Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan called off reconciliatory talks with the government on Thursday, a week after a court handed him a 14-year jail term on graft charges, his party's chairman said.

The announcement by the party came shortly after it was confirmed that the fourth round of the talks between the two sides will be held on8

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country’s already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail after finding them guilty of corruption, officials and his lawyer said. It’s yet another blow for the former premier who has been behind the bars since 2023.

It appears that the PTI’s engagement with government authorities will not shield Imran Khan from facing significant legal repercussions. His defense in various cases remains tenuous at best. Neither the government nor influential military factions seem inclined to consider leniency toward him.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has ceased talks with the government following his recent 14-year jail sentence for graft charges. The discussions were originally intended to alleviate political unrest.

Pakistan Prime Minister's Adviser on Public and Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, blamed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for ending the negotiations. He said that the government cannot be held responsible for it as they entered the dialogue and still seek to continue,