Imran Khan’s presence looms large over Pakistan’s upcoming election

Despite not being listed on the ballot, Imran Khan’s presence looms large over Pakistan’s upcoming election, widely regarded as flawed without his participation. The former cricket star turned politician has faced a barrage of legal challenges, including three consecutive prison sentences and a 10-year ban from politics. These actions have effectively barred him from running in an election where his candidacy was already unlikely due to political restrictions.
Imran Khan’s ascent to power in 2018 was met with significant public support, but his relationship with the military leadership soured, leading to his ousting via a no-confidence vote in April 2022. Subsequently, he embarked on a bold and unprecedented campaign against the military’s influence, culminating in his supporters storming an army commander’s headquarters after his initial arrest in May. This event proved to be the tipping point, resulting in his subsequent detention.
Throughout his legal battles, Imran Khan has vehemently denied the charges against him, alleging they are politically motivated attempts to sideline him from the political arena. Despite his absence from the ballot, his influence and the controversy surrounding his exclusion remain pivotal themes in the lead-up to the election.
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