Imran Khan terrorism charges quashed

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has had his terrorism charges quashed by a high court.

According to one of his lawyers, the court said his alleged offence did not warrant terrorism charges.

He will now be tried in an ordinary court instead of an anti-terrorism court.

One of his lawyers said: "It only proves that these are trumped-up charges, and just a tool for political victimisation."

Khan is facing charges in relation to a speech he made where he allegedly threatened police and judicial officers after an aide was denied bail in a sedition case.

One case is set to indict Khan in a contempt of court case for threatening the judicial officer. If found guilty, he could face disqualification from politics for at least five years.

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