The leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who was sentenced to ten years in prison on Tuesday for breaking the Official Secrets Act, seemed to be in a rush to be put behind bars.
Days before the general election scheduled for February 8th, there are two verdicts. They merely prolong the shadow of the security establishment over the political hierarchy. Imran’s regime had earlier been supported by the military establishment. Nawaz Sharif, who was ousted from office in 2017 after being found guilty of corruption, was the recipient at that time.
He lived for years in self-imposed exile before coming back to Pakistan last year. He is currently vying for a fourth term as prime minister, a turn of events indicative of Pakistan’s democracy governed by the military.
The game’s regulations are still very clear: players who challenge the Generals in Rawalpindi face the possibility of being kicked out of the area. Imran is dealing with about 150 cases while serving a three-year prison term related to corruption.
Source: BBC News
His most recent convictions are related to accusations that he bought presents from Prime Minister “Toshakhana” at a discount and sold them for enormous profits, as well as that he broke secrecy regulations by waving a diplomatic cable during a rally. The well-liked leader and former cricket player is not allowed to run for office.
India has long been the victim of Pakistan’s collapsing political system. Because of the military’s mistrust of civilian authority, working with any government is a risky endeavour. It is anticipated that political polarisation will only deepen, and there is little chance of improving relations between the two nations due to the unrest.
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