Court upholds Imran Khan, wife's 7-year jail term in unlawful marriage case

Imran Khan

A district court in Islamabad has upheld the seven-year jail term for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Iddat case, which prohibits remarriage during a specific waiting period for Muslim women. The verdict, announced by Additional District and Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka, has sparked condemnation from lawyers, activists, and civil society members, who criticize it as a setback for women's rights to dignity and privacy. The ruling follows earlier legal proceedings involving Khan and his associates, highlighting ongoing judicial challenges and public reactions in Pakistan.