Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, receives 3-year sentence

Police arrested Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore on Saturday after a court sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts, potentially barring the opposition leader from contesting an upcoming election.

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[iftikhar]

Thank you. Mr Gohel. Much appreciated! Very fair !

[amirarif]

Last hope for Pakistan and Pakistani people 😭

[rakanbahri]

The great Pakistani patriot.
The man who is always fighting for interest of his country.
Opposition must think about pakista. Free and open elections.
Not politically arranged court room.

[abdulrehmanashraf]

All pakistanis are waiting for next court decision if our court doesn't give us justice then we will teach all the traitors a lesson that they willnot forget in their entire life🤜👊🤛

[sgdtwo]

Brilliantly explained by Mr Sajjan Gohel.

[ferociousgustafson]

Why, it almost sounds like the persecution of a political opponent on trumped up charges. Almost.

[maliksadaqat]

We are #Pakistan 🇵🇰😎nation with #Imran khan😎

[AzadNationTiger]

Great Honest Leader Pakistan PM IMRAN KHAN SAAB 🇵🇰❤️

[akhterhussain]

Imran ❤ Khan zinda bad Allah paak ap ko salamat rakhe ♥ Ameen

[TN-Chaudhry]

Imran Khan's history of 50 years working selflessly for Pakistan and global peace is commendable. As humanity, let's unite to support his efforts and the values he stands for. Together, we can work towards a brighter and more peaceful future for all. #SupportImranKhan #GlobalPeace

[goldenpearl]

All lies his not guilty his done nothing

[MohammadIqbal-mtux]

Assamaualaikum all, this is the begging of the new rise of democracy in the country. People of the Pakistan should come out of home and do demonstration peacefully for justice and the release of jail which was done in unjust.

[ashrafislam]

May GOOD Bless Imran Khan.
I from Bangladesh

[SKJATOI.H]

Please save IMRAN Khan God bless him 🤲🏻

[shabanarangila]

The people who are playing this game are all corrupt whereas Imran Khan is an honest leader working for the upliftment of the poor and the rule of law
Imran Khan is a FEAR for them
Longlive the KHAN
May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala bless him protect him and keep him safe
Aameen Yaa Rabb

[drghostgames]

We stand with Imran Khan. We need fair elections.

[A.RashedPardesi]

اسلام وعلیکم ورحمتہ اللہ وبرکاتہ سی بی سی سائٹ نیوز ماشاءاللہ بہت ہی عمدہ ہے شکریہ

[muhammadkahloon]

Pak millitary is very strong just for Pakistanis not for india