Khan, Bushra Bibi Appeal Graft Conviction in Islamabad

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have appealed their recent convictions for corruption related to the Al-Qadir Trust case, which involved £190 million. Both were sentenced to 14 and seven years in prison, respectively, after being found guilty by an anti-corruption court earlier this month. Their legal team claims the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) acted maliciously and hastily, conducting an incomplete investigation. The couple's appeal seeks to annul their convictions, arguing that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence. Since his arrest in August 2023, Khan has faced around 200 charges, which he alleges are politically motivated. Despite being incarcerated, Khan maintains his political stance and has continued to rally support from his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).