Overview

• Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in prison over their 2018 marriage, deemed 'un-Islamic' by a Pakistani court.
• The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party faces severe restrictions ahead of the election, including jailed leaders and a ban on rallies.
• Khan, barred from the upcoming elections, claims nearly 200 charges against him are fabricated to prevent his participation.
• Despite the crackdown, PTI plans to continue its campaign through massive online efforts and advice from Khan.
• The military's influence in Pakistani politics is highlighted as analysts describe the elections as heavily influenced by the establishment.