Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Imran Khan Sentenced to 17 Years
Imran Khan, a former leader of Pakistan, and his wife were sentenced to 17 years in jail for a corruption case.
He asked his supporters to protest against this decision.
The police in Rawalpindi prepared for these protests by sending many officers to keep the peace.
Imran Khan said the trial was unfair and that he and his wife are being treated badly in jail.
Another group, Jamaat-e-Islami, also called for protests against a new law.
So far, there have been no big problems because of these protests.
Imran Khan and his wife sentenced to 17 years in jail for a corruption case.
Heavy police deployment in Rawalpindi to maintain order during protests.
Khan urged supporters to protest against his jail term and other political issues.
Khan claims the trial was unfair and alleges mistreatment in jail.
Jamaat-e-Islami also called for protests against the 'Black Local Government Act 2025.'
- Who
- Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and his wife Bushra Bibi
- What
- 17-year jail sentence in a corruption case and heavy police deployment for protests
- When
- Sentence announced on Saturday, protests urged but not specified
- Where
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Why
- Imran Khan called for protests against his jail term and other political issues
- Imran Khan's Sentence
- 17 years in jail
- Case Involved
- Toshakhana-2 corruption case
- Police Deployment
- More than 1,300 officers and security personnel
- Protest Call
- Countrywide demonstrations urged by Imran Khan
- Toshakhana
- Department storing gifts for government officials
- Additional Protests
- Jamaat-e-Islami protests against 'Black Local Government Act 2025'
