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Imprisoned Imran Khan fights conviction and ban from office amid political turmoil in Pakistan

  • Khan sentenced to 3 years in jail on corruption charges related to concealing assets from selling state gifts while in office
  • Khan denies charges, claims political persecution, and has appealed conviction in Islamabad High Court
  • Election commission banned Khan from holding office for 5 years due to conviction
  • Khan's popularity poses threat to current PM Sharif ahead of likely snap elections this year
  • Khan complains of harsh jail conditions; lawyers seek better facilities and access for meetings
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