The decision regarding the £190 million case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, has been postponed again.
According to News, an accountability court announced that the verdict would now be issued on January 13, citing Judge Nasir Javed Rana’s leave as the reason for the delay.
Initially scheduled for Monday, the court staff informed Imran Khan’s legal counsel, Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry, about the judge’s absence.
The session, initially planned at Adiala Jail, was relocated to NAB Court G-11 due to logistical difficulties in ensuring the defendants’ presence.
In related news, hearings for 13 cases, including those concerning the GHQ attack and the May 9 incidents, have been postponed to January 8.
Judge Amjad Ali Shah’s unavailability due to training resulted in the deferral, and all accused were granted an exemption from attending court for the day.
What is the £190 million case?
The case revolves around allegations that Imran Khan and others misused Rs50 billion (approximately £190 million at the time) transferred by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to the Pakistani government.
As Prime Minister, Khan secured cabinet approval for the settlement on December 3, 2019, without revealing the confidential terms of the agreement. The settlement stipulated that the funds would be deposited in the Supreme Court.
According to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Khan and his wife allegedly received land worth billions of rupees intended for building an educational institution.
What is the GHQ attack case?
Details from the GHQ attack case charge sheet suggest that the accused, led by former provincial law minister Raja Basharat, attacked the General Headquarters (GHQ), forcibly breaking gates and violently clashing with military personnel.
News reported that the attackers vandalized sensitive military properties, set fires, and used sticks, stones, and petrol bombs during the assault.
The attackers breached the GHQ gate, entered its premises, and sought to incite unrest within the country.
They also damaged the GHQ building’s windows, targeted military personnel, and chanted anti-state slogans.
The attack extended to the ISI building and was allegedly part of a planned criminal conspiracy. Six individuals were arrested at the scene, with further arrests made based on their identification.
