PTI to Challenge Imran Khan’s Conviction in £190 Million Case

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced its intention to challenge the recent conviction of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the £190 million case, which was delivered by an accountability court on Friday.

Imran Khan received a 14-year prison sentence, while Bushra Bibi was sentenced to seven years.

PTI leaders have condemned the ruling, asserting that it is an example of political victimization aimed at undermining their leadership.

Omar Ayub, the opposition leader in the National Assembly, described the ruling as a “dark day” in Pakistan’s judicial history and questioned its legitimacy.

“We will challenge this verdict in the superior courts,” vowed Omar Ayub.

Opposition Leader in the Senate, Shibli Faraz, termed it a “Black Day,” expressing confidence that superior courts would overturn the “baseless” case against the PTI founder.

“In our country, thieves walk free, while innocent and honest individuals who uphold righteousness are being targeted,” Faraz remarked.

He highlighted that Al-Qadir University, founded to promote the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) and Islamic education, had not caused any financial loss to the government, nor had Imran Khan or Bushra Bibi derived any personal benefit from it.

Faraz pointed to Khan’s achievements, such as the establishment of Namal University and Pakistan’s largest cancer hospital network, as examples of his contributions to society.

“A man who built Namal University and created the largest cancer hospital network in multiple cities is now being punished for founding Al-Qadir University,” he stated.

The senator decried the lack of governance and accountability in Pakistan. “This is a country where the rule of law and constitutional supremacy are absent. Those who plundered the nation now hold positions of respect, while honest citizens grapple with inflation or rot in jails,” he lamented.

Faraz reaffirmed PTI’s dedication to pursuing justice through legal avenues. “We will challenge these cases in other courts, as we did with the cipher case, the Toshakhana case, and others that were ultimately dismissed by the judiciary,” he said.

He concluded with a message of hope, stating, “A new dawn will rise, God willing. We remain resolute in our commitment to the rule of law and constitutional supremacy, and we will continue our struggle within this framework, God willing.”