PTI Founder, Bushra Bibi Sentenced to 17 Years in Toshakhana-II Case

Former Prime Minister and PTI founder, along with his wife Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment each.

Additionally, both were handed separate sentences of seven years each under Section 409 of the Pakistan Penal Code. In total, they have been sentenced to 17 years in prison each under the same provison.The verdict was announced by Special Judge Central Shah Rukh Arjumand.

Both of them were also fined Rs16.4 million in fines. As per the law, a failure to pay the fines will result in additional jail time.

The court order, a copy of which said, “This court, while passing sentences has considered the old age of Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi, as well as the fact that Bushra Imran Khan is a female. It is in consideration of both said factors that a lenient view has been taken in awarding lesser punishment.”

On July 13, 2024, NAB arrested the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi at Adiala Jail in connection with the Toshakhana-II case.

Both remained in NAB custody at Adiala Jail for 37 days. After completing the investigation, NAB filed a reference in the accountability court on August 20.