A former chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan has been handed a 34-year prison sentence for threatening government officials and security agencies. Khalid Khurshid Khan was found guilty of inciting violence and terrorism during a protest in July 2024.
The court’s decision stems from a case registered against Khan after he allegedly threatened senior government officials, including the Chief Secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan and police officers. Khan was accused of stating that if he returned to power, he would take action against those who opposed him.
This development is the latest in a series of challenges faced by Khan, who was disqualified as chief minister in December 2023 due to a fake degree scandal. His government was subsequently dissolved, and he has been in hiding ever since.
The court has ordered Khan’s arrest and instructed the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to block his identity card. However, Khan’s party has refused to accept the verdict, vowing to continue their struggle against what they perceive as injustice.
The outcome of this case has sparked intense debate, with many questioning the fairness of the trial. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Khan’s sentence will be carried out and what implications this will have for his political future.
