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I will never accept this dictatorship and I will stay in the prison cell for as long as I have to in the struggle against this dictatorship, but I will not compromise on my principles and the struggle for the true freedom of the nation,
Khan wrote
This is another example of undeclared martial law in practice, which allows those in power to make a mockery of the justice system in order to silence their political opponents,
said Bukhari
Despite his popularity and support, Khan's troubles are expected to deepen. This case was open-and-shut, and Khan did not successfully defend himself. He abused his authority as the prime minister,
Shirazi said
Both the accused and the prosecution have admitted the basic fact of Khan and his wife operating a trust, which received land donation, during his premiership,
Malik saidDespite the PTI trying to sell the perception of a deal between the party, the government, and the military establishment, it seems Imran Khan's problems are not vanishing or even reducing,
Osama Malik, a legal expert, told DWPresently, Pakistan does not hold significant importance for the US. International relations are more focused on broader issues rather than individual figures, and I am skeptical that Trump will take action in this case,
said analyst HussainThe verdict was anticipated, and following today's ruling, the chances for reconciliation appear to have faded, potentially increasing Khan's troubles,
Zahid Hussain, a political analyst, told DWWhile many of the cases against the former PM may well be politically motivated, it is difficult to say the same about this case,
he addedSince the negotiations, there had been hope that the sentence would not be harsh,
he addedI don't think Trump will intervene or try to influence. The cases are in the courts and it will be difficult to challenge Pakistan's domestic law,
he saidWhilst we wait for detailed decision, it’s important to note that the Al Qadir Trust case against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi lacks any solid foundation and is bound to collapse,
PTI’s foreign media wing said in a statement
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This is a bogus case, and we will approach an appeals court against this decision,
said Omar Ayub Khan, a senior party leader
A cricket captain, to be leader, has to lead by example - he has to show courage if he wants his team to fight,
Khan wrote in his 2011 memoir
The prosecution has proven its case. Khan is convicted,
said Judge Nasir Javed Rana
I will neither make any deal nor seek any relief,
Khan told reporters inside the court room after his convictionToday’s verdict has tarnished the reputation of the judiciary,
said PTI quoting Imran Khan
My wife has nothing to do with this case. Her sentencing is nothing but a move to infuriate me,
Khan addedA dictator is behind all of this. Those who are with him enjoy freedom, while those against him are punished,
he saidCriminal proceedings against Khan and Bushra Bibi were not proven during prosecution. The entire case is politically motivated. I fail to understand how establishing a trust constitutes a conflict of interest,
the lawyer said
When talks began, it was agreed that dialogue would continue regardless of the verdict, but the conviction may strain these efforts,
the Lahore-based Nizami warned