Islamabad allowed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate former Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan in the Adiala Jail in the cipher case in the 190 million pounds scam case.
Accountability Court Islamabad Judge Muhammad Bashir heard the one hundred and ninety million pounds scam case against Chairman PTI and Bushra Bibi in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi.
Chairman PTI’s lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa while Deputy Prosecutor General Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi appeared in the court on behalf of NAB.
Speaking to the media after the hearing, Chairman PTI’s lawyer Latif Khosa said that the court has adjourned the hearing of the one hundred and ninety million pounds scandal case against Chairman PTI and Bushra Bibi till November 21.
He said that the court has ordered that NAB can interrogate Chairman PTI inside the jail, but Chairman PTI was not handed over to NAB.
On the other hand, Deputy Prosecutor General NAB Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi claimed that the accountability court has handed over Chairman PTI to NAB till October 21.
He said that NAB has to decide how to investigate PTI chairman now.
It should be noted that two days ago, the Islamabad High Court rejected Imran Khan’s bail plea in the £190 million corruption case as ineffective, while the NAB has already arrested the former prime minister in the case. .
It should be remembered that last week, former Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, who was imprisoned in Adiala Jail in the cipher case, was also arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the Al-Qadir Trust case and the Tosha Khana reference.
In the Al-Qadir Trust case, it has been alleged that Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf and his wife used to legitimize the 50 billion rupees sent to the government of Pakistan by the British National Crime Agency (NCA) during the PTI regime. Acquired land worth billions of rupees and hundreds of kanals from Awad Bahria Town Limited.
The former prime minister is also accused of misleading the federal cabinet by hiding the facts and documents related to the agreement reached with the NCA.
The money received from Britain was supposed to be deposited in the national treasury, but this money was deposited in the Supreme Court’s account as a fine of Rs 450 billion imposed on Bahria Town for illegally occupying land in Karachi.
On May 9 this year, NAB had arrested Chairman PTI in the Al-Qadir Trust case, which led to nationwide protests by his supporters, vandalism and damage to public and private properties.
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2024-09-10 03:11:11
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Imran Khan’s Legal Woes: NAB Investigation and Acquittal Plea
Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan is facing a tumultuous time as he navigates multiple legal cases, including the £190 million scam case. The Accountability Court Islamabad has allowed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate Khan in Adiala Jail, where he is currently imprisoned in the cipher case [[1]]. This development comes amid Khan’s plea for acquittal under the NAB amendments, which he has previously criticized [[2]][[3]].
The £190 Million Scam Case
The Accountability Court Islamabad Judge Muhammad Bashir heard the £190 million scam case against Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi. Khan’s lawyer, Sardar Latif Khosa, claimed that the court has adjourned the hearing till November 21 and allowed NAB to interrogate Khan inside the jail, but did not hand him over to NAB. However, Deputy Prosecutor General NAB Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi countered that the court has handed over Khan to NAB till October 21, and NAB will decide how to investigate him.
NAB Investigation and Arrests
Khan’s legal troubles began when the Islamabad High Court rejected his bail plea in the £190 million corruption case as ineffective, leading to his arrest by NAB. He is also facing cases in the Al-Qadir Trust and Tosha Khana reference. In the Al-Qadir Trust case, Khan and his wife are accused of legitimizing £50 billion sent to the Pakistani government by the British National Crime Agency (NCA) during the PTI regime, and acquiring land worth billions of rupees and hundreds of kanals from Awad Bahria Town Limited.
Criticism of NAB Amendments
Imran Khan has been vocal in his criticism of the NAB amendments, calling them “unconstitutional” [[3]]. He alleges that the ruling elite have pardoned their own corruption cases through NAB reforms. Ironically, Khan is now seeking acquittal under these same amendments, sparking controversy and debate.
Conclusion
Imran Khan’s legal woes are far from over, with multiple cases pending against him. As he navigates the complexities of Pakistan’s judicial system, his criticism of NAB amendments and his acquittal plea have raised eyebrows. The outcome of these cases will have significant implications for Khan’s political future and the trajectory of Pakistani politics.
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Imran Khan’s Legal Woes: NAB Investigation and Acquittal Plea
Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan is facing a tumultuous time as he navigates multiple legal cases, including the £190 million scam case. The Accountability Court Islamabad has allowed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate Khan in Adiala Jail, where he is currently imprisoned in the cipher case [[1]]. This development comes amid Khan’s plea for acquittal under the NAB amendments, which he has previously criticized [[2]][[3]].
The £190 Million Scam Case
The Accountability Court Islamabad Judge Muhammad Bashir heard the £190 million scam case against Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi. Khan’s lawyer, Sardar Latif Khosa, claimed that the court has adjourned the hearing till November 21 and allowed NAB to interrogate Khan inside the jail, but did not hand him over to NAB. However, Deputy Prosecutor General NAB Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi countered that the court has handed over Khan to NAB till October 21, and NAB will decide how to investigate him.
NAB Investigation and Arrests
Khan’s legal troubles began when the Islamabad High Court rejected his bail plea in the £190 million corruption case as ineffective, leading to his arrest by NAB. He is also facing cases in the Al-Qadir Trust and Tosha Khana reference. In the Al-Qadir Trust case, Khan and his wife are accused of legitimizing £50 billion sent to the Pakistani government by the British National Crime Agency (NCA) during the PTI regime, and acquiring land worth billions of rupees and hundreds of kanals from Awad Bahria Town Limited.
Criticism of NAB Amendments
Imran Khan has been vocal in his criticism of the NAB amendments