Pakistan Court Suspends Imran Khan's Graft Conviction

A Pakistani court has suspended the recent corruption conviction of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, but he will remain detained in another case. Khan, who has been at the center of political turmoil in Pakistan since his ouster in 2022, was sentenced to three years in jail for unlawfully selling state gifts. The suspension of his sentence comes after his legal team appealed on the grounds that he was convicted without being given the right to defend himself. However, Khan will not be released as he faces charges of leaking state secrets and has been ordered to remain in judicial custody. The suspension of his conviction raises questions about the ban on his contesting elections, which is likely to be delayed due to the ongoing legal proceedings.