ISLAMABAD – Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each in the high-profile Toshakhana-II case. The couple was also fined over 16 million rupees, with separate seven-year sentences under Section 409 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Following the verdict, Imran Khan and his wife have decided to challenge the decision in the Islamabad High Court.
The Islamabad court, presided over by Special Judge Central Shah Rukh Arjumand, delivered the verdict inside Adiala Jail. Khan’s counsel, Salman Safdar, criticized the trial, calling it flawed and comparing it to the Toshakhana-I and Cipher cases. He claimed that both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi faced harsh jail conditions and that the verdict was announced without their presence or that of their lawyers. Safdar added that the judge issued a 59-page written judgment without concluding arguments in court.
The Toshakhana-II case revolves around allegations that in 2021, during a visit to Saudi Arabia, Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi failed to deposit a Bulgari jewelry set received from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman into the official Toshakhana. The set included a bracelet, ring, earrings, and a necklace adorned with pink diamonds, precious stones, and pearls. It is claimed the couple misused authority by having a private firm value the set at 5.8 million, paying only 2.9 million, while official records indicate the jewelry’s true value exceeded 71.5 million.
The case was initially investigated by NAB and later transferred to the FIA. The charge sheet was submitted in September 2024, with formal charges framed in December 2024. While Toshakhana-I ended in acquittal, this second case has resulted in a landmark conviction, drawing widespread attention in Pakistan’s political and legal landscape.
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Following the verdict, Imran Khan has directed his legal team to pursue all possible appeals. Both he and Bushra Bibi have moved to Islamabad High Court, continuing the political and legal drama surrounding the case.
