Pakistan court overturns conviction of ex-premier Nawaz Sharif ahead of election

A Pakistani court has overturned the 2018 conviction of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in a corruption case (WK Yousufzai/AP)

A Pakistani court has overturned the 2018 conviction of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in a corruption case, clearing his path to run in the parliamentary election set to be held in February.

The Islamabad High Court announced its verdict on Tuesday after Mr Sharif filed an appeal in October.