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Imran Khan’s Appeal in £190 Million Case Unlikely to Be Heard in 2025
Imran Khan’s appeal against his conviction in the £190 million case is unlikely to be scheduled in the Islamabad High Court this year due to a backlog of cases.
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by News Desk
2025-05-01
Imran Khan’s Appeal in £190 Million Case Unlikely to Be Heard in 2025

The Islamabad High Court has indicated that former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan’s appeal against his conviction in the £190 million corruption case is unlikely to be scheduled for hearing this year.

A statement from the Registrar Office of the Islamabad High Court outlined that appeals are only scheduled based on their own number, with no specific exception for high-profile cases such as Khan’s. The report submitted to the court stated that the appeal, filed on January 31, 2025, is still in its motion stage. Once the necessary paperwork is completed, the case will be assigned a number and queued for hearing.

The Registrar’s Office explained that due to a large number of pending appeals, including 279 criminal appeals currently awaiting decision, Khan’s appeal is unlikely to be addressed before 2025. These pending cases include appeals against death penalties, life sentences, and long-term imprisonments, some of which have been awaiting resolution for several years.

The backlog of cases, particularly those related to serious criminal convictions, has led to delays in the scheduling of hearings. According to the Registrar’s Office report, the oldest pending appeal against the death penalty dates back to 2017. In the case of Khan’s appeal, the report suggests it will not be prioritized for hearing until all other pending cases have been addressed, following the fixation policy established by the National Judicial Policy Making Committee.

Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison in relation to the £190 million corruption case, a conviction that has sparked ongoing political and legal debates in Pakistan. However, his legal team remains hopeful for a timely hearing of the appeal once the required procedural steps are completed.

With numerous other appeals against convictions waiting to be heard, it seems Khan's case may be subject to a lengthy delay in the Islamabad High Court.
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