Imran Khan: A timeline of jailed ex-Pakistan PM’s legal battles
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan remains imprisoned as he faces over 100 legal cases, including a recent corruption conviction. The article outlines his transition from a celebrated cricket captain to a polarizing political figure and his subsequent legal struggles since his 2022 ouster.
Why it matters
Khan's ongoing legal battles reflect the deep political instability and institutional tensions currently defining Pakistan's governance.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since 2023, underwent a medical check-up at the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Friday (August 21, 2026). Khan, also a former Pakistan cricket team captain, was later taken back to Adiala jail in compliance with the orders issued by the Supreme Court of Pakistan earlier this week.
The latest spate of charges was slapped against Khan in 2025 over a land corruption case, and he was sentenced to 14 years in prison. With Khan facing charges in over 100 cases, he has remained in jail since 2023 following his ouster as Prime Minister in 2022. Here is a timeline of Khan’s legal battles after he was ousted.
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