A Pakistani court on Monday accepted an apology tendered by former prime minister Imran Khan and dropped a contempt of court case against him, his defence lawyer said, a ruling that ease the threat to him of disqualification from politics. The Islamabad High Court had deferred Khan’s indictment over the contempt case after he apologised to the court in person late last month. A convicted politician is liable to be disqualified from contesting elections and holding a public office for at least five years under Pakistani law. “Imran Khan extended his apology in honour and respect for the judicia…