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Imran Khan's Illegal Marriage Conviction Overturned, Yet Remains Jailed

Former Pakistani PM and his wife acquitted on unlawful marriage charges, but new arrests keep him behind bars amid ongoing political turmoil.

  • Court acquitted Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi of illegal marriage charges, citing insufficient evidence.
  • Khan remains in jail due to fresh arrest warrants related to inciting riots in May 2023.
  • UN panel criticized Khan's detention as politically motivated, calling for his immediate release.
  • Khan's PTI party won the most seats in the recent election but was blocked from power by military-backed rivals.
  • Despite multiple acquittals, Khan faces numerous legal challenges believed to be influenced by the military.
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