Islamabad, June 8, 2025 – Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been detained in Adiala Jail since August 2023, is poised to be released on bail on June 11, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership. This is in connection with the high-profile Al‑Qadir Trust case involving allegations of misappropriation of £190 million .
Islamabad High Court to Hear Appeals on June 11
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will review petitions to suspend Khan’s and his wife Bushra Bibi’s sentences in the Al‑Qadir Trust case on Wednesday, June 11. This development follows a previous adjournment after Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) requested more time to gather its arguments .
PTI Leadership Confident – No Political Bargains
PTI chairman Gohar Ali Khan has expressed strong confidence that both Imran Khan and Bushra will be granted bail, underscoring that the release is due to a legal process—not a political deal . He also dismissed any speculation about strike deals, emphasizing justice and transparency .
Mobilisation From Behind Bars
In a show of planning and resolve, PTI leaders say Imran Khan will continue to lead the party’s political strategy from behind bars. They plan to collaborate with opposition forces and announce budget-focused action on June 9, ahead of the potential release .
Legal & Political Context
Multiple legal cases: Khan, aged 72, faces several convictions and remains detained across multiple charges .
Rigging claim: He has branded the February 8, 2024 elections as the "Mother of All Rigging", accusing PML-N and PPP of stealing the mandate .
Al‑Qadir Trust case: This centers around the alleged transfer of £190 million, frozen by the UK’s National Crime Agency, to a trust benefiting a property developer in Pakistan .
What’s Next?
June 9: PTI to hold press conference outlining the strategy.
June 11: IHC hearing to determine bail.
Post-release ambitions: Preparations for a political movement are underway, with PTI urging opposition parties to join their platform .
