<p>Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday (Feb 27) were indicted in a $241 million reference case for alleged land misappropriation in the name of Al-Qadir University Trust.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hearing reportedly took place at the Adiala jail where Khan&nbsp;is currently incarcerated in Toshakhana, cipher and illegal marriage cases.&nbsp;</p>

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The National Accountability Bureau was investigating Khan, his wife, and others about the alleged acquisition of hundreds of kanals of land under the name of Al Qadir University Trust. This acquisition, it is alleged, resulted in a reported loss of $241 million to the Pakistani exchequer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several members of Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau, including the chairperson Lt Gen (Retd) Nazir Ahmed Butt, are former army officers, indicating the iron-hold of the Pakistani military-intelligence nexus dubbed as establishment, on the country's governance apparatus.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the hearing on Tuesday (Feb 26), the Accountability&nbsp;Court said that statements of 58 witnesses will be recorded in the case, Pakistan's Geo News reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The judge reportedly asked the PTI founder if he was guilty or not while framing charges against him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At this, Khan said: "Why should I read the charge sheet when I know what's written in it?"</p>

<p>Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi then denied the charges against them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Calm before the storm for Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir trust case</strong></p>

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<p>Imran Khan remains jailed since August 2023. His party Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf was stripped off of its election symbol bat during the country's Feb 8 national elections after the election commission accused it of flouting rules related to intra-party elections. The candidates affiliated with Khan's party, however, still won the maximum number of seats in the elections.&nbsp;</p>

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Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday (Feb 27) were indicted in a $241 million reference case for alleged land misappropriation in the name of Al-Qadir University Trust.

Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday (Feb 27) were indicted in a $241 million reference case for alleged land misappropriation in the name of Al-Qadir University Trust. The hearing reportedly took place at the Adiala jail where Khan is currently incarcerated in Toshakhana, cipher and illegal marriage cases. Also read | Who is Bushra Bibi, the prayerful wife of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan? The National Accountability Bureau was investigating Khan, his wife, and others about the alleged acquisition of hundreds of kanals of land under the name of Al Qadir University Trust. This acquisition, it is alleged, resulted in a reported loss of $241 million to the Pakistani exchequer. Several members of Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau, including the chairperson Lt Gen (Retd) Nazir Ahmed Butt, are former army officers, indicating the iron-hold of the Pakistani military-intelligence nexus dubbed as establishment, on the country's governance apparatus. Also read | Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra sentenced to 14 years in Toshakhana case During the hearing on Tuesday (Feb 26), the Accountability Court said that statements of 58 witnesses will be recorded in the case, Pakistan's Geo News reported. The judge reportedly asked the PTI founder if he was guilty or not while framing charges against him. Also read | Al-Qadir Trust case: Everything about the case that led to former Pak PM Imran Khan's arrest At this, Khan said: "Why should I read the charge sheet when I know what's written in it?" Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi then denied the charges against them. Also watch | Calm before the storm for Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir trust case × Imran Khan remains jailed since August 2023. His party Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf was stripped off of its election symbol bat during the country's Feb 8 national elections after the election commission accused it of flouting rules related to intra-party elections. The candidates affiliated with Khan's party, however, still won the maximum number of seats in the elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi indicted in Al-Qadir Trust case

<p>Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on former PM Imran Khan to join the investigation into the Al Qadir Trust case. According to Dawn, the Pakistani PM said, “Leave the fabrications of here and there. Join the investigation and account for your corruption. End of the matter.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>His statement came hours after Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was granted protective bail by the Lahore Court on Monday. Imran and his wife Bibi are implicated in a graft case. The couple is alleged to have availed financial assistance from a land developer involved in the building of Al Qadir University. Both Khan and Bibi are trustees at the university.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Khan was granted bail in Al Qadir Trust case</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Imran Khan was granted a two-week bail by the Islamabad High Court on Friday after Pakistan’s Supreme Court termed his arrest “invalid and unlawful.” The Pakistani government, on the other hand, has accused the court of favouring Imran Khan. The country’s National Assembly has also formed a five-member committee to file references against the Supreme Court judges.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ruling coalition stages protests before Supreme Court</strong></h2>

<p>Parties and groups backed by Pakistan's ruling coalition staged protests in front of the Supreme Court on Monday to press the court to take a hard stance against Khan and his supporters.&nbsp;Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman were among those who joined the coalition's sit-in.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Ex-PM Imran Khan reminds nation of erstwhile east Pakistan</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, the protestors broke into Islamabad's highly sensitive red zone area, where the Pakistani prime minister and president live. Police said the protests were peaceful but warned that there was a "risk of terrorism".</p>

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<p>Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, along with his wife Bushra Bibi, and their close associates Zulfiqar Bukhari and Babar Awan, are facing serious allegations of embezzling billions of Pakistani rupees. It is claimed that they received substantial amounts of money from a real estate firm called Bahria Town in exchange for legalising a laundered sum of 50 billion PKR. This money was previously identified and returned to Pakistan by the United Kingdom during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.</p>

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<p>Authorities in Pakistan have stated that Imran Khan was arrested by officials from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) specifically in relation to the Al-Qadir Trust case. They further mentioned that there are numerous other corruption cases under investigation involving the former prime minister.</p>

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on former PM Imran Khan to join the investigation into the Al Qadir Trust case. According to Dawn, the Pakistani PM said, “Leave the fabrications of here and there.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on former PM Imran Khan to join the investigation into the Al Qadir Trust case. According to Dawn, the Pakistani PM said, “Leave the fabrications of here and there. Join the investigation and account for your corruption. End of the matter.” His statement came hours after Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was granted protective bail by the Lahore Court on Monday. Imran and his wife Bibi are implicated in a graft case. The couple is alleged to have availed financial assistance from a land developer involved in the building of Al Qadir University. Both Khan and Bibi are trustees at the university. Khan was granted bail in Al Qadir Trust case Earlier, Imran Khan was granted a two-week bail by the Islamabad High Court on Friday after Pakistan’s Supreme Court termed his arrest “invalid and unlawful.” The Pakistani government, on the other hand, has accused the court of favouring Imran Khan. The country’s National Assembly has also formed a five-member committee to file references against the Supreme Court judges. Ruling coalition stages protests before Supreme Court Parties and groups backed by Pakistan's ruling coalition staged protests in front of the Supreme Court on Monday to press the court to take a hard stance against Khan and his supporters. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman were among those who joined the coalition's sit-in. Watch: Ex-PM Imran Khan reminds nation of erstwhile east Pakistan × Earlier, the protestors broke into Islamabad's highly sensitive red zone area, where the Pakistani prime minister and president live. Police said the protests were peaceful but warned that there was a "risk of terrorism". Al Qadir Trust case- Explained in detail Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, along with his wife Bushra Bibi, and their close associates Zulfiqar Bukhari and Babar Awan, are facing serious allegations of embezzling billions of Pakistani rupees. It is claimed that they received substantial amounts of money from a real estate firm called Bahria Town in exchange for legalising a laundered sum of 50 billion PKR. This money was previously identified and returned to Pakistan by the United Kingdom during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. Also Read | Pakistan: Imran Khan reaches Lahore High Court to seek bail Authorities in Pakistan have stated that Imran Khan was arrested by officials from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) specifically in relation to the Al-Qadir Trust case. They further mentioned that there are numerous other corruption cases under investigation involving the former prime minister. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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