New developments in the Al-Qadir University Trust case have sparked debate, as the defense challenges the basis of the allegations against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.
Speaking on the matter, Barrister Salman Safdar described the case as “surprising and troubling,” noting that previous cases by the National Accountability Bureau typically involved clear allegations of personal financial gain.
He stated that funds linked to Malik Riaz were neither transferred to the personal accounts of Imran Khan nor Bushra Bibi, but were instead deposited into a Supreme Court account, where they remained for three years.
According to the defense, during Imran Khan’s tenure, funds sent abroad were, for the first time, returned to Pakistan. These funds reportedly accrued profit over time rather than diminishing, and were eventually transferred to the government after gains were realized.
Barrister Salman Safdar questioned why NAB initiated proceedings despite these details, adding that the Al-Qadir University is a functioning, state-of-the-art institution. He further claimed that NAB’s primary witness has acknowledged that no financial corruption amounting to even a single rupee has been established.
He asserted that the case would be exposed more significantly than the cipher case, raising further questions about the motivations behind the investigation.