As of 12 August 2025, here is a detailed yet summarized account of the major ongoing cases against Imran Khan. Each case includes references to credible news and reports so you can check the original sources.
1. Al-Qadir Trust / “£190m” (Land / Bribery) Case
Summary: Allegations state that the former Prime Minister and his wife received land and financial benefits — directly or indirectly — from real estate tycoon Malik Riaz, constituting corruption and misuse of authority. In this NAB reference, on 17 January 2025, Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison and fined, while properties and certain lands were also moved towards auction/seizure. Appeals are pending.
2. Toshakhana (State Gifts / Asset Concealment) Reference.
Summary: Allegations that gifts received as Prime Minister were not declared as per rules or were illegally sold. On 31 January 2024, a lower court sentenced him (including the well-known 14-year ruling), but later the Islamabad High Court suspended this sentence. NAB has sought retrial/rehearings in certain aspects. Proceedings have been long, with shifting outcomes due to appeals.
3. May-9 / Riots and Attacks on Military Installations (Abetting / Terror-related)
Summary: After the events of 9 May 2023, where military and government facilities were attacked and vandalized in various parts of the country, Imran Khan was accused of inciting/supporting his followers, with charges under anti-terrorism and serious criminal provisions. By December 2024, he was indicted in several cases. Courts rejected bail in many, and forensic/photo/video evidence tests were approved. These cases remain ongoing and could carry life sentences or long prison terms if convicted.
4. Cipher / Official Secrets Case (Leaking Government Classified Document)
Summary: Allegations that Imran Khan publicly revealed a classified diplomatic cable/document. He was initially convicted; however, on 3 June 2024, the Islamabad High Court acquitted him. Appeals and legal disputes continued after this.
5. Iddat / Unlawful Marriage Case
Summary: Related to allegations that he contracted marriage during the iddat (waiting period) after a divorce. Lower courts handed down a conviction, but in July 2024, certain courts overturned/acquitted him. Despite this, he remained in custody due to other ongoing cases.
6. Other (Miscellaneous) Cases — Overall Picture
Summary: According to Imran Khan and media reports, he has faced dozens to over a hundred cases (commonly quoted as “100+” or “150+”), including asset concealment, corruption, terrorism, attacks on military sites, and local police cases. Many are at the lower court level, some in progress, and several under appeal. PTI and his lawyers claim they are politically motivated, while authorities say they are evidence-based. The legal landscape remains complex and multi-layered.
Brief Summary — Current Legal Status
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Most significant recent judgment: Al-Qadir Trust/land-corruption case — 17 Jan 2025, Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years, Bushra Bibi to 7 years; appeals pending, with property auction/seizure steps ongoing.
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Toshakhana: Lower court conviction, later suspended by Islamabad High Court; NAB seeking rehearing.
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May-9: Multiple anti-terror cases ongoing, politically sensitive, with potentially heavy sentences.
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Cipher & Iddat: Initial convictions, later overturned/acquittals by higher courts — but other cases have kept him in detention.
