Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Sentenced in State Gift Fraud Case

Sat Dec 20 2025 15:04:46 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, and his wife have received additional prison sentences in a case related to the misuse of state gifts, amidst claims of political persecution.

In a significant ruling, Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were handed new jail sentences following their conviction for fraud related to state gifts. The case, centered on a luxury jewelry set received from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, adds to their ongoing legal troubles. Khan's legal team intends to challenge the decision, which they claim is politically motivated. He currently faces over 100 charges and has been imprisoned since August 2023.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to further jail terms following a fraud case involving state gifts.

They were convicted of breaking Pakistan's rules on gifts after Bibi received a luxury jewelry set from Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman during a 2021 state visit.

The couple is already serving sentences for earlier convictions, and the new sentences—10 years for criminal breach of trust and seven years for criminal misconduct, along with a fine—will reportedly run concurrently with their earlier terms.

Khan maintains that the charges are politically motivated, and his lawyer has indicated plans to challenge the verdict.

After the sentencing, Khan's lawyer, Salman Safdar, stated that neither Khan nor his wife attended the hearing, and they had only been informed about the verdict late on Friday night.

This case is just one of many legal battles Khan faces, having been detained since August 2023. Earlier this year, he received a 14-year sentence for a separate corruption case.

The fraud case, referred to as Toshakhana 2, concerns a Bulgari jewelry set given to Bushra Bibi by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to court documents, under Pakistan's rules on state gifts, these items are meant to be turned over to the Toshakhana department. Politicians, however, can buy back the items. It is alleged that Khan asked a private firm to undervalue the set before purchasing it at a lower price.

Aside from their jail sentences, the duo was fined over 16 million Pakistani rupees (approximately £42,600).

Khan has previously been acquitted in another Toshakhana case and still has multiple pending cases, including terrorism charges linked to protests in May 2023.

Once a cricket star, Khan served as Pakistan's Prime Minister until his ousting in April 2022 through a vote of no confidence. While he has not been seen publicly, his social media continues to communicate his criticisms of the current government and military leadership.

Despite his imprisonment, Khan remains a significant political figure, and the judgment acknowledges a lenient sentence due to his age. However, his legal battles are far from over.