Imran Khan Sentenced in Al-Qadir Trust Case

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been convicted in the Al-Qadir Trust case, with Khan receiving a 14-year prison sentence and Bibi a seven-year term. The case involved allegations of corruption and misuse of authority, where they were accused of benefiting from a land deal with property tycoon Malik Riaz, which allegedly caused significant financial losses to the national treasury. Khan has strongly condemned the verdict, labeling it as politically motivated and a 'mockery' of justice, and has vowed to continue his fight against what he perceives as a military-backed regime. The conviction has added to Khan's legal troubles, contributing to his ongoing detention, and he has accused the judiciary of being influenced by the military establishment in Pakistan. Despite these challenges, Khan's political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, performed well in the 2024 elections, although unable to form a government due to a coalition of military-backed parties. The military has denied any involvement in the political targeting of Khan, maintaining a stance of neutrality.