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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Sentenced to 17 Years Each in Toshakhana-II Case
A special court has sentenced PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in the Toshakhana-II case over the alleged unlawful retention of a Bulgari jewellery set gifted by the Saudi crown prince.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-20
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Sentenced to 17 Years Each in Toshakhana-II Case

A special court on Saturday sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years’ imprisonment each in the Toshakhana-II case involving the alleged illegal purchase and retention of a luxury Bulgari jewellery set.

The verdict was announced by Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand during proceedings held inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, where Imran Khan has been incarcerated since August 2023.

The case relates to a Bulgari jewellery set gifted to Imran Khan by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an official visit to Saudi Arabia in May 2021. The prosecution argued that the jewellery, valued at approximately Rs80 million, was retained after being purchased at a significantly undervalued price of Rs2.9 million, causing loss to the national exchequer.

According to the court’s order, Imran Khan was sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment under sections 34 and 409 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and an additional seven years under Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Bushra Bibi received the same sentence under identical provisions. Both were also fined Rs16.4 million each, with additional imprisonment stipulated in case of non-payment.

The court stated that a “lenient view” was taken while awarding punishment, considering Imran Khan’s age and Bushra Bibi’s status as a woman. The benefit of Section 382-B of the Criminal Procedure Code was also granted, allowing the period of detention already served to be counted toward the sentence.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the sentence in the Toshakhana-II case would run consecutively, beginning after the completion of Imran Khan’s existing 14-year sentence in the £190 million corruption case.

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were indicted in December last year and had denied all charges, describing the case as politically motivated and fabricated to disqualify the former prime minister from politics. Bushra Bibi is already serving a seven-year sentence in the £190 million case.

PTI Rejects Verdict

Reacting strongly, the PTI termed the judgment a “kangaroo court verdict” and alleged that the trial was conducted behind closed doors without allowing family members or lawyers inside the jail premises. The party described the proceedings as unconstitutional and a violation of fair trial standards.

Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan criticised the verdict, alleging that decisions against the PTI founder were being delivered under a pre-written script. PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja and Omar Ayub also rejected the ruling, calling it legally flawed and politically driven.

In a detailed statement, PTI’s Central Media Department said the verdict amounted to double jeopardy and accused the judiciary of being used as an instrument of political engineering.

Government Welcomes Decision

Federal ministers defended the verdict, calling it lawful and evidence-based. Law Minister Barrister Aqeel Malik and Finance Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani said the case proved misuse of authority and breach of public trust, adding that the undervaluation and non-submission of state gifts had caused financial loss to the exchequer.

Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah said state gifts belonged to the government, not individuals, and maintained that the case against Imran Khan was fully documented.
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