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Imran Khan Granted Bail in Toshakhana 2 Case
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Imran Khan Granted Bail in Toshakhana 2 Case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan in the Toshakhana 2 case. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb approved the bail, requiring Imran Khan to submit bonds worth Rs1 million and appear in the trial court. The court emphasized that failing to cooperate during the trial could result in the withdrawal of bail. Defense lawyer Salman Safdar argued that multiple agencies, including the NAB, FIA, Police, and Election Commission, have pursued actions related to the Toshakhana case, raising concerns of procedural redundancy. He also highlighted a significant delay of 3.5 years in filing the case. The FIA prosecutor stated that further details regarding the jewelry valuation and receipts would be presented during the trial. Court’s Observations and Further Ste...
Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Toshakhana Case
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Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Toshakhana Case

Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years in prison and disqualified from holding public office for 10 years in Pakistan. The couple was convicted of receiving gifts from foreign dignitaries and not declaring them in their taxes. This is the latest development in legal challenges that Khan has faced since he was removed from office in April 2022. The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison each and disqualified from holding public office for 10 years in the Toshakhana case. The case involves the illegal acquisition and sale of precious gifts stored in the state-run treasury called Toshakhana. The Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir also imposed a hefty fine of Rs787 million on the coupl...