LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison by a special court in the Toshakhana-2 corruption case. The verdict was delivered by Judge Shahrukh Arjumand on Saturday, following a high-profile trial over alleged misuse of state assets.
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Imran Khan was handed a combined sentence of 17 years, including 10 years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 409 of the Pakistan Penal Code for criminal breach of trust and seven years under Section 5/2/47 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Bushra Bibi received an identical sentence under the same legal provisions.
Another sham trial: Imran Khan & Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years each in the bogus Toshakhana-2 case – a blatant violation of justice. Their lawyers weren’t even allowed in the jail court! This is political persecution. @BBCNews @CNN @AlJazeera @SkyNews @YaldaHakim @hrw… pic.twitter.com/EnUbKPfTIf
— Ahmad Hassan Bobak (@ahmad__bobak) December 20, 2025
🚨توشہ خانہ 2 کیس میں عمران خان اور بشریٰ بی بی کو مجموعی طور پر 17 سال سزا سنا دی گئی#رسائی_نہیں_خان_کی_رہائی pic.twitter.com/xHJkSrp9sn
— Shumaila Mubeen 🇵🇰 (@shumailbutt804) December 20, 2025
The case revolves around the purchase of an expensive Bulgari jewellery set at a throwaway price, which prosecutors argued amounted to corruption and criminal misuse of state property. Both defendants were indicted in December last year and have since been embroiled in legal proceedings attracting nationwide attention.
Judge Arjumand’s verdict comes amid a politically charged environment, with the opposition and supporters of the former prime minister closely monitoring developments. The court’s decision also included fines, although the details of the financial penalties were not immediately disclosed.
This ruling is expected to have significant political implications, given Imran Khan’s role as a prominent opposition leader and former head of government. Reactions from political parties, legal experts, and civil society groups are anticipated in the coming hours.
The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of the use of Toshakhana assets by public officials, a mechanism meant for state-owned gifts and property. Legal analysts note that this verdict may set a precedent for future corruption cases involving high-ranking officials.
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Authorities have urged the public to rely on verified information as the story develops, warning against spreading unconfirmed reports or speculation. Updates will follow as the situation unfolds further.