Imran has been granted bail in a case involving £190 million.
The court asked the PTI founder to submit a surety bond of Rs1 million in order secure his bail. However, the order will not result in the ex-premier’s release from Adiala jail since his sentences in the Iddat and cypher cases are yet to be suspended.
A day earlier, a two-member bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri reserved the decision on Imran's bail plea following the completion of arguments presented by both sides.
The case revolves around allegations of corruption and abuse of authority linked to a financial settlement during the PTI’s tenure, which reportedly incurred a £190 million loss to the national exchequer.
The IHC, its short order today, ordered the authorities to release the PTI founder against the surety bond of Rs1 million.
The court announced the short verdict in an open court verbally.
The court announced the short verdict in an open court verbally, however, the detailed order will be issued later.