World

Top Pakistan court rejects Imran Khan's plea that trial be halted

By Asif Shahzad
FILE PHOTO: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan pauses as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected former prime minister Imran Khan's plea that his trial on charges of unlawfully selling state gifts be halted on concerns over the merits of the trial and that the judge hearing it was biased.

Legal experts say a possible conviction in the case could end Khan's political career.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World
New Zealand braces for more heavy rain, severe gales after floods kill one person
Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build
US Justice Department sends letter regarding Epstein files redactions to lawmakers, Politico reports
China rallies past Italy in Olympic women's curling
Day 8 Roundup: Pinheiro Braathen claims historic Winter Olympic gold for S. America, Anthony wins inaugural dual moguls
China's Gu, Liu secure spots in women's freeski big air final at Milan-Cortina
Gu Ailing "bummed" about FIS training schedule after reaching Olympic big air final
Brazil kicks off Carnival weekend with massive street celebrations
Flock triumphs as Austria breaks through in Olympic women's skeleton
12 people missing after boat sinks in C. Sudan: sources

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.