Imran Khan to be charged with treason for using 'Pakistan's secret information

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan can be charged with treason in the Cypher case, Geo news reported quoting defence minister Asif Khawaja as saying.

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan can be charged with treason in the Cypher case, Geo news reported quoting defence minister Asif Khawaja as saying.

The minister said that the Cypher gate and subsequent charges could lead to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief's disqualification from holding public office in the future as he "used a diplomatic cypher for political purposes and he could be charged with treason for using the classified document for vested interest”.

In the Cypher case, Imran Khan is accused of using Pakistan's secret information for political milestones and personal use.

“Article 6 can be imposed on the PTI chief,” Asif Khwaja said while referring to the law that deals with high treason under which an accused can be sentenced to death and life imprisonment.