Imran Khan denounces verdict; vows not to seek relief or deal
Flays judiciary's role in 'destroying country': Says 'My wife was falsely accused and jailed in Al-Qadir University case'
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Following the verdict in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan reacted with intense anger, declaring the decision unjust and claiming he had anticipated it beforehand.
"I will not make any deal or accept any relief," former premier Imran Khan announced firmly, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel on Friday.
Imran Khan expressed outrage over what he termed "false accusations" against his wife, which led to a seven-year prison sentence.
Uttering a barrage of allegations, Imran Khan said the 1971 situation was being repeated here.
He argued, "When a nation is to be destroyed, its judiciary is targeted. These judicial decisions are destroying the country."
The Accountability Court on Friday awarded l4-year jail term to former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, and seven-year imprisonment to his wife Bushra Bibi after convicting them in £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case.
Pronouncing the verdict inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, AC Judge Nasir Javed Rana also slapped a fine of Rs1 million on Imran Khan and half a million rupees on Bushra Bibi. In case of non-payment of fines, the convicts will spend further six and three months in jail respectively.
Soon after the verdict’s announcement, Bushra Bibi was taken into custody from inside the courtroom.
The court remarked that Bushra Bibi sided with her husband in his “illegal activities”, directing the federal government to take control of the Al-Qadir University and confiscate its land.
As per the court’s short order, Imran Khan Khan has been convicted for "corrupt practices" and "misuse of authority", while Bushra has been convicted for "involvement in illegal activities".
Both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were present inside the courtroom. The announcement of the court’s decision, reserved on December 18, 2024, had already been postponed thrice.
Reporter: Awais Kiyani