Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 17 years in prison on Saturday, December 20, 2025, after being found guilty by a Pakistani court of illegally retaining and selling state gifts. The couple was accused of undervaluing and profiting from gifts, including jewelry, received during Khan's time in office. Prosecutors alleged they purchased the items for $10,000 when their market value was $285,521. Khan and his wife have denied all charges. Khan's supporters and party members have denounced the ruling, calling the proceedings a "sham" and claiming the case is fabricated.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to additional jail time in a fraud case involving state gifts received during a 2021 state visit from Saudi Arabia. The couple was convicted of violating gift regulations by undervaluing and purchasing a luxury jewelry set. Khan received a 10-year sentence for criminal breach of trust and Bibi a 7-year sentence for criminal misconduct, which will run concurrently with their existing sentences from a prior corruption conviction. Khan's lawyer stated the defense plans to challenge the verdict, claiming the charges are politically motivated. Khan, who has been detained since August 2023, faces over 100 other charges, including terrorism and leaking state secrets.