Imran Khan Seeks Relief Amid Al-Qadir Corruption Case Developments

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has sought acquittal in the Al-Qadir corruption case after the Supreme Court reinstated amendments in NAB laws. The amendments, restored by the apex court, provide immunity to cabinet decisions. Khan has been detained in Adiala Jail since last year.

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former Prime Minister, solicited relief on Saturday in the Al-Qadir corruption case, following the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws.

The apex court on Friday approved an intra-court appeal to restore the 2022 changes, which had been nullified in September last year.

During a hearing at Adiala Jail, where he has been held since last year, Khan contended that the restored amendments exempt the Al-Qadir Trust case — involving 190 million pounds of alleged corruption — from being prosecuted, as they grant immunity to all cabinet decisions.

(With inputs from agencies.)