Pakistani court denies bail to Imran Khan and wife in graft case
- A Pakistani court has denied bail to Imran Khan and his wife in a graft case.
- Khan has been imprisoned for over a year and faces more than 150 legal cases since his ousting in 2022.
- The ruling reflects ongoing political tensions and raises concerns about human rights violations in the country.
In Pakistan, a court has denied bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in a graft case. This decision comes after Khan has spent over a year in prison following multiple convictions. Since his ousting in 2022 through a no-confidence vote, Khan has faced over 150 legal cases, alleging political motivations behind his prosecution, including claims of a U.S. conspiracy involving the military and current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The couple is accused of illegally retaining and selling state gifts during Khan's tenure, with allegations of undervaluing these proceeds. Their lawyer criticized the court's ruling, and the couple is set to be indicted on October 2. Reports have emerged of mistreatment of Bibi in prison, raising concerns about human rights violations. The situation highlights the ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan and the contentious legal battles surrounding Khan's leadership and subsequent imprisonment.