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Legal woes deepen as Imran and Bushra convicted in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case

PTI founder sentenced to 14 years in prison, wife handed seven-year jail term; party leaders say verdict to be challenged in top court.

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Imran, Bushra Bibi indicted in £190m graft case

Verdict against Imran, Bushra in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case postponed until Jan 6 due to ‘winter break’

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