https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66414696
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been given three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations.A court in Islamabad found him guilty of not declaring money he had earned from selling state gifts. He denies the charges and says he will appeal.After the verdict, Mr Khan was taken into custody from his home in Lahore.Mr Khan was elected in 2018, but was ousted in a no-confidence vote last year after falling out with the powerful military.The court also imposed a fine of 100,000 rupees ($451).As the court decision was announced a crowd, which included some prosecuting lawyers, began chanting "Imran Khan is a thief" outside the building.Mr Khan is facing more than 100 cases brought against him since being ousted in April 2022- charges he says are politically motivated.For months he had avoided arrest, with his supporters at times fighting pitched battles with police to keep him out of custody.