Published 07/13/2024 11:15:00 a.m.

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan and wife in marriage case, paving the way for possible release

Ex-PM Khan and wife acquitted in a marriage case where they were initially sentenced to seven years for breaking Islamic law. The appeals of both have been accepted.
The government's response to the court order remains uncertain regarding the acquittal of Khan and his third wife Bushra Khan, who married in 2018.
After a failed prosecution in the appeal, the court acquitted both parties of the charges, directing their immediate release unless detained for other reasons.

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News18 India

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, Wife Bushra Bibi Acquitted In Illegal Marriage Case

07/13/2024 10:12:56 a.m.·India

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The Hindu

Imran Khan, wife acquitted in marriage case paving way for possible release

A Pakistani court has overturned the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the case of the couple’s alleged 2018 unlawful marriage

07/13/2024 2:22:22 p.m.·India

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The Independent

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan and wife in marriage case, paving the way for possible release

A Pakistani court has overturned the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in the case of the couple’s alleged 2018 unlawful marriage

07/13/2024 11:27:07 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Pakistan's Imran Khan, wife acquitted in unlawful marriage case

A Pakistan court acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on Saturday on charges of unlawful marriage, a day after his party won more seats in parliament, ramping up pressure on the country's fragile government.

07/13/2024 11:15:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Former Pak PM Imran Khan's Illegal Marriage Conviction Overturned

A Pakistan court overturned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's conviction on illegal marriage charges on Saturday, though he remains jailed over allegations of inciting riots. Khan was slapped with a trio of convictions in the days before the February elections -- cases he says were orchestrated to prevent his return to power. Those cases have now all been at least partially rolled back on appeal, with a treason conviction carrying a decade jail ter…

07/13/2024 10:59:08 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan and wife in marriage case, paving the way for possible release

A Pakistani court has overturned the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in the case of the couple’s alleged 2018 unlawful marriage.

07/13/2024 11:27:07 a.m.·United States

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