An accountability court in Rawalpindi has granted a 4-day physical remand for Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in connection with the £190 million settlement case.
The hearing occurred at Adiala Jail, with Judge Muhammad Bashir overseeing the proceedings and approving Khan’s physical remand. Imran’s lawyer, Latif Khan Khosa, opposed the request, but the court instructed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to continue the investigation inside the jail. The proceedings were adjourned until November 27.
The case revolves around the National Accountability Bureau’s investigation into Imran Khan, his wife, and others regarding the alleged acquisition of extensive land in the name of Al Qadir University Trust, resulting in a reported loss of £190 million to the national exchequer.
The charges suggest that Imran Khan and other accused individuals purportedly adjusted Rs50 billion, equivalent to 190 million pounds at the time, sent by Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to the government. The PTI chief established the Trust for the Al-Qadir University Project on December 26, 2019.
Four Indian Army Personnel Killed In Kashmir Fighting
Meanwhile, in the ongoing strife in Indian-administered Kashmir, four soldiers lost their lives during clashes with suspected rebels, as confirmed by security officials on Thursday. The incident unfolded in the dense forests of Kalakote in southern Kashmir, where an “intense firefight” erupted after troops pursued militants.
The Indian army’s White Knight Corps reported that the militants had been injured and surrounded, acknowledging acts of valor and sacrifice by comrades, with clashes still ongoing. While specific details of casualties were not provided, an army officer and a police official, both requesting anonymity due to ongoing operations, disclosed that four soldiers, including two elite commandos, had been killed.
Kashmir, a region divided between India and Pakistan since 1947, has been a longstanding point of contention, with both nations claiming sovereignty over the territory.
