Police have arrested Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan in the eastern city of Lahore after a Pakistani trial court sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts.



“His dishonesty has been established beyond doubt,” judge Humayun Dilawar wrote in the ruling. “He has been found guilty of corrupt practices by hiding the benefits he accrued from national exchequer wilfully and intentionally.”


The verdict includes a 100,000 rupees fine ($355) which, if not paid, could amount to a further six months in jail.


Khan’s lawyer Intezar Panjotha told the Reuters news agency police arrested Khan from his residence in Lahore. Pakistani media described police surrounding his home after verdict was released.


“We are filing a petition against the decision in high court,” Panjotha added.