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October 21, 2022

Pakistan Election Commission Bars Ex-PM Imran Khan from Holding Office
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In Pakistan, former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been disqualified from
holding office for five years. Pakistan's Election Commission accused
Khan of "corrupt practices" for the resale of gifts he received while in
power. Khan's party rejected the ruling and called on supporters to take
to the streets. Khan was removed from power in April after a
parliamentary vote of no confidence; Khan described the move as a form
of "U.S.-backed regime change."


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