 of illegally selling official gifts, Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday barred former prime minister Imran Khan from holding public office, a lawyer for Khan claimed.

Khan, who has refuted the allegations, was charged with abusing his position to acquire and resell presents valued at more than 140 million Pakistani rupees ($635,497.05) obtained during official visits overseas. Later in the day, the tribunal will deliver a thorough decision.

An objection would be filed at the high court, according to Faisal Chaudhry, a lawyer on Khan's team, who said the Election Commission panel lacked authority over the situation.

He stated that the electoral commission doesn't have such legal jurisdiction to deliver a judgement in such circumstances. And he assured it will be contested. 

Following the tribunal's decision, Fawad Chaudhry, a spokesman for Khan's party, urged followers to take to the streets in order to "topple this parliament."

The lawsuit was brought before the election commission by the ruling coalition that replaced Khan after his resignation in a confidence vote earlier this year.

According to government officials, the gifts included pricey wristwatches from a royal family. These officials have previously claimed that Khan's advisers sold these items in Dubai.

Imran Khan, former PM, banned from running again in Pakistan elections

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