Imran Khan's conviction and three-year jail sentence for corruption are seen by some analysts and political leaders as clearing a "major hurdle" in holding general elections in Pakistan. They suggest this will help the ruling PML-N and powerful military establishment to achieve their desired results in the polls. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, 70, was arrested from his home on August 5 after being found guilty in the Toshakhana corruption case. The Islamabad trial court sentenced him to three years in jail, leading to his disqualification from holding public office for five years.
