Earlier today, a special court in Islamabad sentenced prominent PTI leaders Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi to 10 years in jail. The court announced the verdict concerning a case involving the leaking of state secrets.
What is the “cipher case”?
The “cipher case” centers around a diplomatic cable that Imran Khan asserts provides evidence supporting his claim that his removal from power in 2022 was part of a conspiracy. The sentencing was announced on Tuesday, sending ripples through Pakistan’s political landscape.
It’s noteworthy that Imran Khan has consistently maintained that his ousting was the result of a conspiracy against him. The diplomatic cable in question is believed to be a key piece of evidence supporting his allegations.
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As Pakistan grapples with this development, the international community will be closely monitoring the situation. The fallout from this verdict is likely to reverberate throughout the nation’s political landscape, sparking debates about transparency, accountability, and the delicate balance between national security and the public’s right to information.
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