Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi handed 17-year imprisonment, fined over Rs16m in Toshakhana-2 case
Former premier, his wife get 10-year imprisonment under 409 PPC, seven years each under PCA
Court awards 10-year term to Imran, spouse under PPC section.
Imran, Bushra sentenced to 7 years under PCA section.
Special court also fines former premier, wife Rs16.4m.
RAWALPINDI: A special court on Saturday sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years’ imprisonment each in the Toshakhana-2 case.
Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand pronounced the verdict after conducting 80 hearings at Adiala jail. The case involves the acquisition of an expensive Bulgari jewellery set at a nominal price.
According to the judgment, Imran and Bushra were jailed for 10 years each under sections 34, 409 of the Pakistan Penal Code and an additional seven years’ imprisonment each under section 5 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA) 1947.
They were also fined a total of Rs16.4 million. The judgment read that the court, while passing the sentences, considered Imran’s old age and the fact that Bushra Bibi is a woman.
“Taking these factors into account, a lenient approach was adopted in awarding lesser punishment. Additionally, the benefit of Section 382-B of the CrPC has been extended to both convicts,” the judgment read.
