{"id":4710,"date":"2026-04-30T08:47:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probharatnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/pak-court-hear-plea-jailed-ex-pm-khan-al-qadir-case\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T08:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:47:14","slug":"pak-court-hear-plea-jailed-ex-pm-khan-al-qadir-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/probharatnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/pak-court-hear-plea-jailed-ex-pm-khan-al-qadir-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Pak Court To Hear Plea By Jailed Ex-PM Khan in Al-Qadir Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A Pakistani high court is set to hear a plea from jailed former Prime Minister <strong>Imran Khan<\/strong> and his wife, <strong>Bushra Bibi<\/strong>, on <strong>Thursday<\/strong>. They challenge their convictions in the <strong>Al-Qadir Trust case<\/strong>, a significant corruption matter linked to millions of dollars.<\/p>\n<p>The Islamabad accountability court convicted Khan, aged 73, last January, sentencing him to <strong>14 years<\/strong> in prison while Bibi received a <strong>seven-year<\/strong> sentence. This verdict stems from allegations brought forth by the <strong>National Accountability Bureau (NAB)<\/strong>, Pakistan&#8217;s anti-corruption watchdog.<\/p>\n<p>Khan and Bibi have appealed their convictions in the <strong>Islamabad High Court (IHC)<\/strong>, which was initially scheduled to hear the case on <strong>April 22<\/strong>. However, that hearing was cancelled due to the closure of the Red Zone amid the potential for Iran-US negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>The cause list, issued by the registrar\u2019s office, indicates that a division bench led by <strong>Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar<\/strong> and <strong>Justice Muhammad Asif<\/strong> will take up the matter on Thursday. This hearing marks a crucial step in Khan&#8217;s ongoing legal battles against serious charges.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Al-Qadir Trust case<\/strong> involves allegations that the trust served as a facade to acquire land valued at millions of dollars from a real estate tycoon. Reports suggest that the trust, which operates a university outside Islamabad, has been embroiled in severe controversy due to its financial dealings.<\/p>\n<p>According to NAB, the trust received significant donations in exchange for the previous government using repatriated funds from the United Kingdom to make payments on behalf of the businessman instead of directing them to the public treasury. This claim raises questions about financial governance during Khan&#8217;s leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Imran Khan has firmly denied all accusations, asserting that he and his wife did not benefit financially from the trust or any related transactions. As the hearing approaches, many await the outcome, which could impact perceptions of Pakistan\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The legal troubles surrounding Khan also reflect broader issues within Pakistani politics, where allegations of corruption persist against various leaders. Many observers consider this case a test of judicial independence and accountability in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>As the Islamabad High Court prepares for this significant hearing, the implications of the decision will likely reverberate throughout the nation, influencing public opinion and future political dynamics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Islamabad High Court will hear former PM Imran Khan&#8217;s plea challenging his conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Thursday. 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