Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking bail in the high-profile 190 million pounds corruption case, marking a significant legal move to challenge their convictions. The couple, represented by their counsel Salman Safdar, urged the court to suspend the January 17 ruling until the conclusion of their main appeal and requested their release on bail, assuring the court of their commitment to attend all hearings, as reported by legal sources.
The petition comes in the wake of an earlier appeal filed by Imran and Bushra Bibi against the Accountability Court’s ruling in the same case. In their appeal, they sought acquittal by requesting the court to nullify their convictions, arguing that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) acted with ill intent and misused its authority. They claimed that NAB failed to obtain critical evidence, including the text of the agreement from the National Crime Agency, and that the prosecution did not present all necessary evidence, leading to a verdict based on an incomplete investigation.
The 190 million pounds case, a major legal battle for the former prime minister and his wife, has drawn widespread attention due to its financial and political implications. The couple’s legal team contends that the prosecution’s shortcomings undermine the fairness of the trial, setting the stage for a contentious hearing at the IHC.
If granted, the bail would provide temporary relief to Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, allowing them to remain out of custody pending the resolution of their appeal. The IHC’s decision is eagerly awaited, as it could have significant ramifications for the ongoing legal and political challenges facing PTI leadership.
