Imran Khan Gets Bail: Big Relief for Former Pakistan PM As Islamabad High Court Suspends Conviction and Three-Year Sentence in Toshakhana Case
On Monday, the IHC reserved the verdict on Khan's plea challenging his conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case. A trial court in Islamabad convicted and sentenced the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman to three years in prison on August 5.
Islamabad, August 29: The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday suspended former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's conviction and three-year sentence in the Toshakhana corruption case. A division bench comprising Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri announced the much-anticipated reserved verdict. Imran Khan Served Desi Chicken, Mutton in Jail, Pakistan Attorney General's Office Informs Court.
On Monday, the IHC reserved the verdict on Khan's plea challenging his conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case. A trial court in Islamabad convicted and sentenced the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman to three years in prison on August 5. Pakistan Court Drops Murder Abetment Charges Against Imran Khan.
The cricketer-turned-politician was sentenced on charges of unlawfully selling state gifts acquired by him and his family during his 2018-2022 tenure. He has also been barred from politics for five years, preventing him from contesting an upcoming election.