Delayed Verdict: Al-Qadir Trust Corruption Case in Limbo

A Pakistani court has again delayed the verdict in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The case, which accuses them of misusing 190 million pounds intended for Pakistan's treasury, will now have its verdict announced on January 17.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Islamabad | Updated: 13-01-2025 17:13 IST | Created: 13-01-2025 17:13 IST
Delayed Verdict: Al-Qadir Trust Corruption Case in Limbo
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The wait for justice continues as a Pakistani court has once again postponed the verdict in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi. Set to be announced on January 17, this delay marks the third time the verdict has been pushed back.

The Anti-Corruption Court in Islamabad, after completing the case hearings on December 18, initially planned to reveal the decision on December 23. However, the verdict announcement has seen multiple deferments, with the absence of the accused cited as a recent reason for the delay.

This case holds significant political implications, with ongoing negotiations between the government and Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party aiming to stabilize the country's political landscape. The case, filed by the National Accountability Bureau, accuses Khan and Bibi of misusing funds returned to Pakistan by the UK's National Crime Agency, purportedly to benefit the Al-Qadir Trust.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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