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Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced in £190 Million Al-Qadir Trust Corruption Case

Jan 17, 2025, 07:30 AM

A Pakistani accountability court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and fined him PKR 1 million in a landmark corruption case involving the Al-Qadir Trust. His wife, Bushra Bibi, received a 7-year jail term and a fine of PKR 0.5 million. The couple was found guilty of misusing power and corrupt practices related to a £190 million land corruption case. The verdict was announced on Friday, with Bushra Bibi taken into custody from the courtroom following the conviction. Officials have termed the conviction as one of the most important decisions in Pakistan's history. The case pertains to allegations that Khan and his wife accepted land as a bribe from a real estate tycoon in exchange for favors, causing significant losses to the national treasury. This marks a major setback for Khan, who has faced multiple legal challenges since his ousting from office.