LEGAL

IHC rejects Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi pleas for sentence suspension in £190m graft case

The Islamabad High Court has rejected petitions filed by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi seeking suspension of their sentences in the £190 million corruption case, keeping their convictions intact.
2026-05-04
IHC rejects Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi pleas for sentence suspension in £190m graft case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed petitions filed by former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi seeking suspension of their sentences in the £190 million corruption case.

A division bench of the IHC heard the pleas and ruled against granting relief, maintaining the earlier verdict handed down by the trial court. The petitions had requested the court to suspend their sentences pending appeal, but the court rejected the request after reviewing legal arguments and case details.

The £190m case revolves around allegations of corruption linked to funds repatriated from the United Kingdom. Authorities allege that the funds were misused and transferred improperly, leading to the conviction of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.

With the rejection of the pleas, both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi will continue to face the legal consequences of their convictions while pursuing further legal remedies through appeals.

The decision marks another significant development in the ongoing legal challenges faced by the PTI leadership and could have broader political implications in Pakistan.