Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison in a land corruption case, involving illegal land gifts during his tenure from 2018 to 2022. His wife, Bushra Bibi, was also sentenced to 7 years in prison, Reuters reports.
The case involves allegations that Khan and his wife received land from a real estate developer in exchange for favors while Khan was in office. Both denied the charges, claiming the land was intended for a welfare trust. However, prosecutors claim the trust was a front for illegal land acquisitions. Khan’s supporters argue the land was intended for educational and spiritual purposes.
Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), plans to appeal the ruling. The sentence comes amidst broader legal challenges Khan faces, including charges related to his removal from office in 2022 and his involvement in protests.
