The £190 Million Corruption Case involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan saw a key development as the Islamabad High Court (IHC) adjourned the hearing until May 20, while directing all parties to complete arguments by the final deadline.
During proceedings of the £190 Million Corruption Case, a two-member bench led by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif heard the matter. The court accepted a request filed by Barrister Salman Safdar, counsel for Imran Khan, seeking adjournment due to procedural and legal formalities.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) opposed the adjournment, arguing that repeated delays were affecting the progress of the case. However, the court maintained that the appeals would continue and granted what it called a final opportunity to the defense to conclude arguments.
In the £190 Million Corruption Case, the court was informed that the defense team had not yet fully engaged in the main appeals due to pending formal documentation, including powers of attorney. The bench emphasized that procedural delays must not hinder the judicial process.
NAB prosecutors also raised concerns regarding media discussions around the case. In response, the defense counsel argued that legal matters should be debated in court rather than through public commentary, urging focus on judicial proceedings.
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi remain incarcerated while appealing their sentences, which were previously handed down by an accountability court. Their legal team has also requested meetings to obtain formal instructions for strengthening their defense in the ongoing case.
The £190 Million Corruption Case stems from allegations linked to the Al-Qadir Trust, which is accused of being involved in questionable financial transactions involving state funds and land deals. Imran Khan has denied all allegations, stating that neither he nor his family benefited financially from the trust.
The case remains one of the most significant corruption trials in Pakistan’s recent political history, with further hearings scheduled as the court moves toward concluding arguments in the coming weeks.
