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Imran Khan Denies Personal Gain in Al-Qadir Trust Case Amid Malik Riaz Extradition Efforts
Imran Khan denies allegations of financial benefits in the £190m Al-Qadir Trust case, claiming integrity and focus on Pakistan's youth. Meanwhile, efforts intensify to extradite Malik Riaz from the UAE.
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by News Desk
2025-01-23
Imran Khan Denies Personal Gain in Al-Qadir Trust Case Amid Malik Riaz Extradition Efforts

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has denied allegations of personal financial benefit in the controversial £190m Al-Qadir Trust case, which recently led to the conviction of both him and his wife, Bushra Bibi.

In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Imran stated:
“Neither Bushra Bibi nor I have financially benefitted from the Al-Qadir Trust in any way. Malik Riaz will testify that I was the only Prime Minister who never sought anything from him for personal or financial gain.”

Imran contrasted his conduct with other political figures, claiming:
“Unlike [Asif Ali] Zardari, I did not have a Bilawal House built for me, nor did I sell One Hyde Park at double its value like the Sharif family did. The future of Pakistan’s youth is important for me, and it was for this reason that Al-Qadir University was established.”

Malik Riaz Refuses to Testify

The statement followed a declaration by property tycoon Malik Riaz, who dismissed any possibility of testifying in the case. “This was my decision yesterday and this is my decision today, no matter how much you oppress me, Malik Riaz will not testify!” Riaz posted on X, rebuffing the government’s recent efforts to extradite him from the United Arab Emirates.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had swung into action against Riaz and his son following the convictions of Imran and Bushra Bibi. The NAB accused the two of facilitating Riaz in misappropriating funds repatriated to Pakistan by the UK’s National Crimes Agency (NCA) to settle liabilities of Bahria Town instead of depositing them in the national treasury.

Court Orders and Allegations

The 148-page detailed verdict in the Al-Qadir Trust case concluded that:

  • The Al-Qadir University Project Trust's property was forfeited to the federal government.
  • Several co-accused, including Riaz, his son Ahmed Ali Riaz Malik, and former aides Mirza Shahzad Akbar and Zulfi Bukhari, were declared proclaimed offenders, with warrants for their arrest and property confiscation.
  • The Sindh Board of Revenue’s illegal land grant to Bahria Town and subsequent transactions were evidence of collusion.

The NAB’s reference alleged that Imran and Bushra Bibi received billions of rupees and hundreds of kanals of land from Bahria Town in return for facilitating the misuse of £190m repatriated by the NCA.

Political and Legal Implications

The Al-Qadir Trust case has intensified Pakistan’s political and legal crisis, with the government striving to hold high-profile figures accountable. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar urged Malik Riaz and his son to defend themselves in court, while tensions remain high over the involvement of other proclaimed offenders.

This case also underscores persistent issues surrounding the management of recovered assets and the misuse of authority by public officials.
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