A Pakistani court sentenced former MP Jamshed Dasti to 17 years in prison for using fake degrees in the 2008 election.

A Multan court has sentenced former Pakistani MP Jamshed Dasti to 17 years in prison for using fake degrees to run in the 2008 elections, including a seven-year term for violating constitutional eligibility rules. He was found guilty on multiple charges, including fraud, forgery, and presenting false documents, and fined 10,000 rupees. The Election Commission had previously disqualified him over invalid credentials, citing no record of the degrees in national education databases. Dasti, who did not appear in court, was penalized for non-cooperation. The case highlights ongoing efforts to enforce accountability and verify educational qualifications among elected officials in Pakistan.