Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 17 Years in Jail
December 20, 2025 09:11 PM IST

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 17 Years in Jail

Desk Correspondent , Islamabad - In a major legal development, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison. The ruling was delivered by a special court regarding the famous Toshakhana corruption case. The couple was accused of keeping expensive state gifts without following the proper legal rules or paying the correct prices. This decision has sent shockwaves across the country, as Imran Khan is one of the most popular political figures. His supporters feel that the timing of this judgment is unfair and politically motivated.

The court also imposed a very heavy fine on the couple and barred Imran Khan from holding any public office for a long time. During the trial, the judge heard details about luxury watches and jewelry that were allegedly sold for profit. Bushra Bibi, who usually stays away from the public eye, now faces a difficult time in prison alongside her husband. Security was tightened around the court and across major cities to prevent any violent protests from breaking out. Many people are worried about how this sentence will affect the future of the nation's politics.

Imran Khan’s legal team has already announced that they will fight this decision in a higher court. They claim that the trial was rushed and that the couple did not get a fair chance to defend themselves properly. Meanwhile, his political rivals believe that the law is finally catching up with those who misused their power. As the news spreads, the country remains divided between those who support the leader and those who believe in the court's verdict. For now, the former Prime Minister remains behind bars as the legal battle continues to unfold.

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