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Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Appeal Against Rejection of Acquittal Plea in £190 Million Case
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi challenge the accountability court's rejection of their acquittal plea in the £190 million corruption case.
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by News Desk
2024-09-16
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Appeal Against Rejection of Acquittal Plea in £190 Million Case

Imran Khan, the founder chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have filed an appeal with the Islamabad High Court challenging the accountability court's recent decision to reject their acquittal plea in the £190 million corruption case.

 

The appeal, lodged by Barrister Salman Safdar and Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry, contests the September 12 decision by the accountability court, which had dismissed their request for acquittal. The petitioners argue that the acquittal should have been granted on merit, as they believe there is insufficient evidence to sustain any conviction.

 

In their petition, Khan and Bushra Bibi assert that the accountability court's decision to reject their acquittal plea was flawed, given that no material evidence supports their conviction. They are requesting the Islamabad High Court to overturn the lower court's ruling and acquit them from the case.

 

The accountability court, under Judge Nasir Javed Rana, has issued a written order regarding the plea for acquittal. The order states that the trial is nearing its conclusion, with the testimony of 35 prosecution witnesses already recorded. At this stage, the court determined that the plea for acquittal could not be decided on merit and thus disposed of it without further consideration. The defense was directed to present their final arguments before the court.

 

Background of the Case:

 

The £190 million case, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust case, involves allegations that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi received £50 million from the British National Crime Agency (NCA) during Khan's tenure as Prime Minister. The funds were purportedly intended for the Pakistani government but were allegedly used to gain legal status for billions of rupees and land from Bahria Town Limited.

 

The case also links Khan and his wife to allegations of illegal land acquisition and construction for Al-Qadir University, as part of a broader £140 million money laundering investigation by the NCA involving Malik Riaz and his family. The allegations include misleading the Cabinet about the settlement agreement and misappropriating funds intended for national recovery.

 

The appeal marks a significant development in this high-profile case, with both parties seeking a legal resolution to their claims of insufficient evidence and procedural issues. The outcome of this appeal could have substantial implications for Khan and Bushra Bibi, as well as for ongoing discussions about corruption and legal accountability in Pakistan.
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