The accountability court has once again deferred the verdict in the £190 million case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, for the fourth time on Monday. The highly anticipated decision was expected today but has been rescheduled. The verdict will now be announced on January 17 at Adiala Jail, where the former PM has been incarcerated since August 2023.
This high-profile case, related to the controversial Al-Qadir Trust and allegations of significant financial misconduct, was initially set for a ruling on January 6 but was delayed due to the judge’s leave. The case, which involves claims of causing a major loss to the national treasury, was reserved on December 18, 2024, before being rescheduled multiple times.
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Imran Khan, the PTI chief, is facing over 150 cases and is accused of causing a £190 million loss through a settlement between the PTI government and a major real estate company. This case is one of many legal challenges facing the former prime minister, who has been incarcerated for more than a year following his conviction in the Toshakhana case.
As tensions mount, all eyes are on the courtroom, as the verdict could have significant legal and political ramifications for both Imran Khan and his party.
What is the £190 Million Case Against Imran Khan?
The £190 million case involves allegations of illegal funding and the misuse of donated funds against Imran Khan. Known as the Al-Qadir Trust case, it centers on a settlement approved by Khan’s cabinet in December 2019, where £190 million in seized assets from a businessman were to be transferred to the Pakistan government.
The deal also involved land for a university in exchange for legal protection for a property giant. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is investigating allegations of abuse of authority, with key figures, including Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and others, accused of benefiting from unauthorized advantages. The case grew in complexity after evidence surfaced linking the funds to improper use.
