Aleema Khan
ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has stated that her brother will face punishment in the £190 million corruption case.
Speaking on the matter, Aleema Khan criticized the judicial process, specifically pointing to the behavior of the presiding judge as indicative of an impending conviction against Imran Khan.
She expressed her dismay at the ongoing scrutiny of Al-Qadir University, an institution established to provide free education. Aleema argued that the case against the university and its founders sends a discouraging message, implying that efforts for public welfare are being unfairly targeted.
Aleema also highlighted her brother’s imprisonment, noting that he has been in custody for 502 days and is currently facing over 200 legal cases.
Despite these challenges, she emphasized Imran Khan’s unwavering adherence to the law and his commitment to promoting the same among his supporters.
Reflecting on her brother’s calls for justice, Aleema recalled Imran Khan’s repeated demands for the release of a judicial commission and detained workers. She warned that if these demands are ignored, Imran Khan may urge overseas Pakistanis to cease sending remittances to the country.
She noted the deep emotional and financial investment of overseas Pakistanis in Pakistan’s well-being, adding that the country’s current state has profoundly affected them.
Her comments coincided with an accountability court in Rawalpindi reserving its verdict in the £190 million corruption case against Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi.
The court, presided over by Judge Nasir Javed Rana, reserved its decision following the conclusion of arguments from all parties. The verdict is scheduled to be announced on December 3.
Details of the NCA Case
The case stems from allegations that Imran Khan, his wife, and others misused funds intended for the national exchequer.
According to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Imran Khan and his associates allegedly adjusted Rs50 billion (£190 million) sent by Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to the government of Pakistan.
The funds, NAB claims, were used for personal gain, including the acquisition of hundreds of canals of land in the name of the Al-Qadir University Trust.
Imran Khan had registered the trust for the Al-Qadir University Project on December 26, 2019. NAB has filed a corruption reference against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and seven others in connection with the case.
As the nation awaits the court’s verdict, the £190 million case remains a focal point of political and public discourse, underscoring the tensions between judicial proceedings and political accountability in Pakistan.
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