Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Accuses Former PM Imran Khan of Corruption

Al-Qadir Trust Case Verdict Approaches

As the decision in the Al-Qadir Trust case nears, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has reiterated corruption allegations against former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The case involves a GBP 190 million payment related to Al-Qadir University, with a verdict expected on December 23.

Corruption Allegations

In December 2023, the National Accountability Bureau filed a corruption reference against Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and others. They are accused of acquiring billions of rupees and land from Bahria Town in exchange for legalizing PKR 50 billion returned to Pakistan by the UK during Khan's government.

Speaking from London, Asif claimed that Imran Khan's governance was marked by unprecedented corruption. He contrasted Khan with Nawaz Sharif, praising Sharif's dedication to Pakistan's atomic program. Asif alleged that Khan would have prioritized personal gain over national interest.

Al-Qadir Trust Case Details

Asif addressed rumors about the GBP 190 million, clarifying that the money went into Malik Riaz's accounts, not the Supreme Court's. He highlighted a PKR 600 billion discrepancy between the land's value and the amount paid by Riaz, emphasizing it was public money.

Asif accused Khan of obliging Malik Riaz by accepting land and a board position at Al-Qadir Trust University. He stated that Khan, his wife, and associate Farah Gogi were board members.

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital Funds

Asif also accused Khan of misappropriating USD 7 million from the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, investing it abroad. He vowed to expose these allegations publicly, promising to write a white paper and raise the issues in parliament.