Imran Khan acquitted of leaking state secrets but remains in prison

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been acquitted of leaking state secrets by an appeals court in Pakistan (KM Chaudary/AP)

A Pakistan appeals court acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan of leaking state secrets on Monday, his lawyer has said.

Despite the ruling, the popular opposition leader will remain behind bars as he serves several prison terms and awaits a slew of cases pending against him.