Former Pakistani Prime Minister Khan questioned again on corruption charges

Mr Khan said the corruption charges were fabricated. He was arrested and detained on 9 May, sparking widespread protests across the country. Mr Khan was later released on bail.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Khan was questioned about corruption again, picture 1 — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: Reuters

“Mr Khan has participated in the investigation,” his lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry, said, referring to his questioning by officials from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on corruption charges.

Chaudhry said Mr Khan's wife, Bushra Khan, who also faces bribery charges, was also present but was not questioned.

Mr Khan, a former cricket star, became Pakistan's prime minister in 2018 but was ousted in a confidence vote in 2022.

Supporters of Mr Khan have held protests since earlier this month, ransacking the homes of senior officers and storming army headquarters.

NAB, the agency that has been investigating, asked Mr Khan to appear for questioning on May 18, but he refused. NAB has given Mr Khan a deadline of May 25 to appear, or risk arrest if he fails to comply.

NAB arrested Mr Khan this month on allegations that he and his wife received land worth millions of dollars from a property tycoon through a charitable trust.

Hoang Nam (according to Reuters)

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