Islamabad/Rawalpindi – Pakistan (HRNW)- A special court in Pakistan has sentenced former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years imprisonment each in the Toshakhana-2 case.
The verdict was delivered by Special Judge (Central) Shahrukh Arjumand during proceedings held at Adiala Jail. The court found both accused guilty of corruption and criminal breach of trust, ruling that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Under Section 409 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Criminal Breach of Trust), each was awarded 10 years of imprisonment, and under Section 5(2)/47 of the Anti-Corruption Act, an additional 7 years. The court also imposed a fine of Rs. 16.45 million each, with the warning that failure to pay could lead to extended imprisonment.
The case centered on allegations that the couple illegally retained and profited from state gifts received during Imran Khan’s tenure as prime minister, in violation of Toshakhana regulations.
This ruling marks a significant development in Pakistan’s political and judicial landscape, intensifying debates over accountability and due process. Both convicts retain the right to appeal the verdict before higher courts.
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