Pakistan Court Clears Former PM Imran Khan of Sedition and Murder Charges
A Pakistani court has dismissed a sedition case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, providing relief for the embattled leader who is awaiting a ruling on his appeal against a corruption conviction. The court ruled that the sedition charges were without lawful authority and had no legal effect. Khan, who lost power after a falling out with the military, is facing multiple charges including terrorism, encouraging assaults on state institutions, and abetment to murder. He has been barred from holding political office for five years and a general election, originally expected in November, is likely to be delayed.