Imran Khan Jailed For 14 Years In 190M Case
Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years, Bushra Bibi to 7 years in prison; 190 million pound case verdict
The Accountability Court sentenced former Prime Minister and founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan to 14 years in prison with hard labor and a fine of Rs 1 million in a 190 million pound corruption case.
His wife Bushra Bibi was sentenced to 7 years in prison and a fine of Rs 5 million.
The verdict was pronounced at Adiala Jail
Judge Nasir Javed Rana pronounced the verdict at Adiala Jail. Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and their lawyers, including Barristers Gohar, Shoaib Shaheen, and Salman Akram Raja, were also present on the occasion.
Additional sentence for non-payment of fine
- The verdict said that if Imran Khan does not pay the fine, he will have to spend another 6 months in jail,
- while if Bushra Bibi does not pay the fine, her sentence will be increased by 3 months.
- Al-Qadir Trust University under government custody
- The court ordered that Al-Qadir Trust University be taken into government custody.
- Bushra Bibi was arrested from the courtroom immediately after the verdict, while the judge left after pronouncing the verdict.
Tight security arrangements
Extremely tight security arrangements were made inside and outside Adiala Jail.
Along with female police officers, plainclothes officers were also deployed to maintain law and order.
Background of the case
The case against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi is linked to Al-Qadir Trust University, in which allegations of corruption worth 190 million pounds were made.
According to the allegation, Imran Khan used his influence to get the secret agreement approved in the federal cabinet, while Bushra Bibi is accused of playing a key role in Imran Khan’s illegal activities.
Trial journey
The trial of this case lasted for a year, during which more than 100 hearings were held. The court reserved the verdict on December 18, 2024, but the verdict was postponed several times due to various reasons. Finally, the verdict was pronounced on January 17, 2025.
Key evidence and allegations
Secret agreement: Imran Khan is accused of getting the federal cabinet to approve a confidentiality agreement with the National Crime Agency.
Bushra Bibi’s role: She is accused of aiding Imran Khan in his illegal activities.
Statements of the accused: Statements of 35 witnesses were recorded during the trial and the evidence presented by NAB was declared decisive.
Sensitivity of the case
On the day of the verdict, a large number of police and law enforcement agencies were deployed outside the jail to avoid any untoward situation.
Conclusion
The sentence handed down to Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi has created a stir in political and legal circles. The government’s custody of Al-Qadir Trust University and the harsh sentences are being described as a significant step against corruption.
Imran Khan jailed 14 years
