What's happened
Pakistan's Supreme Court orders release of Imran Khan on bail in a corruption case, but he will remain in jail due to other pending cases.
Why it matters
The ruling has political implications as it allows Imran Khan to contest upcoming parliamentary elections from prison, highlighting the ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan.
What the papers say
The South China Morning Post emphasizes the legal victory and political boost for Imran Khan, while AP News provides more details on the corruption case and the allegations against Khan. The Independent focuses on the legal battle Khan will face to contest the elections.
How we got here
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is currently serving a three-year sentence in jail in a corruption case. He was removed from office in April 2022 following a vote of no confidence in Parliament by his political opponents.
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Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212.2 million. It is the 33rd-largest country by area, spanning 881,913 square kilometres.
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Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi HI PP is the 22nd and current Prime Minister of Pakistan and the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.