Justice Serves: Corruption Charges Land Ex-PM and Wife Behind Bars

In a recent twist in Pakistan's political scene, a court in Islamabad sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to jail time for corruption. Khan, who is already behind bars, received a 14-year sentence, while his wife was given 7 years. The allegations stem from a land gift they received from a real estate tycoon, in exchange for laundered money during Khan's tenure. The businessman, Malik Riaz, paid back fines with laundered money that British authorities returned to Pakistan in 2022. However, the Khans claim the charges are a plot by rivals to stop Khan from re-entering office. He was ousted in 2022 following a no-confidence vote in parliament. Before this verdict, Khan already faced several convictions, including corruption, revealing official secrets, and violating marriage laws. In Pakistan, the law mandates serving these sentences concurrently, implying the longest term is served. Critics suggest these charges are part of a political game, while supporters believe justice is finally being served.