Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Sentenced to 7 Years: Key Points
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 7 years in jail, Nikah declared ‘un-Islamic’
- Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 7 years in prison each.
- The charge: Their marriage was deemed “un-Islamic” because it allegedly occurred during Bushra’s Iddah period, a mandatory waiting period after divorce before remarriage.
- Accusations: Bushra’s former husband filed the complaint, claiming the Nikah violated Islamic law.
- Significance: This is Khan’s fourth conviction since 2022, adding to legal challenges before upcoming elections.
- Additional details:
- The court declared their Nikah “illegal.”
- Both were fined 500,000 rupees each.
- Khan is already serving sentences in other cases.
- The verdict is sparking debate and controversy in Pakistan.
Bushra Bibi sentenced to 7 years in jail, Nikah declared un-Islamic
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi landed in hot water, sentenced to 7 years in jail each. Their marriage, deemed “un-Islamic,” allegedly took place before the mandatory waiting period after divorce (Iddah). The ex-husband filed the complaint, igniting legal woes for Khan just before elections. This adds to his string of convictions in 2022. The court also declared their marriage “illegal” and fined them both. As the verdict stirs debate, Khan already faces sentences in other cases.
Bushra Bibi sentenced to 7 years in jail, Nikah declared un-Islamic