A comprehensive tracker of all legal proceedings, verdicts, and appeal statuses
Disclaimer: Case statuses are based on the latest publicly available information. Legal proceedings are ongoing and statuses may change. Last updated: March 2026. Always refer to official court records for the most current information.
| Case Name | Filed By | Date Filed | Court | Charges | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toshakhana Case | Election Commission | Aug 2023 | Trial Court / IHC | Concealing proceeds from sale of state gifts | Conviction Suspended |
| Cipher Case | FIA | Aug 2023 | Special Court / IHC | Leaking classified diplomatic cable | Conviction Overturned |
| Iddat Case | Khawar Maneka family | Nov 2023 | Trial Court / IHC | Marriage during Iddat period | Conviction Suspended |
| Toshakhana Case II | NAB | Dec 2023 | Accountability Court | Corruption in retention/sale of gifts | Convicted - 14 Years |
| May 9 Cases | State / Military | May 2023 | ATC / Military Courts | Inciting violence, arson | Ongoing |
| GHQ Attack Case | State | May 2023 | Anti-Terrorism Court | Inciting attack on Army GHQ | Ongoing |
| £190M Al-Qadir Trust | NAB | 2023 | Accountability Court | Corruption in land deal | Ongoing |
| Contempt Cases | Various Courts | Various | Various High Courts | Contempt of court | Ongoing |
Background: The Toshakhana is a government department that stores gifts from foreign dignitaries. Khan was accused of misusing his position to acquire and sell state gifts, including an expensive watch set gifted by the Saudi Crown Prince.
Charges: Concealing proceeds from the sale of state gifts. The ECP found him guilty of false declarations.
Verdict: Convicted on August 5, 2023. Sentenced to 3 years. Disqualified from public office for 5 years.
Current Status: Conviction Suspended — IHC suspended the conviction on August 29, 2023, citing procedural irregularities. Case under appeal.
Background: Revolves around a diplomatic cable from Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, allegedly showing US displeasure with Khan's foreign policy. Khan publicly waved the document at a rally claiming it proved a US-backed conspiracy.
Charges: Violating the Official Secrets Act. Co-accused with former FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
Verdict: Convicted on January 30, 2024. Sentenced to 10 years by a special court inside Adiala Jail.
Current Status: Conviction Overturned — IHC overturned the conviction in June 2024, citing serious legal flaws including the unusual venue and lack of fair trial safeguards.
Background: Filed by Bushra Bibi's ex-husband's family alleging the marriage was conducted during the Islamic waiting period (Iddat) after divorce.
Charges: Contracting marriage in violation of Islamic law. Both Khan and Bushra Bibi charged.
Verdict: Both convicted on February 3, 2024. Sentenced to 7 years each.
Current Status: Conviction Suspended — IHC suspended the conviction, noting the trial court had not properly examined evidence regarding the actual divorce date.
Background: Separate NAB case alleging Khan and Bushra Bibi systematically acquired state gifts at below-market prices and sold them for personal profit.
Charges: Corruption and corrupt practices under NAB ordinance. Causing losses to the national exchequer.
Verdict: Convicted on January 31, 2024. Khan sentenced to 14 years; Bushra Bibi to 7 years.
Current Status: Convicted — Under Appeal — Appeals filed in IHC. Hearing ongoing.
Background: Following Khan's arrest on May 9, 2023, violent protests saw attacks on military installations including Jinnah House in Lahore and the GHQ gate in Rawalpindi.
Charges: Inciting violence, terrorism, arson, attacking military installations, and sedition. Khan named as primary instigator.
Current Status: Ongoing — Multiple cases at various stages in Anti-Terrorism and Military Courts. Thousands of PTI workers arrested.
Background: Alleges Khan facilitated the return of £190 million to a real estate tycoon from the UK's NCA in exchange for land donated to the Al-Qadir University Trust.
Charges: Corruption, misuse of authority, and causing losses to the national exchequer.
Current Status: Ongoing — NAB investigation underway. Considered one of the most significant cases against Khan.
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have expressed concerns about due process, access to legal counsel, and the political context of the trials.
The US, UK, and European Parliament have called for fair and transparent legal proceedings and expressed concern over political situation in Pakistan.
PTI maintains all cases are politically motivated, timed to prevent election participation, and lack basic fair trial safeguards.
