A Pakistani high court has overturned a conviction of treason against jailed former Prime Minister IMRAN KHAN.

His lawyer, SALMAN SAFDAR said this is the first big case which was part of the political victimization which has been crushed to the ground.

The former prime minister is no longer considered guilty of treason but will remain in prison over a conviction relating to his marriage. 

Despite his legal woes, the 71-year-old former cricket star-turned-politician maintains popularity in Pakistan. 

Candidates loyal to his party secured more seats than any other party in the February election, despite having to run as independents with the party itself excluded.