Pakistan's anti-corruption court handed former Prime Minister Imran Khan a 14-year jail sentence in a land bribery case against him, his attorney said on Friday.

Imran Khan, a former World Cup-winning cricketer, was removed as prime minister in a no confidence vote in 2022. The 72-year-old has been in prison since August 2023.

Former cricket star turned politician Imran Khan and his wife face lengthy prison sentences in a landmark corruption case, amid claims of political persecution. The verdict comes as Khan's party leads in popularity despite a widespread crackdown,