “Nikkah” ceremony in January 2018, seven months before Imran Khan assumed the premiership, sparking controversy over the timing of their marriage in relation to Islamic law.

Initially shrouded in secrecy, the marriage was later confirmed by Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), after vehement denials. Both Imran and Bushra Khan denied any wrongdoing in the matter.

While Imran Khan is serving his sentence in Rawalpindi, his wife had been permitted to serve hers at their residence in Islamabad.

With Imran Khan already facing a 10-year ban from holding public office, the question arises whether the newly imposed sentences will be served concurrently or sequentially, adding further complexity to the political landscape of Pakistan.

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