Imran Khan Sentenced in Al-Qadir Corruption Case

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 and 7 years in prison, respectively, in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. This case involves allegations of receiving land and misappropriating funds, initially sent by Britain's National Crime Agency and intended for government use but allegedly redirected for personal gains through the Al-Qadir Trust. The Pakistani government welcomed the verdict as merit-based, while Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party decried it as politically motivated and plans to appeal. The case has intensified political tensions in Pakistan, with significant implications for Khan's political career. The PTI claims that the charges are part of a broader strategy to undermine its leadership, while the prosecution argues the evidence of corruption is irrefutable.