Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced in Toshakhana case

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife and former first lady Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in prison in Toshakhana case.

The Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir announced the decision on Wednesday at Adiala jail. The court has also fined Rs 787 million to both the accused, in addition to disqualifying them from holding any public office for ten years.

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It is notable here that on January 24, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved verdict on a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan challenging the jail trial of Toshakhana and the £190 million cases.

Yesterday, Judge Muhammad Bashir was shifted to the Adiala prison hospital after his health suddenly worsened. It was Judge Bashir who had announced the Panama case verdict disqualifying Nawaz Sharif in 2018.