Verdict in £190 Million Case Against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Delayed Again

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the much-anticipated verdict in the £190 million case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi has been postponed for the third time. The Accountability Court, which was scheduled to announce its decision today, has now set a new date for January 17, 2025.

During the latest hearing, neither the accused nor their legal representatives appeared in court. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana explained that the verdict, which had been ready and signed, could not be announced on January 6 due to the judge’s training commitments. The court also noted that Bushra Bibi had been aware of today’s session but failed to attend, and despite sending two notices to Imran Khan, he also did not appear.

Judge Rana expressed frustration, stating that the accused had been given multiple opportunities to participate throughout the trial. “The verdict is ready,” he confirmed, adding that the delay was a result of the absence of both the accused and their legal teams.

The case revolves around serious allegations that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were involved in providing undue benefits to property tycoon Malik Riaz in exchange for land donated to the couple’s charitable initiative, the Al-Qadir Trust University. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) alleges that Malik Riaz, the owner of Bahria Town, donated significant land—comprising 458 kanals and 4 marlas in Mouza Barkala, District Jhelum—to the trust.

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The court’s continued delays have kept the public and political circles on edge, with many eagerly awaiting the final verdict. As the case proceeds, the new date of January 17 offers hope that the lengthy trial will soon reach its conclusion.