On May 29, 2025, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) announced that a division bench will hear appeals from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on June 5, seeking suspension of their sentences in the £190 million reference case.
The Imran Khan appeal, as confirmed by the IHC registrar’s cause list, marks a significant development in his legal proceedings.
The two-judge bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif, will preside over the Bushra Bibi appeal and related proceedings. Imran Khan filed a miscellaneous application for an early hearing, which the IHC accepted, expediting the case.
The £190 million reference involves allegations of financial irregularities, a high-profile case that has drawn significant attention in Pakistan. The appeals aim to suspend the sentences imposed on Khan and Bibi, key figures in the PTI founder case.
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The Islamabad High Court hearing is critical for Khan’s legal and political trajectory. As a former prime minister and PTI leader, his case resonates widely, impacting Pakistan’s political landscape. The outcome could influence public perception and PTI’s strategy in future elections.
