The foreign funding case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and other accused advanced on Thursday after the prosecution informed the Islamabad Banking Court that scrutiny of the charge sheet had been completed. Banking Court Judge Abdul Ghafoor Kakar adjourned the matter until September 7.
Prosecution Confirms Scrutiny Completion
Special Prosecutor Wasiq Malik told the court that the Registrar's Office had completed scrutiny of the charge sheet filed in the case, clearing the way for proceedings to move forward. The development marks a procedural step in the long-running case, which alleges irregularities in PTI's foreign funding.
Case Background
The foreign funding case, also known as the prohibited funding case, was initiated by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against PTI over alleged illegal receipt of funds from foreign sources. The case has been pending for years, with multiple hearings and legal challenges. The ECP had earlier ruled that PTI received prohibited funding, a decision challenged by the party.
Imran Khan, along with other PTI leaders, faces charges related to the case. The banking court is overseeing the criminal proceedings after the ECP referred the matter for legal action. The next hearing is scheduled for September 7, where the court is expected to take up the charge sheet for formal proceedings.
