A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison after finding them guilty of retaining and selling state gifts during his time in office. The gifts, including jewelry from the Saudi Arabian government, were allegedly sold at prices far below their market value. Khan and his wife pleaded not guilty, and his party has strongly criticized the verdict, calling it a 'black chapter in history.' Supporters argue that the ruling is politically motivated and raises concerns about the fairness of the judicial process. Khan, who was ousted from office in 2022, has been serving multiple prison terms on various charges, which he claims are intended to prevent his return to politics.
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