Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail by the Islamabad High Court in a case related to Al-Qadir Trust, although his release remains uncertain due to existing corruption convictions and ongoing legal challenges.
The bail decision came from Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Tariq Jahangiri, yet Imran Khan’s release is complicated by his existing sentence in the Cipher and Iddat cases.
Meanwhile, the Islamabad District and Sessions Court acquitted Khan in two cases linked to PTI Long March, citing insufficient evidence.
The Islamabad High Court also reserved judgment on Khan’s bail plea in a £190 million NAB reference, emphasizing a prompt trial conclusion if it reaches its final stage instead of granting bail.
The Al-Qadir Trust case revolves around allegations that Khan and his wife received significant sums and land from a real estate firm to legitimize funds returned to Pakistan by the UK’s National Crime Agency during the previous PTI government.
The case initially surfaced five years ago with the NCA’s settlement with property tycoon Malik Riaz’s family for £190 million, including UK property and frozen accounts funds.
In 2018, the Supreme Court of Pakistan accepted a settlement offer from Malik Riaz’s firm, Bahria Town Ltd, for illegally acquiring land in Karachi, further complicating the ongoing legal saga surrounding Imran Khan’s alleged involvement.
