The ruling means Pakistan's former prime minister will not be able to run in the November's election.
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Tuesday's announcement means Mr Khan will be dismissed as an MP and unable to stand for public office until 2028.But the Pakistani government has denied any political motivation in his arrest and sentencing. His guilty verdict on Saturday was centred on charges he incorrectly declared details of presents from foreign dignitaries and proceeds from their alleged sale.
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