Imran Khan Names Temporary Successor, Trial to be Held in Prison

Former Pakistani Prime Minister's lawyers argue that the in-prison trial is 'illegal' and 'unconstitutional'.

Imran Khan, the jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has named a temporary successor to contest the position of party head in the upcoming party elections.
Khan's trial for revealing state secrets will be held in prison, but will be open to the public, including journalists and supporters.
Khan's lawyers argue that the trial within prison walls is 'illegal' and 'unconstitutional', and have expressed concerns about Khan's security arrangements inside the jail.
Khan was convicted and sentenced to three years in prison in August on corruption charges, and has been in custody since then.
General elections are scheduled for February 8, 2024, with Khan's party facing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party as its main opponent.