Land corruption / university trust & land deals

What is the case about

• The Al‑Qadir Trust is a non‑governmental welfare organisation/trust set up by Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, with the official purpose of establishing an educational institution – the Al‑Qadir University near Jhelum/Islamabad.


• The case alleges that while Khan was in office (2018‑2022) his government facilitated favourable treatment for a major real‑estate developer (Malik Riaz Hussain, of Bahria Town Private Limited) in return for land donations to the trust.


• Specifically, British authorities’ repatriation of ~£190 million (approx) from Malik Riaz (for alleged money‑laundering) is said to have been applied to a fine or liability of Bahria Town in Pakistan rather than being fully deposited into the state treasury. In exchange, the land was transferred to the Trust.


• The land parcels involved: e.g., ~458 kanals of land (1 kanal ≈ 1/8 acre) near Jhelum/Mohra Noor/Islamabad were transferred into the trust’s name.


• The prosecution alleges this amounted to misuse of office, criminal breach of trust, causing loss to the national exchequer.

Key dates / timeline

• Trust registration: December 26, 2019 for Al‑Qadir Trust.


• Land transfer: By early 2021 the land (~458 kanals) was transferred into the trust’s name.


• Accusation made by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah: June 14 2022 public press conference alleging land transfer and graft.


• Indictment and court action: As of 2023‑24 the case was formally under investigation; for example, bail granted in May 2024.


• Conviction & sentencing: On January 17 2025, Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the land corruption case.