Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison in £190 Million Corruption Case Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted in a £190 million land corruption case. The verdict, announced on February 7, 2025, marks a significant legal setback for the ex-PM, who has been at the center of political turmoil in the country.The Case and ConvictionImran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was found guilty of corruption linked to a settlement deal with a UK-based property tycoon. The case involves allegations that Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, misused their authority to benefit from the recovery of assets worth £190 million (approximately PKR 60 billion) returned to Pakistan by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA).The funds, originally meant for the state treasury, were allegedly used to facilitate a land deal involving Al-Qadir Trust, a non-profit organization run by Khan and his wife. The prosecution argued that Khan’s actions resulted in significant financial losses to the state while personally benefiting from the deal.Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, was also sentenced to 14 years in jail and barred from holding public office for the same duration. The verdict was issued by an accountability court in Rawalpindi under Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws.Legal and Political RamificationsThis latest conviction adds to the mounting legal troubles for the former cricket star-turned-politician. Just days ago, Khan was sentenced to 10 years in a separate case related to the leakage of state secrets (Cipher case). With multiple convictions and additional cases pending, his political future remains uncertain.The PTI leadership has denounced the court’s ruling, calling it "politically motivated" and part of a broader campaign to eliminate Khan from the political landscape ahead of the February 8 general elections.Khan’s Response and Future ProspectsKhan, who remains a popular yet controversial figure in Pakistan, has denied all allegations, calling the charges fabricated and orchestrated by his political rivals. His legal team has vowed to appeal the verdict in higher courts, arguing that the trial was conducted in an unfair manner.With elections just a day away, PTI supporters fear that Khan’s imprisonment will further weaken the party’s chances at the polls. However, his supporters remain defiant, continuing protests and social media campaigns to demand his release.ConclusionThe conviction of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s political landscape. With the general elections approaching, the legal and political repercussions of this case will shape the country’s future in the coming months. Whether Khan’s appeal succeeds or not, his influence on Pakistan’s politics remains undeniable.As the nation awaits further legal developments, the case has deepened political divisions, raising concerns about judicial independence, democracy, and the rule of law in Pakistan.