Pakistan’s Ex-Prime Minister Sharif Sentenced to 7 Years in Corruption Case

Pakistan’s Ex-Prime Minister Sharif Sentenced to 7 Years in Corruption Case
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrives to the district High Court ahead of a hearing on treason allegations, in Lahore, Pakistan on Oct. 8, 2018. Reuters/Mohsin Raza
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ISLAMABAD—An anti-graft tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to seven years in prison for corruption on Dec. 24, drawing criticism from his party, which called the decision a “black spot” on the justice system.

The verdict came after Sharif was removed from power last year over corruption allegations. Sharif, who was serving his third stint as prime minister, has denied any wrongdoing.