Islamabad Watch |

The verdict in the £190 million reference case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, has once again been postponed. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana had initially reserved the verdict on December 18, 2024, which was scheduled to be announced on December 22. However, after several delays, the court has now set January 17, 2025, as the new date for the decision.  

Despite the judge being present in the courtroom, neither Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, nor their legal team appeared. The court reportedly sent two reminders to Imran Khan, but he did not attend the proceedings. This absence drew remarks from the judge, who noted that he had been present  but neither the accused nor their legal representatives showed up.  

This reference involves allegations of corruption in the Al-Qadir Trust case, where a sum of £190 million is said to be at the center of the controversy. Despite being informed of today’s hearing, Bushra Bibi also chose not to attend.