The Islamabad High Court adjourned the hearing of the main appeal against the conviction in the £190 million [1] corruption case on Thursday.
This delay impacts the legal timeline for PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, as the court determines the validity of their convictions in one of the most high-profile graft cases in Pakistan.
The court postponed the proceedings following a request from Barrister Salman Safdar, who is serving as the lawyer for Khan [1, 2]. The adjournment means the legal challenge to the conviction will not be resolved in the immediate term.
There are conflicting reports regarding the new date for the hearing. Some sources said the court has set the next hearing for May 20 [1, 2], while other reports indicate the date was set for May 7 [4].
In a related development, the court also disposed of appeals regarding the suspension of sentences for Khan and Bushra [4]. These separate appeals were handled before the court focused on the scheduling of the main appeals against the convictions.
The £190 million [1] case remains a central point of legal contention for the PTI leadership. The court's decision to grant the adjournment requested by Safdar suggests a willingness to allow the defense more time to prepare their arguments before the main appeal is heard.
“The Islamabad High Court adjourned the hearing of the main appeal against the conviction in the £190 million corruption case”
The adjournment of this hearing reflects the ongoing legal volatility surrounding Imran Khan's various convictions. By rescheduling the main appeal, the court delays a definitive ruling on the £190 million graft charges, prolonging the legal uncertainty for the PTI founder and his spouse while their legal team seeks further procedural advantages.
