Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi £190m Case Verdict Postponed
An accountability court in Rawalpindi has once again postponed the verdict in the £190 million case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The verdict, which was originally scheduled to be announced, will now be delayed until January 17 due to the absence of the accused and their legal representatives.
Judge Nasir Javed Rana cited the failure of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to appear in court as the reason for the postponement. Despite issuing two summons for Khan to attend, the accused did not show up, leading to the decision to reschedule the verdict.
Previous Postponements and Trial Details
This is the third time the Accountability Court has delayed the verdict in this high-profile case. The trial, which was completed within a year, saw a total of 35 witnesses testifying against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. Notable figures such as former principal secretary Azam Khan, former chief minister Pervez Khattak, and former federal minister Zubaida Jalal also provided statements during the proceedings.
The case, which alleges that Imran Khan and others adjusted £190 million transferred by the UK’s National Crime Agency, has been closely watched by the public. As Prime Minister, Khan obtained cabinet approval for the settlement without disclosing the details of the agreement, resulting in accusations of corruption and misuse of funds.
Expert Opinions and Legal Teams
Throughout the trial, a six-member NAB prosecution team led by Deputy Prosecutor General Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi presented the case against the accused. Despite multiple opportunities provided to the defense to present witnesses, no evidence was submitted to counter the allegations.
The defense team, which included prominent lawyers such as Barrister Salman Safdar and Chaudhry Zaheer Abbas, was unable to secure a favorable outcome for Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. The absence of both the accused and their legal representatives during the latest court hearing has further complicated the case.
As the nation waits for the final verdict on January 17, the future of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi remains uncertain. The outcome of this case will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the political landscape of Pakistan and the legacy of its former Prime Minister.
