Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, 72, has been detained at Adiala Jail since August 2023. He is embroiled in several legal cases, the most prominent being the Al-Qadir Trust case. The controversy centres around a £190 million settlement with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) involving property magnate Malik Riaz.

The funds, recovered by the NCA after a corruption probe, were repatriated to Pakistan. It is alleged that Khan’s government adjusted these funds against Bahria Town’s liabilities in a separate land acquisition case, rather than transferring them to the national treasury. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, a co-trustee of the Al-Qadir Trust, is also implicated in the case.

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Bushra Bibi ‘Held Without Charges’

Gohar Ali Khan, PTI chief and Khan’s close aide, claimed that Bushra Bibi is being unlawfully held to pressure the PTI founder. “No deals will be made to secure Imran Khan’s release,” he reiterated, adding that both Khan and Bushra are expected to receive legal relief on June 11, when the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear their petitions.

The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to review the suspension of their sentences in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The hearing, previously deferred due to a request from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), is seen as a critical moment for Khan’s legal team.

PTI To Launch Political Movement From Jail

Despite being behind bars, Imran Khan remains at the centre of PTI’s political strategy. Gohar revealed plans to launch a nationwide movement led by Khan himself. “A strategy for the upcoming budget has been finalised and will be revealed at a press conference on June 9,” Gohar said, urging other opposition parties to unite under a common cause.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur warned that if Khan is not released by Eid al-Adha, a nationwide protest movement will be launched. PTI is banking on public support and political alliances to regain momentum amid tightening legal pressure.